共学化のリブランディング


OVERVIEW
旭川藤女子高校の管轄が藤学園から
校章、ブランドカラーを制定し、
一般的にそれらは「学校広報」と呼ばれるが
多くの高校、大学を見てきたが
旭川藤星高校では旭川エリアの
そのあたりのリアルを理解しながら、
少子化はずっとつづくから差別化は必要。
奇をてらって「尖る」必要はなく、
何を訴求するか「絞る」ことが重要だと思う。
The management of Asahikawa Fuji Girls’ High School has transitioned from Fuji Gakuen to Hokkaido Catholic Gakuen. We handled the rebranding process, establishing the school emblem and brand colors. Following this, we produced various materials, including the school guide, posters, flyers, newspaper ads, and the website.
While these are commonly referred to as “school PR materials,” how many schools are truly using them for effective public relations? In reality, many PR personnel are tasked with roles similar to "advertising" planning, but it's unclear how effectively they convey messages, attract event attendees, or increase the number of applicants. From our experience with numerous high schools and universities, it seems many operate within traditional structures and rely on precedents for their strategies.
It’s essential for professionals like us and PR representatives to collaborate and create maximum value within budget constraints. At Asahikawa Tosei High School, we conducted thorough research on the local market in the Asahikawa area. While the other three private schools are competitors, public schools remain dominant in rural areas, as attending public institutions is more common. With this reality in mind, we created and distributed mini-brochures and school-specific posters targeting middle school students. We also produced a "Boys' Brochure" with the goal of increasing applications from male students. All copywriting was done with honesty, contributing to building empathy and understanding.
Since the declining birthrate will continue, differentiation is essential. However, there’s no need to be excessively bold; the key is to focus on what to highlight and refine the message accordingly.

北海道新聞に掲載したリニューアル広告
before
after
ロゴは、従来のロゴにある藤の花のモチーフを継承しリデザイン。藤色のカラーをブランドカラーに設定。
Graphic
ポスターをはじめ、毎年学校の広報物を制作しています。
Every year, we produce PR materials for the school, starting with posters. Through years of work, we've identified issues and gradually adapted the materials to align with the school's goals each year. Below are some of the 2024 materials, as well as the "Boys' Brochure" created the year the school became co-ed.
Website
2024年にはWEBサイトもリニューアル。オープンスクールや保護者向け学校説明会など、学校選びの軸となるイベント情報へのアクセスのしやすさを重視しながら、日々の情報・卒業生の声など学校のリアルな雰囲気も感じられるようコンテンツを整理。Instagramなどの他媒体と組み合わせた発信方法はこれから厚くしていけるポイントなので、広報の方と相談しながらより良いサイトを目指していきたいと思っています。
In 2024, the website was revamped with a focus on improving access to key event information, such as open schools and parent-oriented school briefings, which are pivotal for school selection. We also organized the content to give a real sense of the school’s daily life and alumni testimonials. Strengthening communication through platforms like Instagram and other media is an area we plan to develop further in consultation with the PR team, aiming to create an even better website.