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
Magic of Science in Junior Infants
Ms Smith's experiments for Science Week ▪︎ Magic Milk ▪︎ Dancing Raisins ▪︎ Rainbow Skittles Really catured our attention & we really enjoyed...
Science Week Round Up in Ms Murray’s Rm
For Monday's science experiment we made hoop gliders and tested them out in class. On Tuesday we failed miserably at making slime, but we are...
Science Week in Little Stars
Our pupils in Little Stars were guided through some simple experiments and it was wonderful to see their reactions. Scroll to the end of the photos...
Spooktacular potion making 🧙🏻♀️ 👻 🧪
We had a spooky time in 2nd and 3rd class making up Winnie the Witches marvellous potion to finish Term 1! 👻🎃🧙🏻♀️
Spooky STEM Fun
Explore our fun 'Puking Pumpkins' experiment! Using pumpkins, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap and food colouring, the kids created a bubbling...
Maths Week Fun in 2nd & 3rd Class
As part of Maths Week 2nd & 3rd Class were taking part in Maths stations working on revision of rounding, shapes and patterns, place value and...
Maths Week in Senior Infants
During Maths Week Senior Infants tuned into Maths TV every day with Steve Sherman to work out fun Maths problems. We learned how to play snakes and...
Space Week 👨🚀🌌
First Class have been celebrating space week, learning lots of facts about the planets in our solar system and the first man on the moon Neil...
Our Little Stars Engineers
We’ve been learning about engineers, some tools they use and what they design. And we tried to build a few things ourselves 🛠️
Engineers Week 2024 🛠
During STEPS Engineers Week, 2nd - 6th class completed their very own engineering and robotics kits. 2nd & 3rd A had great fun making 'Minion...
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