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

For our Term 1 SAP, we imagined and built our own ideal nations to deepen our understanding of governance. We hoped these countries could help address global challenges and lead to a brighter future. Alongside designing national flags, we also explored different creative tools — from AI to games — to bring our ideas to life in new ways. This SAP was especially meaningful because it was our very first one at JIS. Sharing our work in a new environment added excitement and made

We are back! After a restful summer, we are excited to return and can’t wait to play and learn together again. This term, we also have new members joining our class, and many of our Term 2 goals focus on being good communicators so we can connect with them. Term 2 will be full of learning and activities, such as the sports festival and the graduation trip. Let’s enjoy our time together!

Term 1 has passed so quickly. Studying and learning are not always easy, but doing them together with our friends is what makes school enjoyable. The final week of Term 1 was still full of activities. We went on an excursion to visit the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, and there were many end-of-unit tests. Of course, we also held a farewell party for our beloved friend. Over the summer, we will regain our energy and look forward to making new friends. See you all in Term

This year’s Recitation Contest brought the whole school together in a wave of excitement and creativity. Over 100 students from Years 1 to 6 took part, each eager to showcase their memorization skills and expressiveness. The event was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of confidence, emotion, and the power of poetry. How the Contest Worked Students had the choice between two poems, carefully selected for each year group. Their challenge was to memorize one poe

Apologies, due to technical problems this post is late. Last week, our school came alive with energy and joy during the Lantana Festival, also known as the Happy Festival. This annual event brings together students, teachers, and parents to celebrate creativity, teamwork, and talent. The excitement was palpable as every grade prepared to showcase their hard work through plays, songs, and dances. The festival not only highlighted the students’ skills but also strengthened the