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Hundreds of Kildare students are among the 55,000 Leaving Cert candidates which began exams today. There is an even split of around 3,000 Co Kildare students si.
Aoife Hickey January and February were a hard slog, people were struggling at not being able to meet their friends, we didn t know what was happening with mocks [exams]. Just being at home alone and the not knowing was the hardest part…trying to divide your time and figuring out how to handle it all, it would get in your head, but it is brilliant being back again and meeting people, she adds.
Aoife explains that while a range of professional supports exist to help students cope with what is unquestionably one of the toughest situations they have faced so far in their young years, a certain level of personal resolve is also needed. Developing some simple coping strategies that are best suited to an individual s own needs is something Aoife has worked on in recent weeks to help her get by.
The candidate portal for the 2021 Leaving Certificate opens today at 12 noon for registration.
Over the next seven days, students have the option to indicate whether they wish to sit the Leaving Certificate Examinations or receive SEC Accredited Grades, or both.
All students who are entered for the 2021 Leaving Certificate must create an account on the candidate self-service portal, to register for examinations and/or SEC Accredited Grades.
School-going and external students will be required to confirm their choice for each subject, and confirm their subjects and levels.
The portal is open from 12 noon today and will close on Tuesday 16 March at 6pm on the government website.