Curious Minds Awards

Curious Minds Awards

For the past number of years, we have being taking part in the Discover Primary Science Award of Excellence.

This award has now been renamed Curious Minds Awards.

We are so proud that our school has achieved an SFI Curious Minds GOLD Award for 2024!

Our school has provided evidence of children's engagement with STEM in the following areas:

  1. Science
  2. Technology
  3. Engineering
  4. Maths
  5. STEM Showcase

Well done to Ms Melvin and all the staff and pupils involved. The STEM future is bright for the pupils of Culleens NS!

We received the following feedback from the judges:

‘Well done to all the staff and learners at Culleens National School! It was inspiring to review your log of evidence and see the incredible range of STEM work happening across the school. It's clear that everyone is enthusiastic, curious and keen to be involved. It's great to see so many budding scientists and engineers using their creativity and their team work skills to discover and learn about everything from kites and bubble rockets to gummy bears and bouncy eggs. The learners have opportunities to use their maths skills in a range of practical ways from baking pancakes to coding and the fitness drive - you did a great job sharing your work with other classes. Congratulations to the whole school on achieving a well deserved Gold Award and keep up the excellent work!’

22-Mar-2026
On Friday, the 13th of March, our school was a sea of green. Every class prepared a song or dance and showcased their performance at the assembly on Friday. Have a look at the video and enjoy.
24-Jun-2025
In June 2025, our 4th and 5th class students treated the entire school to a fantastic Ukulele Concert in the hall. They played and sang with incredible energy and enthusiasm!
19-Jun-2025
This year we began a new tradition in Culleens. In the last term of school, the Junior Infants and 6th class worked on a collaborative song which was performed and recorded on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. We hope that this is something that 6th class a
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