STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are critically important disciplines for modern society. They empower our citizens in so many important ways. Science and Mathematics provide answers to the fundamental questions of nature and enable us to understand the world around us.

STEM News

Killoughteen NS Fundraiser Launch

On Tuesday evening last, May 17th 2022 Killoughteen NS hosted a cookery demonstration and launched a fundraiser in the Longcourt House Hotel. Wade Murphy, award winning chef, owner of 1826 restaurant in Adare and TV chef on the RTE Today Show led the show and made it...

Table Toppers Easter 2022

On Tuesday, April 5th, pupils in Killoughteen NS were all set to compete for the title of 'Table Toppers Champion' Fourth class were the title holders heading into the competition. Daniel McMahon had won the title for his class at Halloween. Three pupils were chosen...

STEPS Young Engineers Award

Both 3rd and 4th class engaged with the STEPS Young Engineers Award from September to December 2021. The STEPS Young Engineers Award encourages 3rd and 4th class pupils and their teachers to explore the world of engineering by developing an engineering project that...

STEM in Term 1

All the classes in Killoughteen N.S engaged with plenty of science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities during term 1 of this school year. Junior infants got their first taste of engineering when they covered the theme of ‘Houses and Homes’ in November....

6th Class Science and STEM.

For Science Week 2021, the theme was "Our future homes".  The children explored the properties of an energy efficient house.  The children researched the features of a home with an excellent BER rating.  The children then applied their knowledge to design and make a...

Science in Senior Infants

On Thursday November 4th Senior Infants did some fun science experiments. Firstly the class talked about how big machines can travel in the soft ground and agreed that they didn't sink as thier weight was spread out. We then got balloons and the teacher blew up 8...

Busy Bees in 3rd Class!

3rd Class have been very busy since the start of the school year. Below are a few pictures of some of the activities they have been involved in. They have been participating in the STEPS Engineering Project, GAA coaching sessions, PE team games, rap performances as...

Table Toppers Halloween 2021

Pupils in Killoughteen NS had a maths competition called Table Toppers again this Halloween. The children had to answer maths questions in rapid succession and try to win the title of overall champion for their class. The display of math tables was very impressive by...