Last Friday, farms across Northern Ireland welcomed schools from across Northern Ireland through their gates, giving pupils the opportunity to experience first-hand what life on a working farm is really like.
Winners of BOIOFW schools’ competition 2026 are:
Special school: Diesel Rea, Glenveagh School SEN
Foundation (Playgroup, Nursery and Pre-School): Katie McKenna, Denamona Pre School
Foundation (P1 and P2): Croía McManus, St Mary’s Mullymesker
Key Stage 1: Sam Martin, Cortamlet PS
Key Stage 2: Katelyn Baxter, Gortin PS / Harry Donaldson, Derrygonnelly PS
The annual competition was open to all playgroups, nursery, pre-school, primary and special schools in Northern Ireland, challenging pupils artistic and creative abilities.
5. Sam Martin, Cortamlet PS, secured the Key Stage 1 winning spot.
Sam Martin, Cortamlet PS, secured the Key Stage 1 winning spot. Photo: UFU