This morning, I am totally saddened by the news of a 10-year-old girl Mia Kurihara’s passing.
今朝、
She had been regularly abused by her father, says the news. We are to build a community that reaches every child and no child should face domestic violence. It is a must that every child should feel safe at home. Prayers are being sent for people who are saddened by her passing.
ニュースによれば、
There are many who need our love and care. Our students are being given LOVE, care and understanding abundantly by the families and school. I am sure that our students will reach out to the people who are in need.
私たちの力や愛を必要としている人がたくさんいます。
Allow me to brief a bit about some of the students:
何人かの生徒について簡単に説明させてください。
Student 1: he used to be so independent financially and mentally. His emotions were at times uncontrolled. Yet, he is now about to get ready to be a healthy independent individual in no time. Samugaku changes lives.
生徒１：彼はかつて経済的にも精神的にも自立していました。
Student 2: he was indifferent in talking and in making friends. Yet, today he came and talked to me regarding his interests and struggles. Besides, he told me that he enjoyed my English and psychology classes. Indeed, my classes are somehow difficult for some students to ride on the flow. Students learn to open their hearts to someone else with the help of samugaku.
生徒２：彼は人と話すことも、
Student 3: as we are hosting an event at AEON on the 11th February, I went out with some students to distribute flyers. At first, he was so nervous to talk and hand the flyers to passerby. In the end, he could give flyers away to anyone he sees with a wide smile. Students are being trained practically. Please come to our EVENT on the 11th February at AEON @2:00.
生徒３：
Student 4: a student called me with sadness. After our call, even if she is tired and has no peace in her heart, she chose to go to work. Students are learning what priorities are in a tangible way. I am so proud of individuals and their growth.
生徒４：一人の生徒が悲しさのあまり電話をかけてきました。
Student 5: I am proud of this student 5. He is growing rapidly. When I met him first, he might be living with subjective views majorly. Now he is learning to see things objectively. Above all, he has ears to listen.
生徒５：私はこの生徒を誇りに思っています。
Today there was a P.E class. Students played so hard. Some trial students enjoyed classes and beach volleyball. One trial student said, “I could stay a whole day at school and enjoyed beach volleyball even if I have a slight headache.” Trial students are more or less so shy and it is hard for them to join a whole day program. Yet, he did it. In and with Samugaku, impossible becomes possible for many young people.
今日は体育の授業があり、
Our director composes a special song for every graduation. In his midst of hectic schedule, he is composing a song with the collected words of the students. He makes everything with all his might and his being. His passion for young people especially who are in need is unquenchable.
理事長は毎年卒業式の為に、曲を作ります。多忙な日々の中、
Many students learn to express their feelings and open their hearts with and in Samugaku literally. We staff are fully booked by the appointments of the students. We staff are growing in love and care for the students accordingly.
サムガクでの日々で、たくさんの生徒が自分の感情を表現し、
I had a great day today. I am so determined to start a community which gives constant care.
今日は素晴らしい1日でした。
感謝しつつ、
茶々