Mr Young experienced a lovely moment during his walk around the school on Monday 27th October when he came across Primary 1 and 2 pupils learning the songs for this year’s nativity, ‘Angel Express’.
Although October might seem a bit early to begin rehearsals, co-ordinating a performance with an incredible 128 Primary 1 and 2 learners is no small task! From learning the songs and assigning roles to memorising lines and perfecting choreography, the production is always an exciting but ambitious undertaking. Thankfully, the production is in the exceptionally capable and creative hands of Mrs McCoy!
Excitement is already building and we can’t wait to see the magic come to life in the weeks ahead as Primary 1 and 2 prepare for their festive performance.
Cathedral school community gathered together on Friday 24th October to celebrate Mass in honour of St John Paul II, the extraordinary Polish pope whose dynamic leadership, unwavering passion, and courageous spirit guided the Church from 1978 to 2005. During the Mass, Cathedral’s ninety-one Primary 6 learners made a public commitment to channel the same energy, passion, and courage into their journey through the Pope Francis Faith Award, which they have now embarked upon. Each learner received a wristband to proudly wear as a visible sign of their commitment.
On Thursday 23rd October, as part of their Victorians topic, Primary 4 learners delved into the culinary traditions of the era by exploring organic watercress sandwiches —a popular delicacy among Victorian society. Through hands-on activities, the children learned how watercress was prized not only for its peppery flavour but also for its health benefits, especially during a time when nutrition was becoming a growing concern.
Primary 6c learners
Mr Young spotted a fantastic art display outside Primary 3/4’s classroom on Tuesday 21st October, inspired by the wonderfully weird world of Tim Burton. Burton’s style mixes spooky themes with playful imagination, creating magical scenes that are both eerie and exciting. Our talented young artists captured this style brilliantly in their self-portraits, using charcoal for tone and shading, and felt pen to add bold lines and detail.
Primary 6b were introduced to Marty the Robot for the very first time on Monday 20th October. Excitement filled the classroom as learners explored Marty’s capabilities and began to understand how this humanoid robot could transform their learning in computing science.
Cathedral’s playground was alive with excitement on Friday 10th October, made even sweeter by the chimes of the ice cream van! To celebrate the publication of Cathedral’s outstanding inspection report, all 600+ learners and staff were treated to a well-deserved ice cream… a cool reward for everyone’s hard work!
Primary 7 rounded off the term in fantastic style on Friday 10th October with a brilliant learning showcase for their families and friends.
This Primary 5 learner was bursting with pride as he stepped onto the pitch at Hampden Park on Thursday 9th October, serving as one of Scotland’s mascots for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Greece.
