The 2026 first school information session was held on May 9.  In the morning, the DGA information session took place. First, the DGA chief explained the Department of Global Awareness (DGA), and the last year's champion of the recitation contest in Akashi NIshi, Ms. Yoshida, recited a famous speech, 'I have a dream' by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Second, two graduates this spring, Mr. Arai and Ms. Ikeuchi, and two DGA students now talked about school life here at Akashi Nishi.

Then, three ALTs--Shelly, Shaquille, and Brittany--let junior high school students find particular types of students in an activity. 

      After the session,  some of the parents and the junior high school students asked the DGA first-year students questions at the cafeteria.

A welcome meeting was held on April 15, 2026.  The second-year students and the third-year students welcomed the first-year students with a big round of applause, when they entered the second-floor room of the alumni hall named Kisho Kaikan.

After Principal Matsuno gave them a welcome speech and ALTs and teachers introduced themselves, the first-year students were split into small groups and their seniors began describing school life at Akashi Nishi Senior High School . The first-year students listened eagerly to the senior students' explanations including English classes, school events, and overseas trips.

On April 8, a new school year started.   In the morning, new teachers were introduced on the stage, and an opening ceremony was held.  

In the afternoon, new students (Akashi Nishi 51st students and DGA24th students) participated in the entrance ceremony.

　　　A session where seniors shared their experiences regarding career paths was held on March 17, 2026. Six graduates from the 48th graduates of the Department of Global Awareness (DGA), who graduated in March of this year, participated (Mr. Katakuwa from University of Hyogo, Mr. Kanemoto from Osaka University, Mr. Nishimoto from University of Hyogo, Ms. Yamasaki from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Ms. Takahashi from Osaka Kyoiku University and Mr. Nishimoto from Kochi University). They shared their insights with first and second-year students of the DGA. They provided a lot of concrete and valuable advice. Thank you very much.

 On March19 (Thu),2026, the fourth GCI special lecture for the 1st-year students and the 2nd-year students of the Department of Global Awareness (DGA) was held. The lecturer was Mr. TAKAMI Yasuki, the 26th graduate of Akashi Nishi Senior High School (English Course) in 2004.

   The title of his lecture was “To become a person creating the future; the fusion of technology and humanity.” He spoke about his career in Japan and overseas and what he had learned while working. It was a very inspiring lecture. A lot of students and a teacher asked questions and Mr. Takami answered them sincerely.