BT Young Scientist Exhibition
HISTORY
Presentation Secondary School has a proud tradition of participation in the BT Young Scientist Exhibition. This year we had a total of 9 projects accepted, with 25 students travelling to the RDS to exhibit their projects over four days in January.
BT received over 2000 project applications and with space for 550 projects to be accepted it makes our total of 9 projects a fantastic success.
HOW TO TAKE PART
For students hoping to take part, you can enter as an individual or a group of up to three members. The process can begin over the summer as you come up with project ideas. Once we have returned to school in September there are roughly four weeks until the application deadline. A one-page proposal needs to be written, as well as any research and initial surveys or experiments. We meet regularly at lunchtime/after school to guide the students through the process.
We then have a break until the end of October, until BT inform us of the successful applications. This is where the work really begins for the lucky participants. Over the next two months they will work on their project, putting the final touches in place to be on the bus to Dublin on the first Wednesday we return to school in January.
This time is filled with excitement and fun, checking into the hotel for three nights and proudly displaying their project for four days in the RDS. Impressing the judges, making new friends, the excitement of the opening and awards ceremonies, and all the organised activities are all part of an unforgettable experience.
More information on the application process can be found at https://btyoungscientist.com/
Science in Presentation
Science is a core subject at Junior Cycle in Presentation. At Senior Cycle we offer Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (in collaboration with the CBS). Science is also taught as part of the Leaving Cert Applied Programme offered by the school. Various science related modules are designed specifically for Transition Year students. We have 2 Science laboratories which are very well equipped for teaching and learning.
The new specifications for Science at Junior Cycle were introduced in 2016/17. Students complete two Classroom Based Assessments (CBA’s) as part of their study. The first of these is in 2nd year, around April, and the second CBA takes place in 3rd year. There is also a sit-down exam at the end of 3rd year which is externally marked.