{"id":27692,"date":"2026-07-28T16:29:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=27692"},"modified":"2026-09-20T23:16:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T22:16:36","slug":"creative-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/creative-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"27692\" class=\"elementor elementor-27692\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac8cfb e-con-full full-bleed-hero e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aac8cfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-babb306 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"babb306\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbca832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cbca832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: CREATIVE SCHOOLS HERO INTRO (FULL WIDTH - FLUSH TOP) -->\n<div class=\"creative-hero-portal-wrapper\">\n  \n  <div class=\"creative-hero-card\">\n    \n    <!-- GEOMETRIC ACCENT BORDER (BRAND PATTERN REFLECTION) -->\n    <div class=\"brand-pattern-bar\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hero-content\">\n      \n      <!-- BADGE -->\n      <span class=\"hero-badge\">\n        Arts Council Flagship Programme\n      <\/span>\n      \n      <!-- MAIN HEADING -->\n      <h1 class=\"hero-title\">\n        Creative Schools at Davitt College\n      <\/h1>\n      \n      <div class=\"hero-divider\"><\/div>\n      \n      <!-- SUBTITLE \/ INTRO -->\n      <p class=\"hero-description\">\n        Empowering student voice, design thinking, and artistic innovation across our entire school community. Through our partnership with the Arts Council, we are transforming learning spaces and putting creative expression at the heart of everyday life.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <!-- LEADERSHIP \/ TAGS FOOTER -->\n      <div class=\"hero-meta-grid\">\n        <div class=\"meta-item\">\n          <span class=\"meta-label\">Programme Coordinator<\/span>\n          <span class=\"meta-value\">Ms. Veronica Morley<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"meta-item\">\n          <span class=\"meta-label\">Initiative Duration<\/span>\n          <span class=\"meta-value\">2024 \u2013 2026 &amp; Beyond<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"meta-item\">\n          <span class=\"meta-label\">Core Ethos<\/span>\n          <span class=\"meta-value\">Student-Led Innovation<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* --- FULL WIDTH OUTER WRAPPER (FLUSH TOP) --- *\/\n  .creative-hero-portal-wrapper {\n    width: 100vw;\n    position: relative;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n    margin-top: 0 !important; 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margin: 40px auto 80px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"schedule-section-header\">\n    <h2 class=\"schedule-section-title\">Our Creative Journey<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"schedule-section-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"overview-grid\">\n    \n    <!-- LEFT CARD: SENIOR COMMITTEE PHOTO & SPOTLIGHT -->\n    <div class=\"committee-card\">\n      <div class=\"committee-image-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/csmembers.jpg\" alt=\"Davitt College Creative Schools Senior Committee Members\" class=\"committee-img\">\n        <span class=\"committee-badge\">Student Voice<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"committee-body\">\n        <h3 class=\"committee-title\">Senior Committee Members<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"committee-desc\">\n          This wonderful group of students has come together to lead our creative journey across the school community. Their primary aim is to enhance our learning environment by developing inspirational spaces and encouraging creative design thinking across all subjects.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- RIGHT CARD: CORE PILLARS \/ ETHOS -->\n    <div class=\"pillars-card\">\n      <h3 class=\"pillars-heading\">Transforming School Culture<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"pillars-intro\">\n        Over the last two years, our selection for the Arts Council Creative Schools initiative has enriched everyday life at Davitt College.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"pillar-item\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon-box\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.15); color: #ffe600;\">\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h4 class=\"pillar-title\">Design Thinking Across Subjects<\/h4>\n          <p class=\"pillar-text\">Empowering students to deconstruct complex problems, iterate ideas, and apply creative visual solutions in non-traditional ways.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pillar-item\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon-box\" style=\"background-color: rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.15); color: #1ca0f2;\">\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 16V8a2 2 0 0 0-1-1.73l-7-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 0l-7 4A2 2 0 0 0 3 8v8a2 2 0 0 0 1 1.73l7 4a2 2 0 0 0 2 0l7-4A2 2 0 0 0 21 16z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h4 class=\"pillar-title\">Inspirational Spaces<\/h4>\n          <p class=\"pillar-text\">Reimagining communal areas\u2014from courtyard murals to interactive installation art\u2014to foster an uplifting school environment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pillar-item\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon-box\" style=\"background-color: rgba(68, 183, 90, 0.15); color: #44b75a;\">\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"><\/path><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h4 class=\"pillar-title\">Community &amp; Collaboration<\/h4>\n          <p class=\"pillar-text\">Partnering with visiting artists, academic institutions, and national creative organisations to give our students real-world exposure.