Bun-sgoil Thunga

[Thrissel]

Bho Litir 535 do Luchd-Ionnsachaidh aig Ruairidh MacIllEathain:

I thought I’d briefly tell you what an uplifting experience I had visiting Bun-sgoil Thunga (Tongue Primary School) in the Mackay Country of N. Sutherland in the spring of this year. The head of the school is also the Gaelic Medium teacher, and the English Medium teachers respect the Gaelic language. The ethos of the school is inclusive so not only are the Gaelic Medium pupils bilingual but the children who are in the English Medium stream also receive some Gaelic tuition and can sing Gaelic songs, as well as doing basic conversation. The Gaelic language is valued in the whole school and not treated with disdain by some of those who don’t speak it. [...] There’s a model there for other small communities in Scotland.