Well done 3DO!

Below: R. McSharry, D. Lui, J. Hanan, E. Laing, S. Cobban, N. Sheehy, T. Curran, C. Fahey, R. Condron, W. Mahon, K. Kelly, S. Keegan, R. Thackaberry, K. Kavanagh, S. Houston, S. Ward, B. Sergeant, Mrs M. Dowsett, A. Camilleri, S. Maguire, B. Morton, C. Lai

3DO recently found out that their project "Watch Out - Pets About!" was the winner of the junior cycle in Ireland Smithkline Beecham "Health Matters" school awards. These awards have been sponsored by the company in the UK for the last five years and were extended to The Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland in 1998. The awards are based on encouraging groups of students to work in teams to explore and research areas of disease prevention and health promotion.

3DO (then 2DO) carried out research on the micro-organisms that are present on the tongues, paws and fur of domestic cats and dogs. They showed conclusively that it is not advisable to let them eat from the same dishes as ourselves or to put their paws on the table!

The students have won a cheque for £500 for the Science Department, a watch for each participant and a "scientific" day out which is still to be arranged. As well as this, their teacher Mrs Dowsett and a representative group of five pupils have been invited to attend a presentation ceremony at the Science Museum in London - all expenses paid - to receive the winning trophy. Finally, the project will be on display at the Science Museum.

Below: representatives of the class with their teacher Mrs M. Dowsett (left) receive their prize from Chris Akabusi in London.

Congratulations 3DO!