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Diocesan Boys' School stole the limelight as two of its students obtained the most outstanding results in this year's Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination. Hubert Chan Tsz-hong, 19, and Chan Yiu-hon, 18, who were in the same class, both scored six As.

  Tsz-hong scored straight A(1)s in Pure Mathematics, Use of English[AS], Chinese Language and Culture[AS], Chemistry[AS] and Applied Mathematics [AS] and an A(2) in Physics.

  Yiu-hon obtained A(1)s in Pure Mathematics, Physics, Use of English[AS], Chinese Language and Culture[AS], Chemistry[AS] and Applied Mathematics[AS].

  The two scholars attributed their success to paying attention in class, doing revision at home and preparing for lessons in advance.

  Both of them scored eight As in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination.

  Tsz-hong said he spent three to four hours a day on revision. 'I don't think I work much harder than others but I love to read. I enjoy studying.'   For relaxation, Tsz-hong listened to music. 'I love all kinds of music, especially folk, new age and jazz. I can concentrate better when I study if there is some background music,' he said.

  He was a librarian after school and the editor of a school publication last year.

  Tsz-hong will be flying to Rome to take part in the Interna tional Mathematical Olympiad today.

  Yiu-hon took part in sports and hung out with friends for relaxation.

  'I would rather stay home and chat with my friends than go to noisy, crowded places,' he said.

  Yiu-hon wants to study medicine at the University of Hong Kong and become a doctor. 'I love to help others,' he said.

  Tsz-hong has changed his mind from studying actuarial science to computer engineering, but has not decided whether to study abroad or in Hong Kong.

  'The computing industry has a lot of potential as the whole world is shifting to hi-tech products and services. Hong Kong has a good study environment but studying abroad would broaden my horizons,' he said.

  Their class teacher, Lai Hoi- yuen, said their results were as brilliant as they had hoped. 'They are very mature for their age and are highly-motivated in their pursuit of knowledge. They have clear directions and know where they stand,' the applied mathematics teacher said.

  'When they were first promoted to Form Six, they were nervous and pushed themselves too hard,' Mr Lai said.

  'But now they've matured and are prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead.' 



DBS science duo top the A-levels list