“Another school?” you might ask. I implore you to consider the story of Nishinomiya Municipal Wakaba West Elementary School. It is more than bricks and mortar.
Wakaba West Elementary School opened its doors on April 1 2016. It was the result of merging Nishinomiya Municipal West Elementary School and Nishinomiya Municipal Wakaba Elementary School. The school’s creation stemmed from the Nishinomiya City Board of Education’s plan. This plan promoted appropriate school sizes. It also helped create optimal placements.
Wakaba West Elementary School’s symbol incorporates elements from its predecessors. The design features the “Wakaba” image from the former Wakaba Elementary School. Also it uses a circle to connect the “West” from the old West Elementary School.
The school’s location is in Takarabedacho. Its address is 1-25 Mukogawacho.
The school aims to nurture children in several ways. Wakaba West Elementary School encourages students to learn independently. They strive for solid academic skills. They teach children to think and solve problems. The school fosters cooperation. It encourages students to respect each other. Wakaba West Elementary School values politeness. It wants children to greet others cheerfully. The school promotes healthy habits. It encourages good eating and exercise.
The school has a designated creation memorial day on April 5. The school song was established on November 26.
Wakaba West Elementary School is near several transportation options. The Hankyu Bus lines 30 and 90 stop nearby. The Hanshin Electric Railway Main Line also passes close to the school. The nearest station is Nishinomiya Center Pool-mae Station. It is about 875 meters away.
Wakaba West Elementary School stands as a testament to community and education. It blends the legacies of its former schools. The school creates a nurturing environment for its students. It prepares them for the future.