practical and theory examinations that have only recently been introduced to the Island.

And Royal Conservatory of Music representative Marlene Campbell said that these marks are indicative of the "extremely high standard'' of teaching that is currently going on in Bermuda.

The three students were Jonathan McBeeth, who obtained 100 percent in his Theory exam, Matheiu-Jeremie Boutet, who got 92 percent in his grade two violin, and Patricia Kempe, who gained a mark of 91 percent in her grade one piano.

The children all said they were "happy and very proud'' to have scored so highly in their exams.

Ms Campbell said: "All three of these grades represent first class honours, with distinction and this is an exceptional honour for the Royal Conservatory of Music.'' "The results demonstrate meticulous care on the part of their teachers, Nikki Herbst, Joan Steward and Katherine Supranovich, in preparing their students for the exams,'' she added.

Ms Campbell explained that she wanted these "exciting developments'' to be made public because the "high standard of teaching'' at the school was in need of being brought out in the open.

Brought to Bermuda three years ago, the Royal Conservatory of Music was started in Canada in 1886 under the patronage of Queen Victoria.

The method of teaching combines elements of both traditional and more unconventional music practices, including the world renowned Suzuki method which shows students how to learn music from memory.

According to Ms Campbell, this approach allows for pupils to learn from the "best of both worlds'' in their lessons.

"This system shows itself to be quite different from others and it's good in that it gives students options and doesn't limit them in the way he or she learns and practices.'' Ms Campbell wanted to give recognition to every one of the 41 youngsters who took part in the Royal Conservatory of Music examinations.