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.
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...
Award of Science and Maths Excellence 2020/21
We have just received the great news that our school has been awarded its ninth ‘Award of Science and Maths...
Bridge Building
Bridge Building Knockskeagh recently hosted a bridge building competition. The competition this year involved all 6th...
1st and 2nd Class Beach Day
Beach Day Our 1st and 2nd class visited Red Strand Beach on Monday the 21st of June. They completed a number of...
School Garden
School Garden 4th Class recently took on our garden project and did an amazing job. They put in trojan work, cleaning...