This group of Primary 7 learners had the opportunity to delve into the world of engineering on Monday 16th March when they attended a STEM event at Motherwell Library, organised by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Clark Contracts.
Our young engineers were tasked with designing and building a stable tower while staying within a budget of £10,000. Drawing on knowledge and skills developed in Cathedral’s Investigation & Innovation Hub and their learning street’s technology area—along with their impressive maths skills—their company, Cathedral Contracts, successfully delivered their construction on time and under budget.
It was a fantastic experience that showcased the usual Cathedral creativity, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
Primary 6 transported families back thousands of years on Friday 13th March with a vibrant and engaging learning showcase all about the Ancient Egyptians. The afternoon was packed with fascinating facts and creative performances, as pupils shared their knowledge through confident speeches, expressive acting, energetic dancing, and a selection of fun, catchy songs that had the audience smiling throughout.
Cathedral’s Lenten almsgiving took on a vibrant Spanish twist on Friday 13th March, as learners and staff were invited to come dressed in the colours of the Spanish flag. The school was filled with bright reds and yellows, creating a cheerful atmosphere for a meaningful cause.
Primary 4b have been diving into the legends of Loch Ness as part of their latest learning adventure. They created stunning Scottish landscape paintings using watercolours, showing real growth in their artistic skills.
Primary 7 were eager to show off their showcase wall on Wednesday 11th March — a vibrant and beautiful display of the Cross of Calvary created using string, tin foil and coloured pens.
This week, our young learners have loved getting out and about in our local community, keeping their eyes peeled for the early signs of spring. During our walk, the children learned about road safety — practising how to cross safely and talking about the important signs to look for before stepping onto the road. Did you spot our very own zebra crossing in the nursery grounds?
Primary 3 learners celebrated their First Reconciliation in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral on Tuesday 10th March. It was a beautiful and prayerful liturgy, and there was barely a dry eye in the church when the children sang their thanksgiving hymn, ‘I’m Accepted, I’m Forgiven’.
Mr Young came across a fantastic learning activity in Winners Wynd on Tuesday 10th March. As part of their topic on the Ancient Egyptians, these young Primary 6 archaeologists were busy digging through sand to uncover fragments of pottery. Each piece revealed a hieroglyph, which they then had to piece together to crack a secret code: ‘Tutankhamun 1332 BC’—the year he became Pharaoh.
This Primary 1 learner shared some truly wonderful news with the Cathedral school community on Monday 9th March. She has faced periods of ill health in recent years and has spent time receiving treatment at hospital in Glasgow.
This week we have been exploring the UNCRC Rights of the Child, with a focus on how we show respect to others. Through daily conversations and interactions, the children have been developing their understanding of boundaries and what they mean for themselves and others. We have shared lots of ideas about being kind, listening to one another and helping our friends throughout the day.