Our book of the month.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Recommended for 12 up
The hunger games is an action adventure novel, full of tense moments in which teenage girl Katniss Everdeen gets picked to play in the hunger games. This is a yearly event where 24 teenagers 2 from 12 districts are put in an arena to fight to the death for the Capital’s (The evil rulers of the country) entertainment. Now she will have to fight for survival or die trying.
Since August, our S3 and two S5 German students have been exchanging letters with penpals at a school in Unterägeri, Switzerland. They corresponded in both German and English, learning about each other’s daily lives, school routines, hobbies, and interests. The students also discovered that their Swiss peers are particularly passionate about floorball, and everyone enjoys spending time outdoors by the beautiful lakes in Switzerland.
In addition to letters, students received videos from their penpals, giving them a glimpse into life in Switzerland. The exchange has been a fantastic opportunity to practice language skills and connect with students from another country. Of course, the highlight for many was the arrival of Swiss sweets with each new letter—a sweet treat that added a special touch to the experience! Keep your eyes peeled for more interesting facts and updates from our penpals in the coming weeks!
This term, our S2 students have been exploring food and healthy lifestyles in their German classes. As part of their cultural learning, they were given the exciting opportunity to try their hand at making one of Germany’s most beloved street foods: Currywurst!
The students learned about the origins of this iconic dish, which consists of a delicious sausage served with a tangy curry-flavored sauce, often enjoyed at food stalls across Germany. After learning the recipe in German, they rolled up their sleeves and got cooking in the kitchen. It was a memorable experience that combined language, culture, and culinary skills, making learning German even more delicious!
Bha tòrr a’ dol anns an sgoil airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh am bliadhna.
There was lots going on to mark this year’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig in February.
Ghabh sgoilearan S1 pàirt anns an fharpais nàiseanta airson lèine-t Ghàidhlig a dhealbh.
S1 pupils took part in the national competition to design a t-shirt to commemorate Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
Taing mhòr do Sharon NicRuairidh, DYW, airson nan tachartasan a leanas a chur air dòigh airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
We are grateful to Sharon MacRury, DYW, for organising the following events for Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
Thàinig Màiri NicRisnidh dhan sgoil a bhruidhinn ri sgoilearan S3 mun obair aice aig Stòrlann.
Mairi MacRitchie came to speak to S3 pupils about her work at the Gaelic company Stòrlann.
Thàinig Dòmhnall MacEanraig a-staigh a bhruidhinn ri S1 Gàidhlig agus S1 Luchd- ionnsachaidh mu dheidhinn Ceòlas. Rinn e bùth-obrach còmhla ri sgoilearan far an robh aca ri program rèidio a chuir ri chèile. Taghaidh Dòmhnall na prògraman as fheàrr agus thèid iad a-mach air Rèidio Cheòlais.
Donald Henderson from Ceòlas led a media workshop with S1 Gàidhlig and S1 Learners. Pupils worked in groups to put together their own radio programme. Donald will pick the winning format from each class and it will be developed into a real radio programme on Radio Cheòlais.
Thàinig Susannah Bolton, neach-ealain, a tha ag obair aig Taigh Chearsabhagh, a bhruidhinn ri S2 Gàidhlig mu dheidhinn nan cothroman a tha an lùib nan ealain Ghàidhlig.
Susannah Bolton came to speak to S2 Gàidhlig about her work at Taigh Chearsabhagh and about opportunities in the Gaelic arts sector.
Tha sinn taingeil do Mhairi Anna Chaimbeil, Comunn na Gàidhlig, airson nan tachartasan a leanas a chur air dòigh airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
We are grateful to Mary Ann Campbell, Comunn na Gàidhlig, for organising the following events to mark Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
Bha aig sgoilearan S2 Gàidhlig ri bruidhinn mu dheidhinn cuspair sònraichte ann an Gàidhlig airson mionaid. Shoirbhich Alec MacEanraig san fharpais seo. Meal do naidheachd, Alec!
S2 Gàidhlig pupils took part in a Gaelic Mastermind contest where they had to speak for a minute about their specialist subject. Well done, Alec Henderson who won this competition!
Bhuannaich Katie NicDhòmhnaill Bingo Gàidhlig ann an clas S2 Luchd-ionnsachaidh.
Katie MacDonald won the Gaelic Bingo in the S2 Learners class. Well done, Katie!
Aig àm-bìdhe air Diardaoin 27 An Gearran, bha cothrom aig sgoilearan agus luchd- obrach tighinn còmhla airson cupa tì agus beagan Gàidhlig a bhruidhinn.
At lunchtime on Thursday 27 February, Mary Ann hosted Oisean na Gàidhlig in the HE department. This was an informal event where pupils and members of staff could meet to practise some Gaelic over a cup of tea.
Air Diardaoin 27 An Gearran, fhuair sgoilearan a tha a’ dèanamh Gàidhlig aig Àrd-ìre cothrom a bhith an làthair air-loidhne aig a’ cho-labhairt chudromach CnaG@40 a bha a’ comharrachadh 40 bliadhna bho thòisich am buidheann leasachaidh Comunn na Gàidhlig. Dh’èist sgoilearan ris an taisbeanadh aig ceannard ChnaG, Dòmhnall MacNèill mu na dòighean ùra a tha fa-near dhaibh gus an òigridh a bhrosnachadh a thaobh Gàidhlig.
On Thursday 27 February, Higher Gàidhlig pupils virtually attended part of the CnaG@40 conference which was being held in Stornoway to mark 40 years since the inception of Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG). Pupils listened to the presentation of the CEO of CnaG, Donald MacNeill, who spoke about bold new ideas to engage young people with regard to speaking Gaelic.
