Those are the views of a former midlands principal.
A former midlands principal believes extending the second-level school year wouldn't work, because the State exams can't be pushed back.
It comes after a secondary teacher suggested the second-level school year should be in line with primary school.
John Irwin is General Secretary Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools, and former Principal of Gallen Community School in Ferbane.
He says the term may be shorter, but it's very intense:
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