Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014Pathways EveningMòran taing dha na sgoilearan, Una Gallagher is Lyndsey Stark, a dh’innis mu bhith a’ dol gu sgoil eile son cuspairean, an riochdaire bho CAI is o Cholaiste Alba an Iar a thug fiosrachadh air leth feumail do phàrantan is sgoilearan mu shlighean air adhart.Grateful thanks to Lyndsey Stark and Una Gallagher who gave their perspective of S6 and attending another school for some subjects, the representatives from CAI, the Commonwealth Apprenticeship Initiative, and West College Scotland who provided very useful information about future pathways. A lot of relevant and up to date information was provided which stimulated a lot of thought and a review of future plans for a number of our pupils. Please let us know if you would like contact details for CAI or if there are any questions re options or pathways.

Taic airson EachdraidhThere is Supported Study now on Wednesday lunchtime for Intermediate 2 history.Taic Ionnsachaidh aig a’ ChàisgDiluain 7 Giblean – Cruinn-eòlasDiluain 7 Giblean Nàiseanta 5 FiosaigsDimàirt 8 Giblean Àrd Ìre Fiosaigs.

Bidh tuilleadh fios aig na tidsearan. More information from your teachers.

All staff and pupils attending Easter Study must sign in and sign out at the janitor’s office. Certain areas of the school – area beyond the foyer and the far end of the second floor - will be out of bounds due to building works

Agallamhan le sgoilearanBidh Cùram Treudach a’ dèanamh agallamhan le sgoilearan na dàrna bliadhna is na ceathramh is na còigeamh bliadhna on seo a-mach. Pastoral Care staff will commence the S2/3 Options interviews next week.An Evening of Stand UpTha sinn a’ guidhe gum bi gàireachdainn gu leòr aig na sgoilearan à Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Àrd-sgoiltean Cleveden, Knightswood is St Thomas Aquinas aig Taigh-Cluiche Cottiers an ath Dhiardaoin, 3 Giblean, aig 7.30pm.A’ gabhail pàirt tha Aonghas Cameron, Lachlann Donald, Lewis McArthur, Brandon McLean, Ewen MichieRina Roberts-Whyte, Cameron Simpson, Louise Templeton, Rob Weir is Aaliyah Whyte

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Tiogaidean rim faighinn o ticketsoup.com no 0141 564 1200

We wish every success to the pupils taking part in the evening of Stand Up in Cottiers Theatre on Thursday evening.

Co-labhairt Luchd-naidheachd ÒgaAye Write! Future News International Young Journalists Conference S5/S6,Mitchell Library Glasgow - Monday 14th April, Tuesday 15th April, Wednesday 16th April.

Future News 2014: Inspiring the next generation of global journalists and citizens from across the Commonwealth. See Mrs Mackenzie for details and application forms.

Enrolments can now be taken for Easter Revision Courses:The Alliance Française de Glasgow will be running semi-intensive revision courses in French between Monday 14th and Thursday 17th April for Standard Grade, Higher and Advanced Higher pupils as well as University students who are sitting their French examinations later this year.These courses will take between Monday 14th and Thursday 17th April as follows:For Secondary School Pupils:- National 5 / Intermediate 2:   2.00 - 5.00pm- Higher:  10.00am – 1.00pm- Advanced Higher:  10.00am - 1.00pmThese revisions courses will concentrate on the following skills: reading, listening and writing.The cost to attend this course is £77 per pupil. If you wish to enrol for any of these courses, please contact or visit the Language Office at the Alliance Française by Friday 28th March 2014. Please note, places are strictly limited and cannot be reserved until payment has been received.Venue: Alliance Française de Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow G3 6AX Telephone: 0141 331 4080Email: admin@afglasgow.org.uk http://www.afglasgow.org.uk/Easter-Revision-Courses

Deitichean son an leabhar-lathaSgoil a’ dùnadh Dihaoine 4 Giblean aig 2.30.Sgoil a’ fosgladh Dimàirt 22 Giblean aig 9.00.Measaidhean AS3 a’ tòiseachadh 22 Giblean. – S3 Assessments begin 22 AprilDiluain 31 Màrt 2014

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014Rory and Alix have been invited to the Mathematical Circle, Hutchesons GrammarTaic airson Matamataig Diluain bho 3.05 gu 4.00 pm - Maths supported studySupported Study S4 Eachdraidh, Homework Club Gaelic Medium SubjectsPhysics supported study Mondays 3.05 - 4.00

