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.
Lego Building Competition
Fifth class pupils Evan O Crowley and Odhran O Sullivan entered a Lego building competition run by Autism-Friendly...
Energy Workshop
We were delighted to welcome an Energy Workshop from the Lifetime Lab. Our 3rd, 4th and 5th classes engaged in the...
Knockskeagh Podcast
Podcast: "The Story of Tojo" 2nd Class has been busy creating and recording their very first podcast recently....
Science Week 2021
We marked 'Science Week' from Monday 8th to Friday 12th November last week. There was a variety of science...
Maths Week 2021
We marked 'Maths Week' this week, from Monday 18th October to Friday 22nd October. We have had a very busy week in...
Space Week 2021
We celebrated 'Space Week' from Monday 4th of October to Friday 8th of October last week. This year, we introduced...