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The year of ‘good intentions’ we so often call this vital fifth year for students. But vital it is, and with encouragement, proper planning, and steady monitoring, it can be a year where all those good intentions can happen.

Every year you wonder, is there anything new to say to first year student and parents? But every year, it comes down to the basics.

We now have students who are happy with their first round CAO offer and those who are definitely either uncertain or very unhappy. It is important to know that there are always options to consider. So try to stay calm and see what is available to suit your student.

While Leaving Certificate results bring with them great excitement, and sadly for some, uncertainty and upset, the coming days will be busy.

An early dislike to reading by a child can so easily be glossed over, either as a personality trait, maybe by always being seen as a busy child, or simply, as a parent, you never had a great love of reading or words yourself when at school – or even now. And so the dislike can first be dismissed, and later ignored, the consequences of which can lead to later distress and regret. 

For the many students now happy with their CAO offers – congratulations and well done. But, amid all this excitement, make sure that all acceptance procedures are followed.