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The NIS Newsletter "Connections" was published and is on its way to alumni and our friends in...
NIS News
Read the latest news from NIS!
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This week NIS again welcomed students to our annual Summer Program for...
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Although the scaffolding is now completely down and the 'bridge' to the courtyard has been completed, the new East Building is still in ...
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NIS is happy to announce that the 2020 Summer Program will go on as planned! Session 1 will be from July 27-31 and Session 2 will be from August 3-7...
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The 2019-2020 NIS YearBooks arrived and were distributed to students on Wednesday and Thursday. Students enjoyed...
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2020 was a year we at NIS have all been thinking about for a long time – especially here in Japan with the promise of the Olympics and of course our own NIS ‘2020 Vision Project’, there was so much hope and optimism as the dawn broke on Jan 1. Who could have imagined the craziness that would start off the year of 2020; our school, families and lives turned upside down by COVID-19. In many ways, though, this still has been an exceptional year. Not only . . .
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As resilient and committed as they are, the NIS TED-ed Club opted to do the TED Talks they have worked on this year via a live broadcast on YouTube. Watch the...
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The Gr. 5 PYP Celebration was held on Wednesday, the last day of elementary school for the...
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Students and families who will enroll into the ELC Preschool in August were invited to an...!
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On Tuesday, June 16, Mr. Parr gave us a second sneak preview of the new East Building. This time we could see how the building is really coming...
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Grade 10 students have been exploring their future in DP science classes by using some of the eBooks and other sourced materials to create mini-presentations on...
![Importance of Physical Space]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591946209/nagoya/qecnkzqkcfo0xbamxmvn/2020graduationNEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591946209/nagoya/qecnkzqkcfo0xbamxmvn/2020graduationNEWS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591946209/nagoya/qecnkzqkcfo0xbamxmvn/2020graduationNEWS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591946209/nagoya/qecnkzqkcfo0xbamxmvn/2020graduationNEWS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591946209/nagoya/qecnkzqkcfo0xbamxmvn/2020graduationNEWS.jpg","width":1600}])
It is hard to believe that we only have one final week remaining of what has been quite an exceptional school year. A highlight this week was of course the Graduation ceremony of our grade 12 students who were able to come to campus, face-to-face one last time to celebrate and share their memories of school. At the other end of the school, our ELC preschool students are busy decorating and painting the fairy house (or is it a butterfly house!?). In the middle school . . .
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As part of their unit on personal and cultural expression, Gr. 9 and 10 Japanese Language Acquisition Class students have been working together...
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Gr. 5 students had a busy week with 'move-up' days. Secondary teachers from different divisions visited...
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The new East Building has been (for the most part) revealed! It is so exciting to see the newest edition to the NIS campus! We will have another live tour on Tuesday, June 16 @ 12:15pm.
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With busy spring plans and events all being cancelled due to COVID-19, the NIS calendar has...
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The ELC Preschool students returned to school this week after three months of online learning. They spent a busy week finishing the year-long "...
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It was a historic day in a historic year. It was a day that no one was certain could happen. But on Saturday, June 6 at 4pm ...
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I would like to thank you all – our community pulled together and we managed to being our students back this week – with a little over 80% of students coming in on their designated days. I can’t tell you how much better, real and human our school feels now that the campus is once again ringing to the tune of students voices and laughter. Our students have been great – following the guidelines and looking after each other with care. They have been creative to find solutions for . . .
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The class of 2020 marched proudly in the field today as staff and students lined up (arms distance apart!) to cheer...
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The ELC Kindergarten students experienced ‘Move-up Day’ on Thursday! It is a day when they...
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Moe Y. from Gr. 11 has done a fundraising project to support youngsters and elders in Jakarta...
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This year, like many things, NIS graduation plans had to be changed. After hearing from the students and families that the ceremony...
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Nothing is better than having students back on campus! After three months of exclusively online...
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We are happy to announce that will be celebrating the Class of 2020 on June 6, from 4pm on the Keith Dixon Field. After a lot of consideration, NIS has decided to...
