Barra is the first stop for Education Secretary Michael Russell next week as he tours a number of establishments in the Hebrides to see the ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ in action.
“Engage for Education”
Mr Russel will begin his visit at Barra on Monday when he will launch a new DVD designed to help Gaelic Medium early years staff make the most of Curriculum for Excellence at Croileagan Children’s Centre.
The following day he will visit South Uist and Benebecula to open a new facility for work based courses and find out more about the Crofting Connections project at Sgoil Lionacleit. He will also take questions from parents, pupils and teachers at an ‘Engage for Education’ roadshow in Benbecula.
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