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School spirit is the sense of identity and community shared by members of an educational institution. Members of a school can manifest school spirit by wearing school colors, attending athletic events, or chanting pep rally songs.

United States of America

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Canada

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Canadians walk in a parade wearing festive colors: 2017
Canada Day Parade 2017[1]

Schools in Canada [2]tend to focus on what they can offer as a school rather than competing with other schools for popularity. Though they like to focus on education[3] and a welcoming environment, school spirit in Canada[4] is more than just cheering for the home team.

High School Girls pose after a game. 1916
The High School girls in Montreal, Canada pose for a picture after a game. (1916)[5]

Schools in Canada often organize events and activities to bring students together and foster a sense of community, pride, and belonging that extends beyond the classroom. Schools in Canada [6] often organize events and activities to bring students together, such as Spirit Day,[7] Green Shirt Day,[8] assemblies, and sports. Green Shirt Day is celebrated on August 7 in all Canadian schools. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about organ donation and honoring the legacy of Logan Boulet.[9]

Canadian schools unite the community during sporting events,[10] specifically hockey games. Students, teachers, and the community bring their spirit by wearing their school colors or jerseys to cheer for their team.

Japan

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Japan’s schools exhibit a structured environment, with students adhering to strict schedules and engaging in extracurricular activities. Notably, they partake in two significant events that foster school spirit and community engagement. Formal education in Japan began with the adoption of Chinese culture.[11]

Undōkai (Sports Day)
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young Japanese woman and men cycle to celebrate "Sports Day" in Fukushima
sports day 2011 in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima[12]

Undōkai[13] is an annual school event, a sports day[14] celebrated by students across Japan, with a majority of schools observing it in either spring or autumn. Activities include relay races, gymnastics, and group competitions, encouraging teamwork and physical exertion. Parents and community members often attend to cheer on the students, further enhancing the sense of school spirit.[15]

Bunkasai/Happyoukai (Cultural Festival)
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Bunkasai/Happyoukai[16] serves as a joyful school open house event where students showcase their projects and achievements from the school year. Students may set up displays ranging from art exhibitions to café setups. Performances, such as dramas, orchestras, and dances, are also part of the festivities, promoting teamwork and camaraderie among students. These cultural festivals [17]contribute to enhancing the school's appearance and fostering a sense of community.[18]

the image shows the front of Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School: 2022
Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School. 2022[19]

Additionally, events at schools like Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School[20], such as the September Undōkai (Sports Festival) and Fukutaka Festival (Cultural Festival), are created and organized by students themselves. These events provide opportunities for students to overcome challenges, experience joy, and develop essential interpersonal skills[21],[22] aligning with the school's goal of promoting teamwork and self-growth. The goal of Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School: “Acquire the ability to feel and connect with others, understand your own role in a group, and develop the ability to work with others and tenaciously aim to achieve your goals."[23][24]

See Also

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  5. ^ "File:The High School Magazine. Montreal, Canada (1916) (14779954132).jpg - Wikipedia". commons.wikimedia.org. 1916. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  6. ^ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2021-07-07). "Education in Canada: Life in Canadian schools". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
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  8. ^ "Green Shirt Day - School events and activities | Organ Tissue Education". learn.organtissuedonation.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
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  13. ^ Akiyama, Takeshi (2020-11). "Undokai and sports events in the Japanese school system". Pediatrics International. 62 (11): 1230–1233. doi:10.1111/ped.14332. ISSN 1328-8067. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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  19. ^ "File:Fukuoka Prefectural Shūyūkan High School 1-10 Nishijin-6-chōme Sawara-ku Fukuoka City 20221029.jpg - Wikipedia". commons.wikimedia.org. 2022-10-29. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  20. ^ "Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School", Wikipedia, 2023-11-16, retrieved 2024-03-13
  21. ^ "Social skills", Wikipedia, 2024-02-29, retrieved 2024-03-13
  22. ^ Akiyama, Takeshi (2020-11). "Undokai and sports events in the Japanese school system". Pediatrics International. 62 (11): 1230–1233. doi:10.1111/ped.14332. ISSN 1328-8067. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ "Goal", Wikipedia, 2024-02-29, retrieved 2024-03-13
  24. ^ Benjamin, Gail (1997). Japanese Lessons: A Year in a Japanese School Through the Eyes of An American Anthropologist and Her Children. NYU Press. ISBN 978-0-8147-1291-7.
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