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Márta / March 2024
Taifeadtaí TPL ar fáil: TPL recordings available
D’éascaigh Seirbhís Litearthachta ÚO dhá cheardlann ar líne do mhúinteoirí agus ceannairí Gaelscoileanna. Más mian leat rochtain a fháil ar aon cheann de na taifeadtaí ó na seisiúin FGM a bhí ar siúl i mí an Mhárta, níl le déanamh ach cliceáil ar an nasc ar dheis. Ansin, thig leat an físeán cuí a roghnú idir bhunscolaíocht nó iarbhunscolaíocht.
The EA Literacy Service facilitated two successful online sessions for IM teachers and leaders. If you wish to access any of the recordings which took place in March, simply click on the link to the right. You can then select to watch either the primary or post-primary video.
Linda Ervine, East Belfast Mission / Turas
Linda Ervine delivered an online talk on her journey through Irish, to EA staff. Watch the recording here.
Lunch and Learn 171 - Speaking Irish - My Journey, with Linda Ervine.mp4Feabhra / February 2024
Taifeadtaí TPL ar fáil: TPL recordings available
An mhí seo, d'éascaigh muid dhá cheardlann ar líne do mhúinteoirí agus do cheannairí Gaelscoile. Más mian leat teacht ar aon cheann de na taifeadtaí ó na séisiúin FGM ar leith a tharla i Mí Feabhra, níl le déanamh ach cliceáil ar an nasc ar dheis.
This month, we hosted two successful online sessions for IM teachers and leaders. If you wish to access any of the recordings from the IM specific TPL sessions which took place in February, simply click on the link to the right.
Feabhra / February 2024
School Dinner Menus: Irish Language Menu’s now available
Tá athas orm a dheimhniú go bhfuil biachlár na scoile ar fáil i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla. Tiocfaidh seo i bhfoirm PDF agus cumhachtphointe (le go mbeifear in ann athruithe a dhéanamh ag leibhéal scoile). Tá na hacmhainní seo ar fáil ag achan chistin de chuid an ÚO. Déan teagmháil leis an bhainisteoir lónadóireachta muna bhfuil na hacmhainní seo agaibh.
I am delighted to confirm school dinner menus are now available in Irish and English. This will come in both PDF and PowerPoint format (to facilitate any changes required at school level). Each EA kitchen has access to these resources. Contact the Area Catering Manager if you have not yet received these resources.
Flavours of the world - PostersIrish.pdf
Eanáir / January 2024
Beatha teanga í a labhairt!
Maith iad na scolairí ar scoil Iosaef, Domhnach Mór a ghlac páirt in sa chomórtas ‘Tuairimí’, comórtas labhartha bliantúil na scoile. Chur na daltaí iad féin I bhfriotal go hiontach agus iad ag roinnt smaointí s’acu ar an dóigh gur féidir saol na ndaoine a shaibhriú sa cheantar agus níos faide anonn. Bhí caighdeán Gaeilge labhartha na ndaltaí thar barr ar fad. Tógáil croí a bhí ann don scoilphobal, don earnáil Gaelscolaíochta agus don phobal I gcoitinne, daoine óga ag léiriú a gcumas teangeolaíochta agus an paisean atá acu don Ghaeilge. Ba mhór an onóir é ag an Údaras Oideachais a bheith I láthair ag an ócáid. Maith sibh!
Well done to the pupils of St Joseph’s Donaghmore who took part in the school’s annual ‘Tuairimí’ oracy competition. The pupils articulated their thoughts on the opportunities to enrich the lives of people in their community and further afield. The standard of spoken Irish was exceptional. It was heartwarming for the school community, for the Irish immersion sector and for the entire community to see the young people displaying their linguistic skills and passion for the Irish language. It was an honour for the Education Authority to be there at the event. Well done!
Nollaig / December 2023
Corpoideachais
Thug grúpa múinteoirí corpoideachais ó gach iar-bhunscoil lán-Ghaeilge agus ó chuid de na bunscoileanna lán-Ghaeilge, faoi lá oiliúna GYMFUN 2 ar na mallaibh. Bhí an cúrsa, a chuir Sinéad Connolly ó Ollscoil Uladh ar fáil, den chéad scoth, agus chuir sé go mór le hinniúlacht agus le muinín an ghrúpa múinteoirí seo maidir le gleacaíocht a sholáthar.
