The Association for Creativity and Arts in Education presented the Creative School Award to Togher National School recently as the school was successful in meeting the criteria outlined by the Association.  Dáire Hayes and Michael Cronin along with Mary Keane travelled to the Ark Cultural Centre for Children in Dublin to accept the award on behalf of the school.   The author Siobhan Parkinson presented the award to Dáire and Michael.  Ms. Parkinson stated that she particularly liked our project  as it was planned in a similar way to the way she plans and writes her books.  Many of the invited guests visited Dáire and Michael’s table to discuss our project.  Both boys were very articulate and well able to answer all the questions.  They showed examples of our work on the ipad and in hard copy.  Many commented on the neat handwriting and wonderful drawing.

Dáire, Michael and Mrs Keane enjoyed a nice lunch after the event.  They visited some historical sites and monuments of interest before returning home, tired but happy.