Pupils bring stories to life through digital learning

Pupils from Richmond Primary School, St Malachy’s Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School in Ballygawley have come together through the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education programme to explore digital literacy, creativity and friendship.

As part of the collaborative project, pupils worked with local author Declan Carville to develop their own original stories before bringing them to life as digital productions with support from the AmmA Centre.

The initiative gave pupils the opportunity to build new skills in storytelling and digital media while learning alongside peers from other schools. The shared learning experience was further enriched through a range of activities, including sport and Scottish country dancing.

Through creativity, teamwork and shared experiences, the project helped pupils develop confidence, strengthen connections and build positive relationships across school communities.

PEACEPLUS ASPIRE (Advancing Shared Partnerships through Inclusive Relationships in Education) is led by the Education Authority (EA), alongside Léargas, Early Years- the organisation for young children, National Childhood Network (NCN) and the Fermanagh Trust. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It aims to provide direct and sustained contact between children and young people from all backgrounds.