Minister O'Keeffe congratulates over 55,000 students on Junior Certificate results [DES P.R.]
- Published: 10 September 2009
The Minister for Education and Science, Batt O'Keeffe TD today congratulated the 55,557 Junior Cert students who are receiving their results today.
Minister O'Keeffe said it is a very proud day for all the students, their parents and teachers and the culmination of many hours of hard work.
'Well done to each and every one of you.
'All the personal effort has been worthwhile and has now paid dividends.
'I am very encouraged to see that over 87pc of students took the Science subject at Junior Cert in 2009.
'Over 70pc of those students taking Science are taking it at higher level.
'The practical elements of the exam, which account for up to a third of the marks, certainly takes pressure off students during the final exam,' Minister O'Keeffe said.
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