Five Meath schools take part in 2025 Our World Awards

Five Meath primary schools have taken part in the 2025 Our World Awards as Irish Aid celebrates 20 years of the national awards programme.

Dunboyne Senior Primary School, Kilmainham Wood NS in Kells, St Anne’s Maio in Tierworker, St Mary’s Convent NS in Trim; and St Michael’s NS in Trim all participated in in the Our Worlds Awards.

Shortlisted schools will be invited to the National Final taking place at the Printworks, Dublin Castle on Friday 30th May 2025. Their entries will be celebrated and the Our World Awards School of the Year, 2025 will be announced.

The Our World Awards encourages children to explore important global themes such as climate action, equality and international development, while reflecting on Ireland’s role in creating positive change. They are open to primary school pupils from 3rd to 6th class in Ireland.

Students were encouraged to learn about the lives of children and their families in Mozambique, Somalia, and The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, also known as Laos, focusing on countries working together to create a better future for all. Pupils wrote beautiful poems, created stunning posters and visual displays, and even presented podcasts.

“This year saw an impressive rise in the number of entries for the Our World Awards. This response highlights the growing emphasis on Global Citizenship Education in our primary schools, which is very encouraging,” said Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, TD Neale Richmond.