Science awards for 14 schools

FOURTEEN primary schools in Sligo have received a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Discover Science and Maths Award.

The programme aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) among primary school students and teachers.

To qualify for the awards, schools were required to keep a log of STEM activities that they have undertaken in the classroom throughout the academic year.

Schools are awarded credit for visiting Discover Science Centres, carrying out their own experiments, going on STEM-related field trips, using digital technology and maths as part of their science work, hosting scientist and engineer speaker visits and holding a science open day in the school.

Commenting on the awards, Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys said:

“I would like to congratulate all Sligo students and their teachers on their fantastic achievements to date.

“The SFI Discover Science and Maths Awards provides students with the skills necessary to learn more about STEM and inspire them to become the next generation of business leaders, creative thinkers and problem solvers.

“People working in science, technology and engineering in Ireland are leading the way in these growing sectors and it’s crucial to ensure uptake of STEM subjects at an early age.”

The recipient schools from Sligo are:

• Kilross National School

• Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf

• St Edward’s National School • Highpark National School • Kilglass National School

• St Joseph’s N.S. Culleens

• St Brendan’s National School • Holy Family National School • Dromore West Central National School

• Ballintogher N.S.

• Scoil Chríost Rí, Enniscrone • Rathlee National School

• St John’s National School

• Scoil Náisiúnta Réalt na Mara