The nervous wait for Leaving Cert pupils across the Banner is over – as the results roll in today.
Two school leavers in Kildysart and one in Ennis managed to achieve over 600 points in their exams, all but securing their first choice courses.
They’re among 1,333 Clare school leavers who received their results today in the first year of the new grading system.
Clare FM’s James Mulhall has been speaking to pupils, parents and teachers around the county:
The nerves were in overload at schools in the Banner this morning as the stacks of envelopes arrived on principals desks.
At least one Clare student has secured seven of the new H1 grades – the highest possible marks.
Róisín Ní Fhallúin from Ballyea, a student at Gaelcholáiste an Chláir in Ennis has spoken of her delight at the achievement.
There were also two pupils in St John Bosco Community College in Kildysart who had big smiles on their faces – Michael Donnellan and Ciara Kenny each achieved 613 points.
Michael got five of the top grades, with Ciara getting six – and both sat higher level maths. They’re delighted with their results.
This year marked the first time the new grading system was used, with 1 being top marks instead of an A.
It means points are no longer in round numbers which has caused some confusion.
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Principal of St Michael’s Community College in Kilmihil Helena Keane is urging those totting up their points not to panic if they feel they’re slightly under what they expected.
Meanwhile, 27 Adult Learners throughout Co. Clare are also receiving their Leaving Certificate Results today.
The Back To Education Initiative delivered Leaving Cert classes in Ennis, Shannon and Scariff with the students coming together in the county town in June to sit their exams.
Students ranged in age from 19 to their 70s and studied one or more subjects in English, Maths, Geography, History and Business Organisation.
