Following a great success in its first year, The ‘Say Yes to Languages’ Primary Sampler Module will be extended for a further year and schools are now invited to apply for funding.
The module facilitates participating primary schools to introduce a Modern Foreign Language or Irish Sign Language (ISL) to their third to sixth class pupils.
The duration of the module will be extended from six to eight weeks for 2022/23. The lessons can take place for up to one hour a week, within the normal timetable.
Training for all teachers/tutors will be provided by Post Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI), and resources and supports will be provided to all participating schools.
Selection criteria and information are available on the Languages Connect website and in the Department of Education Circular 0028/2022
Schools can apply to participate in the module in 2022/23 by filling in this application form. The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5pm on Wednesday 11 May 2022.
If you would like to register your interest in becoming a language tutor for the Primary Modules, Languages Connect would love to hear from you. They are currently looking for potential tutors nationwide in a range of foreign languages as well as Irish Sign Language.
Tutors may be qualified teachers, other staff members or part of the wider school community with some proficiency in the language, such as parents/guardians.
If you are interested, please fill out the Expression of Interest Form and let your local schools know! Languages Connect will be in touch in due course as needs arise.
