The head of the country's largest school says the stress of exams readies students for the future. 

The Government is proposing to scrap NCEA for a literacy and numeracy test in Year 11 and certificates in Year 12 and 13. 

Consultation on the ideas are open to the public until mid-next month. 

Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale told Ryan Bridge it is important for students to be under some level of pressure. 

He says strong academic achievements means a person will have less stress and anxiety in adulthood. 

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The head of the country's largest school says the stress of exams readies students for the future.&nbsp;
The Government is proposing to scrap NCEA for a literacy and numeracy test in Year 11 and certificates in Year 12 and 13.&nbsp;
Consultation on the ideas are open to the public until mid-next month.&nbsp;
Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale told Ryan Bridge it is important for students to be under some level of pressure.&nbsp;
He says strong academic achievements means a person will have less stress and anxiety in adulthood.&nbsp;
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Patrick Gale: Rangitoto College Principal on overhaul of NCEA

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