Tha clàradh a-nis fosgailte airson clann sgoil-àraich, BS1 agus ÀS1 ann an sgoiltean agus ionadan na Comhairle airson Lùnastal 2025 air adhart.
Bu chòir dha pàrantan is luchd-cùraim an cuid cloinne a tha ion-roghnach a chlàradh ro Dhihaoine 7mh Màrt 2025.
Faodar foirmichean-clàraidh airson gach ìre fhaighinn aig
Clàradh Airson Sgoiltean & Ionadan 2025
Gàidhligh Mar Chiad Chànan
Tha a’ Chomhairle a’ cur taic ri agus ag adhartachadh Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig airson luchd-ionnsachaidh gu lèir, agus tha poileasaidh ‘Gàidhlig mar Chiad Chànan’ ann airson sgoiltean, a’ ciallachadh gun tèid clann a chlàradh ann am Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig mar bhun-roghainn.
Feumar pàrantan is luchd-cùraim Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Beurla a thaghadh air an fhoirm-clàraidh airson an cuid cloinne ma ’s e sin a tha iad ag iarraidh.
‘S urrainnear barrachd fhaighinn a-mach mu Fhoghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig tro bhith a’ bruidhinn ri luchd-teagaisg san sgoil no ionad agad no tro bhith a’ tadhal air Foghlam Gaidhlig (gheibhear seo sa Ghàidhlig agus ann am Beurla).
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.
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh air X agus Instagram.
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
Enrolment Open for 2025/26 Academic Session
Enrolment is now open for children entering nursery, P1 and S1 in Comhairle schools and centres for August 2025 onwards.
Parents and carers should enrol eligible children by Friday 7th March 2025.
Enrolment forms for all stages
Gaelic First
The Comhairle supports and promotes Gaelic Medium Education for all learners and operates a ‘Gaelic First’ policy in all settings, making the default enrolment position to be into Gaelic Medium Education.
Parents and carers can choose to opt out to English Medium Education within the enrolment form.
You can find out more about Gaelic Medium Education by speaking to staff at your school or centre or by visiting Foghlam Gaidhlig (text available in Gaelic and English).
GME Benefits
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.
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.