Location 3-15-7, Fuminosato, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
TEL. (+81)-6623-0016
Website https://www.meijo.ed.jp/
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2024 Annual Report

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School Policy

Our school is committed to fostering individuals who can think independently, act proactively, and contribute to society, even in a rapidly changing and diverse global environment. We also strive to nurture students who are always self-motivated, possess a spirit of challenge and inquiry, and show compassion and consideration for others.

Through learning and practice in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), we actively promote our school’s goal of advancing international understanding.

This year, we launched a new Hygiene and Nursing Department and transitioned to a coeducational system, marking a new chapter for the school.

The addition of the new department has broadened the range of issues we can address. Specifically, we focus on the pillars of international understanding, human rights education, traditional education, and sustainable production and consumption. Based on these pillars, we conduct:

  1. Education related to international understanding
  2. Education related to human rights
  3. Learning about traditional culture
  4. Learning about volunteer activities

Education for International Understanding

Our school places significant emphasis on education for international understanding and has implemented various initiatives this academic year.

  • From the first year, students have weekly English lessons taught by native-speaking instructors.
  • This year, we conducted an exchange program with students from the National University of Malaysia during class. Previously, exchanges were primarily with students from South Korea and Taiwan, but this was our first attempt with Malaysian students, making it a learning process. In these classes, students presented about themselves and Osaka, culminating in direct discussions. This experience provided them with the confidence that their English was understood.
  • This year, we also conducted online exchanges with a high school in South Korea. Although the exchange was held through video, it provided an opportunity to experience and engage with a different culture.

Additionally, we hosted education delegations from South Korea’s Jeollanam-do Education Office and the United States. These visits offered opportunities to deepen understanding of differences in education systems abroad.

Education Related to Human Rights

Our school has also conducted activities aimed at human rights education, such as participating in community initiatives like children’s cafeterias and leadership training by the Japanese Red Cross Society.

  • At the children’s cafeteria, students in the culinary program prepared curry for local elementary school children and played games with them. Watching students deliberate over how to make the children enjoy the experience and what kind of food would be best was memorable. This hands-on experience likely provided significant learning opportunities.
  • This year, we also joined the Japanese Red Cross Society’s initiatives. Over the summer, students participated in a leadership training program, gaining valuable insights into the concept of leadership. This activity was led primarily by the student council, allowing them to deepen self-awareness through discussions and learning alongside students from other schools.

Furthermore, with the transition to a co-educational system this year, we believe that students are beginning to adopt new perspectives and ways of thinking.

Learning About Traditional Culture

Our school actively promotes learning about traditional culture.

  • First-year students take classes on Japanese poetry (waka), providing them with ample opportunities to engage with traditional Japanese culture. In the third year, they study etiquette, including how to wear yukata and the proper way to bow.
  • In June, students composed waka in honor of Lord Fujiwara no Ietaka at Karyu-zuka. Such activities, along with opportunities to compose waka regularly, help students appreciate the changing seasons. Other events included commemorating Bashō-ki to honor Matsuo Bashō, offering students further engagement with Japan’s traditional culture.
  • To celebrate the New Year, we held a Hyakunin Isshu karuta tournament. Students competed individually and in class teams, enjoying the experience while connecting with traditional culture.

Through these activities, students gain meaningful opportunities to immerse themselves in and develop a deeper understanding of Japan’s traditional culture.

Learning About Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

This year, we introduced initiatives related to regional disaster prevention efforts. Our school serves as a designated evacuation center, and we engaged in activities to promote disaster awareness.

  • We started with a fundraising campaign for the Noto Peninsula earthquake, encouraging students to think about earthquakes and disasters. They also studied the potential impacts of a Nankai Trough earthquake.
  • Additionally, we held discussions on how to act during a disaster, asking students to consider scenarios where they might be affected. Students participated in a local disaster prevention meeting, where they discussed how classrooms at Meijo Gakuin High School could be used as an evacuation center.

These activities aimed to help students view disasters not as distant events but as personal issues. We hope these experiences broadened their perspectives and deepened their understanding of disaster prevention.

Volunteer Activities

This year, our school strengthened its focus on volunteer activities to enhance student learning.

  • Students participated in a blood donation campaign organized by the Japanese Red Cross Society. Despite cold December weather, they enthusiastically encouraged others to donate blood, making it a meaningful and educational experience.
  • Additionally, our UNESCO Club entered the “SpoGOMI Koshien” competition for the first time, conducting litter-picking activities at Ōizumi Ryokuchi Park. Viewing a familiar park from the perspective of litter collection was a fresh experience for the students, who approached it like a treasure hunt. While their results were modest, we plan to continue this activity next year.
  • Student volunteers also participated in a local disaster prevention meeting held at our school, assisting with guiding attendees, setting up the venue, and interacting closely with community members. Initially nervous, they gradually grew more confident, handling the tasks with poise. The experience also deepened their understanding of disaster prevention and how it can be applied to daily life.

Through volunteer activities, our goal is not just to leave students with a sense of accomplishment but also to foster connections with others and gain new knowledge. We plan to continue these efforts to enrich the students’ learning experiences.

 

Annual Work Plan

Activity Plan for the Upcoming Academic Year

Our school aims to continue fostering students who can learn proactively, contribute to society, and thrive in diverse roles. To achieve this, we plan to undertake the following activities in the upcoming academic year:

Enhancing Education for International Understanding

To further develop communication skills and multicultural understanding required in international society, we plan to expand opportunities for online exchanges and overseas study programs. In March, we are scheduled to conduct a study tour to South Korea. We aim to build upon the exchanges carried out this year and enhance the program’s content.

Expanding Human Rights Education

Through activities that deepen our connection with the local community, we will further promote understanding of human rights. We plan to continue volunteer activities at the local children’s cafeteria, where students can actively engage in supporting others.

Promoting the Study of Traditional Culture

To deepen understanding of Japanese traditional culture, we will enhance learning opportunities such as engaging in waka poetry and etiquette lessons. Additionally, we will actively participate in regional traditional events and cultural heritage preservation activities, allowing students to explore the depth of Japanese culture. Beyond learning, we aim to provide opportunities for students to present their knowledge, making the experience more enriching.

Strengthening Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Education

As a school designated as a regional disaster evacuation center, we plan to continue initiatives to raise students’ awareness of disaster prevention. Since these initiatives began this year, our priority is to ensure their continuation and establish them as a regular part of our program.

Expanding Volunteer Activities

This year, our students participated in activities organized by the Japanese Red Cross Society. For the upcoming year, we hope to take part in initiatives related to Expo 2025 Osaka. Additionally, we aim to further expand the activities of our UNESCO club, taking on challenges at not only the local but also the national level.

Through these activities, we aim to provide an education that enables students to act independently and cultivate a broad perspective, empowering them to shape the future proactively.

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