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* SHARED HEADER STYLES *\/\n  .schedule-section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }\n  .schedule-section-title { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .schedule-section-divider { width: 60px; height: 4px; background-color: #1ca0f2; border-radius: 2px; margin: 0 auto; }\n\n  \/* OVERVIEW GRID *\/\n  .overview-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 32px;\n    align-items: stretch;\n  }\n\n  \/* COMMITTEE CARD *\/\n  .committee-card {\n    background: #1e1e1e;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\n    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  .committee-image-box {\n    position: relative;\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background-color: #1e1e1e;\n  }\n\n  \/* ZOOM FIX: SCALES UP THE IMAGE TO CROP OUT BAKED-IN MARGINS *\/\n  .committee-img {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    height: 100% !important;\n    object-fit: cover !important;\n    object-position: center !important;\n    display: block;\n    transform: scale(1.18); 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margin: 40px auto 80px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"schedule-section-header\">\n    <span class=\"news-section-badge\">Latest Highlights<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"schedule-section-title\">Creative Schools in Action<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"schedule-section-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"creative-news-grid\">\n\n    <!-- Story 1: Courtyard Transformation -->\n    <article class=\"news-card\">\n      <div class=\"news-card-banner\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SchoolCourtyard2026_012.jpg\" alt=\"School Courtyard Transformation Project\" class=\"news-banner-img\">\n        <span class=\"news-category-badge\" style=\"background-color: #e02868;\">Design &amp; Visual Art<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"news-card-body\">\n        <span class=\"news-date\">27 May 2026<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"news-title\">Design Thinking in Action: 5th Year Artists Revitalise School Courtyard<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"news-excerpt\">\n          Davitt College\u2019s 5th Year Art students put design thinking directly into practice by transforming a central courtyard space with striking artistic flair. Taking the project from initial architectural concept sketches to a vibrant mural, the space has been completely reimagined for the school community.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"news-footer\">\n          <span class=\"news-credit\">Lead: <strong>Ms. J. Hopkins<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Ms. V. Morley<\/strong><\/span>\n          <span class=\"news-sponsor\">Sponsor: Albany Castlebar<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Story 2: Live Music Performance -->\n    <article class=\"news-card\">\n      <div class=\"news-card-banner\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RockyRoad2026_007.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Road Sing Song Live Performance\" class=\"news-banner-img\">\n        <span class=\"news-category-badge\" style=\"background-color: #1ca0f2;\">Music &amp; Performance<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"news-card-body\">\n        <span class=\"news-date\">1 May 2026<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"news-title\">Davitt College Students Take the Stage for \"The Rocky Road Sing Song\"<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"news-excerpt\">\n          Over 70 Davitt College students attended a major live music celebration at the TF Royal in Castlebar. In a standout highlight, five students took to the main stage alongside renowned Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey to perform \"The Fields of Athenry\" live in front of a national school audience.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"news-footer\">\n          <span class=\"news-credit\">Event: <strong>Live Performance<\/strong><\/span>\n          <span class=\"news-sponsor\">TF Royal, Castlebar<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Story 3: Lyric Writing & Political Art Workshop -->\n    <article class=\"news-card\">\n      <div class=\"news-card-banner\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CreativeSongwriting2026_4.jpg\" alt=\"Songwriting and Lyric Writing Workshop\" class=\"news-banner-img\">\n        <span class=\"news-category-badge\" style=\"background-color: #854d0e;\">Literary &amp; Spoken Word<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"news-card-body\">\n        <span class=\"news-date\">23 Feb 2026<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"news-title\">Deconstructing Music as Art: TY Lyric Writing Workshop with ATU Sligo<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"news-excerpt\">\n          Transition Year students engaged in an invigorating workshop facilitated by Dr. Eamonn Furey (ATU Sligo). Students deconstructed music as a vehicle for political art before composing, writing, and performing their own poetic, socially conscious lyrics.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"news-footer\">\n          <span class=\"news-credit\">Facilitator: <strong>Dr. E. Furey (ATU)<\/strong><\/span>\n          <span class=\"news-sponsor\">Transition Year Workshop<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Story 4: Initiative Announcement -->\n    <article class=\"news-card\">\n      <div class=\"news-card-banner\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CreativeSchoolsLogo.png\" alt=\"Creative Schools Logo\" class=\"news-banner-img\">\n        <span class=\"news-category-badge\" style=\"background-color: #44b75a;\">Arts Council Initiative<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"news-card-body\">\n        <span class=\"news-date\">17 Oct 2024<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"news-title\">Davitt College Selected for Arts Council Creative Schools Initiative<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"news-excerpt\">\n          Davitt College officially launched its selection for the flagship Creative Schools Initiative. Led by Programme Coordinator Ms. Veronica Morley, this two-year project puts student voice and creative design thinking at the core of our school's learning experience.