Clann, Coimhearsnachd Comhla (360G-BNG-2324_3013)

The Clann, Coimhearsnachd Comhla project will comprise of Gaelic Community and Youth initiatives within the Dunvegan and Portree communities, and delivered in partnership with Gaelic medium school staff, parents, pupils, Gaelic organisations and Highlife Highland. The project will be vital for the growth of GME and for increasing Gaelic usage amongst young people, and for raising the profile of Gaelic within these communities. The project will focus on: Organising two community Gaelic cultural events, in Dunvegan and Portree.  The events will raise the profile of Gaelic medium education and strengthen the Gaelic language and culture in the community. Developing Gaelic Community Learning and Development plans for Dunvegan, BSGPR and Portree High school for the academic year 2023/24. Creating Gaelic extra-curricular opportunities for both GM secondary and primary pupils, to increase their Gaelic usage in a community setting.  The project will benefit the following: New Gaelic medium and existing parents in the Dunvegan and Portree ASG's. Dunvegan, BSGPR and Portree Gaelic medium schools, departments and staff. Gaelic medium pupils attending Dunvegan, BSGPR and Portree High School. Gaelic organisations, key partners and community groups. The project aims to achieve the following: Increase the profile and strengthen the Gaelic language and Culture in the Dunvegan and Portree areas. Inform new parents of the benefits if bilingualism and Gaelic medium education. Deliver a local Gaelic development plan for Dunvegan, BSGPR and Portree High school. Expand the opportunities available to GM young people to participate in a range of  activities through the medium of Gaelic Encourage Gaelic peer youth work through transition activities.