A school's entrance ceremony to welcome new students; typically includes the principal's speech and introductions of the incoming class. A common school event in Japan.
小学校の入学式で子どもが初めて制服を着た。
At the elementary school's entrance ceremony, the child wore a uniform for the first time.
入学式には家族も参加できる学校が多い。
Many schools allow families to attend the entrance ceremony.
入学式は4月に行われることが一般的だ。
It is common for entrance ceremonies to be held in April.