Twenty-four Wexford primary schools have won Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Awards.
Minister Michael D’Arcy said; “I was delighted to learn that the following primary schools have received the award, recognising their achievements in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) over the 2017/18 school year.

New St Aidan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy, is amongst 24 winners.

Scoil Realt na Mara, Kilmore.
Danescastle National School, Carrig-On-Bannow.
Murrintown National School.
Scoil Mhuire, Rosslare.
Our Lady of Lourdes National School, Bunclody.
St. Canice’s National School, Rosbercon.
Screen National School, Screen, Enniscorthy.
Gorey Central School, Charlotte Row, Gorey.
Scoil Mhuire, Davidstown, Enniscorthy.
Scoil Naisuinta, Baile na Phiarsaigh, Drinagh, Wexford.
Wexford Educate Together, Clonard.
Gorey Educate Together, Gorey.
St. Colman’s National School, Ballindaggin.
St Joseph’s National School, Kilmuckridge.
Clonroche National School.
Boolavogue National School, Ferns.
Scoil Naisuinta Mhuire Tagoat.
Scoil Mhuire, Our Lady’s Island, Broadway.
Kennedy Park National School, Wexford Town.
St. Aidan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy.
Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa, Ballymurn, Enniscorthy.
St. John of God Primary School, The Faythe, Wexford Town.
Sacred Heart National School, Newbawn.
To qualify for the awards, schools are required to keep a log of STEM activities that they have undertaken in the classroom throughout the academic year.
Schools are awarded credit for visiting Discover Science Centres, carrying out their own experiments, going on STEM-related field trips, using digital technology and maths as part of their science work, hosting scientist and engineer speaker visits and holding a science open day in the school.
Commenting on the awards, Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys said: “I would like to congratulate all students and their teachers on their fantastic achievements to date.
“The SFI Discover Science and Maths Awards provide students with the skills necessary to learn more about STEM and inspire them to become the next generation of business leaders, creative thinkers and problem solvers.
“People working in science, technology and engineering in Ireland are leading the way in these growing sectors and it’s crucial to ensure uptake of STEM subjects at an early age.”