Concerns Raised About Holding Parts Of State Exams Outside School Hours
18:37 Tuesday, 01 June 2021
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The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union says holding practical elements of the Leaving and Junior Cert. exams outside of class time may make students more stressed.
The Union says the Department of Education’s new proposal could affect pupils’ mental health.
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Its President Reuben Murray says down-time is particularly important in exam years:
“School is for school and holidays are for holidays. If we start blending these terms, you know, exams are a very stressful time. I think we need to weigh up the impact on mental health.
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