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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…

The excitement is building! Tomorrow is Festive Eve, and we're so proud of everyone's hard work. Let's make it a night to remember! A special thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Primary Career Day. Your dedication and support were invaluable. Cameron- Otto's dad G2, Julie- Dylan G4, Marine G11 & Eva G8’s mom, Koichi- Yui G7, Isa G5’s dad, Tomoko & Takuma-G5 Towako’s parents, Rie- Tatuki G3, Mahiro G10’s mom, Shizuka- Soma EC’s mom, Makoto- Soma EC’s dad The students learned so much!!! Thank you! STUCO is getting ready for the annual Charity Drive- Stationery donations! Please bring in! Counseling Corner: This month, we’re diving into Relationship Skills, focusing on building strong communication through Active Listening, Turn-Taking, Empathy, and Compassion. Developing these skills helps students…

Only one more day of November! We're hard at work rehearsing for West Side Story🎶 - it's going to be amazing! Next weekend, come see the show! 5th grade had a blast on their camping trip🏕️. ECKG taught us important safety skills🧯 and led a fun "Down by the Bay" sing-along. Our Design students are making incredible projects! We have a group of students in the UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Program, what an amazing experience they are having! Moyuru G10, Koto G10, Ethan G9, Hairin G9, Ayaka G10, Aaron G10, Jayron G10, and Ayana G10 Our Junior Crane📰 club did an outstanding job on this month's Junior Crane Editor: Hinano Sub-editors: Mayumi, Marika, Ayana, Moyuru Artist: Aria Sports editors: Mahiro, Yuki Supervisor: Ms. Rose Thousand Crane Club just participated in…

Can you believe November is almost over??? HIS is buzzing 😘 with activity! Festive Cheer: Festive Eve 🎶 is just around the corner! Expect lots of singing, dancing, and dazzling costumes. 1st Grade Adventures: Our little learners had a blast exploring NHK Broadcasting, visiting the Peace Park, and embarking on a geocaching adventure.🧭 5th Grade Camping Trip: Get ready for outdoor fun and team-building as our 5th graders head out on their camping trip.🏕️ Senior Year Milestones: Congratulations to our 12th graders who have already submitted early decision applications! Best of luck to everyone as they finalize their college plans.📝 A Special Thanks: We're grateful to our amazing PTA for spreading holiday cheer throughout the school. 🎄🎅 Watch this amazing video produced by one of our very own 10th graders,…

Wow, what a week! Our 5th graders had a blast on their UNICEF field trip 🚌! Meanwhile, our 6th graders are hard at work on their innovative design 🍥 prototypes. And our talented High Schoolers are creating stunning art 🎨pieces. As we gear up for Festive Eve 🎶 , everyone's been practicing hard! Only 3 more weeks to go! A huge thank you 👏 to our PTA for the successful snack shop! And a special thanks to Chef Randi 👩‍🍳 for hosting our first community baking 🍪 class! Coffee ☕ with the Counselor Come and meet Lara Subeh the new SEL counselor. Sign up here! Continuing Gratitude Month:🙏 Activity for the week: Gratitude Conversation Starters It’s not always easy to dive into personally meaningful conversations. That’s why conversation starters are…

The Bonfire 🔥 night was a fantastic event. The PTA did an incredible job organizing all. We especially appreciated the moms cooking in the kitchen, the parking detail, the Crane Club babysitting, the teachers helping with set-up and clean-up, Mr. Barker for keeping the tradition alive and building the fire! The students' enthusiasm made the evening truly special. It was loved ❤️ by ALL! Bus riders:🚌 Please email buschange@hiroshima-is.ac.jp when NOT riding the bus by noon each day. Let's be considerate of others. Please aim to be on the bus by 3:20 each day. Waiting for latecomers holds up everyone. Parent Coffees ☕ Grades 3-5 Parent Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 8:50-9:30am, Please lookout for the details from the teachers. Don't miss our next School Wide Parent Coffee on…

What an amazing full week back! A huge thank you to the PTA for organizing such an outstanding Halloween 🎃👻 event! It was a blast for everyone! The Secondary students wowed us with their incredible performances, while the Primary students danced the afternoon away. We're so grateful for the strong sense of community at our school! Bus riders:🚌 Please email buschange@hiroshima-is.ac.jp when NOT riding the bus by noon each day. Let's be considerate of others. Please aim to be on the bus by noon each day. Waiting for latecomers holds up everyone. Parent Coffee ☕ Don't miss our next Parent Coffee on Friday, November 22nd! Learn valuable strategies from the SEL Counselor to support your child's well-being. Do you eat dinner 🍱 as a family? ROSE BUD THORN is a…

What an incredible week at HIS! Our 5th graders captivated us with an amazing assembly on Ancient Life. It was truly inspiring! Our ECKG and Grade 1/2 parents enjoyed a wonderful coffee morning, thanks to the efforts of Ms. K and Mayaso-sensei. A special shout-out to our Secondary students who successfully conquered camp without their phones! (Well, mostly!) They cooked, cleaned, set up tents, hiked, played games, and even conquered the Forest Adventure! It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. We couldn't have done it without the dedication of our Secondary Teachers. Thank you to the PTA for boiling eggs and providing extra snacks. It's amazing to be part of such a supportive community at HIS! We are saddened that Ms. Shefali is leaving HIS to take on the…

Happy PTSC! We appreciate you joining us for our conference. Collaboration between school and home is crucial for students’ success. Our secondary students are eagerly anticipating the upcoming camp trip! Don’t forget to pack your tents and hiking gear. Our boys and girls volleyball teams are competing in a tournament this weekend. Good luck, athletes! A big thank you to Masayo sensei and Mr. B for their dedication. Halloween festivities are approaching! Do you have your costume ready? 👻 Reading Matters Did you know…? 👇🏼 Children who read 20 minutes a day/5 days a week are exposed to 1.8 million words in one school year. Compare this to students who read 5 minutes per day – they will be exposed to 282,000 words per school year. Reading helps foster empathy…