Poileasaidh Gàidhlig / Gaelic Language Policy
JGHS’s commitment to promoting and embedding Scottish Gaelic
Mu an Phoileasaidh / About the Policy
James Gillespie’s High School’s Gaelic Language Policy outlines our approach to promoting and embedding Scottish Gaelic in our uniquely bilingual secondary education setting. It covers learning and teaching, resourcing, community engagement, and our commitment to whole-school integration of the Gaelic language.
The policy reflects our belief that securing Scottish Gaelic as a living language is inseparable from enriching our students’ educational experience. It was authored by Mrs Donna MacIver, Depute Head Teacher (GME) and Darach Community Head.
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Bilingual Communications
All whole-school documents and communications are either fully or partially bilingual, giving equal respect to Gaelic and English.
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Gaelic Across the School
Gaelic is visible in signage, tannoy announcements, web and social media, and whole-school events — embedding the language beyond the classroom.
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Gaelic-Essential Recruitment
During recruitment for teaching and support posts, senior leadership reviews whether each role should be advertised as Gaelic Essential.
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Community & Partnerships
We collaborate with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Fèis Dhùn Èideann, BBC, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and many others to enrich pupils’ experiences and increase cross-generational language exposure.
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Equalities & Inclusion
We are committed to including Gaelic in our whole-school equalities improvement strategies, upholding the rights of Gaelic speakers under UNCRC Article 30.
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Darroch: Gaelic-First Hub
The Darroch Annexe is maintained as a Gaelic-first space, encouraging a strong Gaelic environment for learning, teaching and social activities.
Leugh no Luchdaich sìos / Read or Download
📋 JGHS Gaelic Language Policy
The full Gaelic Language Policy is available to download as a PDF.
📘 Leabhran Sgoilear / Pupil Handbook
The GME Pupil Handbook (Gàidhlig) is also available to download.