We are deeply saddened to learn of the major earthquake that struck eastern Taiwan. We would like to express our sorrow and condolences to those affected. We all pray for their prompt recovery from the bottom of our heart.
  ―Teachers and students in Matsuyama Minami high school

　Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Minami High School has been designated as a Super Science High School (SSH) by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology since 2002. We have been researching and developing programs for science education in cooperation with universities and research institutes. We try to bring fascinating and inspiring science activities not only to our students but also to the local community. 　Each of our students does a great deal of individual research, and because of their strenuous effort, they have won prizes in various kinds of science fairs.

　The SSH project was launched as part of "Science Literacy Enhancement Initiatives" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2002. It aims to develop students' abilities and to foster global leaders with great ambitions in the field of science and technology. As of 2016, there are 200 high schools in Japan, including our school, designated as SSH.