The Primary Science Fair will take place in person alongside the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024 from 11 - 13th January 2024. For over 20 years, the Primary Science Fair has been a core component of BTYSTE.  It encourages 3rd to 6th class primary school students to develop their interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a non-competitive environment.  It also inspires them to become future participants in BTYSTE, one of the world’s leading and longest-running school science exhibitions. Deadline for entries 15th October 2024Find out More
e: primarysciencefair@rds.ie.
RDS

The SETU BSc in Horticulture are holding a nationwide competition for 4th, to 6th class pupils of primary schools and for students of all years in secondary school. Entrants are invited to submit a short horticulture/gardening video (no more than 3 minutes long) as individuals, or as a member of a small team. The theme for 2023 is 'A Growing Journey' and there are lots of great prizes on offer. www.setu.ie/hortvideocompetition

The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is much more than a competition; it is an unforgettable experience of a lifetime for the students who take part. The competition is open to second level students from Ireland, North and South, who are aged between 12 and 19 years on 31st October 2023. Everything you need to know about how to enter the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024 can be found on the link below www.btyoungscientist.com
e: youngscientist@bt.com
RDS, Dublin

The Leinster Junior Chess Championships 2024 takes place annually over the first week of January (3rd to 6th). Sections are tiered by age group from Under 8s all the way to U19s.Find out More
e: irishchessunion@gmail.com
The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin

SciFest’s main object is: To promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education through the provision of a forum for students at local/regional/national level to present and display their scientific investigations.The SciFest programme consists of a series of one-day STEM fairs for second-level students.Visit SciFest website
e: info@scifest.ie

Poetry Aloud is an annual poetry speaking competition open to all post-primary students on the island of Ireland which is organised by the National Library of Ireland and Poetry Ireland and supported by UCC. Entries are now open for the 2023 competition. Details on: https://www.nli.ie/learn/poetry-aloud or email: poetryaloud@nli.ie
www.nli.ie
e: poetryaloud@nli.ie

Press Pass is a free student journalism programme for Transition Year student. A nationwide competition searches for the student journalists of the year and categories include: School Newspaper, Opinion journalism, Sports journalism, and Features journalism. An awards ceremony takes place in the Aviva Stadium each year www.presspass.ie
e: lbuckley@newsbrands.ie