Saturday STEM Club

Explorers: Discover the World of STEM (1st–3rd Years)

Explorers 1 (1st and 2nd years)

Ever wonder how automatic doors know when to open, or how your phone knows which way it’s tilted? In Explorers 1, you’ll step into the role of a STEM investigator—exploring real-world phenomena and building your own sensors to uncover the hidden forces at play.

This term, you’ll experiment with force, motion, magnetism, and sound through hands-on projects using force, PIR, Hall, and ultrasonic sensors. Along the way, you’ll discover how math is the language of STEM, helping you make sense of the data your sensors collect and turning numbers into insight.

Whether you dream of designing the next smart device or just love figuring out how the world works, Explorers 1 is your chance to connect curiosity with creation—and see physics, math, and technology come alive.

Explorers 2 (3rd years)

What if you could teach a computer to see patterns humans can’t—or use equations to explain the secrets of electronics and magnets? In Explorers Two, you’ll explore the power of coding, maths, and physics to make sense of the world around you.

This term, you’ll:

• Code for discovery — turn raw data into visual stories you can actually interpret.
• Apply maths in action — take Junior Cycle topics and use them to solve real problems, from rearranging equations to untangling physics mysteries.
• Investigate the unseen — uncover how electronics work and why magnets behave in such puzzling ways.

With coding as your toolkit and maths as your compass, Explorers 2 helps you unlock the data-driven side of STEM—and shows how numbers, logic, and creativity combine to build understanding

Innovators: Explore Pathways, Build Confidence (4th–6th Years)

Innovator 1 (4th and 5th years)

Ready to take your STEM journey further? In Innovators, you’ll dig deeper into the core sciences, choose new subjects to explore, and step into the maker world with hands-on projects that bring your ideas to life.

This year, you’ll:

• Master the fundamentals — each term focuses on a core subject: Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Choose your adventure — in Term 1, pick from Maths, Artificial Intelligence, or Environmental Engineering* to stretch your skills in new directions.
• Enter the maker world — design and build a project that blends Coding, 3D Printing, and Electrical Engineering, combining creativity with real technical know-how.