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
Our Junior Engineers
Our Infant classes explore the problem of designing and making a bridge for the Billy Goat's Gruff to cross. They explored different materials and...
Future Scientists 👩🔬👨🔬
1st Class were very busy during Science Week, carrying out a different activity every day. We watched the SFI Science Shows, and carried out volcano...
Science Fun
3rd & 4th Class enjoyed Science Week exploring their tastebuds with skittles and thanks to our student council a favourite experiment for...
Science Week Fun
2nd and 3rd class were busy scientists last week. We made musical instruments at home and brought them in to demonstrate. 3rd class pupil Louise...
Science Extravaganza 🔬🧪
5th and 6th Class were busy all during science week stepping into their role as scientists and investigators. They covered a range of scientific...
Science Week fun in Senior Infants 🧪🧑🏼🔬👨🏻🔬
Senior Infants were very busy this week exploring, investigating and experimenting as part of Science Week. They explored colour changing with...
Our Mathematicians: Maths Week Fun
There was lots of fun across the school as all classes became Mathematicians and engaged with a range of different activities during Maths Week....
Space Week 🌌🚀
To celebrate space week, we had great fun exploring the solar system and discovering all the planets and moons. We also learned about the first man...
Going for Gold! 🏆
We were delighted to celebrate winning the Curious Minds Gold STEM award for the third year in a row before our summer holidays! First Class took...
Science Fair 2023🧲🔬
First Class, with their Fifth Class mentors, hosted a Science Fair for Junior Infants. Using Science Stations they explored Floating & Sinking,...
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