A team of six Hong Kong students have won two gold and four silver medals at the18th International Junior Science Olympiad.

In the competition, Ng Shuk-hei and Suen Ming-to from St Paul's Co-educational College each won a gold medal.

The four silver medallists are Kyan Cheung from Victoria Shanghai Academy, Choi Ho-long from Pui Ching Middle School, Mai Tai-sheuk from Queen's College and Wong Chun-lam from G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College.

Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung congratulated the Hong Kong team on their excellent performance.

"The impressive results of the Hong Kong team this year have demonstrated our students' tremendous potential in science and technology.

“The Education Bureau will continue its support on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to nurture technology talents and encourage them to pursue a career in innovation and scientific research.”

Around 320 students from 70 countries and regions participated in the olympiad from December 12 to 21.

Open to students aged 15 or below, the competition covers physics, chemistry and biology and comprises written assessments and science experiments.

Due to the epidemic, students participated in their own country or region under online monitoring and joined online activities.