Seán Twomey: Students’ wellbeing sacrificed by focus on getting Leaving done

School principal Seán Twomey argues that success in life should not be measured solely by points allocated in state examinations
Seán Twomey: Students’ wellbeing sacrificed by focus on getting Leaving done

School principal Seán Twomey argues that success in life should not be measured solely by points allocated in state examinations

Is the Leaving Certificate that important or just another step on the journey of life? Many educators argue that it is overshadowing the rest of the school experience. Photo. Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie
Is the Leaving Certificate that important or just another step on the journey of life? Many educators argue that it is overshadowing the rest of the school experience. Photo. Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

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