Writers In Residence Scheme (May-2005)
Two Primary classes were involved in the Writers in School Scheme. Over eight sessions, an author of children's books worked with the pupils and teachers in the writing of their own drama. Sixteen other schools, Primary and Post-Primary, from all over Ireland, took part in the scheme, writing stories, poetry and drama, all on the subject of child labour.
A gathering of the students was held in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, where they shared the fruits of their creativity. Our pupils performed an excerpt from their play and received a standing ovation fron the audience.
