Science Speaker Visits Knockskeagh

Science Speaker Visits Knockskeagh

by | Nov 30, 2019 | News, primary science

Science Speaker Visits Knockskeagh
During Science Week 2019, we were delighted to welcome Orla Rice to 2nd class in Knockskeagh National School. 

Orla spoke about her job with MSD in nearby Brinny, Co.Cork. She mentioned the importance of STEM subjects in her job. Also, Orla demonstrated some fun experiments with the help of Aoibhinn Rice in 2nd Class.

It was a really interesting morning. Thank you for your visit Orla, we really enjoyed it.

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by | Nov 15, 2019 | News, primary science

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On Monday the 18th of November all children from 1st to 6th class engaged in a Forensic Science Workshop.
The children learned about DNA, fingerprints, footprints & fibres. After, the children entered a crime scene. Working in groups, they tried to piece together the evidence in order to solve the crime of the theft of the ‘Venus Diamond”.

The young detectives reviewed CCTV footage and learned the forensic techniques needed to catch the culprit of the crime.

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by | Nov 14, 2019 | News, primary science

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On Thursday the 14th of November, Cork County Mayor Cllr. Christopher O’Sullivan visited Knockskeagh National School as part of Science Week 2019.
The theme for Science Week was Climate Change. Mayor O’Sullivan spoke about all that we can do to limit our ‘carbon footprint’.

He congratulated us on; our Green Schools Flag, the development of our school garden and many of the activities raising awareness on Climate Change in our school.

One of our many activities for this years Science week was our tree planting initiative. During his visit, Mayor O’Sullivan planted a tree to add to the others planted by each class.

We were also grateful that Mayor O’Sullivan officially opened our newly developed walking track. Thank you Mayor O’Sullivan for your hugely inspiring and fun visit.
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