Event

The 2nd high school graduation ceremony was held

On Sunday, March 1, the 2nd high school graduation ceremony was held with the attendance of many people who have helped the school. We would like to thank all the people who have been supported our school. Today, the 48 graduates will leave our school, where they have spent three or six years, and move on to the next stage of their lives. Principal Yoshimura commended the second cohort for building upon the traditions established by the first cohort while forging new history. She emphasised the importance of ‘continually striving for self-improvement and sincere self-reflection’ and ‘cultivating gratefulness’, entrusting the 48 graduates with the task of building a peaceful society. …

Students from Daegu visited our school

On Tuesday, January 20th, twelve students from Daegu International School visited our school. We had been conducting an exchange program where nine students from G9 and G10 had interacted with them through online meetings in July and November. When the Daegu students came to our school, all G9 students participated in activities to exchange cultures and communicate with the students from Daegu. After that, the G8 students introduced their learning in the COF class. In the afternoon, all members of the program joined a discussion session and also tried picking oranges. The students planned and prepared for the visit by themselves. They tried to speak in English and sometimes communicated …

We had a evaluation visit from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization

We had the honor of hosting a three-day evaluation visit from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization to assess our school’s IB programs as an authorized IB World School. During the visit, the IB evaluation team conducted interviews with students, parents, and faculty, as well as classroom observations, to comprehensively review the implementation of our IB programs (MYP/DP). The team recognized our school’s strengths and distinctive features, while also providing us with numerous valuable suggestions for our future development. The journey from the introduction of the IB programs to the present day has been possible only thanks to the deep understanding and warm support of our parents, alumni, local community members, …

We launched the Harmony Beyond Borders project

At our school, we launched the Harmony Beyond Borders project with the aim of fostering an environment where students and staff can learn about diverse cultures, recognize differences, and grow together in a spirit of “co-education” regardless of cultural background.　As part of this initiative, an intercultural exchange workshop for faculty and staff was held on Wednesday, January 7, with Ms. Hamanaga and Mr. Masuda from the Hiroshima NPO Center as guest facilitators. Through interactive games, participants experienced moments when their own rules did not apply and when their thoughts could not be effectively communicated. This allowed them to gain a deeper, simulated understanding of the emotions felt by international students …

We held a Mochi-Making Experience for G10 students

On Saturday, January 24th, we held a “Shima-Oya Hosted Mochi-Making Experience” for G10 students (first-year high school students). In preparation for the event, many residents of the Okushi district, led by the island parents, assisted with numerous tasks such as moving the pestles and mortars and preparing the glutinous rice. Mochi pounding is an important Japanese traditional culture, praying for a bountiful harvest and wishing for the bonds of family and community. However, opportunities to experience it have become rare lately, and many students were experiencing mochi pounding for the first time. The students experienced the pleasant aroma of steamed glutinous rice and the challenge of pounding the rice with …

We held a “Table Manners Workshop”

On Wednesday, January 21st, during the third period, we held a “Table Manners Workshop” for Grade 11 students (second-year high school students). This workshop was held as a special class with the cooperation of Compass Group Japan, Inc., which regularly operates our school’s cafeteria. This was the first time for most of the students, and although they were a little nervous, they enjoyed an authentic course meal while learning unfamiliar table manners one by one. As the instructor carefully taught them proper table manners and practical etiquette, such as how to use forks and knives, it was impressive to see them proactively asking questions about things they didn’t understand and …

The opening ceremony for the third semester was held

On Thursday, January 8, the opening ceremony for the third semester was held. We are happy to see students refreshed in both mind and body after the three-week winter break. During the ceremony, Principal Yoshimura touched upon the current unstable global situation, reaffirming the importance of our school’s Mission, Vision, and Values: ‘to be a global leader in building peace through the power of learning.’ Furthermore, during the student representative addresses, representatives from both the junior high and senior high school sections spoke of their aspirations for 2026, reflecting on regrets and lessons learned from 2025. Our school received considerable media coverage over the New Year period. This has spurred …

We had the closing ceremony for the second term of the 2025 school year

Wednesday, 17th December. We had the closing ceremony for the second term of the 2025 school year. Our school will be entering a winter break of approximately three weeks starting tomorrow. During the opening ceremony, Principal Yoshimura referenced the “Kanji of the Year” announced annually by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation, encouraging each student to consider their own personal kanji for the year. In the students speech, the representative students reflected on the second term, during which they gained considerable experience, and pledged to make the winter break a period for both physical and mental rest, while also striving for further growth. Also on this day, all students carried …

A sex education lecture was held for high school students.

A sex education lecture was held for first-year high school students. We invited Professor Yoko Ueno from the Nursing Course, Department of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, who spoke on the theme “Well-being for You and Me: Sexual Violence and Dating DV.” The lecture provided students with a clear understanding of the definition, types, and psychological aspects of dating violence (DV), and emphasized the importance of empathy and respect for others. It also offered an opportunity for each student to reflect on how they should act to help prevent dating DV. For G11 high school students, she spoke on the theme “Well-being for you and Me: Sexually Transmitted infections.” …

Electron Microscope Outreach Lesson held at our school

Our school recently hosted a special outreach lesson on electron microscopy, welcoming instructors from JEOL Ltd. During the session, students learned about the principles and applications of electron microscopes through an engaging and easy-to-understand lecture. In the hands-on portion, students had the opportunity to operate an electron microscope themselves. They observed fascinating microstructures such as an ant’s body, animal hair, and microorganisms that are normally invisible to the human eye. As the highly detailed images appeared on the screen, students reacted with excitement and amazement, carefully manipulating the equipment while discovering an entirely new world. This invaluable experience allowed students to interact directly with professional scientific instruments, fostering a deeper …

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