Clare Leaving Cert students say they’re finding the additional waiting time and the continued uncertainty surrounding their exams stressful.
The Leaving Cert is due to begin on July 29th, but a national survey of nearly 50,000 students showed most want the option of being graded on their coursework to date.
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It’s also been suggested that the students may have to wear masks while taking the exams as well as strictly adhering to physical distancing requirements.
Eleanor Dagnall-Wise is a Leaving Cert student in Colaiste Mhuire, Ennis and says that the stress of the exams is also made worse by remote learning, and not being able to see their peers.