Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths

Junior First Lego League Challenge 2021

1st and 2nd class have been very busy planning, designing and building their Lego projects for the Junior First Lego League.  Have a look at their brilliant projects on our school Youtube channel.  Press the button below to access the link.  Thanks to Mr Hynes for all his hard work getting the projects to this stage.  This has been a great project to get the children engaged in STEM.  The students look forward to it every year.

Lego League.mov

Seashore Safari

3rd & 4th Class enjoyed a wonderful morning on Grattan Beach , Salthill discovering all sorts of marine life and sea creatures. We were led by Padraic and Anna from the Explorers Education Program which is based at the Aquarium . We learned so much and had tons of fun too ! 

Junior and Senior Infants Nature Trail

Lots of fun on our Nature Trail! We found Ash trees, Beech trees, Oak trees, Horse chestnut trees and Birch trees. We collected leaves and did leaf rubbings in our classroom.

Engineer's Week 2020

5th and 6th class creating models using K'NEX.



Pancake Tuesday

5th and 6th class had great fun making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. We even brought in our own toppings!!!

Lots of active maths learning in this activity!

Science Blast 2019 RDS

The students in 5th and 6th investigated 'Does listening to music while working affect your concentration?'

The children had a great day in the RDS showcasing their investigation.