Seamless Support (School Counselor)

Every time I observe a class, I am moved by the children's overflowing intellectual curiosity and the teachers' creative lessons that richly draw it out. This school has a vibrant atmosphere where each individual deepens their learning driven by their own curiosity and grows together with their peers.

To support such intellectual adventures, a foundation where children can feel safe and be themselves is essential. In the Health office, the public health nurse, school doctor, and school counselor work together, collaborating with families to support the healthy growth of each individual.

What I find particularly meaningful as a school counselor is the ability to provide continuous support to children and their families, looking ahead not only to their six years at this school but also to the following six years at Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School. Children grow significantly from childhood to adolescence, and parent-child relationships change accordingly. In that process, they may face new challenges or confusion. Being able to provide seamless consultation and support even at such turning points is a unique characteristic of our school.

Furthermore, based on the relationship of trust built over many years between the faculty and Health office staff, our school counseling is widely recognized as a daily support resource and is utilized familiarly, primarily by parents. In recent years, online consultations have also been introduced, establishing a more accessible consultation system.

It is our greatest joy to see children who have grown up with this long-term support move on to Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School and freely expand their own potential.