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"news-footer\">\n          <span class=\"news-credit\">Coordinator: <strong>Ms. V. Morley<\/strong><\/span>\n          <span class=\"news-sponsor\">The Arts Council Ireland<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* BADGE & HEADER STYLES *\/\n  .news-section-badge {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background-color: rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.08);\n    color: #1ca0f2;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    padding: 5px 16px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.2);\n  }\n\n  \/* NEWS GRID *\/\n  .creative-news-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 28px;\n  }\n\n  \/* NEWS CARD CONTAINER *\/\n  .news-card {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;\n  }\n\n  .news-card:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-5px);\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\n    border-color: #1ca0f2;\n  }\n\n  \/* FULL-WIDTH BANNER IMAGE WITH OVERFLOW COVER *\/\n  .news-card-banner {\n    position: relative;\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background-color: #1e1e1e;\n  }\n\n  .news-banner-img {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    height: 100% !important;\n    object-fit: cover !important;\n    display: block;\n    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\n  }\n\n  .news-card:hover .news-banner-img {\n    transform: scale(1.06);\n  }\n\n  .news-category-badge {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 14px;\n    right: 14px;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.8px;\n    padding: 5px 12px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n  }\n\n  \/* CARD TEXT BODY UNDERNEATH *\/\n  .news-card-body {\n    padding: 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    flex-grow: 1;\n  }\n\n  .news-date {\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #64748b;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n\n  .news-title {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #0f2015;\n    margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n  }\n\n  .news-excerpt {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #475569;\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n    flex-grow: 1;\n  }\n\n  .news-footer {\n    padding-top: 14px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    color: #64748b;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .news-credit strong {\n    color: #0f2015;\n  }\n\n  .news-sponsor {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #1ca0f2;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 868px) {\n    .creative-news-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17e9448 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17e9448\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9245428 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9245428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: CREATIVE SCHOOLS PROJECT ROADMAP -->\n<div class=\"creative-roadmap-portal-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin: 40px auto 80px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"schedule-section-header\">\n    <span class=\"roadmap-section-badge\">Two-Year Journey<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"schedule-section-title\">Program Roadmap &amp; Milestones<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"schedule-section-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"roadmap-timeline\">\n\n    <!-- Phase 1: Selection & Planning -->\n    <div class=\"roadmap-step completed\">\n      <div class=\"step-marker\">\n        <span class=\"step-number\">1<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\n        <span class=\"step-period\">Autumn 2024<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"step-title\">Selection &amp; Creative Associate Onboarding<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"step-desc\">\n          Official selection by the Arts Council Ireland. Establishment of the Senior Committee under Coordinator Ms. Veronica Morley and initial collaboration with our designated Creative Associate.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Phase 2: Student Voice & Workshops -->\n    <div class=\"roadmap-step completed\">\n      <div class=\"step-marker\">\n        <span class=\"step-number\">2<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\n        <span class=\"step-period\">Spring &amp; Summer 2025<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"step-title\">School-Wide Consultation &amp; Workshops<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"step-desc\">\n          Gathering student feedback across year groups to identify key spaces for revitalization. Launch of lyric writing workshops, spoken word sessions, and collaborative design planning.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Phase 3: Spatial Transformations -->\n    <div class=\"roadmap-step current\">\n      <div class=\"step-marker\">\n        <span class=\"step-number\">3<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\n        <span class=\"step-period\">Academic Year 2025\/2026<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"step-title\">Courtyard Mural &amp; Performance Projects<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"step-desc\">\n          Execution of major visual and performance projects, including the 5th Year Courtyard Mural, stage appearances at the TF Royal, and expanded cross-curricular design activities.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Phase 4: Showcase & Legacy -->\n    <div class=\"roadmap-step upcoming\">\n      <div class=\"step-marker\">\n        <span class=\"step-number\">4<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\n        <span class=\"step-period\">Late 2026 &amp; Beyond<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"step-title\">Creative Showcase &amp; Lasting Legacy<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"step-desc\">\n          Hosting a school-wide creative exhibition to showcase student achievements, with long-term integration of creative design thinking into the Davitt College curriculum.