校長的話

「教育是為了裝備孩子的未來」，校長十分認同這句話。

早在一千多年前，韓愈已經在〈師說〉裡指出：「師者，所以傳道、受業、解惑也。」教育是要傳承人生道理、講授專業知識、解答疑難問題。箴言二十二章6節：「教養孩童走當行的道，就是到老他也不偏離。」說的正正是要裝備子孩的未來，讓他們在日後的人生路上走得穩妥。

邁進二十一世紀，孩子面對的是一片偌大的天空，要讓新世代找到屬於自己的航道，學校需要裝備孩子，讓他們掌握終身學習、自我管理及人際溝通的能力，讓他們能自信地邁向未來世界，回應社會急速發展的需求。因此，教育不僅僅是傳授知識，更重要的是提供孩子們在未來生活中所需的技能和價值觀。

明道小學是一所關注學生全面發展的學校。近年，我們舉辦了許多富有意義的活動，以培養學生們在不同領域中所需的能力。這些活動是「教育是為了裝備孩子的未來」這一教育理念的具體體現。

我們舉辦了一系列的科學實驗和探索活動，如：STEAM Day、勇者再冒險、π Day Challenge等，以培養學生的創造力和批判思維能力。這些活動鼓勵學生主動參與，通過親身體驗和實際動手來學習科學原理和方法。這樣的教育方法有助於孩子們發展創造力和解決問題的能力，這些能力在未來的科技社會中至關重要。

我們亦舉辦了一系列的才藝匯演，如：午間音樂會、閃耀舞台，亦參加了不同的演講比賽，如：童你說故事、Tell a Tale等，培養同學的表達能力和自信心。這些活動提供了學生們展示自己才華和能力的平台。透過這些比賽，孩子們學會了表達自己的想法，學習了公眾演講的技巧，並且在同儕和觀眾面前展示了他們的才華。

我們非常重視品格教育，強調培養學生正確的價值觀和道德品質。在課堂和校園生活中，學校積極推動學生的社會責任感和公民意識。我們組織了各類型的環保、身心靈健康、義工活動等，鼓勵同學關注個人、他人及世界的需要。通過這些活動，學生們學會了關心他人和社會，並養成了擔當責任的品格。

「教育是為了裝備孩子的未來」，「教養孩童走當行的道，就是到老他也不偏離」(箴言二十二章6節)。在教育孩子時，明道小學會堅守正確的方向，培養他們正面的價值觀和行為準則，通過各種活動和教學方法，致力教育明道孩子在正確的道路上成長，並把這些價值觀和行為準則貫徹終生。

“Education is to equip children for the future.” As the school principal, I sincerely agree with this statement.

As early as over a thousand years ago, Han Yu pointed out in his writing, On the Teacher, that “it takes a teacher to transmit the Way, impart knowledge and resolve doubts.” Education is about passing down life principles, teaching professional knowledge, and solving difficult questions. Proverbs 22:6 states, “train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This is exactly for the purpose of preparing children for their future and ensuring that they act wisely on the path of life.

Stepping to the 21st century, children face a greater horizon of possibilities. For the new generation to find their own way, schools need to equip children with the ability of lifelong learning, self-management, and interpersonal communication. So that they can confidently embrace the future world and respond to the demands of the society’s rapid development. Therefore, education is not just about imparting knowledge, but more importantly, providing children with the skills and values they need in their future lives.

Ming Tao Primary School upholds the comprehensive development of students. In recent years, we have organized many meaningful activities to cultivate the abilities that students need in various aspects. These activities are a concrete manifestation of the teaching philosophy that “education is to prepare children for the future.”

We have held a series of scientific experiments and exploration activities to nurture students’ creativity and critical thinking skills. These activities encouraged active participation and learning scientific principles and methods through hands-on experience. Such educational methods contribute to the development of children's creativity and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial in the future technology-driven society.

We have also organized a series of talent shows. Students also participated in various speech contests to boost their expressive skills and self-confidence. These activities provided platforms for students to showcase their talents and capabilities. Through these competitions, children learned to express their ideas, acquired public speaking skills, and demonstrated their talents in front of peers and audiences.

We attach great importance to character education and emphasize the cultivation of right values and moral qualities. In classrooms and campus life, our school actively promotes students’ social responsibility and civic awareness. We organized various environmental protection, physical and mental health, and volunteer activities to encourage students to care about the needs of individuals, others, and the world. Through these activities, students learned to care about the others and the society and develop a sense of responsibility.

“Education is to equip children for the future.” “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Our school persist in guiding children in the right direction, cultivating their positive values and behavioral norms. Through various activities and teaching methods, we are committed to teaching Ming Tao’s children to grow on the right path and carry these values and norms through their lives.