Dimàirt 1 GibleanRory and Alix have been invited to the Mathematical Circle, Hutchesons GrammarClub Ealain - Art Club àm diathaidBall-coise gillean ann an Toryglen

Diciadain 2 Giblean

Diardaoin 3S1 on a cross cultural experience. We are covering Christianity in RME and Living in a Plural Society was finished the first term. The trip is to visit the Free Church on St Vincent Street and the Roman Catholic cathedral. The pupils leave at 9.15 am and return for lunch at 12.45pmClub Film 1.00Supported Study Geography

Dihaoine 4Club Matamataig CruthachailSgoil a’ dùnadh aig 2.30

Preparing for assessments and examsThe Parentzone website has information for parents and carers to help them support young people prepare for assessments and exams.

The Helping your child prepare for assessments and exams section has advice on managing their time, getting organised, tips to encourage studying, keeping well and useful websites.

Supporting numeracy at home - new materials for parents and carersA series of materials to support numeracy at home have now been published on the Parentzone website. The materials consist of illustrations which can be downloaded

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from the website and handed out to parents and carers.

They provide ideas for building numeracy into everyday activities, applicable to Curriculum for Excellence early level through to fourth level.

The titles in the series are:

Measurement , Money, Mental calculation, Numbers, Time, Information handling.

National Qualifications

Revision in a Nutshell – subject guides for learnersThe National Parent Forum of Scotland has prepared a series of revision support materials for learners who are about to sit the new National 5 qualifications. The Revision in a Nutshell subject guides are designed to complement learning and revision in the classroom.The guides, which are currently being added to the NPFS website, will cover 20 of the most popular subjects.  They provide links to:

SQA Specimen Papers and marking instructions useful SQA past papers and marking instructions, with questions listed school websites with helpful course content and revision activities revision materials on BBC Bitesize, YouTube and to teacher blogs.

Taisbeanaidhean dràma sràide Gàidhlig agus dà-chànanach

A charaid,A' tighinn bho obair a chaidh a dhèanamh ann an 2013 le cuideachadh bhon Sgeama Lìonradh Dràma Gàidhlig, thathar a-nise a' lorg luchd-ealain, bho aois 16 bliadhna is nas sine, airson taisbeanaidhean dràma sràide Gàidhlig agus dà-chànanach ri linn Festival 2014 ann an Glaschu anns an Iuchair. Tha gach fiosrachadh, an dà chuid sa Ghàidhlig agus sa Bheurla, air a cheangail ris seo, agus bhithinn gu math taingeil dhuibh nam bitheadh sibh toilichte a sgapadh air ur liostaichean puist-d iomchaidh. Is e cothrom pàighte a tha ann, agus feumaidh iarrtasan a

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014bhith a-staigh ro 5uf, Diciadain an 9mh den Ghiblean.

Arising from work conducted in 2013 with the assistance of the Gaelic Drama Network Fund, Gaelic-speaking performers aged 16+ are now being sought for Gaelic and bilingual street theatre performances during this year’s Festival 2014 in Glasgow this July. All information, in Gaelic and English, is attached, agus I would be most grateful if you would forward information on this paid opportunity to your relevant contact lists. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday, the 9th of April.

Workshops, Performances, Street Theatre, Voiceovers and more!www.independentstateofhappiness.com www.facebook.com/independentstateofhappiness+44 75 700 43 745 / +353 86 3440 668

SCHOLAR - Mathematics - National 5 Maths – Unit 1, Revision Topic 3, Algebra1 April 2014 19:00 - 20:00Glow TV is delighted to offer pupils the opportunity to join a homework revision session on National 5 Mathematics provided by SCHOLAR.

This session on Unit 1, Revision Topic 3, Algebra will be presented by Margaret Ferguson, SCHOLAR Online Tutor for Maths.

An Comunn Gàidhealach An Comunn Gàidhealach - Glasgow Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday   23rd  April 2014 in An Leanag  Mansfield St Partick Glasgow 7.00pm. We would very much welcome any new members who would like to support this committee with their organisation of Glasgow's Provincial Mod.We will follow the AGM with a quick update on the progress of this year's Glasgow Provincial Mod dates set as 13th/14th June. Please contact Angela Jenkins on 07500 043774 for more information.

Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheis

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014SPÒRS<1,000

Farpais Aon NeachGnìomh: Sgrìobh sgeulachd ghoiridFaid: Suas gu 1,000 facal2 Ìre: BS5-7 agus AS1-3An Gnìomh:Sgrìobh sgeulachd ghoirid (nach eil nas fhaide na 1000 facal) le ceangal air choreigin ri Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheis.Dh’fhaodadh tu cur an ìre gu bheil thu fhèin, no am prìomh charactar, a’ gabhail pàirt mar fharpaiseach, no ’s dòcha mar neach-amhairc, no fiù ’s mar neach-aithris air farpais. Cleachd do mhac-mheanmna!Sgilean riatanach: feumaidh tu cuid de na sgilean seo a nochdadh nad sgeulachd:• deagh sgilean teicnigeach• deagh fheum de chànan tuairisgeulach• sgrìobhadh cruthachailFaodaidh gach sgoil na thogras i de sgeulachdan a chur a-steach ro 30 Cèitean 2014. Bidh foirm-tagraidh agus mion-fhiosrachadh eile rim faighinn aig www. storlann.co.uk/gcf bho dheireadh a’ Ghiblein. Ma tha ceistean sam bith agaibh, cuiribh fios gu geamannan@storlann.co.ukDuais: monatair eacarsaich Fitbit Flex

Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheisSPÒRS<1,000

Individual CompetitionTask: Write a short story Length: Less than 1,000 words 2 Levels: P5-7 and S1-3

Prize: Fitbit Flex Exercise monitor

Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheisSPÒRS@60

Farpais SgiobaGnìomh: Cruthaichibh bhidio, podcast, sanas no sgeulachd-dhealbhan Faid: Suas gu 1 mhionaid 2 Ìre: BS5-7 agus AS1-3An Gnìomh:Cruthaichibh bhidio, podcast, sanas no sgeulachd-dhealbhan 1-mhionaid a tha ag èirigh à

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheis. Cleachdaibh na tha sibh air ionnsachadh bho phasgan ùr Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheis, agus ur mac-meanmna!Feumaidh lùth-chleasaichean spàirn mhòr a dhèanamh gus an ìre a ruigheachd far an tèid an taghadh airson na sgioba nàiseanta aca aig Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheis. Dèanaibh rannsachadh gus faighinn a-mach dè dìreach a tha na lùib, agus an uair sin cruthaichibh pìos a dh’innseas sgeulachd farpaiseach fìor no mas-fhìor a tha airson an dùthaich a riochdachadh aig Geamannan a’ Co-fhlaitheis. ’S dòcha gum bi am pìos a nì sibh a’ sealltainn na spàirn a nì iad tro ur sùilean-se, agus a’ cur tarsainn an rud a tha sibhse a’ smaoineachadh. ’S dòcha gum bi na leanas na lùib:• ro-ràdh a’ mìneachadh cò an lùth-chleasaiche, dè an fharpais anns am bi iad a’ gabhail pàirt, agus dè na tha aca ri dhèanamh mus bi cothrom aca a bhith air an taghadh airson na sgioba nàiseanta aca• aithris air a’ phrògram trèanaidh aca, le cunntas soilleir• agallamhan còmhla ri luchd-trèanaidh agus/no an lùth-chleasaiche, no seallaidhean de bhuill den teaghlach agus/no caraidean, agus am beachdan• iar-ràdh gus crìoch a chur air a’ phìos agaibh – An deach an taghadh? Ciamar a ghabh iad ris? Ciamar a bhuail e air an teaghlach agus/no an caraidean?• Faodaidh sibh beagan chliopaichean agus dhealbhan a chleachdadh bho stòran eile cuideachdSgilean riatanach: feumaidh sibh cuid de na sgilean seo a nochdadh sa phìos a nì sibh:• sgilean math ann an dealbhadh, sgriobtadh agus rannsachadh• sgilean math ann an labhairt agus preseantadh soilleir• sgilean math a thaobh agallamhan soilleir• deagh fheum de chànan tuairisgeulachFaodaidh gach sgoil na thogras i de phìosan a chur a-steach ro 30 Cèitean 2014. Bidh foirm-tagraidh agus mion-fhiosrachadh eile rim faighinn aig www.storlann. co.uk/gcf bho dheireadh a’ Ghiblein. Ma tha ceistean sam bith agaibh, cuiribh fios gu geamannan@storlann.co.ukDuais: Gheibh a’ Bhun-sgoil a bhuannaicheas Megakit airson an Raon-cluiche.Gheibh an Àrd-sgoil a bhuainnicheas seat de 16 uaireadairean-stad a ghabhas ath-theairrdseadh.

