The Manx language has seen a real growth in interest and support over the last few years and the latest addition to the increasing number of organisations keen to support Manx Gaelic is the new, state of the art, St. Ninian's Lower School.
 
The school is adopting a wide-range of bilingual signage, which, it is hoped, will not only raise awareness of the language amongst children and staff but which will go some way to maintaining a distinctly Manx feel to its new premises.

The signage has been financed by the Manx Heritage Foundation's,  Manx Language Development Officer, Adrian Cain, who commented, 'that the language is one way of ensuring a Manx feel to a working environment and is a effective way of supporting the language and identity of the Island.'

Chris Coole, Assistant Head at St. Ninian's High School, who has been a driving force behind the adoption of the bilingual signage was delighted to be involved in the project and commented, 'that the school is proud of its Manx roots and is keen to ensure that students have a real sense of place and attachment to the Island. It is hoped that the adoption of such signage will go a long way to ensuring a positive identity for the school and indeed the Island.'

The signage will be officially revealed on Tuesday morning, 23rd October, at 10.30am.