“How many students does it hold?” Someone asks while peering at the entrance. This is \u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821. It is a public junior high school in Tokyo. More specifically, it resides in the Itabashi district.
\u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 opened its doors in 1947. The school’s nickname is Akaichi or Akaichu. The school’s address is 4-13-1 Tokumaru Itabashi-ku Tokyo. The school aims to cultivate students who are honest, independent, and healthy.
Teachers at \u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 focus on fostering students’ hearts. They encourage students to engage in learning activities proactively. This helps them adapt to societal changes. The goal is to nurture students to be truthful and considerate with healthy minds and bodies. The school wants students to have independent spirits, rich intellect, and sensitivity. It wants students who can discipline themselves and live harmoniously with others.
\u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 offers various club activities. For sports, there is soccer, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and soft tennis. Students can also participate in kendo, baseball, and track and field.
For culture, students at \u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 can join the brass band or English club. There is also fine arts, tea ceremony, and home economics research. Other options include gardening and shogi which is Japanese chess.
Interestingly, in 2006, \u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 had only 587 students. This was far smaller than some middle schools in other countries. During a school visitation, the students were eager to interact with foreign visitors. They were curious about their lives. They were also nervous about using their English.
\u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 provides a comprehensive education. Students study math, Japanese, social studies, and integrated studies. They also have physical education. Depending on their grade level, they may study art and music. Ninth graders can choose electives. These include dress-making, woodshop, and metal smithing. They can also choose art or music.
Lunch at \u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 is served in the classroom. Students often serve the food themselves wearing special outfits. A typical lunch might include sobu noodles, squid, and fish tempura. Cherry tomatoes and milk are also common.
So, as we stand here, remember that \u677f\u6a4b\u533a\u7acb \u8d64\u585a\u7b2c\u4e00\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 is more than just a building. It is a place of learning and growth for many young students. It is a place where they prepare for the future.