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Jacky Wong

Despite the glorious weather, yesterday was a very disappointing day all round for fifth formers who failed to make the grade to even secure a place to repeat Form Five studies.

While some students - but mostly their parents - began their frantic search for a place at another school after the initial shock had sunk in, those who had expected the worst were calmly planning their next course of action.

However, when approached by Young Post  after the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) results were released at 9 am, a few students who had performed badly were too distressed to answer any questions.

Cheung Chun-yee from SKH Li Fook Hing Secondary School broke down in tears when she found out she only passed three subjects and had five points.

'I can't apply for diploma courses offered by IVE [Institute of Vocational Education] as I have failed both Chinese and English,' she said.

'I'm going to look for government schools to repeat Form Five first, then private schools, if there are no places. I may think about studying for an associate degree.'

Schoolmate Yeung Yu-fong who did equally badly said she would look for a part-time course instead of repeating Form Five.

While most fifth formers were still contemplating their education options, some were ready to give up studying to join the workforce.

For Ho Ka-yan from the Caritas Institute for Further and Adult Education in Kwun Tong, who obtained no points in the HKCEE, his options were rather limited. He said he would not repeat Form Five nor apply for courses such as those offered by the Springboard Project.

'It is worthless to repeat Form Five. My results were too bad and I want to find a job,' the 17-year-old said.

Fellow schoolmate Lam Sze-yun, 18, who obtained only three points, was also considering finding a job.

Despite scoring a disappointing 12 points, Phyllis Shum Ka-yee, 17, from Tseung Kwan O Government Secondary School, said she would not give up hope and would pursue her Form Six studies.  'I have confidence in getting a place in Form Six because I believe some schools will accept my results. I will also consider a Form Six place at a private school.' said Ka-yee.

Peony and Jacky are summer interns from Hong Kong Shue Yan College



Students with poor HKCEE grades plan their course of action