AN ARGYLL and Bute primary school is in line for top marks after being announced as a finalist in the Scottish Education Awards 2018.
Bowmore Primary School in Islay has been shortlisted for The Gaelic Education award – one of 15 categories in the Scottish Education Awards – and will compete against three other schools, Condorrat Primary School from North Lanarkshire, e-Sgoil from Stornoway and Greenfaulds High School from North Lanarkshire, at the awards ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Wednesday June 6. This year’s awards attracted a record 400 nominations. The Gaelic Education award recognises early learning and schools that have developed a vibrant and progressive culture of continuous innovation in relation to Gaelic- medium and Gaelic-learner education.
Bowmore Primary School was applauded for its efforts in Gaelic education through providing a provocative, language-rich environment, appropriate for all learners, with one nomination form stating: ‘Continuing to build on our positive ethos, we have a diverse approach in forging strong partnerships with parents and partner Gaelic organisations promoting inclusion and being more visible in the community.’