Category: The Crane

Welcome from James Steward December is here. The air is cool and crisp. The sweet aroma of chocolate chip muffins permeates the air! Over 220 HIS Hoodies will be arriving soon! The HIS corridors are filled with jolly décor and cheer. The Festive Spirit has taken over HIS! Many events are approaching. It has been whispered that Santa may even swoop in for a quick pre-holiday visit! The Wolfpack Korean Hot Lunch will warm our souls. The Winter Holiday Assembly is sure to be a hit. And, of course, Festive Eve is coming this Saturday, December 9! Finally, If you have not done so, please register today for the PTA Lunch at the Hilton on Dec 13. It is bound to be a great time! Please read further for more…

Welcome from James Steward As the weather across Hiroshima cools reminding us that winter will soon put its ‘bite’ on our activities, HIS continues to roll on.The PTA Wolfpack started the week off with an amazing German style Hot Lunch. Later in the week, they decked the halls with plenty of holiday cheer and decorations. The FAME cast and crew continued to refine the big show with run-throughs and practices. They are now less than two weeks away from the performance. They sound wonderful. Congratulations to Yoko-sensei for leading our 1000 CRANE Club at the Hiroshima International Festival last weekend. Their continued efforts are incredibly appreciated. The HIS Hoodie orders are now complete and will begin production soon. Thank you for supporting the exciting new designs. We are looking forward…

Welcome from James Steward It somehow seemed a slightly quieter week at HIS. That could be because we had a number of field trips on the go. Grade 3/4 was at the zoo. Grade 1/2 was harvesting sweet potatoes. Finally, Grade 5 was at Haji Dam for their camping trip. The Festive Eve FAME Team continues to practice and they are sounding great! It is less than a month away from the big show! This week, the PTA Wolfpack is preparing a German Hot Lunch. We are looking forward to some European tastes! Please read further for more information and be sure to check our HIS Photo Gallery for all the latest pictures. James Steward HIS Principal Bonfire Review Thank you to Nelson Hayes, one of our talented HIS parents…

Welcome from James Steward This week we were completely focused on Bonfire Night. Mr Chris’ class helped put us in a great mood with their hilarious assembly mid-week and an after-school hike into the hills behind HIS. The Festive Eve Costume Team was also sizing our younger cast members for FAME, as well.  But back to the main feature of the week, Bonfire Night. Yumiko san and Nigel sensei led a complete team effort. The action was non-stop in the HIS Kitchen. Vegetables were chopped, meat and fish cooked, and desserts prepared in preparation for the big event. Meanwhile wood was collected as Guy Fawkes awaited his fiery fate. When the fire was finally lit, the audience of almost 300 cheered and observed in awe. The bands began to play…

Welcome from James Steward The excitement never stops at HIS! After our Halloween Carnival last week, our sights were set on the Hilton Hotel Christmas Train Opening Ceremony, which took place on Friday night. Takako sensei and our students were exceptional! Their songs and performances were crisp and inspiring. The audience of 200 local business people and HIS supporters was captivated by the show!   Afterward, our HIS Team was treated to a wonderful dinner at the Mozaik Restaurant. It was difficult to encourage our students to leave as they continued to enjoy the evening! Our gratitude goes out to all who supported this fine show including our close friends at the Hilton!  Next on our entertainment schedule is this week’s Bonfire Night! We look forward to seeing you there. It…

Welcome from James Steward I hope that all students were able to enjoy time with family during the October Break. Having stated this, both of our volleyball teams entered the break playing in their respective year end tournaments. Both teams enjoyed considerable success and ended the season on positive notes. Our girls played superbly, which bodes well for next year’s team with many players returning! Our boys’ team, led by many senior players, made it to the final again, and lost in the final game to Canadian Academy. To think HIS can play neck and neck with the ‘giants’ of volleyball is an amazing accomplishment. We congratulate all players for their amazing achievements throughout the season. We also must thank our incredible coaches, Masayo sensei and Mr B, for their…

Welcome from James Steward First, I must remind all families that Parent Teacher Student Conferences will take place on Monday. If you require further information regarding appointments, please contact Makkie san in the HIS Office. As well, please ensure that children remain with parents at all times during the conferences. It is important to respect others who are participating at different times during the day. As I have noted many times, our school population is increasing. This means that more cars are entering the surrounding roads of HIS. Therefore, please do not park on the road. Instead, please use the school playground, which is open daily in the afternoons by 15:00, and when necessary, in the mornings at 8:30.  Thank you to the PTA Wolfpack for their superb decorating of…

Welcome from James Steward It is easy to see that the school year is now in full swing. Field trips have begun. Volleyball teams are travelling. Assemblies are happening weekly. The Let’s Bake Team has begun baking with students, and cupcakes are bringing great smiles of joy to our community! This is a reminder that we will hold our Annual Photo Day on Tuesday, Oct 3 at HIS. This day will include individual, class, and whole school photos. Please ensure that students dress smartly and look their best on the day! Our school clubs are starting this week too. Stay tuned for all HIS updates! Please read further for more information. James Steward HIS Principal Field Trip to the Past On Friday, September 29, Grade 5 went on their first…

Welcome from James Steward Thank you to the PTA Wolfpack for their outstanding Hot Bento Lunch this past Tuesday; it was superb! The supreme organization and care that went into preparing this sensational treat was amazing. With the growing number of students, teachers and classes at HIS, our timetable becomes evermore complex!  We anticipate making some school timetable changes soon. While these changes will be accessible in TODDLE, teachers per division and grade will also communicate these where required. I have been noticing a lot of Japanese Baseball Jerseys being worn recently. Clearly, we have plenty of Carp and Tigers fans at HIS. Let’s look forward to some fun times during the coming playoffs. I hope you have a fine week ahead! James Steward HIS Principal Miyajima Gratitude from Alina…

Welcome from James Steward It has been an historic week at HIS! Our Boys Volleyball Team made it to the final of the tournament held in Fukuoka this past weekend. With games streamed online, they were so close to taking the lead with a ‘set point’ in the first set, but just fell short. Mr. Steward just about fell off of his chair a few times while cheering in front of his computer at home! Unfortunately, despite a superb effort, they could not bring home the championship trophy. However, this bodes well for the final tournament on Oct 13-14. Congratulations to the entire team and coaches, Mr. B and Masayo-sensei! I’m looking forward to the PTA Hot Bento Lunch to be served on Tuesday! I sampled the prototype, and it…