{"id":24,"date":"2020-10-23T09:53:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T08:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:54:17","slug":"starting-p1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/starting-p1\/starting-p1\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting P1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/10\/06170331\/Copy-of-White-Modern-School-Admission-Flyer-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/10\/06170331\/Copy-of-White-Modern-School-Admission-Flyer-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/10\/06170331\/Copy-of-White-Modern-School-Admission-Flyer-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/10\/06170331\/Copy-of-White-Modern-School-Admission-Flyer-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/10\/06170331\/Copy-of-White-Modern-School-Admission-Flyer.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-562\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/06\/06095751\/IMG_1696-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/06\/06095751\/IMG_1696-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/06\/06095751\/IMG_1696-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/06\/06095751\/IMG_1696-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/06\/06095751\/IMG_1696.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Submit an application for your child to their GME Catchment School on the \u2018Schools and Learning\u2019 section on the Glasgow City Council website at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/P1Enrolment\">https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/P1Enrolment<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put in a Placing Request if you would like them to attend another school<\/li>\n<li>Placing Requests trumps enrolment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please click the link to register your child for P1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/article\/4275\/Starting-Primary-School\">https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/article\/4275\/Starting-Primary-School<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Please see the PowerPoint that was shared at our Open Day in May 2025. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/uploads\/sites\/11282\/2025\/06\/06095015\/Parent-Information-Session-2025-2026.pdf\">Parent Information Session 2026-2027<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Please click the video to watch Mrs Urquhart and Mrs Geddes reading &#8216;Tha Twiggle a&#8217; dol dhan sgoil&#8217; (Twiggle goes to school). The story uses the characters from the PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Skills) programme which some pupils may be familiar with from nursery.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tha Twiggle a\u2019 dol dhan sgoil\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PNzmVMajuYo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please see some information below on how you can prepare your child for starting in Gaelic Medium Education:<\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Anns a\u2019 chlas bidh sinn a\u2019 deanamh a h-uile rud \u2018s a bhios iad ann an sgoiltean Beurla, ach \u2018s e G\u00e0idhlig an c\u00e0nan a bhios sinn a\u2019 cleachdadh. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>N\u00ec an tidsear cinnteach gu bheil thu a\u2019 tuigsinn na tha a\u2019 tachairt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Most of the time we do the same things in our class as they do in all the other P1 classes in the city, only we do them in Gaelic! There is no need to worry as the teacher will make sure you understand what is happening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Tha e math ma bhios ur p\u00e0rantan ag ionnsachadh G\u00e0idhlig cuideachd oir bidh e gu math feumail dhuibh G\u00e0idhlig a chluinntinn anns an dachaigh. Tha t\u00f2rr chothroman aca airson a dhol gu clasaichean air feadh a\u2019 bhaile.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">It would be great if your parents are able to understand and speak some Gaelic so that you can practise Gaelic at home. There are lots of classes throughout the City for them to learn.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here are some useful resources:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\">\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mygaelic.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGFT20wEypgM8_ymz-3DiROFBD3rQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.mygaelic.com<\/em><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.learngaelic.net%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHZ6jjwmfBsXkBCh7cccB6tSqKFiw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.learngaelic.net<\/em><\/a> \u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaelicforparents.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHW27PFrSE0X1Bgc_sxseSzML27GQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.gaelicforparents.com<\/em><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Falba&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEURQeNFIoyV7LZE1vYKZGosSJNgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.bbc.co.uk\/alba<\/em><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fiplayer%2Ftv%2Fbbc_alba&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHd97WxfFQoTpfjOQUm4GC6Sf4d1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/tv\/bbc_alba<\/em><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Falba%2Ffoghlam%2Fbeag_air_bheag&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEFQrzwcEGoAvA3REkQAl-uotzYLQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.bbc.co.uk\/alba\/foghlam\/beag_air_bheag<\/em><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.playtalkread.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNF7U4SWd9lUORVTKrlZI9TRt1C1FA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.playtalkread.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.duolingo.com%2Fcourse%2Fgd%2Fen%2FLearn-Scottish%2520Gaelic&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNH6hKaSx2kBFQo4XEXbpqqiMpDlqA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.duolingo.com\/course\/gd\/en\/Learn-Scottish%20Gaelic<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parant.org.uk%2Findex.php&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-YbKzSue-yBd3X_xW91R9BGhx9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.parant.org.uk\/index.php<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnag.org%2Findex.php%2Fen%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHrb1Q7PpKEd10IjEOgrpIn-jDfBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cnag.org\/index.php\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">www.<span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgaelicbooks.org%2Findex.php%3Froute%3Dcommon%2Fhome&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHS1KUUue9SjOPa58rkIBM1i1dTIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gaelicbooks.org\/index.php?route=common\/home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Submit an application for your child to their GME Catchment School on the \u2018Schools and Learning\u2019 section on the Glasgow City Council website at: https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/P1Enrolment Put in a Placing Request if you would like them to attend another school Placing Requests trumps enrolment Please click the link to register your child for P1 https:\/\/www.glasgow.gov.uk\/article\/4275\/Starting-Primary-School &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/starting-p1\/starting-p1\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Starting P1<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21925,"featured_media":0,"parent":606,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21925"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":582,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions\/582"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/govangaelicprimaryschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}