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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Is your little one starting in a Gaelscoil? Here's how to help
Now that the summer has rolled around, many parents are already considering how September will fare for children starting school. If your child is due to start in a Gaelscoil and you're worried about how they will cope, here are some ways to support them before they get to the school gate. Gaelscoileanna in Ireland follow the 'tumoideachas' or immersion education system. Immersion education is a system which helps children to become fluent in Irish naturally, by giving them daily experience of an Irish-speaking environment. This means that all subjects, apart from English, are taught through the medium of Irish right up until 6th class. It also means that Irish is the language of communication in the school, both inside and outside the classroom and in the playground. In this way, children's fluency in the language is supported. Try not to get too caught up in how much Irish is needed, while some children starting in a Gaelscoil might have some Irish from home, plenty are starting afresh most take a second language in their stride. If you'd like to prepare yourself and them for more Gaeilge in their day before they start school, introducing daily activities as Gaeilge is a great place to start. Books There are plenty of brilliant books available in Irish. Many of the books for this age group rely heavily on pictures and therefore, you won't need to be fluent yourself to undertake a bit of scéalaíocht. Introducing a book or two in Irish into the bedtime rotation is an easy win. Futa Fata have a collection of picture-books available to buy and your local library probably does too! Music Listening to songs in Irish is a fun way to get to know how the language sounds. There are a ton of playlists on Spotify to get you started, have a listen to Picnic Teidí or Gugalaí Gug as a gateway to Gaeilge. Cartoons If your child watches cartoons, TG4 has its own tv channel dedicated to children called Cúla4 and it features some gorgeous shows bound to enchant them in any language. Enjoy the journey agus go n-éirí go geal leo!
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Tríocha bliain ag foghlaim trí Ghaeilge – Gaelscoil Charman marks major milestone
With this school year marking thirty years since the Gaelscoil first opened its doors in Wexford town, the red carpet was rolled out and the community was invited to come and help pupils, staff and management to mark the milestone. While a sports day at Pairc Charman was supposed to form part of the celebrations, the weather failed to play ball, but things were quickly re-arranged and pupils showed off some of their musical talents as príomhoide Dearbhla Mhic Chaoilte thanked the local community and pupils and parents, past and present, for all their support over the years and cut a special 'birthday cake' with the help of the school's oldest and youngest pupils. On foot of a local demand, the first tentative steps to establish a Gaelscoil in Wexford town were taken back in 1994. Initially, the school opened with just 37 pupils, under the leadership of príomhoide Áine Uí Ghionnáin, and it didn't receive permanent recognition from the Department of Education until 1997. Twenty years ago, in 2005, Gaelscoil Charman received its permanent building on Whiterock Hill and it was a momentous day for Áine and her staff. In 2021, Áine retired from her role and was succeeded by Dearbhla Mhic Chaoilte. From it's humble beginnings, the Gaelscoil has gone from strength to strength and today it has over 200 pupils with eight mainstream classes and one ASD class. Indeed it was a huge source of pride when Gaelscoil Charman became one of the first Gaelscoileanna in the south east to open an ASD class and to offer education completely trí Ghaeilge. "Gaelscoil Gharman is proud of its inclusivity and welcomes all families of many different backgrounds,' Príomhoide Mhic Chaoilte said. 'The school community as a whole is united in its love of the Irish language and culture and is very proud to be able to pass on this love to its pupils.'
