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Miyagi Prefecture Sendai Daisan High School
- Level/s of EducationUpper SecondaryRegionHokkaido/Tohoku
- Main areas of activityBiodiversity, Oceans, Disaster reduction/prevention, Climate change, Energy, Environment, Cultural diversity, World heritage/intangible cultural heritage/regional cultural properties, International understanding, Human rights, Gender equality, Health, Dietary education, Poverty
| Location | 1-19, Tsurugaya, Miyagino-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi |
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| TEL. | (+81)22-251-1246 |
| Website | https://sensan.myswan.ed.jp/ |
| Membership | 2022 |
2025 Annual Report
Biodiversity, Oceans, Disaster reduction/prevention, Climate change, Energy, Environment, Cultural diversity, World heritage/intangible cultural heritage/regional cultural properties, International understanding, Peace, Welfare, Sustainable production and consumption, Health, Dietary education, Global Citizenship Education (GCED), Other related areas
Our school aims to achieve its educational goals through UNESCO School activities, guided by the educational objectives: and “contributing to the creation of a better future through nurturing individuals with a spirit of universal love and creative knowledge.” We aim to achieve our educational goals through UNESCO School activities. We have developed our own unique educational program designed to cultivate the ability to proactively tackle the world’s complex challenges from both local and global perspectives and to solve problems collaboratively with diverse people.
(1) Initiatives Toward Sustainable Development and Lifestyles
Building upon previous inquiry activities, we advanced learning grounded in ESD principles while utilizing local resources.
In the nearby school forest, students examined seasonal changes in plants and trees, variations in light levels, and soil properties. Inquiry activities also explored sustainable forest resource utilization, including the maintenance and labor required for the school forest, profits from cypress sales, and forestry challenges. Furthermore, the forest was utilized for environmental education targeting nearby elementary and junior high school students, enhancing social contribution awareness and deepening learning through intergenerational exchange.
Additionally, at nearby Otsutsumi Marsh, several groups interested in the park development project from natural science and social science perspectives are undertaking the “Otsutsumi Marsh Park Development Plan” as a subject for their inquiry activities. Since this park development cannot be resolved within a single year, several groups tackle it step by step each year. Continuous inquiry activities are conducted, aiming to collaborate with the local government while synthesizing opinions with community residents.
In this way, through lessons and inquiry activities, students discover challenges in their immediate environment, undertake efforts to resolve them, and present their findings. This process cultivates the ability to engage in progressive inquiry.
These activities were actively shared externally, including through poster presentations at the 17th UNESCO School National Conference.
Water Quality Survey at Otsutsumi Marsh with Local Residents
The 17th UNESCO School National Conference
(2) Initiatives for Cross-Cultural Learning and Respect for Cultural Diversity and Heritage
Continuing from last year, students participated in the “2025 Challenge Model United Nations in Yamagata.” Acting as ambassadors for various nations, they debated solutions to challenges requiring international cooperation while advocating for their assigned countries’ interests. Model UN activities were also integrated into “Public Affairs” classes, allowing the entire grade level to experience the full Model UN process and deepen their international understanding.
International exchange with Mingdao Senior High School in Taichung deepened further. In May and November, during research presentation sessions hosted by our school, students conducted mutual presentations and exchanged opinions online regarding their research. In October, 80 students from Mingdao Senior High School visited, participating in classes and exploring Sendai City to strengthen ties. In March, 19 students from our school visited Mingdao Senior High School, primarily through homestays, and engaged in discussions centered on environmental issues.
Furthermore, at the “World Tsunami Day” High School Summit held in Sendai in November, our students participated as Vice-Chair and Moderator. They engaged in international exchange and discussions centered on the theme of disaster prevention education in response to natural environments.
2025 Model United Nations in Yamagata
Exchange with Taichung Mingdao High School
World Tsunami Day High School Summit in Sendai
Annual Work Plan
April: Innovation Exploration Fundamentals, Innovation Exploration I (1st and 2nd Year Students)
Learn skills for inquiry activities, identify social issues, and advance ESD toward solutions
May: “Sanko Inquiry Day” (In-School Research Presentation) (2nd and 3rd Year Students)
July: Model United Nations Activity (1st and 2nd Year Students)
July: ESD Lecture (1st Year Students)
October: Visit by Mingdao Senior High School, Taichung
November: “Innovation Festa” (School Research Presentation Event) (2nd and 3rd Year Students)
November: Participation in the 18th UNESCO School National Conference / ESD Research Conference (1st and 2nd Year Students)
December: SSH-Classroom Development Project Forum (School Research Presentation) (2nd Year)
Mutual Presentation Sessions with Other Schools Utilizing School Trip (2nd Year)
March: Boston/Taichung Overseas Study Program