 Dear Parliament, my name is Irina. One issue that I want to see change is the ATAR program. The ATAR system promotes an unhealthy obsession with grades and competition. It reduces the value of education to a mere number, forcing students into a never-ending race for the highest scores. Every student has unique skills and strengths that may not necessarily be reflected in their academic performance alone by solely relying on standardized exams and scores. The ATAR system disregards other crucial aspects of a student's character, such as leadership, creativity and community involvement. Furthermore, the system places immense stress on students leading to mental health issues, burnout and extreme anxiety. We need a system that values individual growth and recognizes the unique talent and abilities of students. Well Irina, I could not agree with you more.