Local School Principal encourages students to keep exam options open
Leaving Cert students in the North West are being advised to make sure they show up for their written exams. With many opting for calculated grades this year there is the chance that some will make a last-minute decision to not do the written tests. More than 5…
Government aiming to agree on Leaving Cert format today
The government is hoping final plans for this year’s Leaving Cert can be agreed this afternoon. The cabinet sub-committee on education is scheduled to be updated by Education Minister Norma Foley on the process. Multiple Ministers said yesterday they expect the plans for this year’s Leaving Cert to…
Leaving cert announcement expected this week
The Cabinet is will be updated this morning on the future of this summer’s traditional state exams. Talks between unions and the Department of Education have been taking place over the last couple of weeks with students calling for choice in sitting the exam or getting predictive grades, while…
Leaving Cert solution must be found immediately
A north west school teacher and member of the ASTI has urged the teachers union and Department of Education to reach an agreement today on how to proceed with the running of this year’s leaving cert exams The ASTI yesterday claiimed a proposal to rely heavily on calculated grades…
ASTI and Department of Education look to resolve row over Leaving Cert
Leaving Cert students and their parents in the north west will be keeping a close eye on the latest round of talks that are due to take place today in relation to the running of this year’s leaving cert examinations. A fresh round of talks will take place…
Local Vice Principal says exams should proceed
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland believes the Leaving Cert can go ahead this year. The class of 2021 has missed around 40 per cent of the curriculum because of Covid 19. Schools aren’t expected to return in full until after St Patrick’s Day. Vice Principal at Drumshanbo…