Coping with anxiety during exam season
Exam season is tough on anyone, but for those with anxiety, the challenge multiplies. With the Leaving Cert starting today, teenagers across the country are bound to be nervous. Sitting in a massive hall surrounded by people on all sides can be claustrophobic and daunting. It can feel like everyone is watching, which seriously takes […]
2 years ago
Experts share advice for parents ahead of state exams
As students approach the Junior and Leaving Cert exams on Wednesday, one expert has shared some advice to parents on how best to support your child through this stressful time. We all know how demanding this time in our child’s life is and ahead of the state exams beginning on June 7th, the former Guidance […]
3 years ago
Norma Foley admits there is no set day for the Junior Cert results
Minister for Education Norma Foley said they can’t confirm a date just yet. Minister for Education Norma Foley has admitted there is still no set date for the Junior Cert results. She said they cannot confirm a date mainly because of the Leaving Cert appeals process. The Leaving Cert appeals will be issued on Friday, […]
4 years ago
Two new subjects are being added to the Leaving Cert, Norma Foley confirms
Minster Foley announced the major Leaving Cert overhaul this afternoon. Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced a major Leaving Cert revamp. The welcomed changes include new subjects and spreading exams over 5th and 6th year. The written Leaving Cert exams will count towards 60% of a student’s overall grade. There will now be a […]
4 years ago
Backlash after Minister Foley confirms exam-only Leaving Cert
What do you think of the Education Minister’s latest announcement? An exam-only Leaving Cert will go ahead this summer. Both parents and students are furious over the announcement. Many believe children have not had enough time to prepare for the exams. Others have called for exemptions to be made because of Covid disruptions. Minister Norma […]
4 years ago
It’s time we stopped punishing children for not being good at maths
Why when it comes to intelligence why is it that creative intelligence is not valued as much as mathematical intelligence? As someone whose aptitude always lay more towards literature and music more so than maths and business I often felt undervalued at school. It frustrated me then that I was seen as having a lesser […]
5 years ago