‘You are on the home stretch and your teachers are proud of you’ – ASTI President sends message to exam students
In a message to Leaving and Junior Cert students beginning their exams tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3rd), ASTI President Padraig Curley urged students to aim for a balanced routine in the days and weeks ahead.
“For those of you sitting the Leaving Cert, you have the experience of sitting the Junior Cert State Exams under your belt. Many of you completed oral, project and other practical exams earlier this year. All of you – Leaving and Junior Cert student - are on the home stretch and your teachers are very proud of you. Your job now is to look after yourself. A balanced routine with plenty of rest, some exercise, meeting with friends, and time to organise yourself ahead of each exam will serve you well.
“Keep things in perspective. These are just exams, just one aspect of life, and whatever the outcome, life will continue to present you with plenty of choices and opportunities.” There are many pathways available to you after the Leaving Cert, this is just one step in your life and there is plenty to look forward to. Try to manage your stress and anxieties, take time out when needed.
Mr Curley thanked all those involved in this year’s Leaving and Junior Cert exams including all the students, their parents/guardians, teachers and those involved in the State Exams process.
“Ireland has an equitable and transparent exams system which is highly valued and which is a key factor behind our excellent rankings in international comparisons of student performance.”
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