Clàradh Fosgailte airson Seisean Foghlaim 2025/26
Enrolment Open for 2025/26 Academic Session
Parents and guardians are warmly invited to enrol their children for the 2025/26 academic session, with Gaelic Medium Education (GME) now offered in almost all school settings across the Western Isles.
GME provides children with a bilingual education, enabling them to become fluent in Gaelic whilst maintaining and further developing their skills in English. Studies show that bilingualism enhances cognitive development, boosts problem-solving abilities, and opens doors to greater cultural awareness. For families in the Gaelic heartland, GME is a cornerstone in preserving the language and heritage that define our community.
Importantly, children do not need to have attended a Gaelic nursery to benefit from GME. Schools and staff are well-prepared to support learners transitioning into Gaelic education at any stage, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has developed a wide range of resources and videos showcasing the benefits of Gaelic education, along with powerful testimonials from students and families who have experienced the transformative impact of GME. The Comhairle’s Facebook page, GME in the Western Isles, has a wealth of resources and is regularly updated with events, testimonials and the latest research on the benefits of bilingualism. (add link). Further content can be viewed on X and Instagram.
Evelyn Coull MacLeod, of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said:
“Gaelic Medium Education is about more than learning a language – it’s about creating opportunities, building confidence, and keeping our culture alive. We encourage all families to consider this enriching path for their children, regardless of their prior experience with Gaelic.”
For more information and the opportunity to discuss GME for your child, contact your local school or early years setting, or email Evelyn@gnes.net.
Clàradh Fosgailte airson Seisean Foghlaim 2025/26
Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar air clàraidhean fhosgladh airson seisean foghlaim 2025/26 agus a’ toirt cuireadh do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim clann a chlàradh, le Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig (FtMnaG), a-nis ri fhaotainn anns a’ mhòr-chuid de shuidheachaidhean sgoile air feadh nan Eilean Siar.
Tha Foghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a’ toirt cothrom sònraichte do chloinn foghlam dà-chànanach fhaighinn, a’ toirt fileantachd sa Ghàidhlig dhaibh fhad ’s a tha iad a’ leasachadh sgilean làidir sa Bheurla cuideachd. Tha rannsachadh a’ sealltainn gu bheil foghlam dà-chànanach a’ leasachadh chomasan inntinneil, a’ neartachadh sgilean fuasgladh-cheistean, agus a’ fosgladh dhorsan gu mothachadh cultarail nas doimhne. Do theaghlaichean ann am fìor choimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig, tha foghlam Gàidhlig deatamach ann a bhith a’ glèidheadh is a’ neartachadh cànan is dualchas a tha cho cudromach do na coimhearsnachdan againn.
Tha e cudromach fios a bhith aig pàrantan nach eil e riatanach gu bheil an clann air a bhith a’ frithealadh sgoil-àraich Ghàidhlig mus tòisich iad ann am foghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Tha sgoiltean is luchd-obrach deiseil agus deònach gus taic a thoirt do luchd-ionnsachaidh aig gach ìre, a’ dèanamh cinnteach gum bi cothrom aig gach leanabh soirbheachadh.
Tha goireasan is bhideothan farsaing aig a’ Chomhairle a tha a’ sealltainn bhuannachdan foghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig, a bharrachd air fianais chumhachdach bho oileanaich is teaghlaichean a fhuair buannachdan cruth-atharrachail bho fhoghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Air duilleag Facebook na Comhairle, “GME in the Western Isles”, tha pailteas ghoireasan feumail le fiosrachadh mu thachartasan, teisteanasan agus an rannsachadh as ùire a thaobh dà-chànanas: facebook.com/GMEeileansiar. Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh air X @GMEeileansiar agus Instagram GME_eileansiar.
Thuirt Evelyn Coull NicLeòid, bho Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar:
“Chan ann dìreach mu dheidhinn cànan ionnsachadh a tha seo – tha e mu dheidhinn chothroman a chruthachadh, misneachd a thogail, agus ar cultar a chumail beò. Tha sinn a’ brosnachadh gach teaghlach gu bhith smaoineachadh air an t-slighe bheairteach seo don chloinn aca, ge bith dè an t-eòlas a th’ aca air a’ Ghàidhlig.”
Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh, cuir fios chun na sgoile no an t-suidheachaidh tràth-bhliadhnaichean ionadail agad, no cuir post-d gu Evelyn@gnes.net.
