February 2026

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Our school proudly attended the 20th Anniversary of the FÍS Film Awards, held in The Helix, on Thursday 12th February 2026 where our student-produced film Silent Movie Magic achieved remarkable success.

The film won:

·        Best Production Design

·        Judge’s Critic Choice Award

In addition, we were delighted to be nominated for the prestigious Overall Film Award

The celebrations did not end there. In a proud moment for the students, RTÉ News interviewed two of the young filmmakers on the night, giving them the opportunity to share their experience on a national platform.

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Silent Movie Magic was originally created for the Rathmullan Film Festival last year. The project highlighted the students’ creativity, collaboration, and storytelling skills as they brought their ideas from script to screen.

The children developed the film with the help and guidance of John D Ruddy, whose mentorship supported the students throughout the production process. Teachers and parents have praised both the pupils’ dedication and the invaluable expertise John Ruddy provided.

We are incredibly proud of our young filmmakers. To win two national awards and be recognised by RTÉ is a truly special achievement, particularly for a small country school like ours.

The success has sparked great pride within the school and the wider community, shining a light on the importance of creativity, teamwork, and digital media skills in modern education.

The award-winning film Silent Movie Magic can be viewed on the FÍS Film website.

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