Geamannan a’ Cho-fhlaitheisSPÒRS@60

Team Competition

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014Task: Create a video, podcast, advert or photo storyLength: Up to 1 minute2 levels: P5-7 and S1-3

An Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma

A bheil Gàidhlig agad?A bheil ùidh agad ann an dràma?A bheil thu gu bhith eadar 14 agus 18 bliadhna a dh'aois eadar 7 agus 18 Iuchar 2014?

Mas e 'Tha!' an fhreagairt a bh' agad airson gach ceist, siuthad – cuir iarrtas a-steach an-diugh fhèin gus àite fhaighinn aig an Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma 2014.

>>>FOIRM-TAGRAIDH SSD2014 AGUS TUILLEADH FIOSRACHAIDH<<<Bu chòir tagraidhean a bhith a-staigh againn ro Dhihaoine 4 Giblean 2014.Thèid agallamh fòn a chumail le tagraichean as dèidh làimh. Chan eil ach 20 àite rim faotainn san Sgoil.Ma tha ceistean agad mu SSD2014, cuir fios gu Oifigear Dràma Fèisean nan Gàidheal Dougie Beck le post-d no fòn thuige air 01397 704132.

Tha an Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma a’ faighinn taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean agus Alba Chruthachail

Gaelic Drama Summer School

Do you speak Gaelic? Are you interested in drama? Will you be aged between 14 and 18 between 7 and 18 July 2014? If you've answered 'Yes!' to all three, then what’s stopping you? Apply for a place at Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma 2014 today!

>>>SSD2014 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM & MORE INFO<<<Applications should be submitted before Friday 4th April 2014.

The Gaelic Drama Summer School is residential and will be held in Portree at the beginning of the school summer holidays between Monday 7th July and Friday 18th July 2014.

A maximum of 20 places are available.

If you have any questions about the Gaelic Summer School please contact Fèisean nan Gàidheal Drama Officer Dougie Beck by e-mail or phone him on 01397 704132

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014Gaelic Song with Christine PrimroseDates: 31 March 2014 – 4 April 2014Price: £200 (£140 for students)** Book now! (http://anlochran.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4c73c9b1dfb39e3ce35f2ecc0&id=e1a9ed14a9&e=d9ffcf9521)Acclaimed Gaelic singer, Christine Primrose is currently a tutor on the (BA) Gaelic and Traditional Music Course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. In this five day course, students will be introduced to a variety of Gaelic song by Christine, covering melody, words and their meaning.

'Ceann Goirt is Aithreachas' ¦ 'The Morning After'** The Songs and Traditions of Highland Hospitality and ConvivialityCùrsa Goirid (còig-là) aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Diluain 11mh - Disathairne 16mh Lùnastal ¦Monday 11th - Saturday 16th AugustLast year, as part of the 2013 anniversary year of celebration at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, we offered an exciting new short course in our themed Gaelic song series, taught by renowned singer and folklorist, Margaret Stewart. The course will be taught through the medium of Gaelic and English. To book a place on the course and for further information about the college, accommodation, meals, etc please visit the link below: (http://anlochran.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c73c9b1dfb39e3ce35f2ecc0&id =9322ad38ed&e=d9ffcf9521 )

CEILIDH DANCE

INBHICH GU FILEANTAISCuin: Gach Diciadain (12–2f)An Lèanag, 22 Sràid Achadh a Mhansa, Partaig, Glaschu, G11 5QP Prìs: £2 gach seiseanA bheil thu a’ feuchainn ri Gàidhlig ionnsachadh ach a’ faireachdainn nach eil thu a’ dèanamh adhartas sam bith? A bheil thu airson na sgilean cànain agad a thoirt gu ìre còmhraidh nàdarra agus comhfhurtail? Ma tha, tha buidheann ùr air tòiseachadh ann an Glaschu a bhiodh air leth freagarrach dhut.Bidh Inbhich gu Fileantais a’ coinneachadh gach feasgar Diciadain anns An Lèanag far am faigh thu an cothrom coinneachadh ri luchd-ionnsachaidh eile agus còmhradh air diofar chuspairean tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig – naidheachdan an latha, prògraman rèidio is

