MESSAGEWe create an environment centered around three pillars: nature, language, and food.
Thank you for visiting the Rita School website. I am Yoshihiro Shiozawa, the principal.
Our school aims to build the foundation for children to grow into individuals who can confidently thrive in the international community. We create an environment centered around three pillars: nature, language, and food.
First, our nature education program utilizes the mountain owned by our school. We value hands-on experiences that engage all five senses, allowing children to observe seasonal changes and the cycles of life. Additionally, interacting with the diverse animals we keep on school grounds provides invaluable opportunities to cultivate compassion for living things and a sense of responsibility.
Next, our English education program prioritizes learning that is “early, enjoyable, and natural.” Familiarizing young ears with English sounds nurtures listening skills, making future academic learning remarkably smoother.
Furthermore, food education, which shapes children’s minds and bodies, is a major feature of our school. In addition to mineral-organic lunches made with safe ingredients, child-sized kitchens are also installed in the school buildings. Children learn through the entire process of simple cooking and cleaning up afterward. The act of preparing food themselves and cleaning up afterward is an important learning experience that fosters interest in food and a sense of initiative.
Additionally, the fireplace installed in our building allows for special food experiences using fire, such as roasting sweet potatoes. This creates a uniquely heartwarming time for the children.
Within this learning environment, our entire staff dedicates ourselves wholeheartedly to daily childcare, ensuring children grow freely and authentically, empowering them to stride confidently toward their future.
We warmly invite those interested in our preschool to visit for a tour.
Director Yoshihiro Shiozawa
