Final Test

"Dear Students in Final Year
in May and June you will sit your first set of EGE tests. Before you take this test, there is something important for you to know.
This test does not assess all of what makes each of you exceptional and unique. The people who score these tests don’t know that some of you love to sing, are good at drawing, or can teach others how to use a computer program. They have not seen the way you can dance with grace or speak confidently to a large group. They do not know that your friends count on you to be there for them when they are sad. They don’t know that you participate in sporting teams, help Mum or Dad at home or play with your little brother, sister or cousins. They do not know that you are caring, thoughtful and that every day you do your best. This is because EGE doesn’t test for these things and they are pretty hard to test anyway.
The scores you get for the EGE test will tell you how well you did on those days, but they are not telling you everything. They can’t tell that you have improved on something that you once found difficult. They can’t tell you that you brighten up MY day.
They can’t tell you how amazingly special you are.
So come to schools ready to do your best for the EGE tests. Take your time and concentrate but remember there is no way to ‘test’ all the wonderful things that make you, YOU!
Best wishes
From your teacher...who sincerely loves you, who has always been anxious for you...who has always been one of the first people to share your joys and sorrows:))...remember that you are the best"