As part of ‘Seachdainn na Gaidhlig’ (World Gaelic Week) we (P4-6) took part in a collaborative ‘Day of Culture’ with Staffin and Kilmuir Primary Schools on Thursday 26th February. The theme this year is ‘Use it or lose it’ (Cleachd i no caill i). Seachdainn na Gaidhlig was established in 2022 by the Scottish Culture and Music Organisation ‘HANDS UP for TRAD’ and it draws inspiration from other minority language movements in Ireland and in Nova Scotia. It advocates to honour and promote the language locally and globally fostering greater national awareness and recognition. The initiative offers opportunities for Gaelic speakers and those without the language to get involved in ways that suits them. This links with Article 30 of the UNCRC Rights Respecting Schools (minority languages).
We really enjoyed meeting with the other pupils and sharing our experiences of Gaelic. Before leaving for home we sung ‘Tobhta Fearna’ – our Gaelic song composed and written using words inspired by our Fearns topic a few years ago.
Raasay Primary School 