"National High School My Project Award" National Summit Participated by 2 Projects
FoundingBase Inc.'s education division announced that two projects from its publicly-operated cram schools participated in the "National High School My Project Award" National Summit. Students engaged in presentations and discussions with high schoolers from across the country over three days.
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FoundingBase Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Yamamoto), which co-creates urban development projects with approximately 30 local governments nationwide, announced on March 21 that two projects from the public cram schools operated by its education division participated in the "National High School My Project Award" National Summit (organized by Certified NPO Katariba) held in Tokyo.
During the three-day event, students presented their projects and engaged in discussions with high school students gathered from all over the country.
## What is the National High School My Project Award?
The National High School My Project Award* is Japan's largest learning festival where high school students present projects they have undertaken on social or everyday issues, or topics of personal interest.
48 projects that passed video screening and regional Summit Advanced gathered, and each student shared the results of their inquiry-based projects and interacted with others.
* The National High School My Project Award® is a registered trademark of Certified NPO Katariba (Registration 5758300/5758304/6527881)
## What is the "Easy-to-use Toilet" School Uniform Skirt Design Project?
The "Easy-to-use Toilet" school uniform skirt design project started from a student's interest in exploring the intersection of fashion and welfare.
Inspired by comments seen online such as "clothes for people with disabilities are not fashionable," the student conducted online interviews with five companies that design clothing for people with disabilities.
As a result, they learned that many companies are challenging themselves to create fashionable clothes for people with disabilities.
From there, they turned their attention to the familiar theme of "school uniforms" and visited Ube Special Needs School, where uniforms had recently been updated.
While investigating why many students wear tracksuits for school life, they encountered the comment, "school uniform skirts are difficult to use in the restroom."
"We want to realize the right for everyone to wear a school uniform."
With this sentiment, the project officially began.
They challenged themselves to create prototype skirts, receiving advice from cooperating adults. Despite struggling with sewing, which was not their forte, they focused on aspects such as "how well the skirt goes up," "the effort involved," and "how neatly it returns," making repeated improvements.
The completed prototypes are continuously being improved based on feedback from special needs school teachers and staff at the Mine City Learning Space.
During the three-day event, students presented their projects and engaged in discussions with high school students gathered from all over the country.
## What is the National High School My Project Award?
The National High School My Project Award* is Japan's largest learning festival where high school students present projects they have undertaken on social or everyday issues, or topics of personal interest.
48 projects that passed video screening and regional Summit Advanced gathered, and each student shared the results of their inquiry-based projects and interacted with others.
* The National High School My Project Award® is a registered trademark of Certified NPO Katariba (Registration 5758300/5758304/6527881)
## What is the "Easy-to-use Toilet" School Uniform Skirt Design Project?
The "Easy-to-use Toilet" school uniform skirt design project started from a student's interest in exploring the intersection of fashion and welfare.
Inspired by comments seen online such as "clothes for people with disabilities are not fashionable," the student conducted online interviews with five companies that design clothing for people with disabilities.
As a result, they learned that many companies are challenging themselves to create fashionable clothes for people with disabilities.
From there, they turned their attention to the familiar theme of "school uniforms" and visited Ube Special Needs School, where uniforms had recently been updated.
While investigating why many students wear tracksuits for school life, they encountered the comment, "school uniform skirts are difficult to use in the restroom."
"We want to realize the right for everyone to wear a school uniform."
With this sentiment, the project officially began.
They challenged themselves to create prototype skirts, receiving advice from cooperating adults. Despite struggling with sewing, which was not their forte, they focused on aspects such as "how well the skirt goes up," "the effort involved," and "how neatly it returns," making repeated improvements.
The completed prototypes are continuously being improved based on feedback from special needs school teachers and staff at the Mine City Learning Space.