Ri Cheile - Beal Feirste 2013

Aig deireadh na Sultaine, ghabh Lola Stahl agus Laura Nic a’ Phearsain pairt anns a’ cho-fharpais oraid Ri Chèile ann am Beal Feirste ann an Èirinn a Tuath. Fhuair an sgoil cuireadh oir chum sinn an co-fharpais a-bhos ann an Dun Eideann ann an 2012.

 

‘S e turas air leth a bha seo, far an robh co-fharpaisichean o Èirinn agus Alba a’ toirt seachad oraidean ann an Gaidhlig agus Gaeilge. ‘S e na cuspairean a bha aca “Dileab Puinnseanta Bhreatainn dhan t-Saoghal” aig Lola agus “Harry Dòigheil – A bheil sinn feumach air One Direction na Gaidhlig?” Ged nach do bhuannaich iad, fhuair iad moladh mòr o na britheamhan.

Chaidh an co-fharpais a chumail ann an Sgoil Naomh Dominic air Bothar na bhFal (Falls Road). ‘S e sgoil eireachdail a bha seo agus fhuair iad fàilte chrìdheil. Aig aon am, bha an t-àite gu math cunnartach ach on a thainig sìth gu Eirinn a Tuath, tha Gaeltacht ann agus bha an t-aite gu math beòthail le sgoilearan agus oileanaich mun chuairt. Bha Gaeilige air feadh an aite. Chu Thadhail na sgoilearan air an Cultarlann, aonad cultarach Gaeilge ann an cridhe a’ bhaile mhòir far an cuala iad mu eachdraidh na Gaeilge ann an Eirinn a Tuath.  Bha seo glè inntinneach. Bha iad ann air an oidhche cuideachd airson ceilidh far an do sheinn Mgr Stiùbhart!

 

Air an latha mu dheireadh, thadhail na sgoilearan air an taisbeanadh air leth, Titanic Belfast. Chaidh an long ainmeil seo a thogail ann am Beal Feirste agus ‘s e togalach eireachdail a tha ann a bhios a’ sealltainn dè cho mòr sa bha an long ainmeil mus deach e fodha sa Chuan Siar ann an 1912. Bha Mgr Stiùbhart a’ seinn a-rithist, an trup seo Celine Dion!

Rinneadh mòran charaidean ùra air an turas agus dh’ionnsaicheadh tòrr mu dheidhinn cultar nan Gaidheal ann an duthaich eile.

Mìle Taing do Gael Linn, Foras na Gaeilge agus Comunn na Gàidhlig airson a h-uile càil a chur air dòigh.

 

Niall MacLeoid - Am Bard Sgitheanach

Air ais aig toiseach an teirm, ghabh Mgr Stiubhart agus Alexander Sime Scott pairt ann an cuirm shonraichte ann am Morningside, a' comharrachadh ceangal laidir eadar a' Ghaidhlig agus Dun Eideann. Chaidh am fiathachadh ann leis a' chraoladair Ghaidhlig Tormod Domhnallach as an Eilean Sgitheanach agus chi thu fodha am post-d a chur e gu Mgr MacDhomhnaill mu dheidhinn.

Dear Mr Macdonald,

I thought you would like to see the two enclosed photographs and to learn a little about the important role which two members of your school played in last week's commemoration to mark the centenary of the death of Neil Macleod, the Skye bard, and the dedication of a new monument on his grave in Morningside cemetery. I will write this somewhat in the form of a Press Release in case you may wish to use some of the material in a school Newsletter, or whatever.

Though born in the Isle of Skye in 1843, Neil Macleod lived in Morningside for over 40 years and  he is one of the most enduringly popular of all Gaelic bards.  His celebrated collection of poems Clarsach an Doire was first published in Edinburgh in 1883 and JGHS Gaelic teacher Eoghan Stewart read an appropriate poem from it at last week's dedication in the cemetery. JGHS pupil, Alexander Sime Scott, impressed the crowd of Gaelic scholars and enthusiasts with his playing of a graveside Salute to open the proceedings. He played again as the ceremony closed.

Norman MacLeod, the Bard's last surviving grandchild, who was born in Edinburgh in 1938 and has lived in California for over 50 years, working as a lawyer, made the transatlantic trip specially for the event. His wife and his son, Alexander, joined him at the cemetery. The commemoration included a further reading from Neil MacLeod’s Gaelic poetry;  remarks from his grandson, Norman Macleod;  and a Gaelic prayer from former JGHS Parent Council member, Sheriff Roddy John MacLeod. Both Edinburgh University's Professors of Celtic Studies and Gaelic, Professor Rob Dunbar and Professor Wilson McLeod spoke at the ceremony. Professor Dunbar stressed the importance of the Gaelic teaching at James Gillespie's and said that he looked forward to working closely with Gaelic staff in projects involving important Gaels in Edinburgh's history, such as Neil Macleod. Neil Macleod died at his home in Montpelier Park  Morningside, in 1913 and he and his wife are buried in Morningside cemetery.

