Over 15 hundred Leaving Cert Students in Clare are among the near 58 thousand to get their long awaited results today.
They’re available for collection either at schools from 9 am or online at midday for the 796 girls and 769 boys that sat either the Leaving Cert or Leaving Cert applied in the county.
Ten students received 9 A1’s each, however there concern once again about the high failure rate in maths and science and relatively poor results in business subjects
The low numbers sitting higher level maths is also emerging as a concern, and Education Minister Ruairi Quinn agrees that students are finding ways to get around the points system as a result:
Anyone who’s disappointed with their results today is being urged not to panic.
Colette Ryan of HeadsUp says it’s important to remember that there IS life after the State exams:
The Exam Helpline is now open for anyone with questions or concerns and the number – 1800 946 942
Meanwhile those heading out to celebrate tonight are being urged to do so sensibly.
Sergeant Joe Downey, Crime Prevention Officer of the Clare Garda Division is appealing to students to behave responsibly
