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Upcoming Meeting Announcement

The Central Council for Education's Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education will host its first meeting of the Physical Education, Health, and Safety Working Group on October 3, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (JST). This meeting will utilize a hybrid format, combining both online (via webinar) and in-person participation, to discuss various matters regarding physical education and health security.

Meeting Details

• - Date and Time: October 3, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (JST)
• - Location: A mixed format of online conferencing and face-to-face discussion

The agenda will include important discussions on the working group's focus areas concerning safety and health in sports education, reflecting a growing commitment to combining physical education with health awareness.

Participation and Coverage

For those interested in monitoring the session, the meeting will be broadcast live on YouTube, making it accessible to both media representatives and the general public.

If you wish to attend the meeting, you need to register by 12:00 PM on October 2, 2027, through the provided registration form for the working group.

Registration Link: Central Council for Education Working Group Attendance Signup.

Guidelines for Coverage

For any media personnel wishing to film, record, or photograph the meeting proceedings, you must note your request and the intended purpose in the registration form. Please refrain from any unauthorized recording or reproduction of the meeting content. Late registrations beyond the deadline will not be accepted.

Further details on the attendance guidelines and stipulated rules will be sent via email to those who register, so please check the instructions thoroughly. Additionally, due to the reliance on technology, please be aware that connectivity issues might arise, potentially hindering access to the live session. In such cases, the minutes of the meeting will be available for review afterward.

Conference materials and a list of committee members will be published on the Ministry of Education site by the start of the session. Note that the agenda and order of proceedings may be modified as needed.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to:

• - Sports Agency Policy Division Coordination Office
• - Phone: 03-5253-4111 (General Inquiry)

For those following these developments in health education, the upcoming meeting signifies a proactive step in shaping the future of physical education and health promotion in schools. Engage and learn how these discussions could impact the curriculum, ensuring that both safety and health remain paramount in educational settings.