三分間スピーチ（最終稿）

Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls,
First of all, I'd like to thank you all for inviting me here today.

I have met many very kind and generous people here
and everybody seems very eager to learn.

This school we are all in today is very beautiful.
I hope it will become a successful center of learning.

I have seen the new 5th grade classroom.
I know it has the potential to be a nice, fun place for all of you
5th graders, and future 5th graders, to continue your education.

Today I would like to talk about when I was a child.
And why I donated to rebuild the classroom.

I was born 42 years ago in Japan.
In those days Japan was a still developing country.
Education was not seen as an important issue.

But my father thought differently.
One day he said to me,
"I hope you will be a person to contribute something to the world.
For that, you need education."
I know he did his best to give me that chance.

During my time at elementary school, junior high and high school,
I never forgot what he said.

I studied physics in university for 5 years.
After I got a masters degree I became an engineer.
Now I'm very, very, very happy with my job.

I think it's important to support children's rights
to a quality education.
Plan International also shares this vision.
This is why I joined Plan Japan as a supporter,
right after I got my job.

Last year, I had a chance to work with a Philippine manufacturer
to make a product.
The experienced engineers are very friendly,
and they gave me new ideas and suggestions.
I enjoyed the time with the engineers and
became interested in the Philippines.

Around the same time, Plan Japan was looking for someone
to donate to the project to rebuild the classroom.
I think it's really good for you all here and for me
to support the project.

Boys and girls, you all have big dreams inside of your hearts.
The dreams will tell you what you truly want to become.
Don't forget to follow the voice of your dreams,
and let them grow.
If you let them grow,
they will lead you to a bright and prosperous future.

Again, I wish this school will help your dreams grow and
become a successful center of learning.
Thank you very much.