Thread by @brassoteach

The pressure mounted on the shoulders of students during the lead-up to #resultsday is too much.

The pressure mounted on the shoulders of teachers making the decisions on those student’s grade outcomes is also too much.

Thinking of both students and teachers alike today.💛

The teenagers I know opening envelopes this #resultsday have worked incredibly hard to secure results they should be proud of.

The teachers I know who made the decisions in those envelopes have worked incredibly hard to support learners to achieve something they’re proud of.

There will be those who are excited, those who are nervous, those who are disappointed. Students and staff alike.

After 2 years like none the education system has seen this century, there should be a moment of acknowledgement from all involved that you got through it…

People will talk about the system. People will talk about inflated grades. People will question teacher judgment. People will question university’s decisions.

They always do.

A lot of people say #resultsday doesn’t define you, and in many ways they’re right…

But how you respond today, how you grasp an opportunity or learn a lesson from opportunities missed is kinda important.

This #resultsday is different. No matter your results, seize the opportunities that come your way. 💛

And if you’re a teacher involved in this year’s #results, hats off. 👏🏻👏🏻

Open a bottle of something early today, we won’t judge you.

Your tireless and often thankless work doesn’t go unnoticed.
What a profession. 💛