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Gaelic Medium Education \/ Foghlam tro mheadhan na G\u00e0idhlig<\/h3>\n

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North Ayrshire Council is committed to the promotion and support of Gaelic Medium Education. Whitehirst Park Primary is the base for North Ayrshire’s Gaelic Provision and started in August 2020 with a Primary 1\/2 class, we now have a Primary 1\/2\/3 and a Primary 4\/5\/6 in Session 2024-25.\u00a0 Gaelic Medium pupils will leave Whitehirst Park Primary School with the advantage of having become proficient in two languages, Gaelic and English.<\/p>\n

As a parent \/ carer you have the right to apply for a place at Whitehirst Park Primary School\u2019s Gaelic Provision. There are many publicised educational benefits to learning Gaelic. Gaelic Medium Education is recognised for successful and high-quality achievement in which young people gain all the benefits of bilingualism such as communication, cultural, cognitive and employment advantages.<\/p>\n

During the first three years of Primary, children have \u2018total immersion\u2019 in Gaelic. The next stage of learning in Gaelic Medium Education is the \u2018immersion phase\u2019 where the curriculum in its entirety continues to be taught through the medium of Gaelic. Children should then have a secure base in Gaelic language to transfer to developing reading and writing skills in English Language and to learn at a quicker pace across the curricular areas and contexts. Please contact the school if you wish further information about Gaelic Medium Education.<\/p>\n

The leaflet in the link below provides more information if you are considering Gaelic Medium Education for your child:<\/p>\n

Ga\u0300idhlig Medium Education in North Ayrshire<\/a><\/p>\n

Further information and videos about our G\u00e0idhlig department can be found on our blog:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/na\/gmenorthayrshire\/welcome-failte\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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The following external links provide useful information about Gaelic Medium Education.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Education Scotland<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Advice on Gaelic Medium Education<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n
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https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/media\/kfvffcd1\/gael3-advice-on-gaelic-education-eng-nov-19.pdf<\/a><\/h6>\n

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https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/media\/alxbgxv3\/section-4-advice-on-gaelic-education-march-2022.pdf\u00a0<\/a><\/h6>\n
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B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Statutory Guidance on G\u00e0idhlig Medium Education\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n
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https:\/\/www.gaidhlig.scot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Statutory-Guidance-for-Gaelic-Education.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig<\/strong><\/h6>\n
ASN in Gaelic Medium Education<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n
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https:\/\/www.storlann.co.uk\/feumalachdan-taic\/downloads\/BnaG\/Bord-na-Gaidhlig-Audit-on-ASN-in-GME.pdf<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Storlann<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Additional Support Needs: A Collective Resource for GME<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n
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https:\/\/www.storlann.co.uk\/feumalachdan-taic\/downloads\/ASN-Collective-Resource-280217.pdf<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Learn G\u00e0idhlig online<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
There are opportunities to practice G\u00e0idhlig language learning skills by:<\/h6>\n