• KOEI VERITAS Junior & Senior High School

  • Level/s of Education
    Region
  • Main areas of activityBiodiversity, Climate change, Energy, Environment, Cultural diversity, International understanding, Peace, Human rights, Gender equality, Sustainable production and consumption, Poverty, Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

Location 600,Akiyama, Matsudo-shi,Chiba, Japan
TEL. 047-392-8111
Website https://www.veritas.ed.jp/
Membership 2025

2024 Annual Report

Areas covered as subjects of study

Oceans, Energy, Environment, International understanding, Peace, Human rights, Gender equality, Biosphere reserves, Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

Our school upholds the philosophy of cultivating “next-generation leaders with awareness and practical skills to protect the Earth.” Through the three areas of focus emphasized by UNESCO schools, we aim to develop students who can think and act proactively as members of the global society.

1. Global Citizenship, Peace, and a Culture of Nonviolence

(1) Instruction on the Spirit of “Wa” (Harmony)

  • Incorporation of “Reihou” (etiquette) lessons into the curriculum to embody the spirit of “Wa” while understanding Japanese culture.
  • Weekly lessons conducted for all students as part of the regular curriculum to foster global-mindedness and empathy for others.

(2) Tokyo Global Gateway: Grade 7 Training

  • Training program at an external facility conducted by foreign instructors to help students understand Japan’s role in the world.
    • Date: December 5, 2024

(3) VERITAS Navigation Camp

  • Orientation for new junior high and high school students, conducted by foreign instructors, to highlight global citizenship and the importance of world peace.
    • Date: April 12–16, 2024

2. Sustainable Development and Lifestyles

(1) Inquiry-Based Learning

  • Researching issues that contribute to people, society, and nature through inquiry-based studies.
  • Weekly school-wide inquiry sessions every Wednesday afternoon.
    • Examples of Themes:
      • “Initiatives to Transform the World”
      • “If the World Were a Village of 100 People”
    • Presentations:
      • School-wide: May 2024
      • Cultural Festival: September 21, 2024

(2) School-Wide Inquiry-Based Lesson Research Meetings

  • Held twice a year on SDG-related themes.
    • 1st Meeting: September 21, 2024
    • 2nd Meeting: March 18, 2025 (tentative)

(3) Visit and Exchange Program with Taiwan’s Hong Wen Senior High School

  • First visit for school exchange: September 26–29, 2024
    • A sister-school agreement was signed in October of the previous year.

(4) Face-to-Face Exchange and Inquiry Presentations

  • Taiwanese students from Hong Wen Senior High School will visit our school for discussions on SDG Goal 17.
    • Date: December 4, 2024

(5) Participation in the 2024 Benesse National Inquiry Contest

  • Following last year’s Grand Prize win, a team from Grade 10 and an individual from Grade 11 have passed the first round as of December 21, 2024.

3. Intercultural Learning, Cultural Diversity, and Heritage

(1) Guest Lectures by External Organizations

  • (a) JICA Outreach Lecture
    • For all junior high school students.
    • Topic: Initiatives in Tonga on Human Rights, Environment, Peace, Sustainable Development, and Cultural Exchange.
    • Date: October 23, 2023
  • (b) Lecture by Professor Michiko Sendo of Takushoku University
    • For all high school students.
    • Topic: SDG Entrepreneurship Programs at Mondragon University in Spain.
    • Date: November 6, 2024

(2) Sister-School Agreement with Mordialloc College (Australia)

  • Date: September 4, 2024

(3) Face-to-Face Exchange with Mordialloc College at Our School

  • Date: September 22, 2024

(4) Intercultural Exchange with Waseda University International Cultural Exchange Center

  • Face-to-face interaction with international students of diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds for Grade 10 and 11 students.
  • Dates: November 5, 7–9, 2024

(5) Hosting an AFS Exchange Student (Thailand)

  • Duration: April 10, 2024–January 31, 2025

(6) English Language and Cultural Study Program in California, USA

  • Training on English and American culture at local schools and facilities for interested students.
  • Date: August 3–14, 2024

(7) Cultural Experience: Sydney, Australia

  • Homestay and intercultural experiences for Grade 9 students.
  • Date: May 2025 (tentative)

(8) Pen-Pal Program with Wanhua Junior High School in Taiwan

  • Participants: 333 students (Grades 7–9)

(9) English Day Presentations

  • Grade 8 students present English projects on country research.
  • Date: October 26, 2024

(10) Promotion of World Heritage Certification Examinations

  • Participants achieved the following:
    • Level 2: 1 student
    • Level 3: 1 student
    • Level 4: 1 student
  • Results Announcement: February

Annual Work Plan

1. Global Citizenship, Peace, and a Culture of Nonviolence

(1) Instruction in Traditional Japanese Etiquette (“Reihou”)

  • Providing guidance on traditional Japanese etiquette to nurture global-minded individuals and a spirit of empathy.

(2) Training at Tokyo Global Gateway

  • Understanding Japan’s place in the world through workshops conducted by foreign instructors.

(3) Workshops for New Students on Global Citizenship and World Peace

  • Conducting orientation programs for incoming students, led by foreign instructors, focusing on global citizenship and the importance of world peace.

2. Sustainable Development and Lifestyles

(1) Inquiry-Based Learning

  • Conducting research through inquiry-based learning on challenges that contribute to people, society, and nature.
  • Presenting findings within the school and at external venues.

(2) School-Wide Inquiry-Based Lesson Research Meetings

  • Organizing twice-yearly research meetings for all students, focusing on SDG-related themes.

(3) Collaborative Research on SDGs with Hong Wen Senior High School, Taichung, Taiwan

3. Intercultural Learning, Cultural Diversity, and Respect for Cultural Heritage

(1) Guest Lectures by External Organizations

  • Hosting lectures on global issues conducted by external organizations and experts.

(2) Exchange Programs and Sister-School Partnerships

  • Engaging in face-to-face exchanges with Mordialloc College (Australia), a sister school.

(3) Educational Visits and Exchanges with Hong Wen Senior High School (Taiwan)

  • Participating in educational visits to Taiwan and hosting reciprocal exchanges with their students.

(4) Intercultural Exchange with Waseda University International Cultural Exchange Center

  • Facilitating interactions between students and international students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

(5) English Language and Cultural Study Program in California, USA

  • Offering a training program on English and American culture at local schools for participating students.

(6) Study Tours to Australia (for Junior High School Students) and the UK (for High School Students)

  • Providing opportunities for cultural immersion through study tours, including homestay programs.

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