"Secondary 1 and 2 are the honeymoon years."
Many students have the misconception that they can afford to be more carefree and laid-back during Secondary 1 and 2, and catch up on their studies in Secondary 3 and 4.
This mistaken belief is a cause for concern as students may most likely end up falling behind in upper secondary, when learning will be shifted into high gear in preparation for the O-Level, or for IP and IB students, in the ramp-up for Junior College.