Stramash for Schools 2026
Celebrating Gaelic and Traditional Music Across Renfrewshire
This April and May, our team of professional musicians is hitting the road to bring live traditional music and Gaelic language to 48 schools across Renfrewshire – from foot-stomping tunes to singalongs and stories, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and creativity!
Will you win the Golden Ticket?
Enter our Golden Ticket Draw for the chance to win a free place at Fèis Week 2026! Enter by Friday 15th May.
Every entry counts! The school with the highest percentage of pupils taking part will win a full day of live music, Gaelic and fun with our team.
Please note: each pupil can only submit one entry.
Don’t want to miss out?
Fèis Week 2026 is now open for applications, and popular workshops fill up fast. You can sign up now to secure your place. If you win the Golden Ticket, we’ll refund any payments made in full.
→ Find out more & apply for Fèis Week
Songs
We loved singing with you during our Stramash for Schools visit – and now you can keep the fun going at home!
Below are the songs we use most often in our sessions. Whether you’re in the classroom or singing with your family, these videos will help you join in with confidence.
P1-P3: Dè an t-ainm a th’ ort?
P4–P7: Buain a’ choirce
Useful Resources for Teachers and Pupils
Looking to keep the music and Gaelic going after our visit? Check out these brilliant resources:
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Renfrewshire Gaelic Resource – A collection of Gaelic songs with easy-to-learn singalong videos.
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Go! Gaelic – A fun, interactive programme designed to help primary school pupils learn Gaelic through songs, games, and videos.
- Gaelic4Parents – Support for families and teachers with audio stories, songs, and activities to encourage Gaelic at home and in school.
Gaelic Phrases for the Classroom or Home
Print and display these simple Gaelic phrases in your classroom or at home — a fun and easy way to keep Gaelic visible and support your learning every day!
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Madainn mhath (mah-teen vah) – Good morning
- Feasgar math (fays-gur mah) – Good afternoon
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Ciamar a tha thu? (kim-ur a ha oo)– How are you?
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Tapadh leat (tah-puh lat)– Thank you
- Tha gu math (ha goo mah) – I am well
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Tìoraidh! (chee-uh-ree) – Bye!
Fèis Week 2026
Join us this summer for 4 days of exciting music and arts workshops. Our Fèis Week offers tailored classes for young people aged 5-18 and is led by some of Scotland’s best traditional musicians and tutors.
Fèis Bheag
P1-P3 pupils
An introduction to traditional music and Gaelic song.
Main Fèis
P4-S2 pupils
Come-and-try workshops with music, song dance and more…
Senior Fèis
S1-S6 pupils
A series of developmental workshops for high schools pupils.
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