A Co Antrim primary school has been showcasing our renowned sense of humour in a UK-wide competition to find the funniest pupils.
Woodlawn Primary School in Carrickfergus have been revealed as one of the funniest schools in the country in the hunt for 'Britian's Funniest Class 2023' by Beano.
The nationwide initiative, now in its fifth year, aims to inspire the next generation of British comedy stars, by nurturing a sense of humour in the classroom.
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Primary schools from every corner of the UK submitted their best gags, which have been whittled down by Beano’s best gagmakers and now go forward to a public vote to decide the winner.
Woodlawn Primary's Jigsaw Room (ASD class) has been shortlisted as one of the ten finalists in this year's competition.
Their joke “Two cows are in a field and one says 'moo'. The other says 'goodness me, a talking cow'" was specially chosen by Beano’s panel of expert judges and is now being put to a public vote.
Kathryn McClean, principal of Woodlawn, said: "We are thrilled that the Jigsaw Room has been shortlisted for Beano’s Britain’s Funniest Class 2023.
"This achievement not only recognises the class's sense of humour but also highlights the creativity and talent of the students in Woodlawn Primary School.
"We are incredibly proud of them and wish them the best of luck in the public vote."
This year’s funniest class will receive a Beano trophy, an illustration of the class which will be published in the comic, Beano subscriptions and books, and a fun-filled Beano assembly for the whole school.
Mike Stirling, Editorial Director at Beano Studios said: "Woodlawn Primary School Jigsaw Room (ASD class) from Carrickfergus has devised the most brilliantly surreal joke we’ve read this year.
"I’d say they deserve a pat on the head for it, but they’d probably turn that into another hilarious gag. They’re outstanding in their field of humour (geddit?)"
You can vote for Woodlawn Primary School here https://beano.com/vote
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