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.
Engineers Week 2023
We marked 'Engineers Week' from Monday 4th of March to Friday 10th March this year. Engineering Week activities...
Trip to Darrara Agricultural College
Trip to Darrara Agricultural College 2023 On Wednesday 8th March, 2023, 3rd Class, 1st Class and Senior Infants headed...
STEM Showcase 2022/23
Our annual "Science Showcase" involving the 6th class students was another highlight of this year's Science Week! They...
Science Week 2022
We marked Science Week 2022 from Monday 14th to Friday 18th November. 👩🔬🔬 There was a variety of science activities...
Maths Week 2022
We marked 'Maths Week' this week, from Monday 17th October to Friday 21st October. We have had a very busy week in...
Save the Bees Apple Trees
"Save the Bees" initiative Last year, we participated in the SuperValu Tidy Towns Save the Bees initiative, in...