Programme for Secondary Schools 2014
Advance booking 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.
All events are FREE.
| Venue | Activity & Audience | Presenter | Date | Times | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mahon, Kill, Co Waterford |
River Ecology Workshop An investigation into river ecology with WIT Lecturer Dr Michael Breen. Suitable for senior and junior cycle students. |
Dr Michael Breen (WIT) | Wednesday 21st May | 10:30-12:00 & 12:30-14:00 | Directions to be posted shortly. |
| JFK Arboretum, New Ross |
Guided Walk of JFK Arboretum Explore the surroundings of JFK Arboretum and learn about the diversity of life on display in the park. Suitable for junior cycle students. |
Staff at JFK Arboretum, OPW |
Wednesday 21st May
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15:00-16:00 | Meet at JFK Arboretum Visitor Centre |
