For this week's top 10, we asked our readers what their new school year's resolution is.
1. Straight to university
As a Form Six student, my goal is, of course, to get a good result in the DSE and go to university next year. I hope I can get at least a Level Five in each subject. However, I expect even more of myself, as my dream is to become a doctor. As the old proverb goes: "Where there's a will, there's a way."
Ivy Kwok
2. Well-rounded person
My new school year's resolution is to try my very best - not only in school, but in every aspect of my life.
Bianca Chui
3. Become a leader
I will apply to do as much leadership training as possible.
Ilya Hora
4. Leatherism
I've just started my second year at university. Sad to say, I still see myself acting like a secondary student in terms of both my behaviour and way of thinking.
I will graduate in two years' time; there is no time to waste any more. I hope to develop my skill and interest in leather crafts and strike a balance between my studies and this new-found hobby. I hope that soon I can turn this interest into profits, and earn some pocket money while doing something that I love.
Samantha Lau
5. Improve learning habits
This year, my new school year's resolution will be to nurture a habit - to prepare better for my lessons beforehand and take plenty of notes!
Sanchez Lo
6. Read SCMP every day
As a Form Six student, my goal is to get good grades in the DSE and to go to university. To help me, I am determined to read South China Morning Post every day to improve my English, and work diligently in all other subjects.
Janet Choi
7. New start
I graduated from secondary school last term. My resolution is to get used to the new environment as soon as possible.
Lau Chun-kit
8. All-in-one
The best thing about school is that there are so many people to meet; one of my top goals is to make more new true friends, who I can comfortably hang out with. I love all my friends, but hope to make even more new ones.
I also think getting good grades is important, as my report card will reflect what kind of student I am; in fact, I am certain it is the most important goal, because I believe the secret ingredient to a preferred career is unbeatable grades.
Eleanor Lee
9. Join the next Olympics
Watching the London Olympics, I was fascinated and touched by the endurance and willpower of all the athletes. That's why I have made my decision: I'll quit school and become a professional athlete from today on. Hang on, what? There are no categories for puppies ...
Dennis Goodboy
10. 4x squared minus-z-z-z
To stay awake in maths. Grrrrr. That's hard.
Doris Lam
Next week:
Most of you have been back at school for a week. We believe some of you are still getting your pencil cases in order. Stationery makers are smart; they love to merge the functions of two different stationeries into one jolly device. Over the years, we've seen pencils with erasers on their heads. The pencil razor-equipped pencil case is also a classic.
For next week's top 10, we'd like to know which two stationeries you'd merge to make even handier stationery.