Laois School Raises Alarm Over Planned Cut To STEM Officer Role

Photo Credit: Facebook/Rosenallis Co. Laois

Rosenallis National School recently competed at the VEX World Robotics Championships.

A Laois primary school is expressing concern that the local authority is planning to stop funding the role of STEM officer.

It follows the return of Rosenallis National School from the VEX World Robotics Championships in the US.

The group of 11 pupils dubbed 'RNS Robotic' are bringing home the judges award from this years competitIon in St.Louis.

It follows on from further success in the region last year when Sacred Heart in Tullamore won the competition.

Rosenallis teacher Aaron MacKessy says it's a decision that should be reconsidered:

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