Primary schools across Ireland are taking part in Discover Science & Engineering’s (DSE) Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme, which encourages primary school children and teachers to approach science and maths in a fun and interactive way. 

To qualify for an Award of Science and Maths Excellence, schools must keep a log of certain science and maths related activities that they undertake throughout the year. Schools get credit for visiting Discover Science Centres, inviting speakers to the school to talk about science and maths and displaying their work and other explorative activities.  Credits are also awarded for taking part in a number of other DSE programmes including the Greenwave project (www.greenwave.ie), a mass science project tracking the arrival of spring across Ireland, as well as completing activities related to the Engineers’ Week 2013 theme ‘Engineers, bringing dreams to life through curiosity and invention.’ 

Schools are urged to start working on their science and maths related activities straight away and can register for the Award of Science and Maths Excellence in January 2013.  Full information on the Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme is available on the www.primaryscience.ie website.

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