International questionnaire
On August 31, 2018 by giganickStudent union and English club students took to the streets of “Little Edo”, or Kawagoe, to interview international tourists. Thank you to everyone we spoke to for your kindness and patience in the sultry heat.
Canada Study Trip
On August 8, 2018 by giganick20 students came back from the Canada study trip. They spent twelve days in Victoria on the west coast, enjoying the kindness of their Canadian hosts and the beauty of the city. Their English has made great progress.
America Bowl
On July 23, 2018 by giganickYamamura Kokusai raised two teams to compete in the first ever America Bowl, a quiz on American culture and history. The students performed very well against top high schools from across Japan.
Visitors
On June 30, 2018 by giganickWe had two wonderful students who wanted to experience classes in Japan, visiting our school. Tia from Vancouver, whose sister had been a buddy for our students when visiting Canada, joined our Tokushin B course students, who were thrilled to get to know her. She also practiced hard the flute with our wind ensemble, perking
English Conversation Room
On January 6, 2018 by giganickOver the winter vacation, the English Room has been cleaned and readied for the new year. We look forward to seeing our students practicing English vigorously again.
English camp at British Hills
On January 3, 2018 by giganickThis year 21 students went to snowy British Hills for the Christmas study trip. In two classes, they participated in the all English experience. They stayed two nights in the beautiful atmosphere of Drake House. They were taught ballroom dancing, snooker, calligraphy, and cookery by the British teachers.
Speech and Recitation Contest
On December 6, 2017 by giganickOn the last Saturday of October, Yamamura Kokusai students gathered for the speech and recitation contest. There were six finalists in the recitation contest, which had begun in September with every first year student participating in the class stage. The finalists read snippets of children’s stories, including Eric Carle, Roald Dahl and Sendak. The level
Swords and Tears
On September 27, 2017 by giganickA fond farewell to all our guests from Sweetwater and Hilltop High Schools. Thank you for staying with us. We hope you enjoyed the kendo, the iaido and the farewell party. We know we will treasure our memories. Dance club performed their winning number at the farewell ceremony. Thank you to all the host
Food and calligraphy
On September 26, 2017 by giganickVisitors from San Diego in California in the United States today experienced calligraphy and made sushi with our students.
Welcome ceremony
On September 25, 2017 by giganickStarted today with a video presentation from the twenty American guests, and the school Yosakoi troupe. Six thirty pm and one of the visitors is teaching dance club a minions dance.