“Large hill” or “large slope” is what Osaka means. Here at Hirakata City Second Elementary School, learning is a journey up that large hill. It is an institution rooted deeply in the community of Hirakata.
Hirakata City Second Elementary School opened its doors on November 26 1956. It was initially a branch of Hirakata Elementary School. The growing number of children necessitated a new school.
In March 1955 Hirakata City Council approved the request for a new school. Construction began. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 4 1956.
Initially, some classes were held within Hirakata Elementary School. By April 8 1957 all students were accommodated at Hirakata City Second Elementary School. The school district was adjusted to balance enrollments.
The school song was established in November 1962. Yasushi Imamura wrote the lyrics.
In April 1974 part of the school district was reassigned. It went to the newly established Yamazaki Elementary School.
In July 1978 the school established a club. It supported children in families where both parents worked.
In 2005 Hirakata City Board of Education designated the school. It became a model school for English education. This was part of the Hirakata City elementary and junior high school collaboration.
The school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. A commemorative ceremony marked the milestone.
In 2008 the school installed an in-house LAN network. Air conditioning was installed in 2009. Small and medium-sized collaboration projects began in 2010.
From 2016 Hirakata City promoted consistent education from elementary to junior high. In 2017 the school was designated a model school. It focused on improving academic skills. This designation continued in 2018 and 2020. External expertise helped boost academic research.
The coordinates for Hirakata City Second Elementary School are. North latitude 34 degrees 48 minutes 26 seconds. East longitude 135 degrees 39 minutes 0.8 seconds. Its school motto is health independence and cooperation. The school uses a three-semester system.
Hirakata City Second Elementary School stands as a beacon. It shines for the children of Hirakata. It fosters growth independence and community spirit.