

Scratch Finalists have been announced for the 2017 Scratch National Finals!
https://www.techweek.ie/news/congratulations-to-the-scratch-2017-nationa...
The finals are being held at the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick on Wednesday April 26th.
11:00-1:00 All projects on display at tables for judging and open for viewing by the general public
1:00-1:45 Lunch
1:45-2:15/2:30 Presentation Dr. Chris Exton "Using programming to understand the natural world" (Judges deliberation if required)
2:30-3:00 Closing awards ceremony and photographs
Results
A great day was had by all and we’re delighted to announce the below worthy winners:
Best Animation 2017
Maze 2, Grange Post Primary, Co. Sligo
Best Technical Sophistication 2017
Perception, St. Olivers Community College
Best Educational Content 2017
Grace Hopper, St Johns School, Limerick
Best Social Project 2017
Candy Adventures, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Carlow
And in the age categories:
Category Winner 2017 – Junior infants to 1st Class Category
Tiernans Ninja Slayer Game, Cloghans Hill Coder Dojo
School Winner 2017 – 2nd Class to 4th Class Category
Marvellous Macaroons, St. Mary’s & St. Gerard’s N.S., Co. Wicklow
After School Winner 2017 – 2nd Class to 4th Class Category
Dodgy Cars, CoderDojo Clonakilty
Category Winner 2017 – 5th Class to 6th Class Category
Biodiversity, Rathkeale 2 NS, Co. Limerick
Category Winner 2017 – Special Needs Category
Life Simulator, Midleton CBS Primary, Co. Cork
Category Winner 2017 – 1st Year to 3rd Year Category
The Solar System, CoderDojo Kinvara, Co. Galway
Category Winner 2017 – 4th Year to 6th Year Category
Teaching Farm Safety, Bailieborough Community School, Co. Cavan
….the Overall Winner is…..
The Crickenbawn, Tullamore College, Co. Offaly
Results from previous years








