Hong Kong students have
won a silver and five bronze medals in the 4th International Junior
Science Olympiad, the city's best ever result.
Two-hundred
scientifically gifted secondary students from 38 countries and
regions participated in the competition in Taipei from December 2
to 11.
It comprised a
multiple-choice test, a theoretical examination and a practical
examination covering physics, chemistry and biology up to Secondary
6 level.
The Hong Kong team
surpassed last year's three bronze medals. The team was groomed by
the Gifted Education Section of the Curriculum Development
Institute under the Education Bureau.
The students will join a
one-year mentorship programme organized by the Gifted Education
Section.
They will conduct their
own scientific research under the guidance of university academics
and develop their potential to the fullest.
(CRI December 14,
2007)