"Gather Around! Elementary School Students" Sugou Elementary School Edition (Aired on September 12, 2026) ~ The symbol of Sugou Elementary School, overflowing with smiles and energy, is Jack the Peacock, loved for over 40 years!

"Gather Around! Elementary School Students" is broadcast every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on FM Kurashiki.

The personality, Asuka Abe, visits elementary schools in Kurashiki City to interview children who talk about the charm of their schools and school districts, as well as their big dreams. Through the children's genuine voices, the charm of the community can be felt anew.

In the broadcast on September 12, 2026 (Saturday), we introduced the situation at Sugo Elementary School located in Nishizaka, Kurashiki City.

We will deliver the lively voices of the children.

This article is a contributed piece by FM Kurashiki Co., Ltd. and is edited and published by the Haretoco General Incorporated Association editorial team.

The information provided is from the article published in October 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.

FM Kurashiki "Gather Around! Elementary School Students"

In "Gather Around! Elementary School Students," we conduct direct interviews with sixth graders at the visited elementary schools to deeply explore the charm of the schools everyone attends. Additionally, the "School District Pride" segment, where good and favorite aspects of the community are shared from the perspective of elementary school students, is also a highlight.

We will also present heartwarming interviews that make even adults' hearts swell, as children talk about their exciting future dreams and express gratitude to their families who are always with them.

This time, we visited Sugo Elementary School located in Nishizaka, Kurashiki City.

The Charm of Sugo Elementary School was shared by the children right away.

About Sugo Elementary School

The presenters this time were Ruki Kanesaki, Ryo Takase, Haruka Mizoguchi, Mei Shimizu, and Shinichiro Shiota. The five of them presented with great energy.

First, let's hear about the school introduction.

Sugo Elementary School is located in the northeastern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. They talk about the wonderful nature surrounding the school, including rich mountains, vast rice fields, and peach orchards that bear delicious peaches.

While surrounded by a rich natural environment, there is also a highway interchange nearby, making it very convenient for transportation.

In such a blessed environment, the children are able to enjoy their school life freely and energetically.

Students of Sugo Elementary School Talk About "School & School District Pride"

Next, the children introduced three things they are proud of about their school and school district.

1. "Lively Greetings" Delivered Proactively

The first pride is their lively greetings.
In the morning during school arrival and when passing by teachers and local people, they exchange greetings cheerfully. Furthermore, the children of Sugo Elementary School are said to proactively greet everyone.

In committee activities, they are also focusing on unique initiatives such as the "Greeting Marathon" to promote more active greetings. Through greetings, the entire school is filled with energy, allowing everyone to spend the day with a bright and happy feeling, which is a wonderful tradition unique to Sugo Elementary School.

2. Two Playgrounds for Active Movement

The second pride is the spacious "Lower Playground" located beyond the pedestrian bridge.
Sugo Elementary School has two playgrounds, allowing for various games and sports to be enjoyed according to the location.

With a variety of play options available, this environment that allows for large movements supports the healthy growth of the children.

3. "Jack-kun," the School's Symbol Loved for Over 40 Years

The last pride they presented is Jack-kun, the peacock, which is also the symbol of Sugo Elementary School. Jack-kun has been watching over the children of Sugo Elementary School for over 40 years.

Jack-kun, who loves cabbage, is everyone's idol, showing off his beautiful feathers when he gets excited. During the presentation, they even imitated Jack-kun's call, conveying how much he is loved.

Currently, Sugo Elementary School is conducting an initiative called "Nice Card," where students write down the good points of their friends. It seems they aim to collect Nice Cards together to create Jack-kun's large feathers, and the whole school is enveloped in a warm atmosphere.

"We want to make Jack-kun's beautiful feathers bloom with everyone's smiles and good points," they said with smiles.

Under the watch of Jack-kun, the children of Sugo Elementary School lead a vibrant and smiling school life. I thought it was wonderful that each of them can actively participate in their environment. Let's continue to watch over the children as they grow up healthy.

Voices of Children Looking Toward the Future

After learning about the school's charm, we also asked everyone about their future dreams.

The 12 children who answered the interview included aspiring illustrators, professional athletes, hairdressers, pianists, and scientists, making us excited just thinking about their future dreams.

The sight of children challenging themselves with "what they love" as their driving force gave great courage and inspiration to the adults as well.

Thank you, everyone at Sugo Elementary School.