Student from Parkhall IC showing Geraldine Hughes their winning artwork.
The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) is delighted that Northern Ireland TV presenter Kathryn B Wilson kindly agreed to host the annual Carson Award Showcase held at Integrated College Dungannon on 24 October.
The Carson Award Showcase is an annual event where Integrated pupils show their creative talent and all the amazing projects they have been working on. Parkhall Integrated College in Antrim was presented with First Prize in Key Stage Four at this year’s Showcase.
Host Kathryn Wilson said:
“I am delighted to be here to host the annual Carson Showcase. The Carson Awards are such an exciting opportunity for young people to express themselves creatively under the theme of ‘What Integrated Education Means to Me’.
“As a long-standing supporter and advocate of Integrated Education, it is great to hear from these pupils first-hand how they have grown and benefitted from being educated side by side, every day, together. The Showcase has been so inspiring, with an incredible line-up of performances, including videos, music and recitals.”
Winning artwork and student from Parkhall IC at the Carson Awards Showcase.
The Carson Bursary grant programme and Carson Awards were generously started by late comedian and Integrated Education supporter Frank Carson, along with his son Tony Carson in 2008.
The Showcase event gives those who have received a Carson Bursary or won a Carson Award the opportunity to show their creative projects. This year the Showcase event was held in Integrated College Dungannon, a school which has a long history of supporting and fostering creativity within their school community.
Parkhall IC won First Prize in Key Stage Four for their entry of an incredible canvas picture entitled ‘Integration Blooms for All.’
Tony Carson, host Kathryn B Wilson and student from Parkhall IC receiving their Carson Award at the Carson Awards Showcase.
Paul Caskey OBE, Chief Executive at the IEF, said:
“The IEF are delighted to be celebrating the 17th year of the Carson Awards. The variety and quality of entries never ceases to amaze. We want to congratulate Parkhall IC on their fabulous winning entry ‘Integration Blooms for All.’ Given the high level of entries this year, Parkhall IC should be extremely proud of their achievement.
“The IEF also wants to thank Tony Carson for his continued support for the Carson Awards, which is a fitting tribute to the legacy of our friend and supporter Frank Carson.”
For more information on the Carson bursary programme and Carson Awards please see our website here.