Thousands of students across the country will be feeling the pressure as the Leaving Cert results are revealed tomorrow For many, this represents a pivotal moment in their lives and we’re often taught that the results of these exams are a make-or-break determinant of future success. Aoife Comerford’s story, however, challenges this notion, and it’s […]
1 year ago
“Take it from somebody who knows about this a little bit, the old guy”| Ryan Tubridy has posted another video online, this time offering advice to the over 60,000 students receiving their Leaving Cert results on Friday (25 August). Earlier in the week, the former RTÉ Radio 1 host – who it was recently confirmed […]
2 years ago
Doing exams can be very stressful. National Mental Health Charity, Turn2Me has published seven tips on how to deal with the stresses of doing exams ahead of this year’s Leaving Certificate. The days leading up to any exam are busy. Preparing, cramming, writing and reading, we understand. However, those few days are the most stressful […]
2 years ago
The question was describes as “perpetuating diet culture”. The State Examinations board has stood by the inclusion of an “inappropriate” question on this year’s Home Economics Leaving Certificate paper. Last week, many people were left outraged when one of the questions was about what colours to use to make clothes “flattering” to body shapes and sizes. “It’s […]
3 years ago
The arts and a more sustainable future take centre stage. Two new subjects will be added to the Leaving Cert curriculum as part of a major education overhaul. Announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley on Tuesday (29 March), the ‘Equity and Excellence for All’ programme represents a three-pronged approach to reforming the senior cycle […]
4 years ago
“Our mental health has really paid the price for the last two years of this pandemic and these future defining exams are only making matters worse.” A group of Leaving Cert students are campaigning for their exams to be a hybrid mix of seated exams and predicted grades. They are planning a social media protest […]
4 years ago