Our school has achieved a Research Ireland Curious Minds Award. This is the first year we made a submission for this award and had initially applied for a Silver Award. When the Curious Minds Team evaluated our Log of Evidence they found that we had exceeded the criteria for the Silver Award and were satisfied that we had met the criteria for the next level of Award and therefore we have been awarded the Gold Award!
Our school provided evidence of children’s engagement with STEM in the following areas:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Maths
- STEM Showcase
Here is some feedback from the Curious Minds Team on our Log of Evidence:
“Congratulations to all at SN Caladh Na Muc! Although you applied for Silver the school has been awarded a Gold Award as the evidence supplied meets the criteria and following review your application has been upgraded. The range of hands on science activities and design and make challenges that both classes have taken part in is very impressive – from designing marble runs, ear protects and shoes to taking part in Science Week and visiting Brigid’s Garden it’s clearly been a very busy year of STEM learning and fun. It’s great to see learners sharing and explaining their work with others and having plenty of opportunity to engage with technology and develop their STEM skills. Keep up the excellent work!”
We were thrilled with this feedback and are very proud of our pupils for their engagement with all of the activities that lead to our Curious Minds Gold Award.
