“Established in 1973” rings through the halls of Takatsuki Municipal Kotobuki Elementary School. This year marks its 50th anniversary. Imagine the stories held within these walls.
Takatsuki Municipal Kotobuki Elementary School emerged as Takatsuki City expanded. The area needed its own school. Before 1973 students attended Yanagawa Elementary School. Takatsuki Municipal Kotobuki Elementary School became independent.
The school faced adversity five years ago. The Osaka Northern Earthquake damaged the school. A nearby block wall collapsed in the disaster.
Takatsuki Municipal Kotobuki Elementary School embraced safety early on. It was among the first in the city. The school adopted a safety promotion program.
The aim is to prevent future incidents. They hope to do so not just through vigilance. They want to establish systematic preventative measures too.
Takatsuki Municipal Kotobuki Elementary School sits in Sakae-cho. Its address is 3-11-2. The school’s phone number is 072-694-8171.
The nearest train station is approximately 1.6 km away. It’s the Tomita Station. The walk takes about 19 minutes. Several bus stops are closer. The Sakae-cho bus stop is only 274 meters away.
Takatsuki Municipal Kotobuki Elementary School is more than bricks and mortar. It is a pillar of the community. It is a place of learning. It is a testament to resilience. The school has overcome challenges.