Parents’ vital role at exam time

PARENTS and families of exam students have an important role in supporting those sitting the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate over the coming weeks, according to the president of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Frank Mulvihill.

As 113,000 people begin their exams tomorrow, Mr Mulvihill said that a quiet atmosphere in the home is crucial for students doing their intensive last-minute preparations.

The State exams begin tomorrow morning with English Paper I for Junior and Leaving Certificate students and English & Communication for 3,132 Leaving Certificate Applied candidates.