AS a gradual easing of restrictions looks set to be introduced in the coming days, thoughts are also turning to plans for this year’s Leaving Cert. The past two years have seen students under extreme pressure, worrying about grandparents and vulnerable friends, along with being in and out of lockdown, so their study and learning regimes were undoubtedly disturbed. The Department of Education must now exercise a very precise balancing act, between wanting to get schools back to a more ‘normal’ routine and yet being fair to all exam students. But whatever way it is leaning, it must not delay in the decision, so at least the students can have clarity as soon as possible.
Ease the exam pressure
January 23rd, 2022 11:40 PM
Share this article
Tags used in this article
Share this article
Related content
IN THIS WEEK'S SOUTHERN STAR: Lyra goes 'hell for leather' against critics; Beara youth theatre gives young people a voice; John Hayes on Cork's lessons from Killarney; In shops and online via our ePaper from Thursday, April 25th
Farming & Fisheries
3 hours ago
O’Sullivan: Fodder Transport Measure should be backdated
News
5 hours ago
Threat to 55 fisheries court cases
Videos
6 hours ago
WATCH: Schull school wins 'rubbish' film award
Recommended
Wet weather requires more farm safety measures
IN THIS WEEK'S SOUTHERN STAR: Lyra goes 'hell for leather' against critics; Beara youth theatre gives young people a voice; John Hayes on Cork's lessons from Killarney; In shops and online via our ePaper from Thursday, April 25th
Premium
2 hours ago