Speech and Recitation Contest
On November 26, 2020 by giganickThe speech and recitation contest came under attack amongst safety concerns this year. The Japanese Debate was called off, but with a record number of students interested, the speech and recitation contests went ahead. This year 13 students applied for the speech contest and 15 for the recitation. Rehersals took place in empty classrooms or
Visitors from France and Italy
On November 8, 2020 by giganickYamamura Kokusai is very pleased to welcome two international study students into our school. The students after postponement and a lengthy period of isolation after arriving in Japan have finally been able to join our students in classes. Their determination to travel despite prevailing conditions and maybe even the tedious quarantine conditions have ensured they
Yamamura Kokusai Biology Club Student takes prize at Tama Science Festival
On November 1, 2020 by giganickNo one needs to be reminded of the importance of science, especially the biological sciences at this time. The world struggles to protect the vulnerable during the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic, to understand how it spreads, to prevent its spread, to reduce the likelihood of future zootropic disasters and to develop vaccines against the present
Trip to Shinrinkoen Park
On October 28, 2020 by giganickFirst year Yamamura Kokusai students took a break from study, a chance to refresh in the autumn colours of Shinrinkoen. In the middle of a year marked by restrictions and restraint, Yamamura Kokusai first year students were more than pleased to be able to enjoy a day in the fresh air, and open spaces of
Back to School
On June 1, 2020 by giganickAfter what has seemed such a long period of remote learning, Yamamura Kokusai students return to classrooms. Taking every care to stop the virus from spreading should it reach the school, classes resume. Wearing masks, frequently washing hands, eating meals in quiet, facing away from each other, avoiding face to face activity, and generally taking
School Closed
On March 1, 2020 by giganickRegrettably, the school has followed the national and local guidelines and for the safety of all its students, their families and those they come in contact with, decided to ask our students to remain at home. End of year examinations are cancelled. Alternative arrangements for graduation will be made as the situation develops. Thank you
British Hills
On January 6, 2020 by giganickThis Christmas, Yamamura Kokusai students passed three wonderful days in British Hills.
Welcome Sweetwater High
On October 1, 2019 by giganickThank you so so much to the wonderful students and staff of Sweetwater High School in California. We were so lucky to have you all visit us this September. We hope you come again soon. Thirteen kind, enthusiastic students came to our school. They did homestays with our students, and as well as attending regular
California, USA, immersion experience
On August 7, 2019 by giganickAdventurous students spent almost two weeks in California, nine nights at Homestays, five days at Hilltop High School, two weekends, including a visit to Disneyland. It was a wonderful time. Special thanks to all the wonderful students and staff at Hilltop High School, who really made the trip awesome and unforgettable. July 26-28 arrive in
Thank you Aya
On July 1, 2019 by giganickThank you to Aya from Vancouver in Canada who came to the school to do a month’s work experience. Her kindness and friendliness was very much appreciated.