The Gaelic Medium Education (GME) community at JGHS — known as the Darach Community — provides a broad and engaging education through the medium of Gaelic. Approximately 13% of the JGHS pupil body are part of this community. Our ultimate aim is for pupils to leave JGHS as fluent, confident and committed Gaelic speakers, well-prepared for university, employment and life.
Curriculum Leader: Mr C Methven
S1 – S2
The S1 and S2 Gàidhlig course covers a wide range of Experiences and Outcomes, allowing pupils to use Gaelic in engaging and challenging contexts. The focus is on developing a broad, functional vocabulary alongside accuracy in written and spoken Gaelic. Most pupils finish S2 having achieved third and fourth level in reading, writing, listening and talking.
S1
Mi fhèin (me and my world) · Ar Laoich (heroes and role models) · Feur Buidhe an t-Samhraidh (novel study) · Creid e! (RME)
S2
An Creanaiche (novel study) · Slàn Fallainn (health and wellbeing) · An Saoghal Nàdarra (the natural world) · Creid e! (RME)
In addition to Gàidhlig, the following subjects are taught through the medium of Gaelic: Geography · History · Modern Studies · Drama and Media · RME · Art · Physical Education.
S3 – S4
National 4 Gàidhlig
- Listening and Talking
- Reading
- Writing
National 5 Gàidhlig
- Listening and Talking
- Reading
- Writing
- Assignment
S5 – S6
Higher Gàidhlig
- Listening
- Reading
- Talking
- Writing
- Assignment
Advanced Higher Gàidhlig
- Listening
- Reading
- Talking
- Writing
- Dissertation
Gàidhlig
Gàidhlig is available as a subject from S3 to S6, with courses at Higher and Advanced Higher. Students deepen their mastery of Scotland’s indigenous language through literature, conversation, writing and cultural study.
Gaelic Medium Education
Gaelic Medium Education means studying a full range of subjects — not just Gàidhlig — entirely through the medium of Gaelic. Around 13% of JGHS students follow this pathway, supported by our dedicated GME team.
Qualifications on Offer
Broad General Education (S1–S3)
- S1–S3 Gaelic Medium Education (full curriculum through Gaelic)
- Gàidhlig as a subject (from S3)
Senior Phase (S4–S6)
- Higher, Advanced Higher (Gàidhlig)
- GME route available for all senior phase qualifications
Gàidhlig
- Mr C Methven
- Miss S Gilles
- Mrs J-A MacKenzie
Gaelic Medium Education
- Mrs D MacIver
- Mr C MacLellan
- Mrs R Reilly
- Mrs P Cooney
- Miss M McClintock
- Mr A Carruthers
- Mrs E Musgrave
- Mrs I Molleson
- Mrs M Conroy
- Mr A Alexander
- Mr R Docherty