Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM)
The school places great emphasis on the STEM subjects and on providing pupils with high quality learner experiences within this domain, that will in turn lead to improved learner outcomes across the STEM subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. We participate in the Curious Minds (formerly Discover Primary Science and Maths) initiative on an annual basis and we endeavour to open up meaningful lines of integration between the different areas of this initiative as we work towards achieving a Curious Minds award on an annual basis.
Curious Minds 2022-2023
'Log of Evidence' for our Gold Award Application
(Please click each of the tabs below to access work completed in that area of STEM and 'Show and Tell' as outlined in the different sections of the 'Log of Evidence', that we submitted as part of our application for a Gold Award in 2022-2023)
Discover Primary Science and Maths 2021-2022
Please click the tabs/buttons below for the presentations from the 'Log of Evidence' that formed our submission for a 'Discover Primary Science and Maths' award 'Plaque of Excellence' for/in the school year 2021-2022. We hope that you enjoy viewing our work across the five elements of the programme.
Please click the tabs/buttons below for the presentations from the 'Log of Evidence' that formed our submission for a 'Discover Primary Science and Maths' award 'Plaque of Excellence' for/in the school year 2021-2022. We hope that you enjoy viewing our work across the five elements of the programme.
Feedback from 'Discover Primary Science and Maths' regarding our award of a plaque of STEM in the school year 2021-2022
Congratulations to all the learners in Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe. Your application for the Plaque in STEM was a pleasure to review. Your Log was laid out so clearly with plenty of evidence to show that you engaged with STEM and enjoyed the experiences.
I particularly like the way you appreciate your place in history – with you plans to leave a lasting effect in the Shanahoe of the future. Planting 25 apple and pear trees and 25 native trees is a great example of planning “for the future generations in Shanahoe”. You made great use of your local environment to bring science into the school – spring lamb visits, building a wormery, studying frogs, etc.
You mentioned in your application that you might consider the Badge of Excellence in the future – it has a different focus but would be well within your capabilities. You are worthy recipients of the DPSM Plaque 2022. Well done once again
Congratulations to all the learners in Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe. Your application for the Plaque in STEM was a pleasure to review. Your Log was laid out so clearly with plenty of evidence to show that you engaged with STEM and enjoyed the experiences.
I particularly like the way you appreciate your place in history – with you plans to leave a lasting effect in the Shanahoe of the future. Planting 25 apple and pear trees and 25 native trees is a great example of planning “for the future generations in Shanahoe”. You made great use of your local environment to bring science into the school – spring lamb visits, building a wormery, studying frogs, etc.
You mentioned in your application that you might consider the Badge of Excellence in the future – it has a different focus but would be well within your capabilities. You are worthy recipients of the DPSM Plaque 2022. Well done once again