AgriKids and Wool in School -Competition Winners

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Have you ever wondered what happened the day Mary’s little Lamb went to school?  

Well AgriKids teamed up with Wool in School to find out!  In 200 words we asked primary school children to tell us what they think would happen if a mischievous little lamb came to their school and we weren't disappointed with the results.

The winners won an AgriKids farm safety workshop AND their very own Wool in School programme. Check out the winning entries below.

AgriKids and Wool in School - Supporting agriculture with supported learning in our classrooms.

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The Winners

Mary Had A Little Lamb.

By Lara Power, Carrigduff NS, Co Wexford

[Breaking News]“It is Lara Power and today we are talking about what happened at Carrigduff N .S.”

“So a lamb came skipping in the corridor. The school only noticed the lamb when it went BAAAAAAAAA!!!! and by then, the lamb was already in the school. “Oh no” said the principal, “We need to bring her home.” “But, where is her home?” said the children.

“I don't know,” said the principal.

( Later) A little girl called Mary came back to her farm after her lunch. Mary went into the field to feed her lamb, called Caramel, but the little mischievous lamb was gone. “Oh no,” said Mary, “I need to look for her.” ”Ok, I will look for her,” said Mary, “But I will have to tell my mother.”

(Later again) The principal was looking for the lamb's owner. “I can see a name on the tag and it says “This lamb belongs to Mary Smith”.

“Oh, I didn't know it belonged to her!” So, the principal brought the lamb back to Mary.“Thank you,” said Mary. “You’re welcome,” said the principal.

The end.

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Lamb in School

By the ASD pupils in Dripsey NS, Co Cork

If a mischievous little lamb came to school, it would surely create a stir among the students and teachers. The adorable creature would trot into the classroom, causing giggles and excitement. As the lamb roamed around, it would playfully nibble on books and papers, leaving a trail of tiny hoof prints behind.

The students would be delighted by the unexpected visitor, wanting to pet and cuddle the fluffy lamb. The teachers, initially surprised, would soon join in the fun, using the lamb as a teaching aid for lessons on animals and nature.

During lunchtime, the lamb would sneakily nibble on some grass from the schoolyard, much to the amusement of everyone watching. The school day would end with a memorable photo session, capturing the joy and laughter shared with the mischievous little lamb.

Overall, the day would be filled with laughter, curiosity, and a newfound appreciation for the innocence and charm of Mary's little Lamb. It would be a day that the students and teachers would fondly remember for years to come.

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The day the lamb came to school

By a pupil in Loughfouder NS, Co Kerry

Last week it was biodiversity day at school. Everyone dressed as flowers, earth, grass or animals. My friend Amber dressed as grass and I dressed as a rose.

Amber brought in a real lamb. The lamb was called Lilly.Amber told everyone the lamb’s age and where she got her. Lilly was sleepy so we thought she would be fine when we went outside for break time. Unfortunately,Lilly woke up! The lamb was bored and hungry so she started to eat the books and our homework. She saw our teacher’s laptop and figured out how to type Ha,Ha, Ha! Lilly also opened a thousand tabs on Google. After all of the excitement Lilly went to sleep.

When we came back in to our classroom we saw the mess. We also saw the teacher’s laptop. It had rainbows and stars drawn on it in permanent marker. The teacher was furious when she saw her laptop. We looked at the lamb. There she was peering out of the teacher’s bag with pieces of our teacher’s lunch in her mouth. The teacher was so angry. We all got extra homework because of the mischievous lamb and we had to write out lines saying“I will never bring a live lamb or any animal to school!”

The End  

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A Mischievous Little Lamb

By Ella Cosgrave, Northampton NS, Co Galway

I will never forget the day a mischievous little lamb gate-crashed my school. It was a warm sunny day. I was day dreaming out the window when all of a sudden there was a loud thump. The door sprung open and there appeared a white fluffy lamb.

Firstly, this lamb sat at my desk nibbling on my maths book. Some students fed her their test results!From desk to desk the little lamb pranced, drawing moustaches on each students face. Our teacher chased her between desks but this only made the children laugh louder. Our teacher Mr. McDonagh raced out for the sweeping brush from the staff room.  We put a hat and sunglasses belonging to our teacher on her.  

I hopped on her back and giddied out to the pitch with excited kids following on!

We played soccer and lamb took the role as full forward. This little lamb bicycle kicked a whopper into the back of the net for the win. The field beside the pitch was full of bleating lambs and their Moms. The little lamb who I named Miss Fuzzball ran back through a small hole in the fencing still wearing the sunglasses and hat with a red faced Mr. McDonagh in hot pursuit.  

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The Runners up

Ms. Nugent’s Lamb

By Jack Hanley, Bunscoil na Cathrach, Co Tipperary

I thought today was going to be anormal day… spoiler warning… IT WASN’T! “Bye. Love you, Mam”, I said. Ten minutes later, I was at school. Ms. Nugent was teaching maths. “Twenty-eight divided by seven is?” “BLEAT!!” I think that was my phone”, said Ms. Nugent asshe was looking into her bag. Then I heard someone whisper “Ssh, Charlie. Bequiet”.

Five minutes later… “EEEK”, screams Belinda who happened to have ovinophobia. “Ms. Nugent, there’s a lamb in yourbag”, said Belinda. “I can’t keep it secret anymore” said Ms. Nugent as she reached into her bag. “Oh my God. HE’S GONE!” She looked up and there he was standing atop the cabinet. Seconds later, Charlie took off running across the school yard.

Ms. Nugent was shivering in terror as she watched her beloved Charlie destroy the school. She thought it was all over, her teaching career flashed before her eyes. Then suddenly BAM! Charlie had headbutted one of the support beams.

A week later… BREAKING NEWS!!! Fidelma Nugent arrested for losing a sheep and vandalism. I wonder what lies instore next for Ms. Nugent.

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Wool in School

By Amy, Cranny NS, Co Clare