Calling Mayo primary school students with bright ideas!

BT Ireland is encouraging third to sixth class students with a curiosity for science to apply for the Primary Science Fair, which will take place alongside the 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) on January 11 and 12 next year.

Class sizes of up to 30 students are eligible to enter and schools must submit their entries by Monday, October 23, at 5 p.m.

The projects can explore a wide range of interesting scientific areas, from living things, environmental awareness and care and energy forces to the make-up of materials. If more than one of these areas interest students, the good news is schools can enter multiple times.

Participating schools will find out in November if they will be showcasing their projects at the Primary Science Fair in January 2023.

Speaking ahead of the BTYSTE 2024 deadline, Mari Cahalane, head of the BTYSTE, commented: “The Primary Science Fair is an opportunity for curious young minds to explore and participate in the world of science in a fun way and to ignite a lifelong passion in research and innovation. At BT Ireland, it is our mission to give young people the opportunity to explore the wonders of science, and welcome some of the brightest young minds of tomorrow to the Primary Science Fair in Dublin next January.’’

See here for more information on the Primary Science Fair at BTYSTE 2024.