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 2020

Maths Week 2020

We marked 'Maths Week' from Monday  12th October to Friday 16th October.   We are presently working towards the...

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Space Week 2020

Space Week 2020

We marked 'Space Week' from Monday  5th October to Friday 9th October last week.  We are presently working towards the...

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Step One: Science

Step One: Science

Experiment One Strand: Living Things Class: 2nd Class Activity: Mini Beast HuntExperiment Two Strand: Energy and...

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Step Two: Technology

Step Two: Technology

IPads Our school uses iPads for two classes per week per class group from Junior Infants to 6th class! Each class uses...

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