Hong Kong students must remember grades aren't everything

South China Morning Post

16-07-2025

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I refer to
the article , 'Tuition and music: how Hong Kong's pupils got into their first-choice secondary schools' (July 8).
I am happy for these children who got into their preferred schools, and for their parents. It's results day for the Diploma of Secondary Education exams today, and we're going to see more stories of laughter and tears as a new cohort reaches another academic milestone.
If students' dreams come true, I'd like them to remember this is just the beginning of a new journey. There will be happy times and challenges ahead, and you may even get disappointed with your dream school because it's not perfect. But you will need to learn to overcome these setbacks.
To the students and parents who are unhappy with the results: it's not the end of the world. Seize the opportunity to appreciate the school you end up in, where you may make new friends, meet great teachers and learn new things.
To all students: while trying your best at school is important, it's equally important to enjoy childhood, enjoy the process of gaining new knowledge and learn to be a good person.