Scarecrows on the move! Primary school children from Integrated Schools throughout Northern Ireland have once again created the colourful scarecrows which take their annual sojourn at Garden Show Ireland. This year they are heading down to the woods in Antrim Castle Gardens’ beautiful parkland. The 2015 Allianz Scarecrow Wood inhabitants will include festive characters who are Colourful & Fun as well as Eco-Friendly, Scary and Traditional Scarecrows!
2014 Winners Allianz Scarecrow Wood
Category: Best Overall Scarecrow
Winner: Maine Integrated Primary School, Tony. McCoy
Judges’ comments: “stand out!”
Highly Commended: Forge Integrated Primary School, I can, Can Can
Judges’ comments: “fulfilled the brief!”
Category: Sporting Hero Scarecrow
Winner: Maine Integrated Primary School, Tony McCoy
Judges’ comments: “stand out”, “clever”, “great effort and design”
Highly Commended: Round Tower, Wendy
Judges’ comments: “great colour and use of the bike”
Category: Traditional Scarecrow
Winner: Rathenraw Integrated Primary School, Ted the Tatty Scarecrow
Judges’ comments: “charming”, “fits the bill”
Highly Commended: Kilbroney Integrated Primary School, Brian O’Driscoll
Judges’ comments: “man of the moment! Great presence”
Category: Scariest Scarecrow
Winner: Cranmore Integrated Primary School, Mrs Keen to be Green
Judges’ comments: “great use of colours”, “imposing”, “eye catching”
Highly Commended: Roe Valley Integrated Primary School, Spooky Serena
Judges’ comments: “great hat and stars”
Category: Most Eco Friendly Scarecrow
Winner: Forge Integrated Primary School, I can, Can Can
Judges’ comments: “very clever reuse of materials”, “lovely face!”
Highly Commended: Phoenix Integrated Primary School, Gumbie
Judges’ comments: “well made”, “fantastic colours and feathers”
