“Confidence and pride in a school” is the motto. Today we explore Niiza City Fifth Junior High School. It stands as a beacon of education in Niiza, Saitama.
Niiza City Fifth Junior High School opened its doors in 1977. The school’s history reflects its commitment to growth. The school established its opening day as July 1.
The school badge displays leaves of the Japanese Zelkova tree. This is Saitama Prefecture’s tree. It also features a Yamabuki flower design.
Niiza City Fifth Junior High School’s campus includes several facilities. The main school building is centrally located. A special building houses science labs. The gymnasium hosts physical activities and assemblies. It now has air conditioning installed. An outdoor pool supports the swimming club. A martial arts hall is used for Kendo practice.
The schoolyard is the largest open space. A second smaller schoolyard is behind the main building. There are also tennis courts.
Over the years Niiza City Fifth Junior High School has seen many upgrades. Sprinklers were installed on the grounds in 1982. A second sports ground was completed in 1985. Netting was installed on the west side of the schoolyard in 1986. More netting projects followed in 1987. A school song monument was erected in 1991. Windbreak trees were planted in 1992. A third ball sports court appeared in 1994. The martial arts hall was finished in 1995.
Large-scale renovations improved earthquake resistance in 1998. The gymnasium was renovated in 2004. A special support class was added in 2008. Niiza City Fifth Junior High School celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016. Air conditioning was installed in every classroom in 2023.
The school’s educational goals promote friendship and self-discipline. Niiza City Fifth Junior High School strives to be a safe and clean environment. It fosters independent thinking. The school aims to be trusted by the community.
Niiza City Fifth Junior High School is located at 4-8-1 Nodera Niiza-shi. The school’s green exterior is distinctive. Once the school had a strong hard tennis club. The club achieved national success. The club has become a soft tennis club recently.
Tanaka Hirohide a former JRA jockey graduated from here. He is now a trainer.
You can reach Niiza City Fifth Junior High School via the Musashino Line. Alight at Kita-Asaka Station. You can also use the Tobu Tojo Line. Get off at Asakadai or Shiki Station. Or take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. The school is a 10-minute walk from the bus stop.
Niiza City Fifth Junior High School continues to educate students. It is a valued institution in Niiza.