大阪市立中大江小学校

From four small seeds, Osaka市立中大江小学校 blossomed. We stand before a school steeped in history, a testament to community and resilience. Osaka市立中大江小学校’s story begins in the early Meiji era. Four small schools were established in this area. In 1885, they merged, giving birth to Osaka市立中大江小学校. Originally, the former Ote Elementary School served as the main campus. The other three schools became branch campuses. In 1890, the main function shifted to the first branch campus. Four years later, on May 13, 1894, a new school building was completed at its current location. This date became the school’s foundation day. Osaka市立中大江小学校 expanded in 1923, adding a higher department and becoming Osaka City Nakaoe Higher Elementary School. It even absorbed the higher department of nearby Kitaoe School in 1930. The tumultuous years of World War II brought significant changes. The school became Osaka City Nakaoe National School in 1941. During the war, senior students participated in the student labor mobilization, working in factories. The school suffered severe damage during the Osaka air raids of 1945. After the war, Nakaoe East and Kitaoe elementary schools merged with Nakaoe. The school reverted to Osaka市立中大江小学校 in 1947 with the education reform. Its attached kindergarten, which had closed during the war, reopened in 1948 and moved to a separate building in 1956. Today, Osaka市立中大江小学校 stands as a symbol of enduring spirit. It has weathered storms, both literal and metaphorical. It has educated generations of Osakans. As we leave, consider the countless children who have walked these halls. Their laughter and learning echo within these walls. They are the living legacy of Osaka市立中大江小学校.