Location 2-17-1, Kasagami, Tagajo-shi, Miyagi
TEL. (+81)22-366-1225
Website https://tagajo-hs.myswan.ed.jp/
Membership 2017

2025 Annual Report

Areas covered as subjects of study

Disaster reduction/prevention, Climate change, Energy, Environment, International understanding, Geoparks, Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

Our school adopts the theme of “disaster education that enhances personal disaster awareness through various activities based on experiences from the Great East Japan Earthquake, considers disaster prevention and mitigation from a scientific perspective, and encourages students to interact with others.” We place ESD at the core of our disaster education, aiming to cultivate “critical thinking skills” and “the ability to think multifacetedly and comprehensively” through ESD practices. Specifically, we engage in ESD with three program pillars: ① Activities related to disaster prevention learning, ② Learning related to natural sciences, and ③ Activities related to international understanding.

① Activities Related to Disaster Prevention Learning
With the goal of nurturing future leaders for regional disaster prevention activities—such as those who will support Miyagi in the future and become the next generation of leaders in voluntary disaster prevention organizations—we conducted activities focused on acquiring disaster prevention knowledge and skills, raising awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation, and passing on the lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

In November, we participated in the “Manabousai” event held at AEON Mall Shinrifu South Building, collaborating with the Sendai District Meteorological Observatory. The goal was to enhance disaster prevention awareness by providing opportunities for students to consider responses during disasters and preparations for natural disasters like earthquakes. This activity has been held annually in November since the year before last. Our school conducted experiential activities where participants physically experienced the probability of subsequent earthquakes occurring after a major quake via a lottery draw, and “table-top exercises” where groups used maps to consider actions and preparations under advisory conditions. We also promoted awareness of the Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Aftershock Advisory. As this advisory was issued for the first time during the December Aomori Offshore Earthquake, it provided students with an opportunity to deeply recognize the significance and sense of mission behind the activity.
Additionally, a special class on “Climate Change Mitigation Measures” was established for first-year students in the Disaster Science Department. Furthermore, on January 22 and 23, the “3.11 Memorial ‘Re-Dit’ Meeting 2025” was held. At this event, high school students from across Japan presented the results of their research projects and exchanged ideas through workshops on disaster prevention and mitigation. This event aims to pass on the experiences and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake to future generations and contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation both domestically and internationally.

② Learning Related to Natural Sciences
In October, fieldwork was conducted for first-year general studies students to enhance interest in various academic fields and cultivate problem-finding skills. Divided into six groups focusing on themes like history, food science, physics, engineering, civil engineering, biology, and oceanography, students engaged in experiential learning at companies, facilities, and organizations. They examined regional challenges and potential solutions.

③ Activities Related to International Understanding
Through online exchanges with Santa Laurencia School in Indonesia, students learned about cultural differences and similarities between the two countries. They also considered: ① Initiatives for disaster prevention and mitigation, and ② Resource utilization for sustainable development. Building on ① and ②, mixed groups of students from both schools prepared presentations in English on identified issues and their proposed solutions. This deepened their understanding of challenges facing the international community while improving their English presentation skills.
Additionally, exchange activities with local schools in Taiwan were conducted in preparation for an optional study tour to Taiwan (scheduled for fiscal year 2026).

Annual Work Plan

April: Tagajo/Shichigahama Field Trip (Disaster Science 1st Year)
July: Kurikoma/Kesennuma Field Trip (Disaster Science 2nd Year)
　　　Tsukuba Field Trip (Disaster Science 2nd Year)
　　　Kanto Field Trip (General Studies 2nd Year)
October: General Studies Fieldwork (General Studies 1st Year)
　　　Urato Field Trip (Disaster Science 1st Year)
　　　Osato Field Trip (Disaster Science 1st Year)
　　　National Disaster Prevention Convention (Disaster Science 1st & 2nd Years)
　　　World Tsunami Summit
　　　ESD School Presentation Event
December: Meteorological Science Café Tohoku (Disaster Science 2nd Year)
January: 3.11 Memorial “Re-Dit” Meeting 2026 (Formerly Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Day)
February: Ishinomaki/Onagawa Field Trip (Disaster Science 1st Year)
March: Sendai Disaster Prevention Future Forum (Disaster Science 1st & 2nd Years)
　　 Tsukuba Science Edge

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