今年度首次实施"悠闲日"
4月24日（星期五），本校首次实施了"悠闲日"。这是本年度起每月一次的新举措，今天是值得纪念的第一次。
"悠闲日"是每月选定一个星期五，学生上完四节课、用完午餐后即放学的日子。日本文部科学省提出了"为学生和教师双方创造留白"的方针，大阪市教育振兴基本计划也将工作方式改革列为重要施策。基于这些背景，本校决定引入这一制度。
对于教职员工而言，这一天可以用于备课、教材研究以及细致了解每一位学生的情况。这些准备工作的积累，将体现在日常授课质量和对学生关怀的提升上。对于学生而言，每月一次在放学后拥有更多自由时间，可以用于家庭学习、阅读、发展兴趣爱好，或与家人共度时光。
今天放学时，午餐后走向校门的同学们看起来都很开心。参加社团活动的同学也比平时更早地开始了活动。需要说明的是，即使有社团活动，当天也须在17时前全部离校。
关于授课时数，将通过在同月的某个星期三增设第6节课来补足，全年总授课时数不受影响。4月和5月的安排中，5月13日（星期三）将实施第6节课（特别活动）。6月以后的实施日期确定后，将通过学年通讯等方式另行通知。
此次有家长反映希望能更早收到通知。由于本制度在4月的教职员工会议上正式通过后才向各位发出通知，确实未能留出充分的周知时间，对此深表歉意。今后我们将尽可能提早通知各位家长。
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Our First "Yutori Day" of the Year
On Friday, April 24, we held our very first Yutori Day at Hokuryō Junior High School. This is a new initiative starting this academic year, with one designated Friday each month set aside as a half day — students attend four periods of classes, have lunch, and then head home.
The idea draws on guidance from Japan's Ministry of Education, which highlighted the importance of creating breathing room for both students and teachers. The Osaka City Education Plan also places a strong emphasis on improving work-life balance for school staff. With these principles in mind, our school decided to put Yutori Day into practice.
For teachers, the afternoon provides valuable time for lesson preparation, curriculum research, and gaining a deeper understanding of each student's needs. We believe this investment will be reflected in the quality of everyday classes and the care students receive. For students, having one afternoon a month with extra free time opens up opportunities for studying at home, reading, pursuing hobbies, or simply spending time with family.
Watching students leave after lunch today, there was a noticeable spring in their step. Those involved in club activities were also able to get an earlier start than usual. Please note that even on Yutori Day, all students in club activities must leave school by 5:00 p.m.
Regarding class hours, any time missed on Yutori Day will be made up with a sixth-period class on a Wednesday within the same month, so the total number of class hours for the year remains unchanged. For April and May, sixth-period classes are scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 (Special Activities). Dates for June onward will be shared through grade-level newsletters as soon as they are confirmed.
We received feedback from some families that they would have appreciated more advance notice. Because the plan was formally approved at our April staff meeting, there was limited time before the first Yutori Day to distribute the announcement. We sincerely apologize for the short notice and will make every effort to inform families earlier going forward.
Keywords: Hokuryō Junior High School, School Diary, Yutori Day, work-life balance, early dismissal, class hours, new initiative
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