A group of PE teachers from all of the IM post-primary schools and some of the IM primary schools undertook a 2-day GYMFUN training qualification recently. The course, expertly delivered by Sinéad Connolly from Ulster University, was superb and has greatly increased the competence and confidence of this group of teachers in delivering gymnastics.
Deireadh Fómhair / October 2023
An Gaeloideachas: Clár Oiliúna agus Tacaíochta ar mhaithe le Comhaltaí de Bhoird Gobharnóirí
The Education Authority Governor Portal has a number of courses for Governors, including modules on Irish-medium education, shared education, finance etc.
In addition to this, we have developed a new short module called: Irish-medium Education: An Overview for Governors (Available in Bearla agus Gaeilge / English and Irish).
Whether you are an IM school or unit, or a school seeking more information about Irish-medium education, then this module is a good starting point. As this is a new module, we are keen for Governors to provide feedback on the content, structure and benefits of the module through the evaluation form that is included within the presentation. This will assist us in developing further modules to support the Sector.
To access the portal:
Click https://www.easds.org.uk/sds/portal2/account/ (or navigate through EA website by following… School governance – Governor Training and Resources – School Governor Training Portal)
Governors should either sign in to the portal, or register if they have not yet done so.
You will need to use the Invite code for this IM module 84O624. (Copy and paste this code), or the relevant invite code for each course, as listed in the prospectus.
Meán Fómhair / September 2023
EA High Five Newsletter
The High Five newsletter is a resource pack for families and primary aged pupils in relation to staying safe physically but also emotionally and mentally using the Health and Social Care Take 5 framework. The newsletter is available in English, Irish and accessible versions.
Comhdháil Chomhairle na Gaelscolaíochta - 25/09/23
D;fhreastail roinnt foirne ó ÚO ar Chomhdháil C na G in Óstán Chathair Ard Mhacha ar an 25 Meán Fómhair 2023. Bhí stalla margaidh ag an Fhoireann Tacaíochta Earnála agus na foirne CYPS, ag cur síos ar na sruthanna oibre reatha.
Tabhair spléachadh ar an bhileog seo a dhéanann cur síos ar chuid den obair atá ar siúl.
Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta Conference - 25/09/23
A number of teams from EA attended the CnaG conference in Armagh City Hotel on 25th September 2023. The Sectoral Support team and the CYPS teams had a market stall, outlining current workstreams.
Have a look at this leaflet outlining some of the work that is ongoing.
CnaGLeaflet-LT-781FA-043640.pdfScoil Ghramadaí Naomh Íosaef Domhnach Mór ainmnithe mar Ionad Oiliúna Réigiúnach Apple do 2023-24
St Joseph’s Grammar School Donaghmore named as Apple Regional Training Centre for 2023-24
Apple Regional Training Centres create a community to share best practice and support teaching staff to attain Apple Teacher status, a professional learning programme designed to support and celebrate educators.
Teachers from across the region can attend courses to build knowledge and skills and earn badges to achieve Apple Teacher recognition.
Across Ireland and Great Britain, the goals of all Apple Regional Training Centres are to:
facilitate training opportunities for teachers to develop skills using Apple technology in the classroom
promote Apple in Education and share new products and innovations with educators
build Apple Teachers across the region
share best practices, build community and inspire excellence.
“Our status as an Apple Regional Training Centre is another important development in our commitment to deliver high quality staff training that makes a real difference to the children in the classroom. I am delighted too that we will be able to facilitate educators from both within our own school and from within the wider local area.” Geraldine Donnelly, Principal of St Joseph’s Grammar School Donaghmore.
Our first course of the new academic year will be ‘Out of the Box’ - an introduction to iPad on Thursday 28th September and tickets can be reserved below 👇🏻
Scéim Tacaíochta na gCeannairí Foghlama
Tá an t-Údarás Oideachais anois ag cur fáilte roimh 'léiriú suime' i Scéim Tacaíochta na gCeannairí Foghlama a chuireann tacaíocht airgeadais ar fáil do mhúinteoirí, do chuntóirí agus do bhaill foirne tacaíochta i nGaelscoileanna agus i nGaelaonaid. Más mian leat d'ainm a chur chun tosaigh ar mhaithe le sparánacht, le do thoil, lean an nasc thíos:
Learning Leaders Support Scheme
The Education Authority is now accepting expressions of interest for the Learning Leaders Support Scheme which provides financial support for teachers, classroom assistants and support staff in Irish Medium schools and units. These bursary awards are designed to support those working in IM schools. If you wish to be considered for a bursary in 2023/24 please follow the link below:
Márta / March 2023
Craic agus Ceol!
