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Ceòlas
Air 26mh Am Màrt, fhuair S2 Gàidhlig S2 fiathachadh a dhol a-null gu Taigh-òsta an DI gus pàirt a ghabhail ann an tachartas eadar-ghinealach a chaidh a chur air dòigh le Mary Ann Chaimbeul aig Ceòlas. Bhruidhinn na sgoilearan ri daoine bhon choimhearsnachd mu fhoghlam agus sgoiltean ann an Uibhist agus mar a tha gnothaichean air atharrachadh thairis air na bliadhnachan. B’ e tachartas air leth tlachdmhor a bha seo agus tha sinn taingeil gun d’ fhuair sinn an cothrom pàirt a ghabhail ann.
On March 26 March, the S2 Gàidhlig class was invited to the Dark Island Hotel to take part in an inter-generational event organised by Mary Ann Campbell at Ceòlas. Pupils spoke to members of the community who were in attendance about education and school experiences in Uist over the years. This was a hugely enjoyable event and we are grateful for the invitation.
Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026
Bha tòrr a’ dol airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh san sgoil.
Thàinig Joanne MacLennan a-staigh a bhruidhinn ri S1 Luchd-ionnsachaidh agus S2 Gàidhlig mun cholaiste Ghàidhlig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig anns an Eilean Sgitheanach.
Thàinig Shona MacLellan a-staigh a bhruidhinn ri S2 Luchd-ionnsachaidh mu dheidhinn cothroman obrach ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig
Bhruidhinn Lisa Reid ri clasaichean Gàidhlig S4-6 mu dheidhinn cho feumail ’s a tha Gàidhlig air a bhith anns na h-obraichean eadar-dhealaichte a tha air a bhith aice.
Taing mhòr do Sharon aig DYW airson seo uile a chur air dòigh.
There was lots going on in February to promote Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
Joanne MacLennan came in to speak to S1 Gaelic Learners and S2 Gàidhlig about the Gaelic college Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye.
Shona MacLellan (RSPB) spoke to S2 Gaelic Learners about Gaelic career opportunities and Lisa Reid spoke to senior classes about how useful Gaelic has been in the different jobs she has had.
A huge thank you to Sharon at DYW for arranging for these speakers to come to Sgoil Lionacleit.
Gaelic T-shirt competition
Gaelic T-shirt competition
Ghabh sinn pàirt anns an fharpais nàiseanta airson lèine-t Ghàidhlig a dhealbhadh. Ged nach do bhuannaich sinn duais, chùm sinn am farpais againn fhèin san sgoil.
We also took part in the national competition to design a Gaelic t-shirt and although we didn’t win a prize, we held our own in-house competition. Congratulations to all the prize winners!
Winners:
S1 Luchd-ionnsachaidh: Jamie Steele
S1 Gàidhlig: Callum MacDonald
S2 Luchd-ionnsachaidh: Naiara Criado
S2 Gàidhlig: Sophie Campbell
S3: Fraser MacKenzie
A Kick-Start to the New Term! 🏴 ⚽️
Taing mhòr do Alba FA airson aoigheachd a thoirt do bhuidheann de ar daoine òga airson seisean ball-coise. Bha spòrs mòr aig ar daoine òga, ag ionnsachadh bhon sgioba agus a’ cleachdadh Gàidhlig ann an suidheachadh taobh a-muigh a chlas!
A big thank you to Alba FA for hosting a group of our young people for Gaelic football sessions. Our young people had a blast and really enjoyed learning from the team and using their Gaelic outwith the class!
Cnoc Soilleir Visit
This week S3 pupils visited Cnoc Soilleir in South Uist. The pupils met with folk from the community and discussed traditional and modern Christmas customs. In between the chat, the group was entertained by Kieran MacAulay who played tunes on the accordion. The visit was part of an intergenerational project organised by Mary Ann Campbell who works at Ceòlas. We look forward to taking other school groups to Cnoc Soilleir in the future.
Uist Wool
Anns an Dàmhair, thadhail sgoilearan S2 Luchd-ionnsachaidh air Uist Wool ann an Griomasaigh. B’ e turas air leth inntinneach a bh’ ann. Chunnaic na sgoilearan mar a tha an uidheamachd ag obair agus fhuair iad an cothrom tòrr cheistean a chur air an luchd- obrach.
As part of Heritage Careers Week, the S2 Gaelic Learners class enjoyed a site visit to Uist Wool. Pupils were taken on a tour of the mill and wool centre, learning about the various processing stages of the yarn and wool products. Pupils got to see all the machinery in action, some of which dated back to the 19th century! Inspired by the rich history of the industry, pupils learned about how Uist Wool embraces traditional working methods to create their products, honouring local heritage. With their strong commitment to the local community, pupils also learned about how the mill works collaboratively with local crofters to buy their wool. Pupils had the opportunity to ask questions about the various job roles available within the organisation, which sparked a strong interest in the possibility of work placements!
Museum nan Eilean
S3 Life and Work Class
In November, the class met with curator Nicole Anderson who works for National Museums Scotland. Nicole (Museum Officer) spoke to pupils about her work as a curator and shared interesting details about items in the current exhibition on display at the Sgoil Lionacleit museum. Many thanks to Caitriona MacCuish (Museum Officer) for arranging this visit.
Workplace visits play a fundamental role in developing the young workforce as they allow young people to gain a better understanding of local businesses and organisations and what they do as well as the various job roles and pathways within them.
S3 Languages for Life & Work
This term, the S3 Languages for Life and Work class visited the Benbecula Distillery. Pupils were given a tour of the distillery and learned about the various job roles at the distillery from engineering to hospitality to marketing.
Deasbad Nàisteanta nan Àrd-sgoiltean
Tha sinn cho moiteil à Cait Ellwood agus Ciorstaidh NicIllEathain a ghabh pàirt anns a’ chiad agus an dàrna cuairt den Deasbad Nàiseanta. Tha na sgoilearan rim moladh gu mòr. Taing mhòr do Miss NicDhòmhnaill agus Mrs NicRuairidh airson siubhal a Steòrnabhagh còmhla ri na sgoilearan.
We are very proud of Cait Ellwood and Ciorstaidh MacLean (S3) for taking part in the first and second rounds of the National Gaelic Debate in November. They are to be commended for the exemplary manner in which they represented the school. Many thanks to Miss MacDonald and Mrs MacRury for accompanying the pupils to Stornoway.
