News

The KAKEHASHI project（Day２）

n the morning of the second day, we visited the National Japanese American Museum, where we could learn about the history of Japanese Americans. We listened to a third-generation Japanese American and learned for the first time about the hardships and thoughts of Japanese Americans during the Pacific War. After eating chili dogs for lunch, we visited a company that is also based in Washington, D.C. We could gain a better understanding of the many factors involved in business and the relationship between government and business that is unique to Washington, D.C. Also, we can gain new perspectives by looking at Japanese Americans, African Americans we had never paid attention …

The KAKEHASHI project（Day1）

The first day, we were met at Washington Dulles Airport by our coordinators in the US. Afterwards, we had a bacon lettuce tomato sandwich, a classic American meal, for lunch. After that, we visited the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on the National Mall. After arriving at the hotel, we had an orientation to confirm the aim of the project and having an ice breaker to get to know each other.

We will participate in the KAKEHASHI project

G10 students from Hiroshima Global Academy, will participate in the Kakehashi Project promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Our students will visit Washington D.C. in the United States from February 1 to 8, 2023. They will be posting information about the project, our activities, and Japanese culture on our SNS account @kakehashi_higa.

DP (Diploma Programme) has begun

With the start of the third semester, G10 students have begun taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). While building on the foundation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) that they have been studying up until now. The IBDP is allowing the students to further develop their agency and critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning.

We held an Art Exhibition

G10 Visual Art presented the results of their studies in the form of an exhibition ; displaying a variety of works created in class. Many of the works were unique and creative in accordance with their respective themes, and visitors gave positive feedback.

HICARE Guest Lecture

The president of the Hiroshima International Council for Health Care of the Radiation-exposed (HICARE), Mr. Kenji Kamiya, in collaboration Hiroshima University and Fukushima Medical University, visited Hiroshima Global Academy to give a lecture on “Radiation and Health” to HiGA’s grade 10 students. During the lecture, he talked about the health risks of radiation exposure, radiation-sensitive diseases, and introduced HICARE’s activities. The students actively listened to Mr. Kamiya’s presentation and engaged him in the Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

Radio DJ Mr. Shigeki Okubo gives special lecture at HiGA

Mr. Shigeki Okubo, a well-known DJ on Hiroshima FM, gave a lecture on consumer awareness today. Citing the lowering of the age of adulthood to 18, Mr. Okubo explained the importance of acquiring correct knowledge as a consumer and of seeking advice when in trouble. After the lecture, he made a special appearance on the school’s lunchtime program and was asked a variety of questions by the students, such as “What inspired you to become a radio DJ?”. We will continue to ask him for his assistance in radio appearances for our students in the future.

Visit from the Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe

Consul General Nikhilesh Giri and his secretary of the Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe visited HiGA. The Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe donated a painting and about 100 books to HiGA. During the visit, they participated in a presentation ceremony and discussions with our students. We look forward to having further exchange activities with India in the future.

Six of our high school students will participate in the National Science Koshien Competition!

A team of six students from our school won first place at the Hiroshima Science Olympiad, a high school students’ competition for knowledge and thinking skills in science and mathematics, held in November! As a result, the team will represent Hiroshima Prefecture in the “Koshien of Science National Competition” in Ibaraki Prefecture in March. We are looking forward to preparing for the national competition!

Documents for orientation session for prospective students

(English follows Japanese.) 令和４年11月26日に実施する令和５年度入学予定者説明会の事前共有資料として，次のとおり掲載します。ついては，説明会当日までに御確認くださるようお願いいたします。なお，閲覧のためのパスワードについては，入学予定者に対して，別途メールにてお知らせいたします。 The following documents are to be shared in advance of the orientation session for prospective students for the 2023 academic school year to be held on November 26, 2022. Please check them before the day of the session. The password for viewing these documents will be sent to prospective students by email separately. 日本語資料・授業料等について(Japanese) ・方針等(Japanese) ・Student Code of Conduct(Japanese) ・HiGA Dormitory Code of Conduct(Japanese) English Documents ・Tuition Fees(英語) ・Visa Status(英語) ・Policies(英語) ・Student Code of Conduct(英語) ・HiGA Dormitory Code of Conduct(英語)

«‹4 567 ›