Photo captions :

Photo 1

Norman Macleod of California, Professor Norman Macdonald of the Isle of Skye, who was MC for the proceedings, listen to  Mr Eoghan Stewart read from a Gaelic poem.

Photo 2

(From left) Professor Norman Macdonald; Gaelic singer and Mod Gold Medallist, Kenna Campbell, who sang one of the Skye bard's songs; Mrs Kathryn Macleod of New York, USA and her husband Alexander Macleod, the Bard's great grandson, Mrs Dianne Macleod, standing beside her husband, Norman Macleod of California. To the right of the headstone are Piper Alexander Sime Scott, Professor Rob Dunbar and Professor Wilson McLeod of Edinburgh University; Sheriff Roderick J Macleod of Edinburgh.

 

Deasbad BT Alba ann an Steornabhagh

Mar as àbhaist, chaidh an sgoil a riochdachadh aig Deasbad Nàiseanta BT Gàidhlig ann an Steòrnabhagh.  Am-bliadhna-sa, bha Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann ga riochdachadh le Fionnlagh Cunniffe agus Raonaid Gracie on Chòigeamh Bliadhna agus ‘s math rinn iad ged a fhuair iad a’ bhròg o na britheamhan anns a’ chiad chuairt.

‘S e am moladh a bha aca, “Tha leasanan còcaireachd dhan a h-uile sgoilear nas cudromaiche na leasanan spòrs.” B’ fheudar dhaibh a dhol an aghaidh an t-seasaimh sin ge-tà, rud a bha gu math inntinneach airson Raonaid mar nighean tidseir eaconamas dachaigh!  Bha deasbad gu math faisg ann le Acadamaidh Hazlehead à Obar Dheathain agus ged a fhuair Fionnlagh tòrr moladh on luhd-èisteachd airson co-dhùnadh a rinn e suas air an spot, bha na britheamhan a’ coimhead son rudeigin eile agus fhuair Obar Dheathain troimhe.

An ath latha, fhuair iad an cothrom tadhal air Sgìre Nis còmhla ri Dòmhnall MacSuain on program teilidh, “Co-fharpaisean Chon-Chaorach” agus dh’inns e dhaibh mu dheidhinn dualchas is eachdraidh na sgìre. Thadhail iad air Comunn Eachdraidh agus air an taigh-sholais aig Rubha Robhanais agus air lot Dhòmhnaill, ged nach robh obair rùsgaidh no dupadh ri dhèanamh, ged a choinnich iad cearc is caora.

Rinn Fionnlagh agus Raonaid mòran charaidean ùra cuideachd air an oidhche aig ceilidhean agus chord an turas air fad riutha.  Taing do Mhgr Stiùbhart airson an toirt ann.

Bidh an iar-chuairt-dheireannach agus cuairt-dheireannach de Dheasbad BT Alba gan cumail anns a’ bhaile seo fhèin air 26 is 27 den t-Samhain, ‘s e Sgoil MhicNeacail, Sgoil Bhagh a’ Chaisteil, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu agus Sgoil Lionacleit a rainig an ìre sin.. Feuch gun tèid thu, do phàrantan no do phàistean ann airson an tachartas iongantach seo.

Rachel Gracie and Finlay Cunniffe from S5 boldy represented the school at the BT National Gaelic Debates and were very unlucky to go out in the first round. They spent the next day in Ness learning about the history of the area. They enjoyed the trip and made many good friends.  The final rounds of the debate will be held in Edinburgh itself on 26 & 27 November.DEASBAD BT ALBA

Turas dhan Chaisteal

Air an 29mh den Damhair, chaidh an dara bhliadhna air turas a dh'fhaicinn tri dha na h-aiteachan san do dh'fhuirich Mairi Banrigh na h-Alba.

B'iad Luchairt Ghlinn Iucha, Caisteal Chreig na Muilne agus Caisteal Dhun Eideann ar tri cinn-uidhe is abair gun robh latha trang againn!  Shiubhail sinn air an treana a Ghleann Iucha is thug sinn suil mun cuairt air an luchairt eireachdail a tha an sin.  Bha sinn fortanach leis gun robh Ann Paterson comhla rinn o Alba Aosmhor is dh'innis i dhi mu dheidhinn an aite agus eachdraidh na luchairt.

