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SciFest Launches New Website

NEW SCIFEST STEM SCHOOL AWARDS

SciFest is stepping up its leadership role in the promotion of STEM in second level schools by launching a new website featuring original resources, news reports, help tools, video content, online entry facilities and lots more. Designed by BottleTop Media the new website will allow for a more interactive experience and easy to find information.AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SCIFEST 2018 NATIONAL FINALISTS TO

COMMUNICATE THEIR FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO The website will go live early in September WIN AN AWARD

A sneak preview of the new website

• Great for developing a wide range of skills in one project such as scientific literacy, numeracy, ICT, communication. • Very positive. A perfect module for TY. • It was excellent way of allowing students to really put the nature of science into practice. • Already have first years planning their SciFest projects for next year. • It was good for the pupil to see each other’s work and to see the standard that can be reached. • Prepares students for new CBAs in junior cycle. Gives all students the opportunity to compete in a science competition.

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