「勇闖奧茲-智慧-勇氣-善心三寶藏」畢業季主題講座系列活動

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

Race to the Kingdom of Oz

Fly Beyond the Limit! 

Through open-ended conversations, discussing one's views on life and the factors influencing its duration, the graduating students gain a genuine understanding of the value of life and the passage of time. They learn to cherish life and seize the moment. By writing a letter to their future selves, they engage in a dialogue with themselves, exploring their inner thoughts, while setting goals for the middle school stage and aspiring to fulfill their wishes.

The spirit of bravery, adventure, and self-transcendence thrives in the Elementary Division of Wagor International School. Children engaged in activities such as tree climbing using the moving rope system (MRS), zip-lining, and bubble soccer. They surpassed themselves by accepting the challenges of these activities. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and enthusiasm, leaving a profound impression on the graduating students.

In the "Wagor Graduation Season" event, themed "Venturing into Oz," the three core ideas of wisdom, courage, and kindness, which Oz seeks to convey, are integrated into the graduation lectures. Three distinguished guests have been specially invited: Professor Xu Yongkang, the Executive Director of the Experimental Education Center at National Chengchi University; Mr. Cheng Ziqiang, a national archery athlete with disabilities; and Dr. Shen Xinling, a Taiwanese philanthropist. They will share their valuable life experiences with the graduating students through three intimate lectures. It is believed that each lecture will guide the graduates on how to utilize wisdom to face their future paths, to move forward with courage towards their goals, and to help those around them in the pursuit of their dreams, thereby gaining more insight for themselves.

今年畢業季搭著葳格小學部西屯校區年度”勇闖奧茲”活動主題進行活動規劃，將奧茲所要傳達的三大意念「智慧」、「勇氣」和「善心」放進畢業講座裡，特別邀請了三位大師：政治大學實驗教育中心執行長 徐永康教授、身障射箭運動國手 鄭自強先生和台灣公益人士 沈芯菱博士蒞校與本屆畢業生進行三場近距離的人生寶貴經驗分享。

    首先由「智慧講座」開啟序幕，徐教授明確的表示智慧的開始來自於問出好的問題，而人類的智慧就是用來解決問題，希望葳格孩子們能用對方式找出對的問題。並鼓勵畢業生未來持續大量閱讀、結交朋友、嘗試改變、基於善念、幫助他人、相信自己。

    第二場「勇氣講座-在120公分的世界裡找回失去的行動力」中，鄭自強先生從小的親身經歷已給畢業生一大震撼，但不斷堅持的信念「只有不能輸(自己)」，讓他一路面對每一次的挫折，卻能勇敢繼續朝自己的目標邁進。「成功是一種運氣，不想輸是一種態度。相信你的光芒將永遠無限綻放。付出才會傑出。為自己準備是幸福的。沒有公不公平，只有接不接受。生活總會給你另一個機會，這個機會叫明天。」…這些都是講座中鄭自強先生傳達給畢業生珍貴的寶藏。

   最後是「善心講座」，沈芯菱博士是畢業生國語課本裡的人物，能夠將她邀請到現場對畢業生來說一種驚喜，孩子們聽著沈博士如何在跟他們一般的年紀就開始觀察周遭、關懷身邊人，到親自實踐幫助人的行動。把善良變動詞，轉彎思考；改變說法，改變活法。而善良是生活習慣，不是想著要打敗多少人，而是可以幫助多少人。沈芯菱博士從事公益二十年，親身的經歷希望帶給葳格準畢業生們「善」的種籽，埋在他們心中等待日後的發芽。

    葳格國際學校西屯校區小學部沈月清校長表示，前兩年因為疫情關係畢業季活動受到影響，今年學校又能好好為即將畢業的葳格莘莘學子們規劃講座，這類型講座至今已邀請多位大師開講，相信每場講座都會帶給本校準畢業生們，對於未來的路該如何利用智慧去面對，並帶著勇氣前進邁向目標，更能在實踐自己的夢想過程中幫助身旁的人，讓大家有更多體悟。學校教育一向重視國際觀，也會持續讓葳格的孩子更容易接觸到多元化的知識，加油! 不斷學習不斷前進是校長給予的期許，也祝福所有葳格畢業的孩子能夠遇到伯樂，朝向成功的路邁進。

The 21st Graduation Ceremony is here, and it focuses on Wisdom, Courage, and Kindness. These are valuable qualities given to the graduates by the school. Wisdom means using knowledge to tackle future challenges. Courage represents facing difficulties bravely and growing from them. Kindness is about treating others well and building a better world.

Principal Shen shared memories of the children who've been at the school since Grade 1. He encouraged them to cherish the past, believe in themselves, and remember that every effort counts.

The children performed a fantastic drama, "THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ." Their creative interpretation and adaptation of the story showcased their English skills and the cast members received loud applause from parents, their peers, and other audience members.

In "Teacher's Words," teachers gave heartfelt advice, which further strengthened the bond between teachers and students. It marked a special moment in the children's journey toward a bright future.

We wish these brave graduates success in their life journey, filled with wisdom, kindness, and courage. May their future be limitless as they aim high, may they surpass themselves, and bravely face what's to come!