What an incredible week we’ve had at HIS!
A huge congratulations to all our students on an amazing International Assembly! The performances were truly wonderful, and we all learned so much about different countries and cultures. From energetic dabke steps to the fun of the chicken dance, each moment was filled with joy and enthusiasm. A special shoutout to our 3rd and 4th graders for their entertaining skit, and thank you to our presenters for sharing insightful information about India and Kazakhstan. The 12th-grade students gave us a heartfelt closing that wrapped up the assembly beautifully. A big thank you to our MC Hinano!!
In class news, our 7th graders enjoyed a hands-on lesson in economics, while the 6th-grade class had a fantastic time on their field trip, filled with exploration and learning.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to more great moments next week!
Congratulations to Hinano!
We’re proud to share that Hinano had an interview with the Chugoku Shinbun, Hiroshima’s local newspaper! She spoke about her inspiring charity fundraiser, which aims to support the restoration of the stolen Sadako Statue at Seattle Peace Park.
Her fundraiser will take place during our school festival this Saturday—don’t miss the chance to support a meaningful cause led by one of our own students!
Way to go, Hinano! 🌟
Emailing the office:
If you would like to send to Makkie-san (Yuko Makio), the school secretary in the office, please make sure that the address you type is one of office@hiroshima-is.ac.jp, makkie@ or ymakio@. If you type “Maki” in the email, Google shows you “Maki Nontani”, our accountant in the office but that’s not the same person as Makkie-san with the short hair! We are sorry for any confusion it causes and thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Counselor’s Corner Update! 🌟
This month, we’re continuing our focus on Self-Motivation. We’re encouraging students to reflect on what drives them, the goals they want to set, and most importantly, why those goals matter. By thinking about their personal motivators, students can discover the energy and strategies they need to achieve their goals.
At home, a great way to support this is by creating a Motivation Checklist together. Sit down with your child and brainstorm what helps them get started, stay focused, and feel proud of their progress. Your checklist might include:
- Listening to upbeat music
- Taking short movement or mindfulness breaks
- Setting small, achievable goals to support achieving the bigger overall goal
- Using positive self-talk or affirmations
Here’s a helpful activity to try together:
- Motivation Jar – Fill a jar with motivational quotes, goals, or actions to give your child a boost when they need it. It is important that your child takes the lead in filling the jar to encourage their self-motivation.
Let’s keep encouraging our students to build curiosity, independence, and confidence in their own ability to succeed! 💛✨
Teacher Update for 25/26
At the end of the school year, we will be saying goodbye to Gavin Smith, Alison Smith, Gavin Young, Blanche Venter, and Stephane Collin. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors and thank them for their contributions to our school.
Looking ahead, we are thrilled to introduce the new teachers who will be joining us in August:
- Bailey Baker – K-12 Art Teacher
- Mac Smith – English and Extended Essay
- Rowan Little – English and TOK
- Glenn Johnson – Physics and DP Coordinator
- We look forward to welcoming them to our team and starting the new school year together!
Save the Date:📅
- April 12, 2025- International Day
- April 26- May 6, 2025- Golden Week
- April 26-May 18- 12th grade DP exams
- May 8-12- ISA testing for grades 3,5,7,9- details coming soon
- May 23, 2025- Sports Day
- June 1, 2025- 12th grade- Graduation
- June 9-12- Assessment week for grades 6-11
- June 21, 2025 – Last Day of School – 1:00pm dismissal
Parent Coffees Coming up! ☕
- April 21, 2025: Grade 10 & 11- College preparation
- May 15, 2025- 5-6 transition to MYP
- May 16, 2025: Grade 12- getting ready for Adulting………
- May 22, 2025: Grade 10 – CAS/TOK, EE
- June 4, 2025: KG to 1st grade transition
- June 17, 2025- Summer reading/math work
PTA Wolfpack
The International Festival is tomorrow!!
First, a huge thank you to all of the volunteers that have been helping at the school all week. We are so fortunate to have such an involved community that is able to pull off a huge event like this. We appreciate you!
Now that the day is here, we have a few last minute reminders:
- Please bring your own slippers. Shoes will not be allowed inside the school.
- Volunteers, please wear an HIS shirt. For security reasons, we would like volunteers to wear an HIS t-shirt or sweatshirt. If you do not have one, you will be issued a yellow arm band.
- Don’t forget your tickets! If you purchased food tickets or raffle tickets in advance, don’t forget to bring them with you.
- The Raffle Deadline is 13:10! Especially if you are volunteering, please make a plan to deposit your tickets before that time.
- Please bring small bills. We are not able to accept 10,000 yen or 5,000 yen notes.
- Please remember your parking permit. Parking monitors will be in place, so please park in the correct lot.
We have a number of great performances scheduled on stage throughout the day. In case your child is involved, here are the times of student group performances:
- 10:10 – Grade 1-2 choir
- 10:15 – Grade 3-5 choir
- 11:00 – Nanaka & Tuesday Grade 5 club choir
- 12:00 – Mr. Ron’s class
Please meet at the tent beside the stage. We are looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful performances!
Raffle alert!!!
A student has forgotten to write their name on their raffle tickets ! Please check with your child if they have green coupon with number from 095931 to 095940. If it is your child please contact us. Thank you!
Thank you again for all of your support through this busy time. Let’s enjoy International Festival together!
The PTA Wolfpack
Crane Photo Album
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