The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has wished all students the best of luck ahead of this year’s Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations.
TUI President Gerry Quinn has advised students to stay calm, pace themselves and remain positive.
‘We wish the very best to all students taking examinations this year,’ he said. ‘Candidates will have worked hard and the majority will find that they are better prepared than they think. We would like to give particular praise to mature students who have returned to take the exams and we hope that they will find the experience a rewarding one. There are also many students of different nationalities taking exams who may have acquired English relatively recently. These students also deserve special credit.’
‘On a practical level, it is important that students pace themselves and take care of themselves throughout the coming days and weeks. They should eat and sleep properly and take regular exercise and study breaks’.
‘They should keep things in perspective and remember that these exams will not define their lives. There will be other opportunities to pursue their desired course if this year’s exams do not work out as they wish.’
‘We would also praise teachers and students for their hard work and commitment at a time when the education system has been damaged by several years of cutbacks.’