On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, retired Deputy Principal of Rice College and Educational Consultant, John Burns, tackled pressing concerns from parents and students about the realities of school life.
Parents sought advice on issues such as school safety following recent evacuations, supporting a child struggling with mental health and school attendance, helping a student with speech anxiety transition to secondary school, and dealing with teacher absences affecting exam performance.
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Students also shared their challenges, including overcoming poor Mock results, deciding between Higher and Ordinary Level subjects, and balancing school with family responsibilities after a parental separation.
You can listen to the full interview below
