Leaving Cert holidays are important for “development’ and “blowing off steam,” according to a leading psychologist.
The state exams officially end on June 25th, but many students have already finished, as exams for the most popular subjects have already taken place.
“They might have gone off and done the Gaeltacht or went to a French college or something like that, but this is completely different.”Dr Coyne said the Leaving Cert holiday is a “rite of passage” for school leavers. She also recommended making sure all your documentation is in order beforehand and copies made if needed.Jetting off to Albufeira in Portugal next week with eight of his friends is Caden Kinsella.
“My parents want me to keep the phone on me the whole time, just in case anything happens and to give them a call to make sure I'm safe.Stick together
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