Fàilte gu Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh
Taic is Fiosrachadh – Foghlam Tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig
Support and Information – Gaelic Medium Education
Pupils in Gaelic-medium education are taught primarily through Gaelic with English being introduced later as a second language. French is our third language here at Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh.
Dòighean Teagaisg | Gaelic-medium Teaching Methods
We undertake total Gaelic immersion in our Gaelic classes until primary 4 where all learning is undertaken in Gaelic. This is to ensure our GME pupils build a strong foundation in the Gaelic language onto which we can further develop our pupils learning in the future. When the children enter the immersion phase of their learning in primary 4, where English is gradually introduced, the pupils learning is still undertaken through the medium of Gaelic. Active learning is used across all classes to promote language acquisition and to allow our pupils to use their Gaelic in a variety of activities and relevant experiences.
Taobh a-muigh na sgoile | Extra-curricular Activities
We encourage our GME pupils and their families to take part in as many Gaelic activities out with school as they can. These include the local and national Mòdan, Fèisean, and other events or opportunities that may be available. Information on events are shared with all our families. This also helps our families to strengthen Gaelic as a family language and gives pupils different opportunities for using Gaelic out with the classroom.
Barrachd Fiosrachadh agus goireasan aig na ceanglaichean gu h-ìosal
Further information and resources available at the links below.
Further information about Gaelic Medium Education
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/
Further information from Scottish Education Scotland about GME
Bòrd na Gàidhlig – the principal public body in Scotland for promoting Gaelic development.
Resource for parents who wish to learn Gaelic
Gaelic reading books online / homework support hub/ songs
Flash cards, vocabulary, different language topics
Programmes and resources from the BBC in Gaelic/ also see BBC iPlayer
The Gaelic Books Council – the main place to go if you are looking to buy some Gaelic books. Online shop and also a shop in Partick, Glasgow.
Gaelic college on the Isle of Skye, sometimes run family learning events on the island.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal – an organisation that supports community based Gaelic arts tuition throughout Scotland.
