葉建廷 – Youtharch Web

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國泰航空公司飛躍理想計劃 – 優秀學員 (2019)
思科創意解難挑戰 – 香港區冠軍 (2017-2018)
荃灣官立中學 – 總領袖生 (2018-2019)
荃灣官立中學 – 西樂團團長 (2017-2018)
荃灣官立中學 – 最有責任及禮貌學生獎 (2017-2018, 2018-2019)

接到得獎通知後，除了難掩興奮，我亦驀然回首：四年前的我，應該無法想像自己原來可以成為一位傑出學生。還記得中二那年，我只是一個沒有目標、沒有理想的普通男孩，每天勉強應付學校的課業，日子過得渾渾噩噩。不過，在學年完結前，一個小小的機會從此改變了我，一位師姐鼓勵我參加社際辯論比賽，當時我心想，自己根本沒有公開演講的經驗，更何況是在台上用英文和對手較量呢？但是我心裡一個想法說服了自己：「試一試，出醜便出醜吧！」的確，我沒有得到好成績，甚至被評判責備，但這次經驗卻永遠地改變了我。

從此以後，我獲得踏出安全圈的勇氣，開始嘗試一些自己從未接觸過的活動，以及各式各樣的比賽，我總是喜歡將自己的行事曆填滿種種的活動，它們亦令我的生活從此填滿了色彩。有時候我或許會忙得透不過氣來，但卻心甘情願，可能是喜歡事情圓滿落幕所帶來的滿足感吧！如果要成功達成某項目標，首先要相信自己可以，永遠不要將「可以」早早判下死刑。中一時，看著禮堂裡歷屆總領袖生的名字，我問自己，某天我會否榜上有名？四年後這天來了，我的責任感得到老師的認同，正式成為總領袖生。對我而言，這個職位讓我可以實踐自己在多次領袖訓練營中所學到的領導技巧，學習成為一個好領袖。「追求完美」是我的格言。記得在最後一輪面試中，評判問我：「你真的可以達到完美嗎？」我笑了笑、搖了頭，人無完美，為何我還將完美兩字當為自己的目標呢？因為我深信，只要往著完美的方向進發，我和完美的距離必定會拉近。正正是因為完美不可能達到，我才能夠保持初心，無時無刻力求進步，就像時鐘一樣，只要時間未有終點，指針也會保持跳動，從不後退。

傑出學生的獎項不僅是對自己多年努力的肯定，更是鞭策著我繼續努力。我目前正在預備公開試，學業變得前所未有地繁重，難免會有缺乏動力的時刻。每當我開始鬆懈，只要問一問自己：「我能做到一個傑出學生應有的表現嗎？」我就能夠重燃起心中的熱情和鬥志。[/vc_column_text][tek_button button_text=”返回” button_style=”tt_primary_button” button_color_scheme=”btn_primary_color” button_hover_state=”” button_icon_bool=”no” button_action=”button-action-link” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F159.89.198.89%2Fyoutharch-web%2Fzh-hant%2Fpast-awardees%2F|||” button_position=”button-center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Cathay Pacific I Can Fly Programme – Outstanding Participant (2019)
Cisco Innovation Challenge – Hong Kong Region Champion (2017-2018)
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School Head Boy (2018-2019)
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School Symphonic Band Chairman (2017-2018)
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School The Most Responsible and Polite Student Award (2017-2018, 2018-2019)

When I received the Winner Notification, not only was I excited, but I also had a flashback too. Four years ago, it was beyond my imagination that I could become an Outstanding Student one day.

Back in secondary 2, I was an ordinary lad who just muddled through the day. Dealing with school work without effort, I had neither target nor ambition. Fortunately, a little opportunity has changed me completely. I was encouraged by a senior house member to participate in the Inter-house Debating Competition. At that time, I did not have any experience in public speaking, let alone debating with the opponents in English. Finally, I told myself, ‘just give it a try, and don’t care about messing it up’. Despite the fact that I performed badly in the debate and was even criticized by the judge, the experience has changed me forever.

Ever since, I discovered my courage to step beyond my comfort zone. I started to explore activities and competitions that I have never taken part in. I loved to make myself busy, immersing in different activities. I filled my Google Calendar with colours, so as my life. Sometimes I felt exhausted with the jam-packed schedule, but I still enjoyed the bustle. Maybe I loved the satisfaction whenever an event was marked with a fulfilling ending.

If we want to achieve something, the first step is to believe that ‘I can’. Never say ‘I can’t’. When I was in secondary 1, I looked at the Head Prefect List in the school hall. I asked myself if my name could be engraved on the list one day. Finally, the day did come after four years. Being recognized for my strong sense of responsibility, I became the Head Boy. This position has allowed me to apply the leadership skills Iearnt in training camps and polish my leadership skills to become a better leader.

My motto is ‘seek perfection’. When I attended the final interview, the judges asked me, ‘is it really possible for you to achieve perfection?’ I smiled and shook my head. Indeed, no one can be perfect. Why do I set perfection as my aim still? It is because I believe that, once I head toward perfection, I would get closer and closer. In fact, it is the gap between myself and perfection that drives me to seek for continuous improvement. I move forward like an hour hand, keep moving on until the end of time, which does not exist. Just like a clock, I would never step back.

Being an Outstanding Student not only recognised the effort I have paid, it reminded me to keep striving for excellence. While preparing for the public examinations, I may feel depressed sometimes. Whenever I start to lose self-discipline, I would question myself, ‘am I behaving like an Outstanding Student?’ Then, my passion would be aroused again. I would be able to keep fighting.[/vc_column_text][tek_button button_text=”Back” button_style=”tt_primary_button” button_color_scheme=”btn_primary_color” button_hover_state=”” button_icon_bool=”no” button_action=”button-action-link” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F159.89.198.89%2Fyoutharch-web%2Fpast-awardees%2F|||” button_position=”button-center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]