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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…

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…