Local students enjoy Belfast science fair

20 June 2018

PUPILS from a number of local primary schools recently attended one of the biggest events on the academic calendar.

Carrickmannon PS, St Joseph’s Carryduff and Kilclief’s St Malachy’s Primary were at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall over two days to exhibit at the RDS Primary Science Fair, arguably the region’s

largest science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) school exhibition.

Through investigations undertaken by entire classes of primary school children, such as ‘kids versus adults: who has the quickest reflexes?’ the event seeks to equip students with fundamental science skills in an exciting, creative and hands-on way.

Research shows that science and maths skills really benefit from involvement and it is anticipated it also will help encourage the uptake of STEM subjects throughout students’ education pathways and beyond.

The RDS Primary Science Fair is already well-established in Dublin and Limerick and between the three venues, including Belfast, hosted over 7,000 primary school students and their STEM projects in 2018.

With an underlying ethos of encouragement through whole-class participation, all of the schools chosen to exhibit will be presented with trophies and individual certificates for students in recognition of their hard work.

Constructive feedback from judges who work across science, education and STEM industries will also give students the opportunity to engage with STEM professionals.

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