Welcome to The Cloisters, the blog of the St Andrew’s Foundation, the home of Catholic Teacher Education in Scotland.
The aim of The Cloisters is to stimulate reflection, discussion and scholarship in the field of Catholic Education and Catholic Religious Education both in Scotland and further afield.
Much as the monastic cloisters once did, this blog hopes to provide a space of meeting, encounter, and dialogue. It seeks to provide a forum for staff, students, and alumni, as well as teachers, parents and clergy to articulate a vision of Catholic Education, and to circulate fresh ideas, good practice and areas for growth.
We warmly invite and encourage contributions as well as comment and discussion. Please be respectful and constructive in your comments. Comments that are offensive or inappropriate will be deleted by the moderators.
Latest from the Blog
A Reflection on the 2022 Cardinal Winning Lecture
By John Macgregor – S6 pupil at St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline On Saturday the 19th of November 2022, a group of S6 students from St. Columba’s High School attended the Cardinal Winning Lecture at the University of Glasgow. We joined pupils and staff from schools across the country as well as university … Read more A Reflection on the 2022 Cardinal Winning Lecture
My Catholic School – National Poetry competition
Here are the final winning poems of our competition! Well done to both pupils from St Marie’s Primary School in Kirkcaldy. Let them know what you think in the comments below. Congratulations to all our winners and a special thank you to all participating schools. With over 400 entries, it was great for the judges … Read more My Catholic School – National Poetry competition
My Catholic School – National Poetry Competition
Here are some more winning entries of our National Poetry Competition. Let the winners know what you think! Leave comments below. Congratulations to all of our winners and their schools! Today’s winners are from St Sylvester’s Primary in Elgin. My Catholic School My amazing Catholic School is a blast. You are spectacular at behaving well … Read more My Catholic School – National Poetry Competition
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