Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School

Primary 2 had a brilliant time celebrating Numeracy Day with an outdoor treasure trail packed full of maths, teamwork and lots of excitement. The children explored the playground to find real‑life examples of different maths concepts, turning learning into a hands‑on adventure.

Working in small groups, the children read each challenge card carefully and set off to find an object that matched the maths idea. They explored: measure, pattern, size, symmetry and shape patterns.

Cathedral learners embraced National Numeracy Day with creativity, teamwork and plenty of mathematical thinking as they designed and built their very own board games. From the first sketches to the final rules, pupils showed impressive imagination and a strong understanding of the numeracy concepts they chose to include.

What made the experience even more special was the chance to test their games with younger learners across the school. Pupil designers became teachers, guiding others through the gameplay and seeing their ideas come to life in real time.

Cathedral learners took on a real‑world numeracy challenge for National Numeracy Day — planning the budget for a brand‑new skate park in Motherwell. Working together, they explored what it takes to turn a big idea into a realistic project, using maths to make smart financial decisions.

They researched costs, compared options and discussed what features would give the best value for the community. Pupils used a range of important skills, including: budgeting, estimating, problem solving, teamwork and communication.

Their enthusiasm proved that numeracy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about planning, imagining and building something that could make a real difference in their community.

The upper school is absolutely buzzing this week as preparations for our much‑anticipated school show step up a gear. Learning streets and  have transformed into lively hubs of performing arts, with pupils dancing, singing, acting and drama skills. Mrs Duffy was treated to a special sneak preview from some of our Primary 6 pupils, including main characters, class scenes and even a first look at some of the costumes.

With both afternoon and evening performances scheduled, we truly cannot wait to share the final show with you. The box office opened this week and, as expected, these are the hottest tickets in town for the 3rd and 4th of June. It’s shaping up to be a memorable event that celebrates creativity, confidence and teamwork across our upper school.

We’re so proud of the dedication our pupils are showing and we know families will be just as impressed when the curtain finally rises.

Primary 1 pupils have been busy exploring their ‘People Who Help Us’ topic and today they took their creativity to a whole new level in the Play Zone. During Mrs Duffy’s walk round in Discovery Drive, the children proudly showcased the swimming pool they had designed and built together.

They didn’t stop at the basics — they added a diving board, water features, showers and even changing facilities, thinking carefully about what a real swimming centre needs. Now it’s time to use their imaginations once more and bring their fantastic swimming facility to life.

A huge well done to our Primary 1 learners for their teamwork, creativity and brilliant ideas.

A huge congratulations to our Primary 4 children who received their First Communion certificates today. It was a truly special moment for them, their families and our school community.

Father Lamb and the Cathedral parishioners were incredibly complimentary, praising the children for their exemplary faith, reverence and outstanding behaviour throughout the sacramental celebrations. This milestone is an important step in their faith journey.

Our P4–P6 pupils took part in exciting Pride in Place consultation sessions led by Socialtrack, where they were invited to share their thoughts on how investment in Motherwell over the coming years could help make our town an even better place to live, learn and play.

From the moment the sessions began, pupils were fully engaged — especially when asked the thought‑provoking question: “What would you do with £20 million?”. Many pupils suggested helping charities, supporting those in need and making sure everyone in the community feels included.

Throughout the day, pupils offered a wide range of imaginative and thoughtful ideas, from improving local spaces to creating opportunities for young people. Their voices will now be shared with the Pride in Place team, ensuring that children’s perspectives play a meaningful role in shaping future plans for Motherwell.