Update: After the 2025 Hiroshima Trip
The sixth-grade students came back from Hiroshima on Friday, April 28th. “All students tend to feel that they learn a lot in a short amount of time”, Mr.Southall said. Despite the students being under a tight schedule, the students got to enjoy all of the sites and gain valuable insights into Hiroshima’s history. The annual 1000 cranes project took place in Hiroshima as well. The 1000 cranes, a symbol of peace made by hardworking students over the school year were brought to the Child Peace Statue in Hiroshima. Not only are the 1000 cranes a symbol of peace, but these cranes can also address current issues or can be made to a loved one. Mr. Southall explained that”The ‘1,000 Cranes for…’ Project is a chance for students to express their collective wish for whatever they think is important to them. It is not limited to nuclear disarmament and world peace, the project can be dedicated to issues such as gender equality, an end to racism, LGBTQ issues, an end to the war in the Ukraine, or they can be made for a particular person who may have health issues.” Similar to the past trips, the students were able to reflect on history and gain valuable insights. One big change starting next year is the Hiroshima trip will be a 2-night trip. On day one, students will stop by Himeji castle in Hyogo prefecture on the first day, spend an entire day at the atomic bomb memorial park, museum, and dome on the next day, and go to Miyajma and Itsukishima shrine on the final day. The extended trip will allow students to experience and gain more insights into Japanese history.
