Hello everyone,

Yesterday we had our sports festival at Big Whale stadium in Wakayama. It was really nice to have a big school event again after so long. This year the P.E. teachers had to work hard to think of ways to have a fun, but safe festival. Here are some of the changes:

• Junior high school students came in the morning, and high school students came in the afternoon.
• No parents or guests. It was sad that we didn’t have an audience. However, Mr. Morikawa made two videos to give parents an idea of the day.
• Gloves on the floor. Students wore gloves when they were using shared equipment.
• No bento. I think this one was the saddest change. Usually students are excited to open their bento to see what is inside. Well, next year let’s have a double bento!

Even with these changes, students still had a good time. Everyone was cheering for each other and having a good time. Thank you to all the P.E. teachers, the student helpers, and staff that helped make this event a good time.

Here is the junior high school video.

Here is the high school one.