We asked Jared, our new ALT (Assistant Language Teacher), a lot of questions.  Today, we are going to show some of them.

Q：What is your hobby?

A：I like climbing mountains.  I’ve already climbed Mt. Ishizuchi.

Q：What is your favorite Japanese food?

A：I like sushi, because there are a lot of types.  I like salmon the best.

Q：Where do you want to go in Japan?

A：I want to go to Osaka.

Q：What made you decide to work as an ALT?

A：I’ve been interested in Japan and Japanese culture, and wanted to change my life.  I didn’t study Japanese at my university, but I’m really enjoying leaning Japanese here.

Q：What do you think is attractive about Saijo High School?

A ：I think that many students are interested in English and work hard.

Q：What is your goal through the school life here?

A：I’m trying to teach English in a better way.  And, I want to be able to speak Japanese well.

Q：What would you recommend about the U.K. to students?

A：Of course, “Fish and Chips.”

We’ve got to know a lot about him!  We had a very good time!!

Good afternoon or Good evening！

Today, we’re introducing about Kyudo, which is similar to archery, but a traditional sport in Japan.  There is 8 sections to shot a bow.  The process is called “shahouhassetsu (射法八節).”  The first section is“ashibumi(足踏み).” This action requires strong body trunks.

The second section is“dozukuri(胴造り)”  In this action, we have to concentrate on one thing, and keep our balance.

The third section is “yugamae(弓構え).” This section is the preparation to pull the bow.

The fourth section is “uchiokoshi(打起こし).” This action is pulling up the bow over the head.

These are the first half sections.  Next time, we will introduce the latter half.

Kyudo is not so familiar around the world.  But, our KYUDO club is so attractive!  We want to spread the attraction of KYUDO all over the world.  We wish you’ve got interested in KYUDO!

Hello! My name is Jared and I'm the new ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) for Saijo High School. I'm really excited to be teaching English and look forward to working with you all.

Hello, everyone!  We are the team L.I.N.C.( Local and International Network Creation )!  This year, we mainly update this HP in English, introducing our school days.  We’d like to know what you want to know about Saijo High School.  Please press the like button and tell us what you like.  Thank you for watching and reading! 

In Saijo High School, students are encouraged to study spontaneously and collaboratively.  We should cherish and preserve this atmosphere.

The Group Matches in 2022 has started.  Students and teachers are divided into four groups ( Bujo:red / Hiuchi:blue / Ishizuchi:green / Kojo:yellow).  The inauguration ceremony was held  in Hiuchi Athletic Stadium.  Each student did the best, and enjoyed cheering their group members.  The bonds of the groups have become deeper, and will be much deeper.

Students of Saijo High School did their best.  Many people were impressed by the efforts of the students.  Many clubs have obtained the right to participate in the prefectural tournament. They will continue to strive to advance to the national competition.  Please support them, and look forward to their success in the near future!!

Our soccer club broke through the wall.  They’ve qualified for the prefectural tournament for the first time in twelve years!  Please continue your support!! 

Since last year, students in 206 ( who belong to the science and mathematics course ) have had a special class once a week.  They learn physics and biology in English.  We call it S.E.T. (Science in English on Thursday).  In this class, both students and physics or biology teachers, with the help of English teachers, try to use English as much as possible!!

Anaelle has joined her homeroom class, 206.  Students are excited to welcome their new classmate.  She takes part in a lot of activities here.  The experience surely will be beneficial for her and students of Saijo High School!

Anaelle, an exchange student from Germany, has started her new school life here!!  All the students and teachers will support her so that her days in Saijo High School will be full of joy and friendship!!

  We have a radio program, R.E.T.(Radio English Thursday), every Thursday, during lunch time.  Members of E.S.S. ( English Speaking Society ) take turns broadcasting in English, inviting special guests.  The first guest of this year is Mr. Nishimaru, a geography teacher.  He talked about his hobbies and love for teaching.  We hope this program will be a chance for students to be exposed to English, and students and teachers will enjoy it. 

We have big and important tournaments called “the General Athletic Meet” this weekend.  Students have been practicing hard for it every day.  These pictures show how they are practicing.  Please support Saijo High School!

Shelley, our ALT, created a new message board.  "Easter" is its theme.  Come and see it.

The 6th "Forest, Sato, and Sea" Symposium sponsored by Kyoto University and Japan Foundation was held online on Saturday, March 13th.
First year students of the "Senjo Tanada" group made a poster presentation. (Tanada means the terraced rice fields.)

The 17th Japan Physics Conference Jr. Session, which gives junior and senior high school students opportunities to make a presentation about science, was held online on Saturday, March 13th.  Students who worked on two research study about physics took part in the meeting.

The following are the topics of their study: The relation between power and frequency with transformer, and The study on the spiral made with the magnetic stirrer.

On February 23rd, students did not have a poster session in order to prevent the infection spread.  Instead, all the posters the students made (1st year and 2nd year) are being displayed on the 2nd floor corridor. 

On Wednesday, February 17, Saijo High School had a meeting concerning SSH project.  The students made a presentation on their research study or the online overseas training.

Third year students in the commercial course had a presentation meeting about their research study.  Audience, first and second year students in that course, participated in the meeting online.

On Monday, February 8th, first year students, representative of each class, had a presentation on their pre-research studynusing the posters.  They used an app, Zoom.  First year students actively participated in the questions and answers session as well.