Hong Kong has always been the top-ranking machine for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) every year in the world, and this year (2021) is no exception; out of 1,150 top-ranking students in the world (out of 45 points), Hong Kong has created 130, a record high , accounting for 11% of the world. We congratulate all the students who received this honor, and wish them all the best in their next learning journey and achieve their goals in life.

The IB full score is a milestone worthy of gratification and admiration. I believe that these champions must have worked a lot to achieve their goals in order to achieve this success; in addition to these perfect champions who have been focused on by various news media recently, there are also a large number of people in Students who work hard on the way to study work hard for their dreams and future. Although there is no spotlight projection, it does not mean that their achievements and efforts are less than these champions.

IB's unique learning system allows each student to select 6 subjects according to the regulations of the International Baccalaureate Programme Organization (IBO), their own interests, and the areas they wish to study, etc., each subject has a full score of 7 points; plus extension 3 points for Extended Essay (EE) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK), making up a full score of 45 points. Therefore, students who want to study veterinary science and students who want to study political science have absolutely different combinations of subjects; in addition, the grading standards of social sciences that focus on papers and statements are also very different from the grading standards of science that focus on seeking truth from facts. .

Also as champions, the subjects behind them may be different, but getting full marks must represent their perfect achievements in the selected subjects, which is indeed applauded and admirable; however, for the rest of the "non champion" students, they may In order to meet the requirements of some university departments, they choose difficult subjects; or in the departments they choose, such as: visual arts, the subjective component of the scoring standard is slightly stronger, and it is difficult to achieve full marks, but its excellence and hard work are not enough. is indelible. As long as we can keep moving forward in our own learning direction, we can't be stingy without giving applause and cheers! .

The design of the IB education system is mainly to allow students to explore and choose their direction before entering the university, and to build the foundation for themselves to be able to "think independently" as a college student, and to "prepare themselves" to become a skill that can contribute to the world in the future. The "score" of the IB exam results is an important learning certification, but the important elements provided by the IB program, such as reflection, community service, action, etc., are assets that students who choose IB will use for a lifetime.

Therefore, we believe that while congratulating these 130 champions, everyone should review and cherish IB's own intentions and original intentions under the dazzling array of recent news reports. Regardless of whether they get full marks and become the champion, all children who can understand themselves, explore their potential, value the relationship between individuals and the whole community, and know how to contribute to their strengths through this program, and can gradually realize their dream future, are worthy of us. Congratulations!