“Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko. What a beautiful name” says a local. Let’s explore Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko together. It is a public elementary school in Uji. It is located in Uji Renge.
Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko is in a central location. Uji City Office and Uji City Cultural Center surround it.
Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko was separated from Ujishi Ritsutodo Elementary School. The school’s name was decided in March 1953. It opened in April 1953. At that time, there were 14 classes and 631 students. The school song was established in September 1959.
A statue of hope was built in February 1961. The new school building was completed in March 1980. Classes started in the new building in April 1980. At that time, there were 24 classes and 856 students. A pool was completed in September 1980.
The school flag was redesigned. A log house was installed in March 2002. Private sector outsourcing began in September 2002. A lunch room was also opened. The school building’s outer walls and roof were renovated in August 2005. Renovation work was done on the statue of hope in November 2011. The gymnasium was renovated in March 2014.
The educational goals of Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko are admirable. The school wants children to learn deeply and think. It encourages children to value life. It also wants them to be thoughtful. The school promotes strong minds and bodies. It encourages energetic children. It teaches children to work together. It wants them to be persistent.
The following areas are part of the Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko district. These include all of Uji. They also include parts of Agata and Obukata. All of Rengezaka is included. All of Okurazaka 1 and 2 are included too.
Several famous people attended Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko. These include singer Hiroshi Kanzaki. They also include singer Takaya Koyama. Rugby players Akihito Ozaki and Hiroyasu Ozaki also attended.
Today Ujishi Ritsutodo Daini Shogakko continues to educate. It is a vital part of the Uji community.