Bowmore Primary School is a non-denominational, co-educational primary school at the heart of our island community. We are proud to offer both English Medium Education (EME) and Gaelic Medium Education (GME), supporting bilingualism, local culture and high-quality learning for all children.
Our school has a strong family feel, close links with the local community, and a rich, engaging curriculum that makes the most of our unique island setting.
English Medium Classes (EME)
We currently have three English Medium classes:
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P1/2
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P3/4/5
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P5/6/7
Gaelic Medium Classes (GME)
We have two full-time Gaelic Medium teachers, allowing us to provide two Gaelic Medium classes:
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P1–3 – Total Immersion Phase
Children learn entirely through Gaelic (no English), building strong foundations in the language. -
P4–7 – Immersion Phase
Children continue to learn primarily through Gaelic, with up to 25% English learning introduced to support bilingual development.
Early Learning and Childcare (ELC / Pre-5)
We also have a welcoming Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision:
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ELC English Medium Roll
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Sgoil-àraich (Gaelic ELC) Roll
Our ELC setting offers a nurturing start to school life, supporting children’s wellbeing, play-based learning and early language development in both English and Gaelic.
Leadership and Staffing
Bowmore Primary School has:
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One Principal Teacher
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One Shared Principal Teacher, working across Bowmore and Port Ellen Primary Schools
This shared leadership model reflects our roll across both English Medium and Gaelic Medium classes and supports strong collaboration between our two island schools.
🕘 School Day
Our school day runs as follows:
| Start | Break | Lunch | Close |
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| 9.00am | 10.30 – 10.45am | 12.00 – 1.00pm | 3.15pm |
