Oban Youth Clubs and Activities
Update by Comann na Gàidhlig development officer
for Oban
:
Minutes:
The
Comann na Gàidhlig Development Officer for Oban, Innes MacQueen, provided the Group with a verbal update
including:
- Extra circular activities being rolled out in Rockfield Primary to help children use their Gaelic
language skills outside the classroom,.
- Sporting sessions such as skiing and
orienteering in conjunction with Oban High School being ran through the
medium of Gaelic.
- A request to encourage Gaelic speakers from
the community and services such as Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and
Rescue to engage with local schools and activities. John Fleming, Avich & Kilchrenan
Community Council, suggested that an approach could be made to
supermarkets to encourage dedicated checkouts for Gaelic speakers.
Decision
The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning
Group noted the contents of the verbal update.
(Ref:
Verbal update by Comann na Gàidhlig Development Officer for Oban dated 13th
February 2019, submitted)
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