LONDON — Your attitude is more important than any test score, pupils at a primary school in Northern Ireland have been told in one of the most empowering memos ever.

Students at Harmony Hill Primary School in County Antrim in Northern Ireland were nervously awaiting the results of their transfer test on Friday — scores which determine which schools they get into — when they received the note from the teachers.

As anyone who's ever bitten their nails to the bone waiting to hear how they did will know, exam results and maneuvering between schools are some of the most stressful times imaginable. So the note, which has been circulating on social media since Carrickfergus Grammar School Music Society posted it on Facebook was warmly received.

If you don't get the score you wanted, we'll feel disappointed for you, but not in you, staff at Harmony Hill assure their children in the letter.

"Unfortunately, in life, things don't always work out the way we want them to," it continues, "and it can take a little time to sort out the feelings and thoughts we have when that happens."

"We know that each one of you has worked very hard and with a great attitude. No score can ever take that away from you."

"In fact, we believe that your attitude and who you are as a person is much more important than any mark on a test."

Attitudes travel with you in life, the letter says, and pupils should go forth onto their next school, and the world in general, and make their primary school proud. "Grow up to be kind, caring, generous, loving adults who make a positive difference to the world by how you live your life," it adds.

"Remember, the score in the envelope is just a mark for some tests. It cannot measure how amazing you are!"

Here's the letter in full.

The school's principal, Harry Greer, said the staff were "surprised by all the attention" around the note.

"It was a simple, personal, but heartfelt letter for our P7 children, inspired by our vice principal, Hillary Johnston," he added. "We do treasure all of our children."