Leave examination system as it is

In the midst of the various changes taking place in the Junior Cert, (it is proposed that teachers mark their own students exams) may I identify a particular change which has not received much attention — the role of the State Examination Board and students who have obtained results in the top 2%-5%.

The present system works extremely well for high achievers.

When the results are known, the State Examination Board writes to the high achiever’s local school to enquire if the student would be willing to engage in further courses to improve their knowledge in a particular field which they did well in during their exams. Then, the student is invited to one of the universities at the weekends and engages in an intensive serious of courses.