St Kevin’s Primary pupil secures £500 prize for her school from telecoms communications provider Commsworld
Pupils and staff from St Kevin’s Primary in Bargeddie are celebrating after one of their own classmates, Eilidh McGuinness, won a £500 prize for the school from telecoms communications provider Commsworld. The prestigious prize was awarded as part of a competition organised by Commsworld in partnership with Glasgow-based charity SmartSTEMS and North Lanarkshire Council. Throughout the year, Commsworld conducted workshops for over 1000 young people in schools and colleges across North Lanarkshire to promote careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
At the end of each workshop, participants were tasked with designing a poster that explained what Commsworld or the internet meant to them. Eilidh McGuinness stood out among the submissions with her poster design, which highlighted the importance of connectivity in enabling people to monitor their glucose/blood sugar levels for better health. Her creativity and insight impressed the judges, earning her the top prize for St Kevin’s Primary.
Commsworld’s marketing manager, Martina Corr, commended Eilidh’s exceptional engagement and enthusiasm for STEM subjects, expressing hope that this achievement would inspire her to pursue a successful STEM career in the future. Eilidh shared her excitement about winning the prize, stating, “It was wonderful to hear that I’d won the prize for the school. I still can’t believe it. I’m so proud of myself.” She also expressed her delight in knowing that her poster would be utilised in various ways across the country.
Provost Kenneth Duffy of North Lanarkshire Council also praised Eilidh and St Kevin’s Primary for their outstanding achievement, emphasising the high quality of the winning poster. Stuart Macdonald, the founder and CEO of SmartSTEMS, highlighted Eilidh’s poster as a prime example of how young individuals can connect everyday experiences to STEM opportunities, showcasing both talent and practical thinking. Such initiatives aim to empower students to envision themselves as future leaders in STEM fields, inspiring the upcoming generation.
In conclusion, Eilidh McGuinness’s success not only brought pride to St Kevin’s Primary but also exemplified the talent and creativity present among young minds in embracing STEM challenges and opportunities. Her achievement serves as a beacon for fellow students to explore the vast possibilities within science, technology, engineering, and maths, setting a positive trajectory for their future endeavours.