An mhí seo, tríd an chlár, 'Lón na Léinn', bhí céiliúradh speisialta ann in ÚO mar chuid den fhéile 'Seachtain na Gaeilge'. Cliceáil ar na nasc thíos chun teacht ar thaifeadadh den fhéasta foghlama seo idir theanga, aithriseoireacht, amhránaíocht, ceol traidisiúnta agus craic go leor!
This month, as part of the 'Lunch & Learn' programme, EA held a special celebration to mark 'Seachtain na Gaeilge' ( the 'Week of Irish' festival). Click on the link below to access a recording of this cultural cocktail, and sample the Irish language, recitation, singing, traditional music and plenty of 'craic'.
Feabhra / February 2023
Comhoibriú curtha ar bun ag an Chomhphobal Foghlama
Cuireadh tionscnaimh comhoibrithe ar bun ag Chomhphobal Foghlama na hearnála an mhí seo. Thar na seachtainí atá le teacht, beidh comhoibriú ag tarlú i measc na ngaelscoileanna ag leibhéal na bunscoile agus idir na hiarbhunscoilenna, ar aon le tionscnamh idirchéimeach. Tá lúcháir ag ÚO bheith ag tacú leis na tionscnaimh luachmhara seo atá ag díriú ar thosaíochtaí aimsithe ag an earnáil.
Collaboration underway amongst the Irish-medium Learning Community
Collaborative programmes of work have been initiated by the sector's Irish-medium Learning Community this month. In the weeks ahead, IM schools will be engaged in collaboration at Primary and post-primary level as well as a crossphase programme of professional learning. EA is delighted to be supporting these valuable projects. which address priorities identified by the sector.
Eanáir / January 2023
Fonn le foghlaim ag Múinteoir Mondays?
Tá áthas ar an Fhoireann 'Oideachas Comhroinnte agus Tacaíocht Earnála' sráith úr de cheardlanna Gaeilge a sheoladh do bhaill foirne de chuid ÚO agus de chuid páirtnéirí oideachais eile! Díreoidh na ceachtanna ar shealbhú téarmaí agus frásaí bunúsacha chun cur le muinín na foirne i nGaeilge labhartha agus scríofa. Cuirfidh an tsraith ceachtanna fosta le forbairt feasachta ar thurais foghlama na ndaltaí Gaelscolaíochta, agus ar a dtaithí tumoideachais. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, cliceáil ar an nasc thíos.
Longing to learn @ Múinteoir Mondays?
The 'Shared Education and Sectoral Support' Team are delighted to launch a new series of Irish workshops for staff in EA, and other educational partner organisations! The lessons will focus on the acquisition of basic terms and phrases to enhance the confidence of staff with spoken and written Irish. The series of lessons will also seek to develop further awareness of the learning journey of IM pupils, and their immersion experience. For more information, simply click on the link below.
Nollaig / December 2022
Domhan Mór Na Gaeilge - The Big World of Irish
Is feachtas é Domhan Mór na Gaeilge atá tiomanta ag an charachtar Bricriú a bhfuil sé d’aidhm aige nascadh le páistí óga agus lena dtuismitheoirí lena spreagadh i dtreo rogha na Gaeilge. Tá an feachtas urraithe ag Foras na Gaeilge agus á fhorbairt ag Creative Workers Co-Operative agus Gael Linn do An Gréasán.
Tá sé d’aidhm ag Domhan Mór na Gaeilge na deiseanna a bhaineann leis an Ghaeilge a léiriú agus a cheiliúradh. Tchítear, san fheachtas seo, cé chomh mór agus atá ‘Domhan Mór na Gaeilge’ agus cé chomh mór agus atá an domhan sin ó thaobh deiseanna de. Chuige sin, tá sé d’aidhm ag an fheachtas níos mó dalta scoile, in Earnáil an Bhéarla, a mhealladh le freastal ar choláiste samhraidh sa Ghaeltacht agus le líon na ndaltaí, in Earnáil an Bhéarla, atá ag tabhairt faoin Ghaeilge ag GCSE a ardú.
