Hello third years.

I hope you are all well after sitting your mock exams. I am sure that it was a pressurised and tiring experience for you all. It was a lovely and well-deserved bonus for you to have Friday off school allowing you to start the midterm break a day early. You really do deserve a good rest.

On Wednesday last I issued, to all who were present in the study hall, a sheet outlining work to be done in the holidays. Six essays may seem like alot of work – but under exam conditions each essay is expected to take only twenty minutes. Therefore, it is possible that this work could be completed in two hours. You may choose to spend longer if you and your parents feel it is appropriate. The work covers material from two sections of the course – A and B. Please show this worksheet to your parents.

I understand that different parents have different views on holdiay work after the mocks. If you (the parents) support the idea of revision during the holidays then this work will keep your child busy for a couple of hours. If you do not support the idea of work during the holidays, then your child is free from this work. Or if you just want your child to do a portion of the work, that is perfectly ok too. Each parent can decide what is best for his/her son/daughter.

No matter what you decide, I sincerely hope that each student has a good rest both physically and mentally. The most important thing is your well-being. Take good care of yourselves and enjoy the break. We hope to see you all happy, healthy and ready for work on your return after the mid-term break.