Awards
Discover Primary Science and Maths.
The Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme (DPSM) is part of Science Foundation Ireland’s Education and Public Engagement Programme, which aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public.
Five Steps to the Discover Primary Science and Maths Award
The Plaque of STEM Excellence is awarded to schools that involve classes in some aspects of the steps outlined below.
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
ENGINEERING
MATHS
STEM SHOWCASE
In Knockskeagh National School, we have been very fortunate to be awarded with numerous Plaques of STEM Excellence over the years. The Plaques of STEM Excellence are a recognition given to schools that carry out extensive work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This is something that is very important to us in our school.
Lifetime Lab Energy Workshop
We were delighted to welcome an Energy Workshop from the Lifetime Lab to coincide with Space Week on the 7th of...
Nature Walks and Biodiversity in Knockskeagh
Last Wednesday the 2nd of October, all classes spent time in our beautiful garden and surrounds planting seeds,...
Mathematicians of the Month for September
Every month a member of each class is chosen as Mathematician of the Month. Our Mathematicians for the month of...