As students across the Highlands and Islands prepare to sit their exams, I want to take this opportunity to wish them all the very best of luck.
These exams are a significant milestone in their educational journey, and I know how hard they have worked to get to this point.
It is also important we remember the difficulties that many of them have faced over the past three years. Disrupted learning, isolation, and anxiety have all taken their toll, and these experiences serve as a testament to the resilience of thousands of young learners who have battled these challenges across the country.
Once again, I wish all students the best of luck in their exams and hope that they achieve the fantastic results they deserve.