Welcome! The first first-grader in two years has a new student ceremony just for them at Takae Elementary
New first-grader Hachimitsu Shoji (left) being presented with a bouquet by a current student – April 8, At Takae Elementary School in Higashi
April 9, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo
Higashi – Takae Elementary School in Higashi, Okinawa (Tatsuya Miyagi, principal), had their new student ceremony April 8. There was only one new first-grader, Hachimitsu Shoji, 6, the first new student in two years. The ceremony was attended by the school’s students, teachers, and about 20 people from the community.
Shoji looked nervous as she entered the ceremony, holding the hand of her teacher, and was welcomed by the audience with applause. Shoji said smiling, “I am looking forward to school lunch. I want to also do my best at the sports festival.”
Fifth-grader Maru Morioka, 10, welcomed the new student, saying, “I think there will be some things you are not used to, but let’s all do our best together.” Principal Miyagi brought a television screen into the auditorium with the first “lesson” telling the students, “Properly say your greetings, and take care of your lives.” Shoji was proactive in asking about anything she was unsure of, and was warmly attended to by those attending.
(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)
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