Congratulations to this year's winning school Blaenymaes Primary, Penyrheol Primary who came in 2nd place, and St Thomas Community Primary who came in 3rd.
Every year magic is happening in classrooms all across South Wales. Ambitious teachers and pupils are creating inspiring projects based on the themes of Theatr na nÓg productions.
In memory of Swansea teacher advisor for Art and Drama and former chair of Theatr na nÓg board, Carolyn Davies, these creative efforts are recognised and celebrated through a competition and award ceremony. The top 3 schools are invited to attend an award ceremony and have the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes kindly donated by our sponsors.
Congratulations to the winning schools of this prestigious award:
The Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2019 - Creunant Primary School
The Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2020 - Cwmafan Primary School
The Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2023 - Blaenymaes Primary School
The Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2024 - St Thomas Community Primary School
The Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2025 - Blaenymaes Primary School
The Deadline for entries for the Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2025 has now passed. Thanks to all the schools who have submitted an entry.
To enter the competition, please use the form below to submit a description and a short video about your class project and/or activities inspired by your visit. The description should be no more than 500 words, and the video should be no longer than 5 minutes. Entry is now open and the deadline for entries is 10th January 2025 at 5pm.
Please note, that though you may submit an entry from multiple classes if you wish, attendees at the event are limited to 60 per school.
The Judges will score projects based on the following criteria:
- The project shows a creative approach and understanding of the themes of The Fight, with thorough explorations and discussions around the themes.
- The project demonstrates creative and innovative ways of working. Projects have creatively linked across all Six Areas of Learning and Experience using the show as a focal point.
- The project demonstrates the children leading their own learning, creating high-quality work. The children have been well-guided to take ownership of their learning and have been clearly engaged throughout.
- The project has been presented in an interesting and creative way, with clear input from the children.
The top three shortlisted schools will be invited to the award ceremony at the National Waterfront Museum on the 12th March 2025.
The highest scoring project will win:
- An award trophy to display in your school
- £250 donated by our sponsors Carr, Jenkins & Hood Accountants
- Free workshops with Kev McCurdy, Director of The Fight and the UK's leading stage combat director.
- Free workshops with Technocamps.
The 2nd placed school will receive £150, a free workshop with National Museums, and priority access for Technocamps workshops. The 3rd placed school will receive £100, and priority access for Technocamps.
Please see below this year's winning video entry from Blaenymaes Primary School.
Please see below 2024's winning video entry from St Thomas Community Primary School.