June 9, 2021
Sports Day Prep
When it starts to get warm and the first term tests are finishing up, all the students and teachers at Seiritsu start thinking and preparing for the summer sports day. Sports Days are an integral annual event for everyone in Japan. Some are held in May and June while others are held in the fall - in September or October.
Children all over Japan, from kindergarten to senior high school, take part in sports days at their schools. Parents and grandparents almost always come and watch and join in the fun for younger students. In junior high and senior high fewer family members come out but there are still quite a few watching on the sidelines. And even if the family members do not attend, there is still some level of involvement and lots of interest. This is all just to say, sports days are a big deal.
We are all excited about being able to hold our sports day event this year. Weather is always a worry but it looks like we should have a nice day tomorrow. Wish us luck!
