GILBERT HOUSE

@sahsGilbert

Head of House – Miss McNicol

House Colour – Lilac

House Captains – Ryan Barclay & Demi McGiff

House Prefects – Jack Agnew, Bartek Gielezy, Caitlin Green, Abbie Hughes, Jordan Lafferty,

Jennifer Lawless, Lucy McGhee, Jonathan McGinty, Konrad Pawlik, Sophie Warren

St Gilbert 

Saint Gilbert was a Bishop of Caithness in the 13th century. He was born in Morayshire of a noble family and was educated abroad.

On his return from travelling through Germany, Italy and France, Gilbert entered the church in his native land of Scotland. He soon became Archdeacon of Moray as a result of his learning and acquired knowledge. He is said to have been one of the most pious, learned and accomplished prelates of his time.

St Gilbert translated the Psalms and Gospels into the Gaelic language.

Gilbert was a strenuous defender of the rights of the Catholic Church in Scotland. He established several hospices for the poor and became known as a fine preacher.  He became Bishop of Caithness in 1222 and was the founder of Dornoch Cathedral. He was also the founder of St Peter’s in Thurso. The first service in Dornoch Cathedral was held in 1239. The medieval masonry of the chancel and the crossing piers of Dornoch Cathedral remain mostly intact today. Parts of the Cathedral have been rebuilt. The stained glass windows in existence today include the St Gilbert Window (1989).

Gilbert died on 1st April 1245 and was canonised after his death. He was interred in the Cathedral at Dornoch and his relics were venerated for many years afterwards.

House Values

• Understanding and caring – St Gilbert cared so much for the needs of others that he established several hospices
• Sense of Fairness – St Gilbert defended the liberties and rights of the people of the Catholic Church in Scotland
• Hard Working – St Gilbert was learned and accomplished as a result of his studies
• Perseverence – St Gilbert continued to strenuously represent the Catholic Church in Scotland as an able and patriotic prelate.
• Working Well Together – St Gilbert fought to defend the people of Scotland along with his brother Richard.

House Values – reflecting the values of St Gilbert

• In Gilbert House, you should reflect the house values in your daily actions.
• Care for one another and be understanding.
• Treat others fairly at all times rather than being selfish and putting your own desires first.
• Be hard working and conscientious in your studies.
• Persevere when difficulties arise.
• Work well together in Gilbert House and support one another for the benefit of everyone.