South and East Belfast Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

Maskey encourages local schools to enter Young Scientist awards 2009

Published: 9 September, 2008

Sinn Féin South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has encouraged local schools to take part in the Young Scientist award 2009.

Cllr Maskey said

"Competitions such as this offer children from all over Ireland an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents and to demonstrate their creative and innovative skills in their subject areas

"I would encourage all local schools to take part in the Young Scientist award. This type of competition is very important in efforts to help encourage more young people to take up the subjects of science and technology at second and third level education.

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