Midlands Teen Calls For Leaving Cert Rules To Change For Self-Taught Students

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Caitlin Lowry taught herself the Leaving Cert.

A Midlands teenager who taught herself the Leaving Cert wants the government to change the rules around project work.

Longford's Caitlin Lowry says students who aren't enrolled in a school can't submit certain projects, meaning they miss out on a significant percentage of their final grade.

She has set up the 'Hear The Stars' campaign to raise awareness about the challenges self taught students face.

Caitlin explains what changes she wants to see around project work:

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