總統教育獎得主陳學冠夢想成真

Ministry of Education announced the winner of the President Educational Award of 2009. There were 46 people being awarded. Chen Xue-Guan from Zheng-Yi Elementary School in Kinmen County placed first in the elementary group.
　 教育部公布「2009年總統教育獎」得主，全國共有四十六人獲獎，金門縣正義國小的陳學冠，也在國小組脫穎而出。

Chen Xue-Guan was the only student being awarded in Kinmen County. As the news was released to the newspaper, all the teachers and students of the Zheng-Yi Elementary School shared his excitement. Chen Xue-Guan hopes that he can do better, and become more capable of helping and caring for others.
陳學冠是金門縣唯一一位獲獎的學生，消息見報後，師長同學都為他感到高興。陳學冠期許自己做得更好，累積可以幫助別人，照顧別人的實力。

Chen Xue-Guan, a sixth grader(1) at Zheng-Yi Elementary School, is especially outstanding in language, literature and art. Born into a single and new immigrant family, he faced many adversities(2) with courage and diligently pursued painting and writing.
　 陳學冠是正義國小六年級的學生，在語文類與藝術類的表現特別優異，雖然生長於單親家庭及新移民家庭，卻勇於面對逆境，並在彩繪和寫作上，構築自己的夢想。

The reward of the President Educational Award is 100 thousand NT dollars. Chen Xue-Guan has decided to use the money to help with(3) family expenses so that his mother, HE BAO-PING, would feel less pressure. In his eyes, his mother is an angel. He hopes to work harder in the future so that his mother will see his great achievements.
　 總統教育獎的獎金是十萬元，陳學冠決定用這筆錢來補貼家用，讓媽媽可以輕鬆一點。陳學冠的母親是何寶萍，陳學冠覺得媽媽就是天使，他希望未來繼續加油，讓媽媽看到他很有成就。

In the process of selection, Principal Chen Shun-De and Instructor Huang Xiang-Mei gave him a lot of help so that his strong points could be noticed by the judges. Chen Xue-Guan appreciated their attentiveness,(4) concern, and guidance. Chen Shun-De thought that the President Educational Award was the best graduation gift for Chen Xue-Guan. He hopes that Chen Xue-Guan will work even harder after entering junior high school. In addition, Huang Xiang-Mei thought that although Chen Xue-Guan is good at many things, he still needs to be confident and determined so that he can perform even better.
　 在評選過程，校長陳順德、導師黃香梅，給他非常多的協助，讓他的優點可以被評審看到，他非常感謝他們的關懷、照顧與指導。陳順德認為總統教育獎就是陳學冠最好的畢業禮物，希望他上國中後，能再接再厲；黃香梅認為陳學冠樣樣都好，但必須再把膽子練大一點，好好表現。

Chen Xue-Guan also thanked the visiting members, who, although made him extremely nervous, taught him one important lesson-one should always be well-prepared when facing opportunities.
　 就連讓他緊張萬分的訪視委員也讓陳學冠覺得感激，他們讓他學會了一在面對機會時，要能事先做好充份的準備。

With regard to(5) Chen Xue-Guan's performance, his classmates Chen Xiao-Rong, Chen Jin, Chen Sheng-Ye, Chen Yu-Jun, Chen Ming-De considered him as a person who is very diligent in(6) learning, and active and willing to help others. Chen Xue-Guan appreciated his classmates standing by(7) him, and encouraging him to continue doing his homework during his loneliest times. He hopes that after entering junior high school, they will still be classmates and good friends, and that each one of them will achieve success in the future.
　 對於陳學冠的表現，同學陳孝蓉、陳瑾、陳聖燁、陳俞君、陳明德認為他很用功、很積極，能熱心助人；陳學冠則感謝同學們在他最孤獨的時候陪伴他，指導他寫功課；他希望上國中之後，大家還是好同學，將來個個都能「馬到成功」！

Chen Xue-Guan will be presented the Award by President Ma Ying-jeou in the middle of July. If he could speak out, he would thank the President for giving him an opportunity to help his own family. He also hopes that the President can take care of those who are in need.
　 陳學冠將在七月中旬接受馬英九總統的頒獎，如果有機會，如果說得出口，他要謝謝總統給他幫助自己家庭的機會，並希望總統能照顧更多需要幫助的人。

The President Educational Award is used by the Ministry of Education to reward those who face adversities, yet still work hard to make progress, to be positive in learning, to have the spirit of helping others, and to be dedicated,(8) pious(9) and friendly. This also rewards those who have good influence on the society and who are outstanding in language, art, traditional crafts and skills, science, and sports.
總統教育獎是教育部為獎勵在逆境中仍能奮發向上、樂觀學習，能發揮服務奉獻、孝行、友愛等情懷，對社會有良善影響，及在語言、藝術、薪傳技藝、技能、科學、資訊、體育等領域出類拔萃者，特設的獎項。

According to Ministry of Education's proclamation,(10) there were 12 winners from the general and vocation high school group, 17 winners from the junior high school group, and 17 winners from the elementary school group. The President Educational Award of 2009 rewarded a total of 46 people. Winners will be Awarded a certificate of merit and a trophy.(11) In addition, winners from the general and vocation high school group will be rewarded 200 thousand NT dollars, winners from the junior high school group will be rewarded 150 thousand NT dollars, and winners from the elementary school group will be rewarded 100 thousand NT dollars. All winners will be directly awarded by President MA in the middle of July as an encouragement.
根據教育部表示，2009總統教育獎共頒發高中職組十二名、國中組十七名、國小組十七名共四十六名，其中高中職組得主每人可獲頒新台幣二十萬元、國中組得主十五萬元、國小組得主十萬元及獎狀、獎座，所有得主將在七月中旬由總統親自頒獎，予以獎勵。

■1. grader-(n)學校第～年級學生。使用時前方必需加上定冠詞the及序數。
■2. adversity-(n)厄運、逆境，災難、災禍。
■3. help (out) with-幫忙支付～。
■4. attentiveness-(n)關注；注意。
■5. with regard to-關於。
■6. be diligent in-勤奮、勤勉於～。
■7. stand by-支持；幫助。
■8. dedicated-(adj.)專注的，獻身的。
■9. pious-(adj.)虔誠的，好心的。
■10. proclamation-(n)宣布，公布，聲明書。
■11. trophy-(n)獎品，勝利紀念品，戰利品。
資料來源：金門縣政府
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