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Discover Science Awards

​Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science & Maths Awards

Discover Primary Science (DPS) is a national programme from Science Foundation Ireland to foster interest in science and engineering among children in primary schools.

We have been taking part in the Discover Science Programme for many years. We have been awarded 14 plaques, one for each year we have taken part. We are hoping to add another plaque to our wall this year.

To be awarded a plaque requires lots of hard work from our students and teachers not forgetting the parents who come in to do science and maths activities with the pupils during Science week, Maths Week and Engineering Week.

Science Week 2022
Shane’s Class learned about circuits and making Steady-Hand Buzzer games
What a scientist looks like by Shane’s Class
Sharon’s Outreach Class mixed alkaline and acids
Rang a dó Mags had a very busy Science Week. From growing crystal, making Oobleck to digging up prehistoric bones and even a visit from a real life Scientist; Simon Dunne to finish off science week. We all loved it and had lots of messy science fun.
Quizzes made from circuits by Niall’s 6th class
1st class took part in the mini dig
Lisa’s 1st class did the gummy bear experiment
Lisa’s 1st Class created their own planets
Lydia’s 4th Class learned about tendons in the hand
Science Week Lobby Display
What does a scientist look like

4th class did the Mentos experiment with their buddy class – senior infants
Peter’s class tested the acidity of various materials using litmus paper. 

Peter’s class also hosted their buddies (Sharon’s Senior Infants) for a mini science exhibition on Friday. They worked really hard on their experiments and they really enjoyed them. 
We also tested the effects of vinegar, coca cola and water on the shell of an egg. We found the egg shell in vinegar became soft after a day, while the others remained hard.
The Mini Dig – by Ronan’s 2nd Class
Ronan’s class engineered the tallest buildings they could. The made a plan first and used 20 pieces of spaghetti and 20 mini marshmallows.
Lydia’s 4th class used universal litmus to figure out the pH of various foods.
Lydia’ class choose food that they thought were most likely acidic enough to dissolve egg shell. We are eagerly awaiting the results and will let you know when we reach something conclusive.
Kelly’s Junior Infants discussed what they thought a scientist looked like and drew a picture of a scientist

    We celebrated Space Week this year from Tuesday 4th – Monday 10th October 2022.

    All about the Sun by Arlene’s 3rd Class
    Super Solar Power by Áine’s class
    Solar System by Niall’s 6th Class
    If not a dot…. then what.

    Maggie’s 2nd class were very creative with their Space Week 2022 drawings

    Junior Infants learned about the moon and astronaut’s going to space.
    They coloured, cut and stuck astronauts on a black page like they were in Space.
    Senior Infants learned about the moon.
    Planets display by Arlene’s Class