Success at school may seem to be a matter of luck. However, there's
more than good fortune involved in achieving good results. Some students
do better than others, not because they are lucky, but because they
make an effort at school.
There's no excuse for those who complain about poor results when they
haven't tried hard. They should bear in mind that a few valuable hours
spent studying will invariably mean not only better results, but also
they will enjoy their leisure time much more.
It's also important that students don’t become discouraged because of
disappointing results. A poor grade should motivate a student to work
harder and do better the next time.
There's
a lot to be learned from failure. Failure of any kind is a valuable
lesson that can contribute to ultimate success.
Chu Po Shan
(7B)
South China Morning Post (August 24, 2007)