Students say senior cycle pressure is causing stress, burnout and mental health problems
The pressure of the Leaving Cert is causing stress, burnout and mental health problems among students, according to an official review of senior cycle education in secondary schools.
Students taking part in consultations by the State’s advisory body on the school curriculum have expressed frustration over trying to juggle homework, study, sport and part-time work. Some say it has “crushed their creativity” because the exams reward rote learning and suit those who can “ learn and regurgitate things on a page”.
Many others say they were forced to give up sport, while some complained of sleep disruption and not having time to meet friends. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s is currently reviewing the senior cycle and Leaving Cert.
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