Junior Cert: No surprises with classics, but Italian proves tricky

The final exams of the Junior Certificate tested students in a number of language subjects.

However, the most popular subject yesterday was classical studies, and the higher level paper taken by more than 500 people was very much along expected lines.

This was the opinion of Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) subject spokesman, Jim O’Dea, who noted the continuation of a practice of allowing pupils draw a sketch to illustrate an account.