Parents of young children making the crucial decision on which local school to send their children, have been urged to consider pre-school education through Irish language.
Pioneering pre-school Naíscoil na Deirge has shown remarkable growth since it opened its doors in 2008. Irish language education is an ever increasing phenomenon throughout Ireland both north and south of the border and is now the fastest growing education medium within the island.
According to Cáitriona Trainor who is supervisor of the pre-school: “The Naíscoil has shown remarkable growth, especially in the last 12 months. We have a highly qualified and committed staff who work closely with parents to ensure the best standards of education and fluency in Irish language.
Parents in the Castlederg area are really recognise the importance of Irish in our culture and identity, and now specifically in the development of the future generations, they show great enthusiasm for their child’s education through the language. In our Irish nursery your child will pick up the language very quickly and easily and in a short space of time, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and where the childs needs and welfare are firmly to the fore.
Parents of children attending Irish Language schools having little or no Irish and who are worried about helping their children with school work, had found their apprehensions unfounded. While parents do not need to learn Irish, for thoese that wish to we offer Irish classes for them.”
Caitríona finished: “Our Naíscoil as a community centred organisation, and we see it as important to provide afterschools clubs, homework clubs and summer schemes for the children. You as a young parents have a great opportunity to give your children a great start in this exciting education type. Only Irish-medium education will provide your children with a broad education which will give with fluency in both English and Irish as well as many other academic and personal advantages”
For further information on Irish medium education contact: Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta on 90321475 Or Naíscoil na Deirge on 81679929.