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A day in the life at Fuji?> 2009 Feb- |
2010 Feb-
| Feb 26th (Fri) Energy Conservation Award
The ENEX 34th Energy Conservation Month Awards Ceremony (motto: “stable technology and a stable future for a low carbon society”) were held on Wednesday the 10th of this month.
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| With an increasing worldwide focus on the planet’s limited resources, energy and environmental problems, the awards ceremony was held in a climate of intensifying awareness towards energy conservation, and an equally intense demand for practical ways to put this into practice. The focus of the projects which received awards, and the reasons for the actual awarding itself, is given below:
Project focus
Teachers were properly aware of energy conservation.
Teachers successfully conveyed this awareness to their students.
A 20% reduction in electricity consumption was forecast despite an increase of electrical appliances being used at the school.
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Reasons for the awards
“Successful diffusion of and implementation of energy conservation awareness”
Energy conservation projects were successfully passed on from school administration staff to teachers, and from teachers to students. The topic of energy conservation was then incorporated into classes, thereby providing the unique platform for encouraging students to put this into practice in their respective family homes. The lending of machinery used for measuring and analysing electricity consumption to students helped them put their respective energy conservation projects into practice and, after adequate self evaluation and observation, they were able to submit reports of a very high standard.
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| The reports which were submitted by the students showed very clearly that the theme of “we must cut back” was not simply a edict from on high which they were supposed to work on; rather, the thinkers were the students themselves as they acted on their own initiative and followed in the footsteps of those who had conducted similar research beforehand. The challenge of finding solutions to their project was a particular source of enjoyment for the students, and their ability to see how useful their actions could actually be left a very strong impressionon them! |
| One of the messages given to the students from staff involved with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as companies closely linked with the promotion of the awards ceremony was: “Please tell the students that while companies like us are doing our best in terms of developing technology and products, their tireless efforts in creating a strong foundation of academic ability to conquer such problems will ultimately be of great importance in the future”. |
| There are countless ways to conserve energy: old-fashioned thriftiness, using more energy-efficient products, hybrid cars, energy-saving houses etc. A collection of the projects submitted will be available from the administration office of the school on the first floor in the near future. |
| Feb 18th (Thu) Carta Competition
The annual Carta Competition was held today during 5th and 6th period. Those who came top in their own class in the trials put their acumen to the test against students from other classes in competition for the year prize. Individual matches were also held which added to the feverish excitement, as hands moved at lightning speed towards the tiles throughout the entire gym.
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| Feb 12th (Fri) Junior High Ball Day
The eagerly awaited junior high ball day was held with the traditional events for "balls in the basket", table tennis, volleyball, and basketball. The students, even if just for one day, forgot about their age differences and enjoyed putting their all into competing against each other with a view to reaching the finals.
As morning turned into late afternoon, the shouts and squeals from the gym steadily increased in volume and, by the last match, the school corridors were reverberating with the frenzied cries of support from those watching and effort from those playing.
A sweet slumber now surely awaits the girls this evening!
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| Feb 10th (Wed) Second Year Awarded Essay Prize
Fumino Saito, a second year student has been awarded the Japan Library Association Director's Prize for an essay she submitted for the All-Japan Bookreading Youth Essay Competition. From a total of 4,400,000 applicants, 70 were chosen to receive a prize, and Fumino found herself to be one of the those people. The crown prince of Japan, various authors, and officials connected to the Ministry of education were all in attendance as Fumino was presented with a certificate after winning third place in the junior-high school category.
Hearty congratualtions indeed!
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| Feb 4th (Thu) Student Council Elections
The 2010 elections to decide the executive members of “Fujinami” student council were held today. One student each had put their names forward for the three posts of president (high school student), and vice-president (junior and senior), and they were all given a vote of confidence. Here’s to a good year!
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| Feb 1st (Mon) Graduation Ceremony
The 61st graduation ceremony was held in the Fuji auditorium today. With many family members, staff, and students in attendance, each of the 6th year students made their way onto the stage to collect their graduation certificate. Some talks were given by Bishop Jinushi, the head of the PTA association, and the headmistress, no doubt impressing upon the students that today marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
Girls, continue now with hope along the path you have chosen, and don't forget that your Fuji family are always praying for you.
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