Our school badge tells the story of St Cuthbert.
The common Eider sea birds are known as ‘Cuddy ducks’ tradition has it that Cuthbert, who had a strong relationship with nature, helped save their lives from hunters.
There is a special hat worn by Bishops. Cuthbert would have worn a bishop’s hat like this one.
The cross of St Cuthbert. The original cross was found in his tomb. He would have worn this everyday as symbol of his faith.
The monks at Lindisfarne copied the Gospel by hand and decorated them in detail this was because there were no printers. This Latin translation of the Gospel of John was found in St Cuthbert’s tomb. This Gospel which is over 1,300 years old was sold to the British Library for 9 million pounds. It is thought to be the oldest intact book in Europe.
St Cuthbert was a very special man who is always honoured and remembered across the British Isles. He was a man of God. He said, “Have faith and whole heartedly trust God who will never abandon you”. He had a great faith in God. His faith in God led him to love other people. St Cuthbert always took care of those around him by preaching the good news about Jesus to them, healing them and by taking care of the poor. He said, “Always preserve divine charity among yourselves”. Charity is something that was very important to him. Finally, he loved God’s creation. He cared for his environment and the animals around him.
In our school community we follow his example by loving and serving God, other people and the environment.
