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MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced 24 primary schools in Kerry have been awarded the SFI Curious Minds Award 2024.
The Tralee area schools to receive awards include Caherleaheen National School; Listellick N.S; Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn; St Brendan’s NS Fenit; O’Brennan National School; St. Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville and CBS Primary.
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, engaging way.
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The SFI Curious Minds Awards celebrate and recognise the participation of schools in hands-on, inquiry-based learning in STEM.
The award is in three categories. The Silver Award is aimed at schools starting out on the STEM journey and involves a minimum of two classes. The Gold Award, which is for schools further along their STEM journey, involves at least half of the classes in the school.
The Platinum Award is for schools that have already achieved the Gold Award and want to challenge themselves to further integrate STEM into the school culture. This year, in Kerry, one school achieved the Silver Award, 22 schools received the Gold Award, and one school received the Platinum Award.
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