Thadhail sinn an uair sin air an da chaisteal ann an sgire Dhun Eidinn.  Bha a h-uile duine air an doigh gun robh latha math againn a-thaobh na side, is chur sinn seachad treis mhath a' coimhead Caisteal Chreig na Muilne is ghabh sinn greim bidhe ann an cuirt-lios a' chaisteil.

Mu dheireadh, chaidh sinn a Chaisteal Dhun Eideann.  Bha a' chlann air an doigh nuair a chunnaic iad gun robh am bhideo a rinn iad sa bhun-sgoil mun chaisteal fhathast a' cluich san ionad-failte - is gann gun aithneachadh Mr. Charity cuid dhe na h-aodannan oga!

Seo agaibh a' chiad cheum ann a bhith a' cruthachadh an leabhair mu Mhairi.  Sna miosan a tha romhainn, bidh an clas a' trusadh fiosrachaidh, a' gearradh dhealbhan agus a' cruthachadh goireas a theid a sgaoileadh air feadh na h-Alba.  Ar taing do dh'Alba Aosmhor airson am proiseact seo a chur air bhonn.

On the 29th of October, S2 went on a whirlwind tour of three of the Mary Queen of Scots' residences.

In one busy day, we managed to see Linlithgow Palace, Edinburgh Castle and Craigmillar Castle.

We were fortunate to have Ann Paterson from Historic Scotland with us on the day, and she gave the pupils some great insight into the history connected to these places.

A highlight for the pupils was seeing themselves on film at Edinburgh Castle.  This video that they made in primary was still being shown in the reception at the castle, much to S2's delight!  Mr Charity was having a hard time recognising some of the young faces!

This trip was the first step in the Mary Queen of Scots project, which will culminate in an information booklet about Mary and her various residences.  We are grateful to Historic Scotland for this opportunity.

Am Mod

Bu mhaith leinn a radh cho math is a rinn sgoilearan Sheumais Ghilleasbuig aig a' Mhod Naisteanta bho chionn ghoirid.  Bha grunn mhath sgoilearan an sas ann an caochladh fharpaisean is bu choir dhaibh uile a bhith proiseil mu na rinn iad.

Co-fhairpisean is cothroman

Dh’fhàg Laura Nic a’ Phearsain agus Lola Stahl an sgoil tràth an-diugh, a’ dèanamh air Beul Feairste.  Tha iad gus pàirt a ghabhail san fhairpis bhlaidhnail ‘Ri Chèile’ far am bi sgoilearan na Gàidhlig agus na Gaeilge a’ tighinn còmhla gus an sgilean labhairt a thaisbeanadh.  Bruidhnidh sgoilearan air diofar chuspairean, a thaghadh iad fhèin, is thèid am breithneachadh a-thaobh susbaint, stoidhle agus mar sin air adhart.

Gura math thèid leotha!

Tha AS2 cuideachd a’ dol a bhith ag obair air pròiseact an co-bhonn le Alba Aosmhor, far am bi iad a’ cruthachadh leabhair mu Mhàiri Banrìgh na h-Alba – tuilleadh fiosrachaidh ri thighinn!

An teirm ùr

Tha gnothaichean gu math diofraichte am bliadhna aig Àrdsgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig.  Tha an sgoil a-nis suidhichte eadar dà làrach, is na sgoilearan ann an AS4-AS6 shìos an rathad anns an togalach ris an canar ‘Darroch’.

Ged a tha seo air a bhith caran àraid, tha tidsearan agus sgoilearan a’ fàs cleachdte ris.

Chan e sin an t-aon rud a dh’atharraich am bliadhna ge-tà – gu mì-fhortanach (dhuinne) ghluais Mgr. Neithercut à dh’Fhorfair a dhol an ceann a chosnaidh san Àrdsgoil an sin.  ’S e call mòr a tha sin dhan sgoil seo, ach tha sinn a’ guidhe gach soirbheas dha na dhreuchd ùr.

Chuir sinn fàilte air na sgoilearan mu dheireadh bho Chrois na Cìse cuideachd, is tha iad a’ dèanamh glè mhath gu ruige seo.  Tha e gu math brosnachail a bhith a’ faicinn àireamh nan sgoilearan a’ dol am meud.

Tha sinn a’ dèanamh fiughair ri bliadhna thrang, shoirbheachail eile!