The Yume Festival (Future Design Presentation) was a great success, with around 200 visitors coming to our school. We sincerely thank all the parents and community members who attended. On the morning of the festival, students made their final preparations, and then the long-awaited opening ceremony began.
Message from General Manager Nango:
“The core of learning lies in the Future Design period. I’d like to share an example from one of our graduates’ projects. Thinking about how to energize the local community, they decided to open a café. They combined their individual passions—such as drawing illustrations and cooking—with the goal of revitalizing Okuma Town. By connecting what they loved, what the town needed, and the knowledge they gained from textbooks, they discovered their dreams for the future.”
No one can predict what their current passions will lead to in three or five years. However, by facing what they truly love, students can begin to shape their dreams and goals for the future.
Representatives from the presentation, exhibition, and workshop groups greeted the audience, saying, “Please come and see our work!”—and with that, the Yume Festival officially began.
After the opening ceremony, everyone moved to their assigned activity areas. While waiting for their turn, students visited other presentations and exhibitions to learn from their peers.
The first- and second-grade students took on the challenge of making potato chips with their parents, using potatoes they had grown in their Life Studies class. They worked hard to slice the potatoes thinly with a slicer and fry them in oil.
The result was delicious potato chips — perfectly seasoned and full of flavor! Everyone was very satisfied with the taste, and we hope they’ll try making them again at home.
Students interacted with visitors all around the school — through poster sessions, game experiences, showcasing their creations, conducting experiments in the science room, handing out flyers, and giving presentations in the book area.
Although some looked nervous, everyone did their best to share their projects with enthusiasm.
To be continued in Part ②
