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.
Many thanks, once again, to Mrs Tominey and Miss Cameron for preparing and delivering the workshop and a special thanks to the six P4 and 7 pupils who helped bring the presentation to life.
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.
There was a great turnout for the first of our ‘Talk for Writing’ family learning workshops 
on Tuesday 23rd January. 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.
This eager learner from Primary 4c was recently inspired by Mr Young’s speedy recitation of the six times table and committed himself to practise at home until he was just as speedy! He succeeded in just a few days and was really proud to show off how quick he was to Mr Young. Well done marvelous mathematician!