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Welcome from James Steward   There is plenty of information in this CRANE. I will keep my introduction brief, so that you can focus on the many details below. Thank you, once again, to Naoko Kurata and her PTA Wolfpack Team for organizing an amazing International Festival. Saturday night’s celebration party on the ANA Hotel rooftop was a windy and wild experience (see the pictures)!!! Thankfully, the group was able to move inside, as it felt more like February than late April! As well, the PTA Wolfpack has arranged for ICE CREAM to be served to students and staff this Wednesday after lunch courtesy of locally owned Mo Mo Milk! What a welcome treat that will be! There are still many events coming as we move toward Golden Week. Please read…

Welcome from James Steward  Dear HIS Community, As Hanami ends in the region, we will have one last time to celebrate here at HIS! Yes, the long awaited and much anticipated International Festival is about to occur! Our PTA Wolfpack has been planning feverishly to ensure that the event will be a grand success. Let’s get ready to enjoy excellent international cuisine, superb entertainment, and exciting fun and games; all to be capped off with our exciting HIS Raffle beginning just after 14:00 on April 15. For your information, here is the most updated list of Raffle Prizes. Be sure to purchase your tickets as soon as possible! Here is the link to purchase tickets from the PTA Wolfpack. Here is the most updated version of the Entertainment Schedule. We…

Welcome from James Steward   Dear HIS Community, Hanami has arrived in Hiroshima. I hope that you have been able to enjoy some of the beautiful blooms and flowers in the region. I must thank Yumi sensei for initiating Hanami in the Primary School this week, as she took many classes to a park near the school to observe and enjoy the beauty of the season! The Let’s Bake Parent Team was in full force this week as they led our Grade 1-2 class in cookie making. The sweet smell of baking radiated throughout the school, while sales skyrocketed on Friday. Our Open Campus hosted over ten interested families this week. HIS has become a popular destination in recent times. Good work, Team! Our Peace Riders continue to prepare for their…

Welcome from James Steward  Dear HIS Community, It was a great first week back after the March Break! This was highlighted by Japan’s victory over the USA in the World Baseball Classic. Both teams were worthy opponents and HIS had fans from both sides. However, it seems that the Japan fans outnumbered those from the USA in the end. Regardless, it was a very fun morning at HIS as we set up the big screen in the genkan, so that all who desired could watch the game unfold. Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani and the Japanese team for winning in the end after a nail-biting finish! https://youtu.be/fKlh0RycP_Q HIS Faces in the News (Photo Gallery) Click here to see this week's photos from around the school. https://photos.app.goo.gl/sJeofCKWbBoMNq4w9 Bento Order（弁当オーダー） Bento Order Part…

Welcome from James Steward  The long-awaited March Break is approaching! Before we get there, however, there is plenty to celebrate and accomplish. Congratulations to Ayako Sensei and all students involved in the VA Exhibition 2023 held downtown this week. It was absolutely superb! Here is a fun picture of the TEAM! The Parent Wolfpack continues to prepare for the International Festival on April 15. They are planning to have a draw for many prizes. If your family is connected to a business that might be able to offer a fun, exciting or unique prize, please contact me, James Steward, or Naoko Kurata. Examples of prizes might include: Gift Certificates to Local Businesses,Complimentary Service at a Local Business,Lunch or Dinner at a Local Restaurant,An Overnight Stay in the Region,Air Tickets to…

Welcome from James Steward  Dear HIS Community, As we move toward the March Break, an eventful week has passed with plenty of events on the horizon. I wish to congratulate the entire MYP Personal Project Team for their superb efforts on Thursday. The projects were fantastic and the students’ ability to articulate and explain themselves was sensational! Thank you to all project mentors and the organizer of the event, Mr. Washington. Congratulations also to our Futsal Team for their fine efforts in Osaka. The team played very well, supported by Mr. Bartelink and Mr. Barker. The two Mr. B’s wanted to play, but the organizers would not allow them to! On Friday, we also hosted ten aspiring student teachers from Hiroshima University. They came to HIS to observe our teaching…

Welcome from James Steward  Dear HIS Community, The clouds have finally broken from a very rainy weekend. I hope that you have been able to stay dry! Our Semester 2 Clubs and Activities are now in full swing. It is wonderful to see our fantastic HIS students participating in such a wide array of pursuits. I really enjoyed joining the Peace Riders on their weekly training ride on Thursday. The weather was beautiful, though a little chilly! It was also great to see our HIS Futsal Club head to Osaka for their tournament over the weekend. I suspect there will be many good stories to be told on Monday! The MYP Personal Project Exhibition will occur this week on Thursday. We wish our fine students good luck! Finally, thank you…

Welcome from James Steward Can you identify these students below?! We have a short student learning week ahead, parents and families, as Feb 9-10 have been previously designated as School Development Days (Student Free Teacher Work Days) on the HIS Calendar. With this in mind, I hope that you are able to use this time productively. Our HIS teachers will remain at school planning and preparing for the rest of the school year. You are likely to see some new faces at HIS in the coming weeks. Not only do we have many new students, but we also have some practice teachers visiting from Tokyo and the Netherlands. Connor Glienke, originally from Germany, now studies in the Netherlands at ITEPS (International Teacher Education in Primary Schools Program). He wants to…

Welcome from James Steward Just when we thought life might slow down at HIS, it was another exciting week. While it continues to be bitterly cold outside, the feeling inside has been very warm! With reference to the cold weather, please continue to dress your children warmly, as recess and outdoor play time continue despite the cold. I would like to thank the Let’s Bake Team for working with our Grade 3-4 class this past week. Together they made their world-famous brownies, which sold out in less than 10 minutes I am informed. I managed to get the last one, and it was delicious. Below is a video summary of the event. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0CH5F4qmbEs Thank you, also, to our Korean community, and our Parent Wolfpack for supporting the Korean Festival on…

Welcome from James Steward   It has been another great week at HIS with plenty of action along the way! One of the highlights of my week was this week’s basketball game against MC Perry from Iwakuni. Our HIS Wolves showed incredible spirit and determination, while playing a superb game. Every HIS basket was met with jubilation and cheers from our loyal fans who packed the house. Congratulations to the entire team. You captured our hearts this week! Thank you to Claire and her team (below) for creating this wonderful welcome poster. It is expected to be a very cold week ahead with temperatures dipping well below zero. Therefore, please ensure that your children are dressed warmly and properly prepared for outdoor play.  This is a reminder that the senior citizens…