Support for Parents
As we all know the Leaving Certificate results came out on Wednesday. Since then I have received worried calls from parents. The majority of these were about students who did not do as well as they thought they would in their exams. Parents were wondering what should they do.
We read a lot in the media about points - how they go up and down. In reality none of us know what the points are going to do until the CAO offers come out next week. Points simply work on supply and demand. If there is a demand, the points go up, if not the points go down. We will not know the points until Monday so for the moment - relax!
If you want to create a safety net, go to http://www.codubvec.ie/index.cfm/do/plc_courses/
This site will tell you about the excellent courses in the PLC colleges. You apply directly to the colleges - do this now! Many courses can lead on the the Institutes of Technology.
Over the weekend if the mood is gloomy in your household, dont take it personally. This is so normal and there is not much a Mum or Dad can do. My advice always is to say it with food! This works superbly with the boys, at least!
Cook their favourite meal and serve with a reassuring smile!!
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