Gaelic Medium Education Information Event

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Parents and carers with preschool children who are interested in them attending the Gaelic unit at West Primary School, Paisley, are encouraged to come along to an information event to find out more.

About Gaelic Medium Education Information Event

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Children at the Gaelic unit learn their normal lessons while speaking, reading and writing in the Scottish Gaelic language. This is an immersive environment for children and is known as Gaelic Medium Education. 

The information event is on Wednesday 9 October at 4pm in West Primary. There is no need to register in advance—simply turn up to the event.

Parents and carers will hear from Head Teacher Lynne McGinn, a representative from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Innes MacCuinn from Comann nam Pàrant and Kirsteen Murray from Comunn na Gàidhlig.

All children living in Renfrewshire are able to attend the Gaelic class instead of going to one of the two schools in their catchment area. 

>strong>Councillor Emma Rodden, Convener for Renfrewshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services Policy Board, said: “Our Gaelic class at West Primary opened its doors in August 2022 and since then it has given children enrolled there an immersive experience, allowing them to learn the Scottish Gaelic language while completing their normal schoolwork. 

“For parents and carers who haven’t experienced Gaelic Medium Education, it can be helpful to speak to an expert and find out more before taking the decision to register your child to start school at the Gaelic unit. I would recommend signing up and coming along to find out more.”

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