Christmas comes early for St Etchen’s National School

Christmas has come early for the students of St Etchen’s National School in Kinnegad, thanks to their success in the Avonmore Super Milk Super Science Experiment competition, in which they have won €3,000 for their school.

Now in its third year, the Avonmore experiment encourages primary schools nationwide to engage in STEM-based lessons. It teaches children about the importance of bone health and how the nutrients in Avonmore Super Milk – in particular Vitamin D and calcium – help build healthy bones for life.

A fun experiment formed part of the campaign teaching children how to make and decorate their own bone mould using Avonmore Super Milk and some additional ingredients. In addition, teachers could enter to win a prize of €3,000 for their school.

St Etchen’s NS intend on using the cash prize to build a new play area, having recently undertaken a fundraising drive for a new play area at the school.

Linda Sheehan, marketing manager for Avonmore Super Milk, said: “We are delighted to be able to support teachers in introducing STEM-based lessons to their students through the Avonmore Super Science Experiment.

"Our goal is to inspire curiosity in a fun and educational way and we look forward to seeing their new play area completed.” The optimal time for children to build their ‘bone bank’ is during childhood.

"The more calcium you consume in childhood, the less likely bones will become fragile later in life. Vitamin D is also fundamental for bone strength as it helps maximise absorption of calcium by the body."