The Department of Education's new proposal could see some changes to how state exams are held.
(Source: www.pixabay.com)The Irish Second-Level Students' Union says holding practical elements of the Leaving and Junior Cert. exams outside of class time may make students more stressed.
The Union says the Department of Education's new proposal could affect pupils' mental health.
Student Voice matters.
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Its President Reuben Murray says down-time is particularly important in exam years:
"School is for school and holidays are for holidays. If we start blending these terms, you know, exams are a very stressful time. I think we need to weigh up the impact on mental health.
"Is that the best thing for us to do, to add stress?"
