Category: STEM
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Wellbeing Morning
3rd and 4th Class had a lovely wellbeing morning yesterday. They baked (and ate!) soda bread and spotted dog after learning about Northern Ireland this month. They then had great fun playing badminton together. Prioritising wellbeing in our school is so important. It creates a nurturing environment where our students can thrive, learn, and grow…
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Lego Santa Sleighs
This week, the Senior Class at Owenbeg N.S. took on an exciting STEM challenge: designing, building, and coding sleighs for Santa using Lego Spike kits. Students started by brainstorming ideas for festive and functional sleighs, focusing on aerodynamics, stability, and space for presents. They then brought their designs to life, adding moving parts and using…
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Science Week
Last week was Science Week, and our students had a blast exploring the fascinating world of science through hands-on activities, experiments, and lots of learning fun. The highlight of the week? Our Science Fair in the school hall! Students showcased their incredible projects, from cool experiments to creative demonstrations of scientific concepts. Their curiosity and…
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Maths Week
In October, we celebrated Maths Week at Owenbeg N.S., diving into a week full of fun, creativity, and learning. The purpose of Maths Week is to spark a love for numbers, problem-solving, and logical thinking in a way that’s engaging and accessible for all our pupils—and this year’s activities did just that! Our packed schedule…
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STEM Project Update
Our project is called ‘Developing 21st Century Skills Through Teaching and Learning in Sustainability in STEM Education’. At Owenbeg N.S., we have embarked on an exciting journey to embed STEM into our teaching and learning practices across the Primary Curriculum Framework. This is linked to our DEIS Action Plan and school improvement. Please click the…
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Harvesting Vegetables
In September, our students had an amazing hands-on experience, cooking with fresh produce from our school garden! Ms. Gibson’s class harvested potatoes, carrots, onions, and kale . The Senior Room used these to whip up a delicious Farmhouse Vegetable Soup , while the Junior Room learned how to measure, mix, and bake their own soda…