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* BADGE & HEADER STYLES *\/\n  .roadmap-section-badge {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background-color: rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.08);\n    color: #1ca0f2;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    padding: 5px 16px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.2);\n  }\n\n  \/* ROADMAP TIMELINE CONTAINER *\/\n  .roadmap-timeline {\n    position: relative;\n    max-width: 860px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 20px 0;\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-timeline::before {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    left: 24px;\n    width: 3px;\n    background: #e2e8f0;\n    border-radius: 2px;\n  }\n\n  \/* TIMELINE STEP ITEM *\/\n  .roadmap-step {\n    position: relative;\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 28px;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-step:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* STEP MARKER CIRCLE *\/\n  .step-marker {\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    width: 50px;\n    height: 50px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    border: 3px solid #cbd5e1;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .step-number {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #64748b;\n  }\n\n  \/* STEP CONTENT CARD *\/\n  .step-content {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);\n    flex-grow: 1;\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .step-period {\n    display: inline-block;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.8px;\n    color: #64748b;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .step-title {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #0f2015;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .step-desc {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #475569;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* STATE VARIATIONS *\/\n  \/* Completed Steps *\/\n  .roadmap-step.completed .step-marker {\n    background-color: #1ca0f2;\n    border-color: #1ca0f2;\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-step.completed .step-number {\n    color: #ffffff;\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-step.completed .step-period {\n    color: #1ca0f2;\n  }\n\n  \/* Current Active Step *\/\n  .roadmap-step.current .step-marker {\n    background-color: #ffe600;\n    border-color: #0f2015;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.3);\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-step.current .step-number {\n    color: #0f2015;\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-step.current .step-content {\n    border-color: #ffe600;\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);\n  }\n\n  .roadmap-step.current .step-period {\n    color: #854d0e;\n  }\n\n  \/* Hover Effects *\/\n  .roadmap-step:hover .step-content {\n    transform: translateX(4px);\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    .roadmap-timeline::before {\n      left: 19px;\n    }\n    .step-marker {\n      width: 40px;\n      height: 40px;\n    }\n    .step-number {\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n    .roadmap-step {\n      gap: 16px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3bb6cb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3bb6cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859abde elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"859abde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: CREATIVE INITIATIVES & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES -->\n<div class=\"creative-pathways-portal-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin: 40px auto 80px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"schedule-section-header\">\n    <span class=\"pathways-section-badge\">Student Pathways<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"schedule-section-title\">Creative Opportunities &amp; Projects<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"schedule-section-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pathways-grid\">\n\n    <!-- 1. Visual & Spatial Design -->\n    <div class=\"pathway-card\">\n      <div class=\"pathway-icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: rgba(224, 40, 104, 0.12); color: #e02868;\">\n        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 19l7-7 3 3-7 7-3-3z\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 13l-1.5-7.5L2 2l3.5 14.5L13 18l5-5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 2l7.58 7.58\"><\/path><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"2\"><\/circle><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pathway-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"pathway-title\">Spatial &amp; Environmental Design<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pathway-desc\">\n          Transforming campus spaces into vibrant, inspirational environments through murals, architectural sketching, and installation art like the Porch Mobile Design.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"pathway-tags\">\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Courtyard Murals<\/span>\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Mobile Installations<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 2. Literary & Spoken Word -->\n    <div class=\"pathway-card\">\n      <div class=\"pathway-icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: rgba(133, 77, 14, 0.12); color: #854d0e;\">\n        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 20h9\"><\/path><path d=\"M16.5 3.5a2.121 2.121 0 0 1 3 3L7 19l-4 1 1-4L16.5 3.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pathway-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"pathway-title\">Literary &amp; Spoken Word<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pathway-desc\">\n          Fostering original writing through political lyric deconstruction workshops, literary tours of Dublin, and collaborative poetry projects across year groups.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"pathway-tags\">\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Lyric Workshops<\/span>\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Literary Tours<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 3. Performance & Stagecraft -->\n    <div class=\"pathway-card\">\n      <div class=\"pathway-icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.12); color: #1ca0f2;\">\n        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l12-2v13\"><\/path><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pathway-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"pathway-title\">Performance &amp; Music<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pathway-desc\">\n          Building confidence on stage through Open Mic events in the library, national stage performances like \"The Rocky Road Sing Song,\" and live streaming showcases.