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More than 450 children who have written, illustrated and bound their own individual books, will attend the 13th annual Write a Book Awards in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway on June 3.

Nine young Galwegians returned home on Monday June 11 victorious from the FIRST LEGO League Open European Championship in Mannheim, Germany. The group, all aged between nine and 14, won first place in the Gracious Professionalism Core Value Award, one of three top prizes in the international competition.

Uncovering the fun side of science through “hands-on learning” initiatives has now been proven to translate into young people going on to third level science and technology – the graduates who will sustain and enhance future economic growth.

A local Galway teacher has become the first in Ireland to be awarded the prestigious Teacher of Primary Science Award 2010 for her dedication and passion for educating her students.There is a chant which regularly brings Jane McLoughlin's senior infants class at Scoil Chaitriona, in Renmore, to life.

Galway’s youngest book writers and bookworms were the proud recipients of awards and certificates at a ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel recently, rewarding their writing ability and creative talents in the Scríobh Leabhar and Write A Book competitions.

The important role being played by science and technology in our economic recovery was highlighted this week at the launch of the Galway Science and Technology Festival.

The Galway Education Centre and the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) at NUI Galway have joined forces to run computer courses for local retired teachers.