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It is almost spring and we are starting to see the pop of color! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸What a week of weather extremes! From Monday's snowfall to today's unexpected 17°C, we've certainly experienced nature's unpredictability. Despite the fluctuating temperatures, our students remained focused and engaged, demonstrating remarkable dedication to their studies throughout the week. It’s great to see everyone back on campus! A special congratulations to our Grade 5 students for their outstanding assembly presentations - your hard work and dedication in developing your presentation skills are truly paying off as you prepare for the PYP Exhibition. We are incredibly proud of your progress and can’t wait to see all your efforts come to fruition.We would also like to take a moment to recognize the creativity and dedication shown already with our International…

Dear Families, A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Parent-Teacher-Student conferences! We truly appreciate your support and the collaborative spirit that makes our school community so strong. We're incredibly proud of the progress we've seen from both students and teachers. And what a fantastic MYPX showcase from our 10th graders! Their work was truly impressive. Don't forget to mark your calendars for our Art and Music exhibition after spring break! Enjoy a restful break, and we look forward to seeing you back on March 17th! International 🌍 Month is in full swing! We encourage you to visit your student's classrooms and see what they're creating. What to do over Spring Break??? Click here MYP ideas- At-home “Chopped Dinner Challenge.”Split the house into two teams and select a…

Dear Families, What a week! Thank you for being so patient as we navigated the challenging weather. We're so proud of our DP students for completing their mock exams! Don't forget, parent-teacher conferences are next week! Buses will leave early on Wednesday, so please plan accordingly (no lunch that day).🍱 Your support of our online💻 learning was fantastic. Helping students get comfortable with digital tools is a vital skill for their future, and we appreciate your partnership in this. The PYP Exhibition is moving forward with great momentum! Our students are working with faculty mentors to explore their inquiries, and we can't wait to see the results of their research. Our EC/KG students have been amazing engineers, building bridges 🚅🚎🚢🚆🛫🌉and tackling challenges with incredible creativity. It's been so much fun…

It has been a busy and productive week across all grade levels, with students engaged in academics, creativity, extracurriculars, and experiential learning. Here are some of the highlights from this week: 🎒 Primary Years Programme (PYP) Highlights: Our youngest learners have been exploring transportation, moving from identifying different types to understanding how and why we use them. It’s been exciting to watch their curiosity and thinking develop!Creativity has been shining in various ways, from storytelling and art to hands-on projects. In math, students have been focusing on measurement, discovering the need for standardized units and realizing how often measurement is used in daily life.Grade 5 students continue working hard on their PYP Exhibition projects while also welcoming our new teaching intern, Mr. Sam. It’s wonderful to see them demonstrating a…

Love is in the Air! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ It is hard to believe that we are more than half way through the school year. It seems to be going so fast. What does it mean to have "grit"? Essentially, grit, or GRIT, can be short for four words: growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity. Watch this video below. TedTalk Why Grit is Important for Kids Grit is a powerful trait that helps kids develop resilience, perseverance, and a strong work ethic—qualities that are essential for success in school and life. It’s not just about working hard; grit is about sticking with challenges, pushing through failures, and staying motivated even when things get tough. One of the biggest reasons grit is important is that it teaches kids how to handle setbacks.…

We made it through the snow❄️ and freezing weather🌨️! Our online💻 classes were a success—not our favorite way to learn, but definitely the safest option for everyone. I hope you all enjoyed your unexpected free day(Wednesday)! We're so excited to welcome everyone back to campus on Monday! The weather forecast looks fantastic🌤️, so let's hope for a smooth and enjoyable week ahead. Thank you to the parents for the Crepe day! Celebrating Chandeleur! They got a great arm 💪workout whipping👩‍🍳 the batter! MYP Exhibition- February 24th - 2:00-4:00 pm Parents we invite you to visit our MYP Exhibition! The students have been working hard on their Personal Projects! Counselor’s Corner Update! 🌟 As we prepare for this month’s SEL theme of Empathy and Kindness, we’ve started engaging students in meaningful…

What a fantastic week it's been! Our students are currently engaged in insightful self-reflections on their first semester, a valuable process for growth and learning. We have much to anticipate and celebrate as we look ahead to an exciting second semester. Today's assembly was a delightful showcase of talent and teamwork, especially the wonderful presentation by our first-grade students! Their enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Hoshi Hinten for her invaluable contributions during her internship with our Grade 1/2 classes. Her dedication and positive energy have been a wonderful asset to our learning community. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Parent Coffee- Wednesday, January 22nd - 8:45am-10:00am Happy new year HIS families! Many of us look at…

Happy 2025! Welcome Back! We missed you!😍 I hope you enjoyed your holiday! We are excited to get back into our school routine. Please join me in warmly welcoming two new members to our school community! 👋 Blance Venter: Our interim Art teacher, hailing from South Africa, is eager to share her passion for art with us. Taylor Neilson: Our new PYP Coordinator, joining us from Australia, is excited to contribute to all aspects of HIS! We are delighted to have them both on board! A Big Thank you! Dear HIS Community,Thank you to all who contributed to the Music for Palestine charity concert in December! All funds raised at the event have now been donated to UNICEF's emergency fund for civilian aid to Gaza. We were pleased to have…

Happy Holidays! We are incredibly grateful for the amazing community that makes Hiroshima International School such a special place. Our students are truly remarkable: talented, creative, curious, resourceful, and resilient. We are proud to lead such an inspiring group of young learners. Thank you again for all that you do. I wish you all a safe, fun, and joyous holiday season. See you in 2025! Save the Date:📅 Jan. 7, 2025- Welcome back! Jan. 13, 2025- No School PTA Wolfpack Happy Winter Break! We had a wonderful end to the month with a PYP visit from Santa! The children were excited to see him and one of his faithful elves as they handed out treats. So thank you for all the donations that made this happen! The MYP students also…

Amazing Festive Eve! I’m still buzzing from the incredible production! Only 2.5 days left until Winter Break! The students and teachers are ready to unwind. Our Winter Assembly is coming up on December 18th, and I hear a special guest 🎅might be making an appearance! Don’t forget your donations! Please bring in stationery🎨 for the local orphanage. We’ll deliver it on the 18th. Let’s fill those bags! Did you know HIS is showcasing our students’ amazing artwork🧑‍🎨? Art Exhibition: Today until January 30th, 2025 at Gallery, SYNC HUB (Pacela 2F, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima). Go check it out! Weekly Photos Follow the link to view this week's selection. Counseling Corner:💙💜💚💛 A big thank you to our Grade 1/2 parents for attending this month’s Parent Coffee Morning! We had a fantastic…