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"pathway-tags\">\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Library Open Mic<\/span>\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Live Showcases<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 4. Collaborative Installations -->\n    <div class=\"pathway-card\">\n      <div class=\"pathway-icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: rgba(68, 183, 90, 0.12); color: #44b75a;\">\n        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"><\/path><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pathway-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"pathway-title\">Whole-School Community Projects<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pathway-desc\">\n          Uniting every year group through large-scale creative art endeavors, such as the Whole-School Wings Installation and creative career information days.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"pathway-tags\">\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Wings Installation<\/span>\n          <span class=\"pathway-tag\">Creative Careers<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* BADGE & HEADER STYLES *\/\n  .pathways-section-badge {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background-color: rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.08);\n    color: #1ca0f2;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    padding: 5px 16px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.2);\n  }\n\n  \/* PATHWAYS GRID *\/\n  .pathways-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 24px;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-card {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    padding: 28px;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 20px;\n    align-items: start;\n    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-card:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-4px);\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\n    border-color: #1ca0f2;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-icon-circle {\n    width: 52px;\n    height: 52px;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-content {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    flex-grow: 1;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-title {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #0f2015;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-desc {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #475569;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-tags {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 8px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n\n  .pathway-tag {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #0f2015;\n    background-color: #f1f5f9;\n    padding: 4px 10px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 868px) {\n    .pathways-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\n    .pathway-card {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 16px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf32be e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecf32be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-063850f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"063850f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: CREATIVE SCHOOLS CTA & TEAMS PORTAL -->\n<div class=\"creative-cta-portal-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin: 40px auto 80px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"cta-banner-card\">\n    <div class=\"cta-banner-content\">\n      \n      <span class=\"cta-badge\">Have Your Say<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"cta-title\">Got a Creative Idea for Davitt College?<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"cta-desc\">\n        Our Creative Schools journey is student-led! Whether you have a concept for a new mural, an installation idea, a workshop request, or a performance suggestion\u2014we want to hear from you. Submit your ideas directly to the committee via MS Teams or get in touch with our coordinator.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"cta-action-group\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-btn primary-btn\">\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"><\/path><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg>\n          Submit Ideas via Teams\n        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"cta-contact-info\">\n          <span class=\"contact-label\">Lead Coordinator<\/span>\n          <span class=\"contact-name\">Ms.  Morley<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* BANNER CARD CONTAINER *\/\n  .cta-banner-card {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2015 0%, #1c3b24 100%);\n    border-radius: 24px;\n    padding: 48px;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.15);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(161, 214, 178, 0.2);\n    text-align: center;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n\n  .cta-banner-content {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .cta-badge {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background-color: rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.15);\n    color: #ffe600;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    padding: 6px 18px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.3);\n  }\n\n  .cta-title {\n    font-size: 32px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    margin: 0 0 14px 0;\n    letter-spacing: -0.5px;\n  }\n\n  .cta-desc {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    color: #e2e8f0;\n    margin: 0 0 32px 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* BUTTONS & CONTACT INFO *\/\n  .cta-action-group {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    gap: 24px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n\n  .cta-btn.primary-btn {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 10px;\n    background-color: #ffe600;\n    color: #0f2015;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    padding: 12px 28px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.2);\n  }\n\n  .cta-btn.primary-btn:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);\n  }\n\n  .cta-contact-info {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    text-align: left;\n    border-left: 2px solid rgba(161, 214, 178, 0.3);\n    padding-left: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .contact-label {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    color: #a1d6b2;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .contact-name {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #ffffff;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    .cta-banner-card {\n      padding: 36px 