“Elementary school is not cool” a student once said. Today we are standing before 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校. This is Edogawa Municipal Minami-Kasai Daini Elementary School. It is a public elementary school in Tokyo. Specifically it is in Edogawa Ward.
Let’s explore the history of 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校. The school opened on April 1 1982. November 26 is its founding anniversary. This day has been the school’s anniversary.
江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 was established because of a rapid increase in the number of children. This was due to the construction of Nagisa New Town. The existing Minami-Kasai Elementary School could not accommodate them all.
Over the years 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 has seen many changes. In 1984 the PTA was established. By 1985 the school grounds were expanded. A five-year anniversary ceremony was held in 1986.
In 1988 a lunchroom was completed. A decade later in 1991 the school celebrated its 10th anniversary. A small breeding house and storage were also completed.
School districts changed in 1994. 120 children transferred from the Fourth Kasai Elementary School and Minami-Kasai Elementary School. Minami-Kasai 2-chome and 6-chome were added to the school district. Higashi-Kasai 8-chome and 9-chome were included too.
In 2007 additional school buildings were completed. These included a second music room and a library. The school marked its 30th anniversary in 2012. In 2014 an encouraging room was established. It is a space for quiet learning.
江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 was designated a practical research promotion school for educational topics. This was related to the management of the encouraging room. It was also designated an Olympic and Paralympic education promotion school in 2015. Air conditioning was installed in the gymnasium in 2020.
In 2021 the school gate was renovated. 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022.
The areas from which children commute to 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 include: Higashi-Kasai 8-chome and 9-chome, Minami-Kasai 2-chome. Also Minami-Kasai 4-chome, 6-chome and 7-chome.
Graduates of 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 primarily advance to three junior high schools. These are Edogawa Municipal Minami-Kasai Junior High School, Edogawa Municipal Minami-Kasai Daini Junior High School, and Edogawa Municipal Higashi-Kasai Junior High School.
Close to 江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 is Nagisa Pony Land. Edogawa Municipal Nagisa Park and Edogawa Municipal Fuji Park. The Sokaigawa River and the Old Edogawa River are nearby too.
You can reach the school by taking the Toei bus. Get off at the “Mahou No Bungakukan Iriguchi”. This stop is also called “Minami-Kasai Daini Elementary School Mae”.
江戸川区立南葛西第二小学校 continues to serve its community. It provides education and a sense of togetherness.