Programme for Secondary Schools 2013
Prebooking required for all events with Eleanor Reade ereade@wit.ie 051 302037.
The Bealtaine Festival for Outdoor Science is a partnership of groups interested in Celebrating our Living Earth in the Southeast of Ireland and is coordinated by Calmast. Waterford IT through Calmast offers a wide range of science, technology, engineering and maths programmes for schools in the Southeast, attracting over 12,000 visitors to five annual festivals: Maths Week Ireland, Robert Boyle Science Week, The Robert Boyle Summer School, Engineering Week and Bealtaine Festival of Outdoor Science.
| Venue | Activity | Presenter | Date | Times | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunhill | Guided tour of Dunhill village's Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW). Explanation of Wastewater treatment capabilities of ICW's and accompanying biodiversity benefits. | Paul Carroll (Waterford County Council) | Tuesday 21st | 14:30 | Secondary |
| River Mahon, Kill |
Investigation of River Ecology with WIT lecturer and wildlife expert, Dr Michael Breen. |
Dr Michael Breen (WIT) | Wednesday 22nd | 10:30 & 12:00 | Secondary Senior Cycle |
| Kilmeadan Water Treatment Plant | A tour of the water treatment plant in Kilmeadan. This tour explores the important role it plays in our lives and how it relates to river ecosystems. | Paul Carroll (Waterford County Council) | Wednesday 22nd | 14:30 | Secondary |
All events approximately 1 hour unless otherwise indicated
