Thousands of students to get Junior Cert results
Almost 58,000 students will this morning open their Junior Certificate results.
Teachers, parents and pupils – particularly the 1,300 adults returning to sit the state exams – were congratulated by the Minister for Education Mary Hanafin.
“The Junior Certificate marks an important milestone in every student’s second-level education,” she said.
“For most, it represents their first experience of the formal examination process.”
Ms Hanafin said the results are generally in keeping with previous years, but it was encouraging to see an increase in numbers taking Higher Level Maths and the improvement in results at lower grade level at Ordinary and Foundation Level Maths.
“I am particularly pleased to see the large number of adults returning to sit subjects in the Junior Certificate given the emphasis that will continue to be placed on developing second-chance education provision,” she said.
“Never have there been so many opportunities and choices available to students of all ages and at all levels to develop and enhance learning, build new skills and fulfil individual potential.”
Teenagers were urged to enjoy their celebrations with their families and friends sensibly and responsibly, while being reminded of the importance of choosing science subjects for the Leaving Certificate.
“It may seem an early decision but students need to be aware that by choosing science subjects for the Leaving Certificate they are effectively broadening their career opportunities,” said Margie McCarthy, of STEPS to engineering.
“Studying science subjects for the Leaving Certificate is of key importance for a career in engineering and technology and opens doors for many other careers, including veterinary, medicine and pharmacy.”
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