Record Number of Primary Schools To Receive Awards of Science Excellence

654 primary schools from across Ireland will receive Awards of Science Excellence through the Discover Primary Science programme at ceremonies over the next fortnight, representing an increase of over 30% on the number of schools that received awards last year. The awards acknowledge the efforts of primary school children and teachers, who have demonstrated an increased knowledge of science and its many applications.

Pictured at the launch of the Awards of Science Excellence were Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Jimmy Devins and students from St Josephs CBS, Fairview - from left Loughlan O’Brien, Matas Galinas and Aaron Paul.

Coverage appeared in the Irish Independent, Herald AM, Irish Times and RTE’s News2Day are scheduled to film at one of the awards ceremonies.

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