“Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age”

Walter Savage Landor

Yes, the exam season will shortly be upon us...For Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students this of course means the State Examinations. Indeed, many have already began their exams, in the form of submitting projects, practical demonstrations in Home Economics or Oral examinations in languages. For other students the "house" exams will arrive towards the end of May before the summer holidays.

Exams can be stressful. Planning study well in advance is the sure fire way of avoiding this stress. But even those who have been less than diligent in their study routine can be surprised by how much can be acquired in a short space of time.

As important as a routine is rest and diet...a fit mind requires a fit body. Exams are also learning experiences, like so many other situations in life. And even if the grades aren't all that were expected..well, there will always be a next time.

For good information on exam guidelines check out the following useful links below:

http://www.skoool.ie/examcentre_sc.asp?id=147

http://www.spunout.ie/health/article/anxiety-and-stress?gclid=CPOP7tOu0rYCFc9F2wodH1cAYQ

And remember, do your best, but look on the funny side too..

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