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There are two things I want to convey.

1. About the school slogan

Our main motto “A global Saku Chosei” has led to a large number of young people playing active roles in the world. To achieve our sub motto “English Saku Chosei”, we have put in numerous efforts in acquiring practical English. Specifically, we have opened TOEIC and TOEFL courses to get students ready for the new type National Center Test for University Admissions. We have also invited internships from our affiliated university in the Philippines with English as its official language to enhance the students’ speaking skills. Private Skype lessons from foreign English teachers are available too. We are working hard in creating an environment where students can emerge themselves in an English world.

Furthermore, we are moving forward on reinforcing the foundation of students who can play an active role globally by supporting their further studies in overseas universities and strengthening our ties with affiliated overseas educational institutions.

2. What I value the most

Courtesy, endurance, sincerity are our education goals. We create a place where students and staff who gather at this institution can be thrilled and excited. As a psychiatrist, I have always believed that humans can only maximize their performance and gain a great sense of satisfaction not when they “have to” do something but when they “want to” do something. Excitement arises when you are driven by this desire to “want to” do something. Sadly, grown-ups live a life of “having to” do sorts of things. However, both the principal, Mr. Sato and me do not belong to this majority group. We are people who want to do things. It brings about confidence and we want to make Saku Chosei full of “want to”.

It has been six years since I took office as the principal.

This year will be a world-wide unforgettable year. We had to spend an extraordinary life for about three months due to COVID-19, and it caused an unbelievable situation of economic loss or corporate collapse beyond the Lehman shock. Especially for Japanese people, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the cancellation of high school baseball students’ Koshien tournament, the cancellation of various events, and the restriction of life in all fields have been made and those things have brought economic activities to a halt. All the people spent a time that no one had ever experienced. Many people may have felt their helplessness. However, it was also proved that we were not “powerless”. With the cooperation of various “self-restraint”, we found a temporary escape from COVID-19. The development of drugs and vaccines will also proceed. Certainly, there have been many casualties all over the world, but I believe that we will never waste those sacrifices and see the progress of humanity in the future.

In order to survive in this opaque and confused world, it is necessary to have humanity and human power that can change “an obstacle” into “an opportunity”. The COVID-19 storm marks the beginning of a new era and we should acquire the strength and robustness to observe the reality calmly and solve it positively. In that sense, I think that the role of schools will have to change significantly. The new word “social distancing” was born and we are required to keep “distance” with people while valuing “bonds” with people. I once again felt that I would like to provide opportunities for students to learn “economy”, “tax payment” and “law” in their junior and senior high school days.

Our school has been establishing students’ independence by introducing no-chime policy, casual day, and refresh tour. I would like to pay more attention to an environment of “humanity” and “human power”. We will help you to think from yourself and take actions yourself.

We believe that improving English ability is the greatest advantage of Saku Chosei Junior and Senior High School, which is an invariant policy of our school.

We believe that the most important role of faculty members is “to protect the lives of students and create an environment where they can easily grow,” and we are fully aware of it.

Expect the further growth of Saku Chosei.