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The KAKEHASHI project（Day５）

We did a lot today, so the post will be in two parts! In the morning, we had a workshop at the hotel’s meeting room. We shared what we learned through KAKEHASHI Project and thought about our action plan after returning to Japan. We will do a presentation on our action plan tomorrow at the Japanese embassy and Hayfield Secondary School. After returning to Japan, we will continue to post on SNS and work hard to achieve the action plan. In the afternoon, we had lunch with Globalize DC students and then went to church. We viewed paintings sent by elementary school students in Hiroshima after the war. The paintings …

The KAKEHASHI project（Day４）

Today, we went to NATIONAL HARBOR and National Air and Space Museum with Hayfield secondary school students. Through the exchanges, we could learn and experience a lot of things. We were happy that we could deepen our friendship more.

The KAKEHASHI project（Day3）

On the third day, we visited Hayfield High School! From the morning, we took classes together and made a presentation about Japan to deepen our friendship. We introduced Japanese culture by doing quizs, and performing dances and other demonstrations. It was great to see them learning Japanese and taking an interest in Japanese culture!

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.

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