This week, our young learners have been diving into the colourful and delicious world of fruits and vegetables. The children have loved discovering where different foods grow, how they taste, and what we can make with them. Together, we worked as a team to prepare our very own homemade vegetable soup. Everyone had the chance to taste it—some were instant fans, while others were a little unsure, but trying new foods is an important part of learning about our likes and dislikes.
In our art area, creativity truly blossomed. Using recyclable materials, the children designed and built their own flowers, exploring the different parts and learning their names. Building on our spring learning, the children have also been spotting more weeds around the garden. They’ve been helping to de‑weed the planters, looking closely at the roots, leaves, and how weeds grow differently from the plants we choose to nurture.
We also spent time learning about Eid, working closely with families who are celebrating to understand the importance of this special occasion. The children listened to real-life stories and songs on the Smart Board, helping everyone develop a sense of belonging and appreciation for different beliefs and traditions.
Our Primary 6 buddies have been bringing the Book Nook to life as they support our nursery children in developing early reading skills. With patience, encouragement, and plenty of enthusiasm, they’re helping our youngest learners explore stories, recognise sounds, and grow in confidence as budding readers.
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.
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.