We are concerned Leaving Certificate 2020 students asking our Government to listen to us. We feel the current Government is doing an amazing job at protecting life during this global pandemic - Covid 19. However, the Leaving Certificate programme is being pushed ahead by this Government with a one size fits all approach.
We are proposing a grade system that takes into account those for predicted grading and those for taking the much delayed exams on July 29th, and accommodates both fairly. Please hear our voices.
"The SEC is not unfamiliar with estimated grades. In 2019 148 students received estimated grades, in 2018 116 students received estimated grades, in 2017 116 and 2016 159......."
"To add to this stress, my mom was admitted to hospital two weeks ago, and she stayed there for five days. Although it was not a covid-19 related admission, it was serious and she was under 24 hour observation for a period......."
"I live in Leitrim, where internet is patchy at the best of times. Where half of the people I know don't own laptops or computers and have to try to keep up through their mobile phones....."
We have created a hub of support for students from grinds, to chemistry notes, to mental health online services