Domhan Mór Na Gaeilge - The Big World of Irish - is a character-driven campaign which aims to connect with young children and theirparents. The character Bricriú will capture the imagination of young people and inspire them to engage more with the Irish Language. Domhan Mór na Gaeilge - The Big World of Irish - is a campaign response devised by Gael Linn and the Creative WorkerCooperative LTD, funded by Foras na Gaeilge, on behalf of An Gréasán.
Domhan Mór na Gaeilge aims to increase attendance atGaeltacht Colleges and increase uptake of the Irish Language at GCSE level.
Samhain / November 2022
Ceardlanna J2E
Cuirfear sráith ceardlann i láthair an mhí seo ar úsáid éifeachtach J2E ( féach an fógra ar chlé). Táimid thar a bheith buíoch do Mháire Boden, Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche, as na háiseanna J2E atá déanta aici i nGaeilge a roinnt linn.
Deireadh Fómhair / October 2022
SCÉAL GO SCANNÁN!
Cliceáil ar an íomha thall chun teacht ar áis atá curtha ar fáil ag 'INTO FILM' i nGaeilge chun cur le scileanna litearthachta agus scannánaíochta na ndaltaí.
Click on the image to access a resource which has been produced by INTO FILM in Irish, to enhance pupils literacy and film-making skills.
Meán Fómhair / September 2022
Scéim Tacaíochta na gCeannairí Foghlama
Tá an t-Údarás Oideachais anois ag cur fáilte roimh 'léiriú suime' i Scéim Tacaíochta na gCeannairí Foghlama a chuireann tacaíocht airgeadais ar fáil do mhúinteoirí, do chuntóirí agus do bhaill foirne tacaíochta i nGaelscoileanna agus i nGaelaonaid. Más mian leat d'ainm a chur chun tosaigh ar mhaithe le sparánacht, le do thoil, lean an nasc thíos:
Learning Leaders Support Scheme
The Education Authority is now accepting expressions of interest for the Learning Leaders Support Scheme which provides financial support for teachers, classroom assistants and support staff in Irish Medium schools and units. These bursary awards are designed to support those working in IM schools. If you wish to be considered for a bursary in 2022/23 please follow the link below:
Greamanna Gairmiúla Gaelscoile ar chlár úr FGM.
Seoladh an clár úr FGM ón Fhoireann Oideachais Comhroinnte agus Tacaíochta Earnála don scoilbhliain úr 2022/23 ar na mallaibh. Tá cuireadh roimh gach cleachtóir gaelscoile páirt a ghlacadh sna deiseanna forbartha lómhara seo go léir. Tá sráith ar leith ann a chuirfear i láthair iad i nGaeilge amháin agus tá fearadh na fáilte roimh mhúinteoirí agus roimh cheannairí na hearnála freastal orthu seo ach go háirithe.
Beidh siad ar siúl i gcónaí ar an Mháirt ó 3.30in - 4.30in. Le clárú, níl le déanamh ach cliceáil ar an nasc thíos
Meitheamh / June 2022
Ardú Feasachta den Ghaelscolaíocht ar Ardán Idirnáisiúnta!
I Mí Mheithimh 2022, tháinig acadóirí ó 'Davidson College, North Caroline', RSA go Coláiste Feirste chun tuilleadh eolais a bhailiú ar an Ghaelscolaíocht. Thug an príomhoide agus an fhoireann bhainistíochta shinsearach iad ar chamchuairt thart ar an choláiste agus mhínigh siad fás agus forbairt na scoile. Bhí daltaí ón scoil páirteach i seisiún ceisteanna agus freagraí, ag maíomh luach an tumoideachais ar a dturas foghlama. Bhain na cuairteoirí an-sult agus tairbhe ar fad as an chuairt agus tá siad anois ag dréim le pilleadh, san am atá le teacht, chun staidéar níos doimhne a dhéanamh ar an earnáil éiritheach éirimiúil.
Raising Awareness of IM Education on an International Level
In June 2022, academics from Davidson College, North Carolina, USA, visited Coláiste Feirste to learn more about Irish-Medium Education. The principal and senior leadership team provided a tour and overview of the schools history and growth. Pupils from the school participated in a question and answer session outlining the value of immersive education in their learning journey. The guests had a wonderful experience and are now looking forward to returning, in the future, to look closer at the growing IM Sector.