Irish Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Tilí an Tíogar agus an Phicil Dhraíochta
Seachtain ó shin cuireadh Tilí sa zú. Nuair a shiúil sí isteach chonaic sí picil dhraíochta. Thriáil sí an phicil a ithe. Ansin, dúirt an phicil, 'Ná hith mé! Tá mé in ann cabhrú leat éalú as an áit seo! Sea, is picil mé ach tá mé fós in ann tú a thógáil amach as seo.' Dúirt Tilí, 'Cad atá anseo duitse?' 'Má úsáideann mé mo dhraíocht, beidh mé níos saibhre,' arsa an phicil dhraíochta. 'Ansin, ceannóidh duine éigin mé. Tar éis dom dul taobh amuigh, beidh mé in ann tú a bhriseadh amach.' Deireann Tilí, 'Cad é d'ainm?' READ MORE An léiriú le rang 4B, Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, Baile Átha Cliath 'Dill Picil is ainm dom,' arsa an phicil dhraíochta. Ansin, piocann duine éigin suas Dill Picil agus siúlann sé. Ansin, thit an duine a thóg Dill Picil ar an urlár. Cheap Dill Picil go raibh sé saor ach ansin, phioc buachaill ramhar suas é. Bhí scanradh ollmhór ar Dill Picil. Ní raibh a fhios aige céard le déanamh. Ach ansin, d'ith an buachaill Dill Picil. Ach d'fhás corp Dill Picil ar ais. Thosaigh plandaí picil ag fás amach as an duine. Thit picilí den duine agus thosaigh siad ag rith. Léim Tilí ar cheann de na picilí. Scread Tilí, 'Cé thusa?! Céard atá ag tarlú.?!' Soicind ina dhiaidh sin, d'athraigh Dill Picil isteach ina fhear le scian ina lámh agus deireann sé, 'Is mise an tromlaí is measa a bhí agat riamh..!'
Irish Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Young survivor of Parnell Square stabbing returns to school full-time
The young girl who was seriously injured in a stabbing incident on Parnell Square is now back attending school full time. The six-year-old was critically hurt outside a Gaelscoil on Dublin's Parnell Square in November 2023. Two other children and a carer, who also sustained injuries, received treatment in hospital before being released. On Thursday, an update on the girl's GoFundMe brought some good news from the girl's family, who confirmed that she is back in school. "For us who see our angel warrior every day, it is more difficult to notice advances and changes in her, but for those who see her less often, her progress is clear," the family shared. "She has been attending school full-time. She is not attending mainstream school, just to clarify. "The staff at this very special institution have gone above and beyond (in our eyes) to make our little girl feel part of the group, even after joining mid-school year. We are forever grateful to the love and dedication everyone has shown her. Her family also said she has been "attempting different sounds" and that her happiness is "infectious". They continued: "We have had some challenging days; we all go through them, even if we wouldn't like a six-year-old to have to. "As summer approaches, we are so happy to be able to spend it at home, hoping to spend days outdoors, smell the warm air, enjoy the sun and the sea." The young girl spent over a year undergoing intensive rehabilitation in Temple Street Children's Hospital after the incident. Her family have been keeping everyone updated on her recovery journey through GoFundMe. The online fundraising campaign, titled Barróg do Chailín Beag (A Hug For A Little Girl), has managed to raise nearly €133,000 so far.
Dublin Live
11-05-2025
- Dublin Live
Young survivor of Parnell Square stabbing returns to school full-time
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The young girl who was seriously injured in a stabbing incident on Parnell Square is now back attending school full time. The six-year-old was critically hurt outside a Gaelscoil on Dublin's Parnell Square in November 2023. Two other children and a carer, who also sustained injuries, received treatment in hospital before being released. On Thursday, an update on the girl's GoFundMe brought some good news from the girl's family, who confirmed that she is back in school. "For us who see our angel warrior every day, it is more difficult to notice advances and changes in her, but for those who see her less often, her progress is clear," the family shared. "She has been attending school full-time. She is not attending mainstream school, just to clarify. "The staff at this very special institution have gone above and beyond (in our eyes) to make our little girl feel part of the group, even after joining mid-school year. We are forever grateful to the love and dedication everyone has shown her. Her family also said she has been "attempting different sounds" and that her happiness is "infectious". They continued: "We have had some challenging days; we all go through them, even if we wouldn't like a six-year-old to have to. "As summer approaches, we are so happy to be able to spend it at home, hoping to spend days outdoors, smell the warm air, enjoy the sun and the sea." The young girl spent over a year undergoing intensive rehabilitation in Temple Street Children's Hospital after the incident. Her family have been keeping everyone updated on her recovery journey through GoFundMe. The online fundraising campaign, titled Barróg do Chailín Beag (A Hug For A Little Girl), has managed to raise nearly €133,000 so far. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
