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Edinburgh Reporter
26-05-2025
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Spotlight on Gaelic education in Edinburgh
The successes and challenges of Gaelic-medium education (GME) in Edinburgh will come under the spotlight at a discussion organised by the Gaelic community group Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann. GME has grown impressively since it began in 1988 and today more than 700 children are enrolled at the city's dedicated Gaelic primary school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, and James Gillespie's High School. The event will bring together current and former GME teachers in Edinburgh to reflect on their experiences and offer their thoughts about the future development of Gaelic education in the city. Panelists will include Donna MacIver, Depute Head Teacher at James Gillespie's High School, Karen Reid, Depute Head Teacher at Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Mona Wilson, the first GME teacher in 1988 and director of Primary Education with Gaelic at Moray House, University of Edinburgh. Chairing the session will be Professor Matthew MacIver, former Chief Executive of the General Teaching Council for Scotland and former chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Gaelic Media Service. The event will be held at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 31 May at 2pm. Wilson McLeod, chair of Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann, said: 'Gaelic education in Edinburgh has been a remarkable success story but there have been many challenges along the way. This expert discussion will help put these developments in perspective and give insight on the future of Gaelic in the capital.' This panel discussion is one of a series of four events under the banner 'Gaelic in Edinburgh: past, present and future', part of the Edinburgh 900 celebration funded by the City of Edinburgh Council. Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann is a charitable organisation that is working to establish a Gaelic cultural hub to support the Gaelic community in Edinburgh and provide a 'home' for the language in the capital. A large-scale survey last year showed very strong community support for this initiative and helped establish priorities for the centre's activities. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
27-04-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh best and worst high schools ranked in new Sunday Times league table
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 Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Edinburgh's best and worst secondary schools have been revealed in the 2025 league tables. The figures, which have been published by the Sunday Times ranks the schools based on the percentage of pupils who managed to achieve the 'gold standard' of five Highers or equivalents in 2024 and 2025. Boroughmuir is the only school from the capital to secure a top ten place with the high school landing landing tenth on the list - down from fifth place. The next performing school was James Gillespie's High School at 17th place, followed by St Thomas Of Aquin's High School ranking in 24th. Craigmount High School came in at 27th and The Royal High School sits at 31st. However at the other side of the table, Wester Hailes High School was ranked at 346th - not far behind Castlebrae Community High School at 345th and Craigroyston Community High School at 333nd. Greater Glasgow boasts the highest number of top-performing schools with eight of the top ten dotted across the region. Jordanhill School in Glasgow's West End took to the top spot for the ninth year running. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. John Anderson, rector of Jordanhill School, said: 'We are delighted for our pupils who have worked incredibly hard to achieve such well-deserved success. 'We are very fortunate to benefit from a fantastic team of teaching and support staff, and our parents are great supporters of the school.' The top 10 schools in Edinburgh are: Boroughmuir High School James Gillespie's High School St Thomas Of Aquin's High School Craigmount High School The Royal High School Currie Community High School Broughton High School Balerno Community High School Queensferry Community High School Trinity Academy The top ten Scottish secondary schools are: Jordanhill School, Glasgow Mearns Castle High School, East Renfrewshire Woodfarm High School, East Renfrewshire St Ninian's High School, East Renfrewshire Douglas Academy, East Dunbartonshire Bearsden Academy, East Dunbartonshire Boclair Academy, East Dunbartonshire Williamwood High School, East Renfrewshire Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen Boroughmuir High School, Edinburgh To view the league tables for 2025, you can visit the Times site here.