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014telebhisean, abairtean, gnàthsan-cainnt – rud sam bith!Bidh gach seisean air an stiùireadh le neach fileanta agus gheibh thu an cothrom èisteachd agus còmhradh ri luchd-fileanta bho dhiofar àiteachan ann an àrainneachd Ghàidhlig.Siuthad ma tha, gabh an cothrom seo ceum nas fhaisge a ghabhail air a bhith a’ ruighinn ìre fileantais sa Ghàidhlig! Tha Inbhich gu Fileantais air a ruith le Iomairt Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu le maoineachadh bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig (http://anlochran.us5.list-manage.com/track/ click?u=4c73c9b1dfb39e3ce35f2ecc0&id=0bde09e602&e=d9ffcf9521)Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, cuiribh fòn gu 0141 339 2022, no thoir sùil air www.glaschu.org (http://anlochran.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click? u=4c73c9b1dfb39e3ce35f2ecc0&id=e1b9d32b63&e=d9ffcf9521

ZUMBA GAIDHLIG - SPÒRS GHLASCHUGACH Diciadain, 7 - 8f ¦ EVERY Wednesday 7pm - 8pmAn Stiùideo Dannsa ¦ The Dance Studio, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, 147 Berkeley Street, G3 7HPTòrr dhannsaichean ùra, 's bidh gach seisean làn spòrs agus gu dearbha bidh sibh ag obair cruaidh! Dòigh air leth air eacarsaich fhaighinn, son a bhith fut agus fallain! Agus a bharrachd air an sin, cothrom Gàidhlig a chleachdadh!There are lots of new dances this year, meaning a fun session, and a good workout! This is the perfect opportunity to exercise and get fit and healthy. A brilliant opportunity to use Gaelic. Barrachd fios ¦ More information: sporsghlaschu@gmail.com

AN GEALBHANGach Oidhche Haoine Sutherland's Bar, Argyll Hotel, Sauchiehall Street 8.00f ¦ 8.00pmBithidh AN GEALBHAN ann Dihaoine, bho 8f gu 11f, ann an Taigh-òsda Earra-Ghàidheil. Bithidh bileagan £3 ach bithidh iad saor an asgaidh airson chluicheadairean-ciùil.AN GEALBHAN will take place at 8pm to 11pm in the Argyll Hotel. Tickets will be £3 but musicians will go free. Bidh AN GEALBHAN ann gach oidhche h-Aoine agus tha sinn an dòchas gum bith aoigh sònraichte còmhla rinn gach mìos.AN GEALBHAN will be on every Friday night and we hope to have a special guest each month.Thigibh a-staigh, gabhaibh òran agus chì sinn aig A' GHEALBHAN sibh!

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Dè tha dol? - Àrd-sgoil Seachdain a’ tòiseachadh 31 Màrt 2014Come in, take a song and we'll see you at AN GEALBHAN! http://anlochran.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c73c9b1dfb39e3ce35f2ecc0&id=6685ad9d16&e=d9ffcf9521

PÀRANT IS PÀISDE PHARTAIGGaelic Mother and Toddler Group, for children from birth to 5 years.Dimàirt is Diardaoin 1.00 – 3.00f Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.00 – 3.00pmHeart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Street, G14 0BL£1.50 airson gach seisean ¦ £1.50 for both sessionsTha fàilte ro phàrantan a tha ag ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig ¦ Non Gaelic Speakers WelcomeAirson barrachd fiosrachaidh¦ For further information contact:Nan McDonald: 07901 937228 Kirstie Birr: 07951 379960 http://anlochran.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c73c9b1dfb39e3ce35f2ecc0&id=2cf45ea82e&e=d9ffcf9521

SEIRBHEISEAN GÀIDHLIGST. COLUMBA GAELIC CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.Seirbheis Ghàidhlig ¦ Gaelic Church Service Gach Latha na Sàbaid aig 10.00m Every Sunday at 10.00am 300 St Vincent Street, G2 5RU

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