Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Press Release
15th June 2009
Community Engagement Workshop
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Education Department will host a series of workshops later this month to discuss future educational provision in the Outer Hebrides. The workshops have been organised to allow interested parties to engage in dialogue and contribute to the process of formulating a sustainable and affordable strategy. The workshops are open to everyone, but those wishing to take part should register their interest with the Education Department by phoning 01851 709431 or by emailing dsmith@cne-siar.gov.uk.
Chair of the Education Committee, Cllr Morag Munro said: “The issue of education provision in the islands is one which is of huge importance to the whole community, and the Comhairle are very keen to engage with local communities. I would strongly urge anyone who has an interest in local education provision to register their interest and attend the workshop in their area”.
The workshops have been arranged as follows:
| Area | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | Harris Community Centre | Monday, 22 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
| Barra | Castlebay Community Hall | Tuesday, 23 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
| Ness and West Side | Barvas/Brue Community Centre | Tuesday, 23 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
| Greater Broadbay 1 * | Town Hall | Tuesday, 23 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
| Greater Broadbay 2 ** | Back Recreation Centre | Wednesday, 24 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
| Uist | Balivanich Hall | Wednesday, 24 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
| Uig and Lochs | North Lochs Community Centre | Thursday, 25 June 2009 | 7.30-9.30pm |
(* GB1 – Stornoway, Sandwick and Point **GB2 - Laxdale, Tong, Back and Tolsta)
(Download a Registration Form )
Bùthan-Obrach Co-Chomhairleachadh Coimhearsnachd
Tha Roinn Foghlaim Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar a’ cumail sreath de bhùthan-obrach nas fhaide air adhart sa mhìos seo gus beachdachadh air ullachadh foghlaim as na h-Eileanan Siar. Tha na bùthan-obrach a’ toirt cothrom do dhaoine am beachdan a chur an cèill agus pàirt a ghabhail ann a bhith a’ dealbhadh ro-innleachd airson an àm ri teachd a tha an dà chuid seasmhach agus ruigsinneach. Tha na bùthan-obrach fosgailte do neach sam bith, ach bu chòir do dhuine sam bith ùidh a’ chlàradh aig Roinn an Fhoghlaim air 01851 70 9431 no air a’ phost-dealain gu dsmith@cne-siar.gov.uk.
Thuirt an Comhairliche Mòrag Rothach, Cathraiche Comataidh Foghlaim na Comhairle: “S e cuspair a tha seo a tha cudromach dha rìreabh do nan coimhearsnachdan air fad, agus tha a’ Chomhairle airson beachdan nan coimhearsnachdan a chluinntinn. Dh’iarrainn air duine sam bith aig a bheil ùidh ann an ullachadh foghlaim ionadail ùidh a’ chlàradh ‘s na bùthain-obrach seo agus a thighinn chun an coinneamhan as na sgìrean aca”.
Thèid na bùthan-obrach air adhart mar a leanas:
| Sgìre | Àite | Ceann-là | Uair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na Hearadh | Talla Coimhearsnachd na Hearadh | Diluain, 22 Òg Mhios 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
| Barraigh | Talla Coimhearsnachd Bagh a’ Chasiteil | Dimàirt, 23 Òg Mhìos 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
| Nìs agus an Taobh Siar | Talla Coimhearsnachd Bharbhais agus Bhrù | Dimàirt, 23 Òg Mhìos 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
| Mòr Sgìre mun cuairt Loch a Tuath 1 * | Talla a’ Bhaile | Dimàirt, 23 Òg Mhìos 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
| Mòr Sgìre mun cuairt Loch a Tuath 2 ** | Talla Sgìre a’ Bhac | Diciadain, 24 Òg Mhìos 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
| Uibhist | Talla Bhaile a’ Mhanaich | Diciadain, 24 Òg Mhìos 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
| Ùig agus Na Lochan | Talla Coimhearsnachd Ceann a Deas nan Loch | Diardaoin, 25 Òg Mhios 2009 | 7.30-9.30f |
(1* - Steòrnabhagh, Sanndabhaig agus an Rubha 2** Lacasdal, Tunga, a’ Bhac agus Tolastadh)
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Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822622 (Work)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk
Ruairidh Maciver
Communications Assistant
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822615 (Work)
Tel: 07881 774601 (Mobile)
email: ruairidh.maciver@cne-siar.gov.uk
