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OVER 20 primary schools in Kerry will be awarded the Discover Science and Maths Award.
Led by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the programme aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) among primary school students, parents, and teachers, nationwide in a fun and engaging way.
Among the Tralee area schools to receive the awards are St Brendan’s NS, Blennerville, Caherleaheen NS, Moyderwell Mercy, Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, O’Brennan NS and Tralee Educate Together (see full list below).
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Commenting on the awards, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, said: “I want to congratulate all the students and the teachers that have been successful in winning an SFI Discover Primary Science and Maths Award in Kerry. The projects this year covered several important topics that will inevitably impact every one of us including climate change, plastics, and technology.
“I know the last few years haven’t been easy for children but yet again, we have seen their imaginations remain alive and they are working together to help us solve the big challenges we all face.”
The awards celebrate and recognise the participation of schools in hands-on, inquiry-based learning in the areas of STEM. This year, students focused on issues such as climate change, plastics, technology, and using STEM to solve everyday problems.
The awards offer three categories for applicants: The Certificate of STEM, is aimed at schools starting out on the STEM journey and involves a minimum of two classes.
The Plaque of STEM, which is for schools further along their STEM journey, involves at least half of the classes in the school.
The Badge of Excellence is for schools that have already achieved the Plaque and have continued to demonstrate excellence in raising awareness of STEM in their communities.
This year, 19 Kerry schools received the Plaque of STEM, while 2 received the Badge of Excellence and 2 received the Certificate of STEM. See below…
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