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.
Primary 1
- I give ideas to my Pupil Voice group.
- My teacher asks me about my learning.
- I help the teacher to make decisions about my learning.
- I often tell the teacher what I think about my work.
- I can make and keep good friends.
- I show respect to myself, others and school property.
Primary 2 – 4
- I take an active part in my Pupil Voice group.
- My teacher asks me about my learning.
- I help the teacher to make decisions about my learning.
- I can contribute to self and peer-assessment with respect.
- I can make and keep good friends.
- I show respect to myself, others and property.
- I can listen to the ideas, thoughts and feelings of others.
Primary 5 – 7
- I take on responsibilities in my Pupil Voice group.
- I regularly discuss my learning with my teacher.
- I help the teacher to make decisions about my learning.
- I can contribute to meaningful self and peer-assessment.
- I have personal skills that help me to manage my relationships.
- I show respect for myself, others and property.
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.
Cathedral pupils marked Burns Day on Thursday 25th January by wearing a touch of tartan and enjoying a traditional lunch of haggis, neeps and tatties… a nice warm-up to Primary 2’s Learning Showcase which takes place on Friday 26th and is all about our national poet, Robert Burns.