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Tsurugakehi Junior High School Attached to Tsurugakehi High School
- Level/s of EducationLower SecondaryRegionHokuriku
- Main areas of activityBiodiversity, Climate change, Energy, Environment, World heritage/intangible cultural heritage/regional cultural properties, International understanding, Poverty
| Location | 164-1, Kutsumi, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui |
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| TEL. | (+81)770-24-2150 |
| Website | http://tsurugakehi.ed.jp/ |
| Membership | 2012 |
2025 Annual Report
Biodiversity, Oceans, Environment, International understanding, Peace, Human rights, Health
Our school aims to nurture well-rounded individuals capable of building a sustainable society. Guided by our school motto of “Timely Learning, Self-Discipline, and Compassion,” we utilize knowledge gained through comprehensive learning sessions and subject studies to develop students’ overall abilities, focusing on the three key areas emphasized by UNESCO Associated Schools. This year, we expanded our traditional focus on the environment and biodiversity, attracting more students to engage in these areas. Additionally, in conjunction with Human Rights Day activities, students challenged themselves by writing essays on human rights. This year’s main activities are as follows: At the Nakaikemi Wetland, a Ramsar Convention-registered site, students cultivated rice using traditional methods alongside representatives from Aisin Fukui Co., Ltd. This initiative aims to protect and revitalize rare flora and fauna while preserving traditional farming techniques. Furthermore, the harvested rice was donated to a local children’s cafeteria to be put to good use. On February 14th, we plan to present at the “Nakaikemi Forum” hosted by the NPO Nakaikemi Net. We also continue collecting and picking up plastic waste at Tsuruga’s scenic spot, “Kehino Matsubara.” This year, they plan to create artworks using collected trash to raise awareness. They are also researching environmentally friendly methods to deter stink bugs, which proliferate on campus. A group investigating the mystery of fireflies that unexpectedly settled in the school’s three-sided block ditches released freshwater snails as food sources. Their activity records were recognized, earning them an Encouragement Award at the “National Wildlife Conservation Activity Presentation Contest.” The team that created an AR map to support local tourism is adding Chinese translations this year, in addition to English, to make it a more widely accessible map. The exchange program with Zuoying Senior High School in Taiwan, started two years ago, has continued online this year. A visit to Taiwan is scheduled for February 23rd for a three-night, four-day trip. This year, 15 third-year students will explore Taipei City alongside university students from Taipei.
Annual Work Plan
Next year, we plan to continue allowing students to freely choose topics they wish to tackle from among the 17 SDG themes during their integrated studies time. We also intend to focus on activities that broaden students’ horizons, such as introducing them to other UNESCO School initiatives. Last year, we were able to create opportunities not only for online exchanges but also for actual overseas trips. Building on this, we aim to further expand intercultural learning and international understanding education. Since the beginning of this year, we have had opportunities to reflect on issues like bullying through collaboration with the city’s junior high school student council. We intend to utilize these opportunities to encourage students to take the initiative in thinking about human rights and related topics.