Pàrantan | Parents
At Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig a’ Challtainn we strongly encourage all parents to work closely in partnership with the school, and to take an active role in their child’s learning. We believe that children can achieve more at school when their family and friends take an interest in their school and schoolwork.
Getting involved in your child’s education, even in the simplest way, shows that you care about their school life. Often, the more supported a child feels at home, the more effectively she or he will learn at school. This is especially important within a Gaelic Medium setting.
Parents/carers are encouraged to learn Gaelic to support the children. There are a range of Gaelic classes across the city both available online and in-person. If the children see Gaelic as part of their life it will have more meaning rather than it being a school language.
Whatever your lifestyle, or family situation, it is never too soon (or too late) to start helping a child develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Here are some of the ways you can get involved:
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- Normalise Gaelic in your home – TV, Radio, online resources, songs and books
- Help your child with Home Learning activities
- Ask them about what they are learning in school
- Comment on your child’s work on Seesaw
- Read our newsletters and curriculum newsletters
- Accompany us on trips
- Lend us your expertise in subjects related to the curriculum
- Support the Parent Council
- Attend school events: curricular workshops, coffee mornings, sports day, assemblies etc
- Inform us of any relevant issues that may be affecting your child in school
- Attend Parents’ Evening appointments
- Complete feedback forms when they are issued. These help us improve our provision for your child.
