The Creative Schools initiative supports schools to put arts and creativity at the heart of children’s and young people’s lives, enhancing their learning experience. It focuses on enabling schools to develop a Creative Schools plan over two years.
Each school is supported by a Creative Associate who develops an individual school plan, and creates and strengthens links between the school and arts & cultural organisations. The long term aim is that every school will be able to fully embrace the arts and creativity, ensuring a positive experience and strong outcomes for children and young people.
It is well recognised that engagement in the arts can nurture a child’s sense of confidence and well-being. Creative activity also enables communication and collaboration, stimulates imaginations and harnesses curiosity; all necessary skills required for successful learning.
A student committee has been established, with representatives from each class, to work with the School Co-ordinator, Mrs Tierney, and our assigned Associate, Lisa Hester.
Parent surveys will also be circulated as part of the planning phase and we appreciate your input in advance.
A grant of €4000 is issued to schools selected to take part in Creative Schools and this will be used to engage the services of professionals who will work with our pupils on various projects over the course of the programme.
Our committee: Theo, Aoife, Maria Elena, Leah, Patrick, Ella, Sofia, Pádraig, Rachel, Conor, Saibh and Sarah Jayne.