20px;\n    }\n    .cta-title {\n      font-size: 24px;\n    }\n    .cta-action-group {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 16px;\n    }\n    .cta-contact-info {\n      border-left: none;\n      border-top: 1px solid rgba(161, 214, 178, 0.3);\n      padding-left: 0;\n      padding-top: 12px;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arts Council Flagship Programme Creative Schools at Davitt College Empowering student voice, design thinking, and artistic innovation across our entire school community. Through our partnership with the Arts Council, we are transforming learning spaces and putting creative expression at the heart of everyday life. Programme Coordinator Ms. Veronica Morley Initiative Duration 2024 \u2013 2026 &amp; Beyond Core Ethos Student-Led Innovation Our Creative Journey Student Voice Senior Committee Members This wonderful group of students has come together to lead our creative journey across the school community. Their primary aim is to enhance our learning environment by developing inspirational spaces and encouraging creative design thinking across all subjects. Transforming School Culture Over the last two years, our selection for the Arts Council Creative Schools initiative has enriched everyday life at Davitt College. Design Thinking Across Subjects Empowering students to deconstruct complex problems, iterate ideas, and apply creative visual solutions in non-traditional ways. Inspirational Spaces Reimagining communal areas\u2014from courtyard murals to interactive installation art\u2014to foster an uplifting school environment. Community &amp; Collaboration Partnering with visiting artists, academic institutions, and national creative organisations to give our students real-world exposure. Latest Highlights Creative Schools in Action Design &amp; Visual Art 27 May 2026 Design Thinking in Action: 5th Year Artists Revitalise School Courtyard Davitt College\u2019s 5th Year Art students put design thinking directly into practice by transforming a central courtyard space with striking artistic flair. Taking the project from initial architectural concept sketches to a vibrant mural, the space has been completely reimagined for the school community. Lead: Ms. J. Hopkins &amp; Ms. V. Morley Sponsor: Albany Castlebar Music &amp; Performance 1 May 2026 Davitt College Students Take the Stage for &#8220;The Rocky Road Sing Song&#8221; Over 70 Davitt College students attended a major live music celebration at the TF Royal in Castlebar. In a standout highlight, five students took to the main stage alongside renowned Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey to perform &#8220;The Fields of Athenry&#8221; live in front of a national school audience. Event: Live Performance TF Royal, Castlebar Literary &amp; Spoken Word 23 Feb 2026 Deconstructing Music as Art: TY Lyric Writing Workshop with ATU Sligo Transition Year students engaged in an invigorating workshop facilitated by Dr. Eamonn Furey (ATU Sligo). Students deconstructed music as a vehicle for political art before composing, writing, and performing their own poetic, socially conscious lyrics. Facilitator: Dr. E. Furey (ATU) Transition Year Workshop Arts Council Initiative 17 Oct 2024 Davitt College Selected for Arts Council Creative Schools Initiative Davitt College officially launched its selection for the flagship Creative Schools Initiative. Led by Programme Coordinator Ms. Veronica Morley, this two-year project puts student voice and creative design thinking at the core of our school&#8217;s learning experience. Coordinator: Ms. V. Morley The Arts Council Ireland Two-Year Journey Program Roadmap &amp; Milestones 1 Autumn 2024 Selection &amp; Creative Associate Onboarding Official selection by the Arts Council Ireland. Establishment of the Senior Committee under Coordinator Ms. Veronica Morley and initial collaboration with our designated Creative Associate. 2 Spring &amp; Summer 2025 School-Wide Consultation &amp; Workshops Gathering student feedback across year groups to identify key spaces for revitalization. Launch of lyric writing workshops, spoken word sessions, and collaborative design planning. 3 Academic Year 2025\/2026 Courtyard Mural &amp; Performance Projects Execution of major visual and performance projects, including the 5th Year Courtyard Mural, stage appearances at the TF Royal, and expanded cross-curricular design activities. 4 Late 2026 &amp; Beyond Creative Showcase &amp; Lasting Legacy Hosting a school-wide creative exhibition to showcase student achievements, with long-term integration of creative design thinking into the Davitt College curriculum. Student Pathways Creative Opportunities &amp; Projects Spatial &amp; Environmental Design Transforming campus spaces into vibrant, inspirational environments through murals, architectural sketching, and installation art like the Porch Mobile Design. Courtyard Murals Mobile Installations Literary &amp; Spoken Word Fostering original writing through political lyric deconstruction workshops, literary tours of Dublin, and collaborative poetry projects across year groups. Lyric Workshops Literary Tours Performance &amp; Music Building confidence on stage through Open Mic events in the library, national stage performances like &#8220;The Rocky Road Sing Song,&#8221; and live streaming showcases. Library Open Mic Live Showcases Whole-School Community Projects Uniting every year group through large-scale creative art endeavors, such as the Whole-School Wings Installation and creative career information days. Wings Installation Creative Careers Have Your Say Got a Creative Idea for Davitt College? Our Creative Schools journey is student-led! Whether you have a concept for a new mural, an installation idea, a workshop request, or a performance suggestion\u2014we want to hear from you. Submit your ideas directly to the committee via MS Teams or get in touch with our coordinator. Submit Ideas via Teams Lead Coordinator Ms. Morley<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-27692","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Damien Gallagher","author_link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/author\/dgallagher\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":null,"rttpg_excerpt":"Arts Council Flagship Programme Creative Schools at Davitt College Empowering student voice, design thinking, and artistic innovation across our entire school community. 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