School Vision
Here is the formal and polished English translation of your school vision text, written in a style appropriate for an elementary school’s official English homepage while maintaining warmth, clarity, and international readability:
Our Vision: Nurturing MGES Children as Global Citizens
At Magong Elementary School (MGES), our core mission is to guide every child to become an “MGES Child”—a young learner equipped with four key competencies that prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world as responsible and compassionate global citizens.
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Mastery (創藝): We nurture children to become creative thinkers with an appreciation for aesthetics. Through a rich blend of arts and humanities, students are inspired to transform creativity into a way of life—where imagination meets meaningful action.
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Gusto (活力): We encourage children to be active learners full of enthusiasm and curiosity. A healthy body, a lively mind, and a genuine curiosity about the world form the foundation of lifelong vitality and joyful learning.
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Empathy (關懷): We cultivate kind-hearted and empathetic individuals who respect differences, embrace diversity, and act with compassion toward others and society. Character education lies at the heart of this caring spirit.
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Sustainability (永續): We inspire children to become responsible practitioners for the future. By fostering systems thinking and responsible decision-making, students learn to translate the principles of sustainable development into meaningful, everyday actions.
Our Curriculum in Action: Centered on “Exploring Magong City”
To realize our vision, MGES has developed its school-based curriculum under the overarching theme “Exploring Magong City.” This theme connects learning with the local culture, forming an integrated and coherent framework that bridges national curriculum areas with school-designed courses.
1. National Curriculum Integration: Bringing Local Relevance into Core Subjects
We believe that learning should stay closely connected to real life. Therefore, in subjects such as Chinese, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, we thoughtfully integrate the history, ecology, industries, and cultural heritage of Penghu and Magong into our lessons. These authentic contexts make learning more engaging and meaningful, enabling students to relate academic knowledge to their surroundings and deepen their understanding of the world they live in.
2. School-Based Curriculum: A Journey to Discover Local Identity
Beyond the national curriculum, our school-based programs offer students an in-depth “Exploring Magong City” learning journey. Designed to reflect our school’s distinctive character and students’ needs, these courses include thematic research projects, community field studies, and cultural craft experiences. Through these immersive local explorations, students gain a deeper understanding of their hometown—its past, present, and future—while developing a strong sense of cultural identity and self-confidence.
Ultimately, this approach allows every child to internalize the MGES spirit of Mastery, Gusto, Empathy, and Sustainability, transforming these values into lifelong competencies.