As we continue to look ahead to our inspection from HMIe, which is likely to take place between now and the summer holidays, this week’s Friday Focus is on Cathedral’s approach to Pupil Voice.
It goes without saying that Cathedral’s incredible learners are the most important individuals in our school. Every lesson, every assembly, every resource, every club, every trip, every special event, every change and improvement is about YOUR CHILD flourishing in their learning and reaching their full potential! Smart School Council puts Cathedral learners at the heart of change and improvement and, despite our large size, ensures every pupil has a voice.
Please click on the link below to find out how Smart School Council works and read about some of the improvements Cathedral pupils have led over the past few years.
February’s wellbeing indicator is RESPECTED. Please use the prompts below to talk to your child about this indicator. This will help them complete their wellbeing wheel in school.
Our school community gathered to celebrate Mass on Tuesday 31st January, the feast of St John Bosco. The Mass was led by Primary 6 and, as part of
Fr Lamb’s homily, Primary 6b re-enacted the life of the saint.
The second of our ‘Talk for Writing’ family learning workshops took place on Tuesday 30th January. As before, Mrs Tominey and 
Miss Cameron delivered a presentation on the ‘Talk for Writing’ approach and then several Primary 4 and Primary 7 pupils read some of their own compositions to demonstrate how they had used an original text to support their ideas and writing. The session finished with the opportunity for parents and carers to visit their child’s classroom to see ‘Talk for Writing’ techniques in action and enjoy reading the pieces in their child’s Taught Writing jotter.
There was some very creative joined-up learning in Primary 4b on 29th January when these three Primary 4 learners programmed their Micro Bits to display their spelling words for that week. Well done, you digital wizards!
A HUGE well done to these two Cathedral pupils who completed a 4 mile walk for charity on Sunday 28th January. Along with their fellow walkers they raised an incredible £1500 for the Beatson cancer charity. We’re so proud of you, boys!
As part of the National Schools Singing Programme, four Cathedral pupils attended the first annual Head Choristers conference at Motherwell
Diocesan Centre on Friday 26th January. The children enjoyed a workshop with renowned mezzo-soprano, Beth Taylor, input from Fr Morris on why singing at Mass is so important and an organ demonstration from Mr John Pitcathley… oh, and did we mention the Dominoes pizza for lunch?! The day concluded with the choir leading afternoon prayer in the cathedral.
Primary 2 pupils put on a fantastic Learning Showcase for their families on Friday 26th January. The theme was Robert Burns, Scotland’s national
poet, and the children told the story of his life and achievements through words, song, poetry and dancing. Highlights included an enthusiastic rendition of the jeely piece song, Highland dancing, a display of beautiful ‘red red rose’ paintings and some amusing Scottish phrases. ‘Auld Lang Syne’ provided a rousing end to the proceedings. The children’s performance was made all the more special by our very own live piper, Uncle Dave!
As we continue to look ahead to our inspection from HMIe, which is likely to take place between now and the summer holidays, this week’s Friday Focus for Cathedral parents and carers is the vital area of Child Protection and Safeguarding.