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The Advantages of Bilingual Education – Longford, March 2nd

February 24, 2016

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Parents and anyone with an interest in education, language and children’s development are invited to come along to this free public lecture. The guest speaker on the night will be Dr. Hywel Lewis, renowned expert on the subject of the cognitive benefits of bilingual education; how children gain much more than a new language and become more capable, confident learners in a bilingual environment.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A session with a panel which will include Yvonne Ní Mhurchú, principal of Gaelscoil Longfoirt, and parents will be given the opportunity to ask any questions they might have about what it means to send a child to a Gaelscoil. Will they understand the teacher? Will parents be able to help with their homework? Will the children be able to read as well in English? Join us for a friendly and open discussion with an internationally-recognised expert in the field.

Further information is available on www.gaelscoileanna.ie or by contacting Clare on 01 8535193. This event is being organised by Gaelscoileanna Teo. and Conradh na Gaeilge to promote awareness of Irish-medium education.

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