21/08/2025
Good luck to everyone who is getting their GCSE results. π
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It's understandable and recognised that GCSE results are a nerve wracking time for teenagers, most people get anxious, and the day can be stressful for some, particularly if you don't do as well as you hoped.
GCSE results are not necessarily a true reflection of what you could have achieved. Exams are a measure of your school work and test performance. They're not a statement about who you're. They do not define you.
Focus on 'can I still go on to my chosen career' and not the numbers you receive,
but look for every opportunity to make the most of what you have got. You always have alternative routes to getting to where you want to regardless of your results.. This comes with hope and persistance.
Cliche, but true that the best way to learn is through mistakes. Success will come! It will happen!
Sometimes, not getting what you set out can also lead to other opportunities you may never have considered.
Feeling sorry for yourself is a natural human response, and that's 'ok' be 'ok' with that, allow this to be a momentary emotion, not a permanent destintion.
Life can sometimes feel unfair, and truefully, this will not be the last time... their will be many opportunities that pass you, and it seems so utterly unfair. However; it's how you handle the situation and how you turn a negative into a positive in every situation.
Stay positive, 2025 class, what ever today may bring, it's going to be 'ok'
Parents and Careers;
How to support your child through their results;
Set aside time to celebrate their achievement and acknowledge the hard work.
If results are not what expected, its important that you show you're not disappointed in them. Parents play a vital part in helping their children pick themselves up and continue upon their journey.
Help them to build confidence by problem solving and showing that you believe in them.
Let's talk about mental health π