Abstract
This article offers a comprehensive overview of Waitakere Japanese Supplementary School’s journey since its inception, incorporating insights from three former principals. It highlights the school’s challenges and explores the nature of sustainable education in developing global talent, outlining potential pathways for future progress. As a pivotal hub for the Japanese community, the school plays an important role in equipping students to engage effectively in the global society, thereby emphasizing its vital presence. Key to the school’s success is its adaptability and flexibility in meeting the evolving demands of society, coupled with the organization’s ongoing ‘transformation’. This transformative process, fostering a community culture that actively supports student development, is deemed crucial for the school’s sustainability and the broad provision of educational opportunities.
