STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin, Letterkenny, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast at the RDS in Dublin from March 4 to 7.
Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country were on show at the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology programme. E
SB Science Blast is a STEM-focused educational programme involving whole classes investigating the science behind simple questions.
The Letterkenny school showcased an experiment under the question “‘Cén cineál ábhair agus na dearaí is fearr a oibríonn chun ubh a chosaint ó bhriseadh?’ (What type of material and designs work best to protect an egg from breaking).
They discussed their investigation with a STEM expert (Judge/Moltóir).
The judging was non-competitive and aimed at growing pupils’ interest and passion for STEM. Over 55,000 children have participated in ESB Science Blast to date, making it the largest primary school programme on the island of Ireland, and one of the largest programmes of its kind in Europe.
Strong themes emerging from schools this year included climate change, biodiversity, the impact of fast fashion and questions related to physical and mental health.
Speaking at the event in RDS Simmonscourt, Niamh De Loughry, Deputy Chief Executive of the RDS Foundation, said:
“It’s wonderful to see such a great turnout for our key Science and Technology Programme from primary schools across the length and breadth of Ireland, including Donegal.
“I’ve really enjoyed meeting the children from all around the country and learning so much from the wild and wonderful projects that they’re showcasing here this week,” she said.
Following the Dublin dates, ESB Science Blast will also take place in Limerick from May 21 to 23 and in Belfast on June 4.
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