Category: STEM
-
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…
-
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…
-
Easkey Parish Tapestry
Check out the stunning tapestry created by the Senior Room celebrating Easkey Parish! Each piece was planned, researched, sewn, and embroidered with love. It showcases the beauty and importance of our brilliant community. Well done everyone!
-
Lego Habitats
We are loving our Lego Spike kits in Owenbeg. The Senior Room have been building their knowledge, coding and construction skills, following the units on the Lego Spike app. They recently researched, designed and coded habitats for a variety of animals. Well done🙌🏻
-
Pond Life Study
The Junior room recently completed a project about Pond Life. They researched and learned about the biodiversity associated with a pond and the insects, amphibians, retiles, fish and animals that live in and around Irish ponds. They then created a beautiful poster detailing all their work and learning, which is displayed proudly in their classroom.…
-
GAA Blitz
2nd – 6th Class took part in a GAA blitz on the 15th of May 2024 in Easkey G.A.A. Club with local primary schools: Killeenduff N.S., Rathlee N.S. and Ballinlig N.S. It was a fantastic day of sport with our boys’ and girls’ teams playing against and with the other schools in a variety of…