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 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.

In Carlanstown NS, we have been successful in achieving a DPSM award each year for the last three successive years for our whole school work in science, technology, engineering and maths.

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 fourth award, a Plaque of STEM.  Watch this space for updates on our STEM projects!

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