Cúpla focal pays off for a ceathair Limerick schools
Programme aims to put the student voice at the centre of their learning through the Gaelbhratach committee
PUPILS from four Limerick schools deserve a big bualadh bos for receiving a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag).
Playing sport through Irish, learning new songs and poems and a Greenway cycle trip as Gaeilge are just some of the activities set up and run by student committees that were recognised for their promotion of the Irish language.
Schools that were awarded a Gaelbhratach at a ceremony in Roscrea were Anglesboro NS, Nicker NS and Banogue National School.
Our Lady's Abbey, Adare will be visited by the Gaelbhratach staff to receive their award.
Run by Gael Linn, ‘Gaelbhratach' is a national initiative that encourages primary and secondary school students to speak Irish outside of the formal classroom setting.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Edel Ní Bhraonáin, Bainisteoir Gaelbhratach said: “We are delighted to award primary school students from Limerick with a Gaelbhratach. Gaelbhratach gives young people of all backgrounds the opportunity to use and develop their Irish language skills in an interactive and non-traditional way.
The programme aims to put the student voice at the centre of their learning through the Gaelbhratach committee. The role of this student-led committee is to direct the Gaelbhratach activities throughout the school year - empowering students in Limerick to take ownership of how and when they use their Irish.”
Gaelbhratach is an Irish language scheme focused on promoting Irish in primary and secondary schools around the country.
Each year, Gaelbhratach organises the post-primary Gaelbhratach Awards Ceremony to celebrate the significant contributions made by teachers and students around the country towards the promotion of the Irish language in their schools.