Junior and Leaving Certificate
KEY TERMS
– Superintendent: The person who supervises each exam centre
– Exam Centre: In Our Lady of Mercy College, this includes the concert hall and designated
classrooms
– Candidate : The student sitting exams
CONDUCT OF CANDIDATES
School Support
– Normal school rules apply throughout the examination period
– The Exam Aide is Ms. Sherry who will support you and help with questions
– Ms. Gray (Principal) and Ms. Howard (Deputy Principal) will also help you
Examination Venues
– Junior Certificate (3rd Years): Exams will take place in the concert hall
– Leaving Certificate (6th Years) Exams will take place in Room 29 and Room 30
– Special Centres: Different rooms will be allocated for both 3rd and 6th year students with reasonable accommodations
PUNCTUALITY
Arrival Times
– First Day : You must be present at least 30 minutes before the exam begins
– Other Days You must arrive at least 15 minutes before each exam
– Late Arrival: You will not be allowed into the exam if you are **30 minutes late**
During the Examination
– You cannot leave the examination room until
30 minutes after the exam begins
– You are not allowed to leave the room in the
last 30 minutes** of the exam
– If you need to leave the room during the exam:
You must ask permission from the superintendent
The time of your departure and return will be noted on your exam booklet
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Communication
– You cannot communicate with other students during the exam
– You must raise your hand if you need to speak with the superintendent
– Remain in your seat until all papers have been collected
Seating and Exam Papers
– You must sit in the seat allocated to you by the superintendent with your exam number
– It is your responsibility to let the superintendent know if you have been given an incorrect exam paper or level
– In some subjects there are two papers – you must sit the same level for both papers
– You cannot write your name on the answer book – use only your assigned examination number
– Your examination number must be written on all sheets you use during the exams
PROHIBITED ITEMS
You are not allowed to bring into the exams:
– Books
– Paper
– Mobile phones
– Notes
Calculators
– Approved calculators are allowed but will not be supplied to you
– It is your responsibility to make sure your calculator works
– Calculators must be silent
– No borrowing of calculators is permitted
– Programmable calculators are not allowed – check with your teacher
– Calculators may be inspected – note make and model
REMINDERS
– A list of exam centres will be posted on the on the wall at the concert hall
– Avoid stressing other students – consider how your behaviour affects them (e.g., chewing gum, toilet breaks)
– No communication with other students – your paper may be cancelled
– You must leave the centre at lunch time
– Do not leave exams early
– Attempt all answers – you have spent years working for this exam
– Full school uniform must be worn
Uniform Donation
Old uniforms can be donated to the school when you finish your exams.
They can be left in Ms. O’Reilly’s room (HSLO).
Thank you
AND FINALLY…
Best of luck! You can do it.
Remember to answer all questions, make an attempt, and do your best.
