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Recommended slogans for an elementary school sports day

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One thing you can’t do without at a sports day is a slogan.

Elementary school students span a wide range of ages, and their understanding of kanji and English varies.

That’s why it’s important to choose words that everyone can understand and remember easily.

Here, we’ve gathered recommended slogans for elementary school sports days just like that.

It’s full of ideas to help everyone join forces and create a fun and exciting sports day.

Let’s unite our hearts with a slogan and make wonderful memories!

Please use this as a reference and make it a fantastic sports day!

English-based (1–10)

One for all,All for one

The famous phrase “One for all, and all for one.” It expresses the spirit of the whole team working together.

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We can do it

This expresses the feeling of “We can do it!” It conveys a sense of determination to tackle anything without fear and give it our best.

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English-related (11–20)

RUN,RUN,RUN!

“Simple is best!” as a slogan.

The repeated wording gives me a feeling close to the Japanese nuance of being single-minded or utterly absorbed.

It seems like exploring it with other words could open up various possibilities.

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To our victory!

A sports day where everyone wins together.

If that’s your wish, this slogan might be perfect.

Move forward with the same goal, in an irreplaceable youth!

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Let’s do our best!

Believing firmly in the efforts you’ve built up so far and showing your true ability when it counts are crucial to winning.

The phrase “Let’s do our best!” carries a wish for you to perform at your peak.

It means “Let’s give it our best,” and an important point is that it has the nuance of a call to action.

When you call out to your teammates, it conveys the image of lifting each other up and giving them a push, reinforcing the team’s sense of unity and mutual trust.

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Make Happy

Boosting team unity and deepening our bonds are essential points for ultimately seizing victory.

This is a slogan that evokes a happy sense of connection, conjuring the image of pushing forward with trusted teammates.

Because it’s an English slogan, it also brings a stylish vibe, and when it carries real feeling, it can elevate our spirits in a sleek way.

Whether the happiness lies in victory itself or in the time spent with teammates, deciding how to interpret the slogan is also crucial for strengthening our solidarity.

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One Team, One Dream

One team, one dream

One Team, One Dream

Unifying the team’s spirit is a key point for making the sports day truly fulfilling.

To bring everyone together, it’s important to share big goals and dreams.

This phrase straightforwardly expresses the act of uniting the team and declaring a goal.

It’s well known that Japan’s national rugby team adopted “One Team” as their slogan, which also conveys a strong competitive drive.

These words help you feel the bond with your teammates and contribute to making the event more meaningful.

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Four-character idioms (11–20)

When it comes to slogans, four-character idioms are a classic you just can’t leave out.

For younger students, it’s best to avoid difficult words or kanji so they’re easy to understand.

Expressions like “united as one” and “giving it your all” are standard idioms widely used in slogans.

You also often see slogans that keep the same reading but tweak the kanji for a creative twist.

For example, you can turn 「一生懸命」 (doing your very best) into 「一笑懸命」 (doing your best with a smile) or 「一勝懸命」 (doing your best to win), swapping in characters related to friendship or competition to add originality!