The countdown is on. This Saturday, Japanese International School students will step into the sports arena ready to run, dance, cheer, and show just how much effort they have put in. Across the school, from P1 to P6, the days leading up to the Sports Festival have been full of energy. Students have been learning their roles, practising their dances, building strength, and encouraging each other through every rehearsal. Aka and Shiro are ready for a friendly battle This year’s

In Term 2, our new Global Studies topic is all about water! Our central idea explores how water is a limited and precious resource. We began by thinking about how we use water in our everyday lives, at home and at school. Then we explored how countries use water for homes, industry and agriculture, and considered how much water we use. We also discovered what happens to wastewater, how it is treated and cleaned, and how the water cycle brings water to us. Next, we’ll investig

Finally, the Sports Festival will be here this week. We have been practicing hard for this event. I am proud to say, "We are ready!" We will also enjoy our final Sports Festival in primary school and make wonderful memories together. It is going to be a day full of excitement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendship. We're all in this together! Please look forward to our performance!

In Term 2, our GS topic is conflict and peacebuilding. After diving deeply into this topic, we recognize that conflict is everywhere. It can be found inside us, in our families, in society, and between countries. However, is conflict necessary? Wouldn't the world be better without any fighting? Before coming to a conclusion, we studied different Japanese conflicts throughout history to get a better understanding of conflict and its impact on society. We also shared our learni

A swinging pendulum looks simple, but it can start a surprisingly rich science conversation. This week, our P5 students explored what affects the time for one full swing, enjoyed an English Group lunch together with P4 and P6, and began a new SAP topic in Global Studies on inventions, innovation and technology. Pendulum learning helped students think like scientists In science, students investigated pendulums and the time it takes for one complete swing. This time is often c

The Sports Festival will be here soon! We have been practicing and preparing hard for it. There will be dancing, cheering, and running events throughout the festival. In addition to these activities, we also have responsibilities to help ensure the event runs smoothly on the day of the festival. We are very excited and really look forward to having fun, working together, and competing with one another. See you all there!

Some weeks at school feel extra full, and this was one of them. At JIS, our P5G classroom welcomed parents for an observation lesson, shared updates with the wider P5 community, and kept preparing for Sports Festival with plenty of energy. Parents joined our daily learning The parents observation lesson gave families a real look at daily life in P5G. Mr. Yoshida led an amazing lesson that showed how students listen, think, share ideas, and work together. It was not just a spe

This week in P5 has been full of exciting discoveries and creative projects. Our students have seen the fruits of their gardening efforts come to life, explored the science of plants, built imaginative marble theme parks, practiced Japanese calligraphy, and welcomed new teachers. Here’s a look at the highlights from a week packed with learning and fun. Watching Our Plants Grow After weeks of care and attention, our garden is finally showing signs of success. The bitter melon

What could be better than having fun with friends in club activities? We welcome new classmates to join us and take part in these experiences together. From making bubbles in the Science Club to playing taiko, we get to learn and enjoy opportunities that spark our interest. Each moment adds something special to our school life.

Last week, the school hosted an exciting Student Action Project (SAP) presentation event that brought together students from P4, P5, and P6 Global classes. This event is a highlight of the term, where students showcase their hard work and creativity in front of their peers, teachers, and parents. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm and dedication from all the classes, especially as they tackled diverse and challenging topics. P5G’s Focus on Environment and Sustainability T