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. All teachers and pupils involved in the shortlisted projects are invited to attend an award ceremony with their families 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
Those wishing to enter for the Carolyn Davies Creative Learning Award 2025 should book to see the Fight this Autumn. The competition is open for all primary schools who come to see our production of The Fight in Swansea.
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. The deadline for entries is 10th January 2025 at 5pm.
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. Please note, attendees at the event are limited to 60 per school.
The highest scoring project will win:
- An award trophy to display in your school
- £250 donated by our sponsors Carr, Jenkins & Hood Accountants
- More prizes to be announced
The 2nd and 3rd placed schools will receive £150 and £100 respectively.
Please see below last year's winning video entry from St Thomas Community Primary School.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to cancel our award ceremony for the 2019 competition. To celebrate the achievements of the shortlisted schools we created an online award ceremony with the cast of The Butterfly Hunter. You can watch the award ceremony and see the fantastic work of the winning school, Cwmafan Primary School, below.