“Why ‘Kawara’ and ‘Ki’?” someone asks. That’s the curious origin of \u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821’s name. Let’s step inside and uncover its story.
\u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 is located in \u5175\u5eab\u770c \u897f\u5bae\u5e02. You will find it specifically at \u85ac\u5e2b\u753a4-15. This public junior high school has a story rooted in its very name.
The name combines parts of two old village names. “Kawara” comes from former Kawara forest village. “Ki” is derived from former Takaki village. Thus \u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 was established.
\u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821’s history began in 1958. March 28th is a key date. On this day, the city council approved the school’s establishment. April 20th is celebrated as the school’s founding day.
The school’s motto is about self-reliance friendship and truth. \u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 adopted its school badge in June 1958. The school song and flag were created in October.
Over the years, \u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 has seen many changes. There was the dedication of a memorial to earthquake victims. There were also awards for student achievements.
The school provides various club activities. Students can join sports like baseball soccer or swimming. Cultural clubs include brass band science and English.
\u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 has undergone recent construction. New school buildings are expected. Existing buildings are also being renovated. These improvements are scheduled to finish in 2025.
Many notable people have graduated from \u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821. They include novelist Makiko Koike and actor Hiro之Fumi Koshi. Musician Die from DIR EN GREY also attended.
From its thoughtful naming to its many accomplished alumni \u897f\u5bae\u5e02\u7acb\u74e6\u6728\u4e2d\u5b66\u6821 holds a special place in the community. It will continue to shape young minds for years to come.