Category Archives: STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths related posts

STEM Power Hour

Children in Junior Infants and Senior Infants participated in ‘STEM Power Hour’. Children worked with BeeBots and Lego. They boys and girls were helped by students in Fourth Class. The boys and girls had a wonderful time!

Our First Chess Tournament

Children in 4th, 5th and 6th class participated in a chess tournament today which took place in Scoil Dean Cussen in Bruff. This is the first time the school participated in a chess competition. Nineteen schools from across Limerick took part in the competition. The boys and girls had a fantastic day and it was a wonderful experience! Murroe N.S. received a plaque for their efforts! Well done to all of the boys and girls!

STEM Measuring Length

Children in 4th and 5th class went out into the school environment to estimate and measure the length, width and perimeter of four play areas. Children worked together in groups. This is a great example of a hands-on activity that was meaningful the children!