Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School

Primary 5 learners enjoyed a fantastic rugby development session with Grant Talbert from Dalziel Rugby Club on Thursday 14th May. Through fun drills and activities, the children learned new skills, practised teamwork and discovered the excitement of the game. Grant’s enthusiasm inspired everyone to give of their best and there were smiles all round by the end of the session.

It was a fantastic introduction to rugby, inspiring Cathedral learners to stay active and embrace new sporting opportunities. Many thanks to Grant and Dalziel Rugby Club for investing in our young learners.

Pupil Parliament convened this week to begin planning this term’s much‑anticipated talent show. This exciting idea was brought forward after last year’s huge success and our young representatives are already full of creativity and enthusiasm.

To ensure every pupil has a voice, class questions have been issued across all stages, giving everyone the chance to share ideas, make suggestions, and help shape the final showcase. It’s a brilliant example of how our learners take ownership of school life and work together for a shared goal.

Following last week’s local elections, it’s clear that democracy is alive and well at Cathedral Primary School. Our pupils continue to show that leadership, responsibility and active participation are at the heart of our school community.

You can find out more about Cathedral Pupil Parliament by clicking on the link below:

Pupil Parliament |

Reading for enjoyment, whether at school or at home, is very important here at Cathedral and visiting our fantastic library to choose a new book is a highlight of every learner’s week. The latest ‘In the spotlight this month’ display to appear in our library is ‘Animal Fiction’. Hopefully, this will inspire lots of Cathedral learners to browse the shelves for books with animal characters. Happy reading, everyone!

One of our young learners recently enjoyed an unforgettable experience serving as the official mascot for the recent Motherwell versus Hearts game in Firpark at the weekend. The final score was 1-1, but a match he will never forget.

It was a truly proud moment for this primary four pupil and his family and one that certainly deserves a special mention in his Rose Trainer Achievement Award record!

Young learners from Winners Wynd took their science experiment outdoors today, eager to explore how everyday materials can create surprising reactions. Their investigation focused on observing what happens when vinegar reacts with an eggshell, dissolving the calcium carbonate and leaving behind a flexible, bouncy membrane.

The children watched closely as bubbles formed on the shell, signalling the chemical reaction taking place. Once the shell dissolved, they were able to gently test their newly created “bouncy eggs” and discuss the changes they observed.

Back in class, these young scientists used their findings to write functional lab reports, describing the process, recording observations and reflecting on the results. Their writing was thoughtful, detailed, and full of curiosity — truly amazing work.

Recently one of our Primary 6 young learners stepped onto the competition floor at the Central Scottish Championships in Irish Dancing, held in Stirling — and he didn’t just take part. He triumphed.

Against a field of highly skilled dancers from across the region, he delivered performance after performance with confidence, precision and passion. His hard work paid off spectacularly as he danced his way to three trophies, including:

• 1st place in the all boys section
• 4th place overall in the entire championship, a remarkable achievement in such a competitive event.
  This is exactly the kind of moment that deserves to be recorded in the Rose Trainer wider achievements section of his award card. Well done!.
• https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/olga/rose-trainer-achievement-award/

At the annual Blantyre Celtic Festival, held at the Palace Grounds in Hamilton, one of our brilliant Primary 3 learners stepped onto the pitch with determination, confidence and incredible talent. By the end of the festival, he had earned one of the highest honours of the entire event:

Player of the Festival

This young Cathedral footballer didn’t just play well — he shone. His fabulous skill  for the game stood out among players from  To receive this award at such a well‑attended and competitive festival is a truly outstanding achievement.

Primary 1 learners took to the stage on Friday 8th May for their Learning Showcase, all about people who help us. Dentists, teachers, paramedics, police officers, fire fighters, road crossing patrol and builders shone during the humorous and energetic performance. The children spoke out with huge confidence and had the audience’s feet tapping along to the catchy songs, complete with actions.

What an amazing and fun journey the children have been on in their learning since they started school way back in August… they’re definitely ready for the new challenges of Primary 2!

Our fabulous after‑school netball club is now in its second week of development, and the team spirit is already shining through. Pupils have been busy building their skills, strengthening their sportsmanship, and learning the importance of real teamwork.

We’re now looking ahead to learning court positions and preparing to compete in games — the excitement is definitely growing.

A huge thank you to Miss Dolan and Miss Quinn for their fantastic coaching and encouragement. With their support, we’re looking forward a team filled with confidence and great success.

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Our Primary 2 pupils have been busy creating their own bird feeders as part of their outdoor learning. Working together in small cooperative groups, they gathered materials, shared responsibilities, and helped one another through each step.

They showed real care for nature as they learned how feeding birds supports the environment. With their feeders now hanging proudly outdoors, the children will be observing and recording the different birds that visit, turning their hard work into exciting learning opportunities.