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Competition News - November 2011
Tell The Future Competition
An exciting new story-writing competition for all secondary school students in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This competition allows the next generation to share their practical ideas on how to power their country into the future in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way.
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'Why learn more languages'
PPLI are currently running a competition for secondary school students - the winner will be the student who answers the competition question 'Why learn more languages?' in the most original and convincing way. This involves creating a blog post on www.thelanguagevillage.com that not only addresses the question but is also dynamic, interesting and enjoyable, using any media of the students' choice.
Doodle 4 Google 2012 Competiton
Google use their homepage logo designs, or doodles, to celebrate different people, events or special dates. These doodles are usually created by their Google web designers. However, for the fourth year running they're inviting Irish students to create their own doodle by taking part in the Doodle 4 Google competition, where they can design a Google logo based on the theme of “I wish”.
MEDEA Awards finalists
The 9 finalists for the 2011 Annual MEDEA Awards were announced on 28 October 2011.
LASCO Maths Challenge 2012
Annual Inter-schools charity maths competition with a prize fund of £4000, open to all Primary and Secondary Schools in Ireland. All the event information including: how to register; teacher feedback; sample questions etc. can be found via the link below. Register your school and use maths to make a difference!
Science Week 2011 Competitions
Science Week runs from Sunday 13th - Sunday 20th November. The theme is ‘The Chemistry of Life’, demonstrating the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives—from the atoms that are the building blocks of nature to the chemistry that creates lasting bonds between people. There are a number of competitions aimed at both primary and post primary students.
Texaco Children's Art
Now in its 58th year. Seven different categories, including one for special needs students. Cash prizes. Closes 24 Febuary 2012.
The Future Creators
The Digital Hub in association with NCAD brings you the Future Creators where you can learn to develop 21st century digital skills in a fun & creative environment. You’ll learn how to create Apps for mobile phones, how to develop your own games & to engage with social networking sites – Facebook, My Space, Bebo, Second Life, Twitter. Becoming a part of the Future Creators will not only develop options for future study & career paths, it will give you an opportunity to take part in collaborative, hands-on activities and it will be a lot of fun!
F1 in Schools
Dundalk Grammar School scooped two international trophies at this year's F1 in Schools World Championships held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. And registration for the 2011-12 season is now open.
