Pupils from St Attracta's National School in Ballaghaderreen have earned national recognition after excelling in the prestigious START Competition. The START programme encourages primary school children to explore research, experimentation and critical thinking through hands-on learning.
St. Attracta's fifth-class students impressed judges with their innovative scientific thinking and teamwork throughout the project. Teacher Ms Hoare says there are endless opportunities for students:
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These two students were 'the creators', who decided on the final idea. They've been outlining the reasons for doing so:
