Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School

November 8, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Primary 3 perform amazing Viking learning showcase

An array of Viking warriors and Viking gods took to the stage on Friday 8th November for the Primary 3 learning showcase. The boys and girls took their audience on an exciting historical journey, filled with fascinating facts about Viking daily life, jobs, clothes, trading, invasions and beliefs. The children sprinkled in some humour when they articulated their Viking skills, which included raiding and pillaging, and also took to the catwalk for a Viking fashion show! Primary 3’s showcase finished with a rousing song, ‘Vikings Rock’, which got the entire audience clapping along.

Well done to the boys and girls for showcasing their learning in such a creative and engaging way and to their teachers for all their hard work preparing the children for their special performance.

November 7, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Girls do Cathedral proud in football tournament

Cathedral girls football team excelled at the Motherwell Active Schools Fair Play Cup on Thursday 7th November. The team played six games, winning three, drawing two and losing one. Coach Willie was exceptionally proud not only of the girls’ football skills but also of their exceptional behaviour and sportsmanship. Well done, Team OLGA!

November 6, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Apples spark learner-led learning in Primary 6

Primary 6b discovered apples growing in the school grounds recently and this sparked some tasty learner-led learning. After discussing various ideas about what they could do with the apples, the children decided on food technology and worked together to make a delicious apple crumble.

Primary 6 kept some crumble aside for Mr Young and, if it had been the Great British Bake-off, they would definitely have received a Hollywood handshake!

November 5, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Primary 7 interview Fr Lamb

As part of their Pope Francis Faith Award, Primary 7 pupils interviewed Fr Lamb on Tuesday 5th November. Over tea and cake, the children asked Fr Lamb various questions about his vocation and learned more about his life as a priest in the various parishes he’s served in over the years.

November 5, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Primary 7 learners complete Young Leaders training

As part of Come Clubbing @ Cathedral, Primary 7 pupils recently completed Young Leaders training with our resident Active Schools Co-ordinator, Fiona Russell. The Young Leader Award is a great introduction to leadership, giving young people aged eleven and over the knowledge and skills to organise and lead small games and activities that can be used as a part of club sessions. Primary 7 engaged in a three-week training programme and were awarded certificates on completion of the module. 

Young leaders are now delivering daily lunch time clubs to our Primary 2 and 3 pupils. Our current lunchtime clubs are: 

  • Football Skills 
  • Multi Sports
  • Team building  
  • Traditional playground games

Many congratulations to our Young Leaders. We wish them every success delivering sessions and inspiring our younger pupils!

November 4, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

2025 programme of events finalised

2025 will be very significant in the faith life of Cathedral Primary School. Not only has Pope Francis asked that 2025 be a year of Jubilee, we will also celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cathedral school and parish. How incredible to think that pupils, staff, parents and parishioners are part of a community of faith and learning stretching back fifteen decades!

Cathedral Primary School is absolutely delighted to publish the combined 150th Anniversary and Jubilee 2025 programme of events:

150th Anniversary & Jubilee programme

What an exciting and memorable year 2025 is going to be!

November 2, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

House Captains gather 2025 celebration ideas from parishioners

To allow us to finalise our programme of events for the combined 150th Anniversary and Jubilee 2025 celebrations, Cathedral’s House Captains gathered ideas from parishioners after each of the St Luke’s and Cathedral Sunday Masses on the 2nd and 3rd November. Many thanks to our House Captains for giving of their own time over a weekend and to parishioners for their suggestions on how we mark and celebrate such a significant year in the life of our school community. We look forward to publishing the 2025 programme of events in the coming days!

November 2, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

This month’s wellbeing indicator: ACHIEVING

November’s wellbeing indicator is ACHIEVING. Please use the prompts below to talk to your child about this indicator. This will help them complete their wellbeing wheel in school.

Nursery and Primary 1

  • I can ask my teacher for help when I need it.
  • I have people around me who help with my learning.
  • I have people who help me to do things on my own.
  • I can speak out in class.
  • I am eager to learn.

Primary 2 – 4

  • I can ask my teacher for help when I need it.
  • I have people around me who help with my learning.
  • I have people who help me to do things myself.
  • I can speak out in class.
  • I am eager to learn.
  • I can overcome challenges and work to achieve success.

Primary 5 – 7

  • I am making progress in all areas at school.
  • I can set targets for my learning and work independently towards them.
  • I can overcome challenges and work to achieve success.
  • I have opportunities to reflect on my achievements.

October 31, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Programme of events for 150th anniversary almost finalised

As newsfeed readers will know, Cathedral school and parish will celebrate an incredible 150 years next year. Our most recent Smart School Council meetings generated some fantastic ideas to mark our special year from pupils and staff and, this weekend, House Captains will gather further ideas from parishioners after Sunday Mass.

The Smart School Council Action Board has been updated with three action points:

  • Mr Young to meet with Fr Lamb to finalise programme
  • House Captains to gather ideas from parishioners at Mass on Sunday 3rd November
  • Teachers and pupils to discuss and agree on ideas for a 2025 mini topic about the history of Cathedral school and parish

All going well, a full programme of events will be finalised and published early next week. What an exciting year it’s going to be here at Cathedral!

October 31, 2024
by Graeme Young
0 comments

Primary 7 embark on programme with Celtic FC Foundation

In partnership with the Scottish Professional Football League Trust and Ferrero UK and Ireland Ltd, Celtic FC Foundation embarked on delivering the Joy of Moving – Move & Learn project to our Primary 7 pupils on Thursday 31st October. The six-week educational programme aims to encourage physical activity, promote nutritional education and build awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

The first day of the programme was a huge success and Primary 7 are looking forward to their next five sessions.

Report a Glow concern
Cookie policy  Privacy policy

Glow Blogs uses cookies to enhance your experience on our service. By using this service or closing this message you consent to our use of those cookies. Please read our Cookie Policy.