STEM
STEM is an approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In Carlanstown NS we value the importance of the range of skills which the children develop through STEM; creativity, curiosity, inquisitiveness, critical-thinking, problem solving & teamwork.
Each year we participate in the Curious Minds Awards (formerly Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme). This 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.
Every class from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class has been involved in this programme and there are many steps that we complete as a whole school to achieve this award such as celebrating and organising activities during Maths Week, Science Week, Engineers Week and Tech Week.
This year we are currently working towards achieving our fifth Gold Award, a Plaque of STEM.
Latest STEM News
Coding Fun
3rd Class have been really enjoying their Scratch coding lessons this term! 💻 They’ve been busy programming their own games, adding characters,...
Science Week
3rd & 4th Class had a blast in Science this week!💥 We became mini scientists and tried exploding lunchbags by mixing vinegar and baking soda to...
Science Week in 6th!
6th class were scientists for the week; constructing and test flying rockets, observing cheek cells under the microscope, and reading a scientific...
Maths Week Fun
As part of maths week the children took part in a fun problem solving activity. They had to cut out paper dog bones and work out how many bones each...
Maths Trail
As part of maths week the children took part in a maths trail around the sensory garden. They explored real life maths by comparing heights, they...
Static Electricity Fun
Some fun with electricity making ghosts fly! We also did an experiment where a balloon was inflated by carbon dioxide after mixing baking powder and...
A Golden Year of STEM 🏅
We are thrilled to officially announce we have won a Gold Curious Minds Award for the fifth year in a row! This recognises our continued commitment...
Engineers Week
During Engineers Week, 5th and 6th pupils took on the challenge of building their own wooden, remote-controlled elevators! This project allowed them...
Engineers Week
Second & Third Class put their engineering skills to the test on Wednesday when they were challenged to build a spinning robot. The children...
Coding Showcase by 5th & 6th Class Pupils
Our talented 5th and 6th class pupils recently hosted a Coding Showcase in the PE Hall, where they proudly presented their creative projects to the...
School Hours
Starting: 9.20 am
Short break: 15 minutes
Long break: 25 minutes
Finish (Infants): Junior Infants & Senior Infants - 2.00pm
Finish (1st - 6th Class pupils): 3 pm