Examination Survival and Stationery Guide

Information that you will need in preparation for and during your examinations. Details of the Examination Boards, planning your study for best results and the equipment you will need for your examinations can be found below.

Please follow the link to the Examinations Newsletter Summer 2019 for a summary of the information students need plus hints and tips for revision and the link to the Student Examination and Revision Timetable June 2019 for information on timings etc. which will be useful for Parents and Carers.  

The Sele School Examinations Policy can be found on the by going to the 'Our School' tab and clicking on Policies. Additional policies referred to in the Examinations Policy can be obtained on request from the Examinations Officer, Mrs Walsh.  

The Examination Timetable can be found by going to the Examinations Timetable page. 

Examination Survival Guide

  1. Give yourself enough time to study
  2. Organise your study space
  3. Organise study groups with friends
  4. Attend Booster Sessions
  5. Checkout Examination Board study tips
  6. Use all resources: books, internet, flow charts, diagrams, prompt cards and old       examination papers
  7. Take regular breaks
  8. Snack on ‘brain food’
  9. Drink plenty of water

10. Plan your examination day and give yourself plenty of time

Stationery for Examinations

Please make sure that for every examination you bring a clear, transparent pencil case containing the following:

Several Black Ballpoint Pens

HB Pencil

Eraser

Sharpener

Ruler

For Maths and Science Examinations the following is also needed:

Maths Set

Scientific Calculator – Any stored data must be cleared before taking into the Examination Room.

Students are allowed to bring a bottle of water into exams but all labels must be removed before hand. Juice and fizzy drinks are not permitted.

If your child has any medical needs please discuss this beforehand with Mrs Walsh, Examinations Officer.