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The Middle School Musical - Malcom Sircom’s 'The Rocky Monster Show’ - made it to the big screen (well, the computer screen!) with music and song...
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I am so impressed with how virtual interpretations of our students' artistic endeavors are having a #NISimpact this week. As I walk the halls, they remind me that although the students haven't been here, they are still creating and NISinspiring us with their talents! Thanks to our art department, the hall displays will be ready in time to welcome back students for the last three weeks of school. The Primary students have been . . .
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During the 11th week of NIS Online, Ms. Feil challenged the Primary students to reflect on their Online Learning experience...
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We are so excited and getting busy to welcome students back to campus next week and ! This video explains...
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Primary School Students have enjoyed 2 MEGA Meets this week: Pizza Making with...
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The Grade 12 Art Exhibition is now up on Haiku for everyone to enjoy! We urge you to have a look...
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NIS Dolphins had a virtual gathering of Dolphins on Monday, to celebrate the year in sports. Congratulations to the MS and HS...
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It has been a busy week here at NIS. Although a large number of staff have been working from campus throughout the online learning phase, next week will be the first time we will gather our whole staff team back on campus since early March. Our planning for bringing students to campus . . .
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After a hard work, commitment and collaboration by all students and staff who were involved, the Middle School...
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Gr. 3 students had a special guest speaker on Wednesday. Ms Tulika from the Middle School joined their...
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The PTA Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 20 with about 20 attendees present...
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NIS community had a sneak peek of the new building through a virtual tour on Wednesday. Live broadcasted on...
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#amazingNIS is a series of challenges and all students from Preschool to Grade 5 are encouraged to...
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It was a delight to see Mr. OK interview one of our student artists about her design process for this year’s Walkathon T-shirt. It seems like such a long time ago that the Raymond entrance area was . . .
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Join us on a tour of the new East Building and get a sneak peek of the future of NIS! Mr. Parr will be hosting a LIVE...
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Open-ended play is an important feature of the NIS ELC program. The ELC Kindergarten children have been enjoying “Google...
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The 29th annual Walkathon will be reconfigured online because as they say, the show must go on! The event will take place on May 24 and will be a combination of taped and live events. With everyone’s support, the charities we support will be able to continue the valuable work they do in our community!
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While we all know we would prefer to be living in a world where online learning was not needed, we should never forget the positive opportunities which online learning can bring. Today was “Meet the Workers Day”, and in celebration of the “International Day of the Worker”, we held . . .
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One of the hardest parts of living under a pandemic is the disappointment of the cancellation of all the fun school events that fill the spring schedule. The flip side of ..
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Meet the Workers Day was a fun interactive full day of learning that brought 36 professionals to NIS for the day to talk about what...
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The Personal Project is the culmination of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Over an extended period of months, students are engaged in...
Understandably, amidst all that is happening in the world, one more event, the 29th Annual ACCJ / NIS Chubu Walkathon will not be held at Morikoro Park this year. But, that doesn’t mean it is canceled! The Walkathon . . .
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Because of the current situation, The PYP Exhibition for the grade 5s was held online this year and each Gr. 5 student has created a website...
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The students surprised their teachers with an outpouring of love and gratitude this week! Assisted by Ms. Holly, Associate Principal for Primary, and a lot of parents...
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May 5th is a Children’s Day in Japan, a day to celebrate their health, happiness, and growth. and Koi-Nobori (carp flags) and Kabuto ...
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“Meet the Workers Day” will be an exciting full day of video conferences with people from all over the world. Guest speakers will...
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It was a pleasure to share in our parent coffee morning today. I always value hearing from parents directly about the challenges of supporting your children and families through COVID-19 and online learning. Today we discussed again some of the common themes families are facing . . .
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Members of the NIS Global Issues Network club have been meeting online over the past several weeks looking for ways to help...
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Are you up for a challenge? Need to get some fresh air? Then check out Mr. Mayer’s challenges on...
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Staff and students at NIS recognized International Mother Earth Day this year by putting on our masks and...
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There are many ways to experience joy. As someone who appreciates the artist and their interpretation of the...
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As we close out on another week of NIS Online I’m reminded of how far we have come from those first uncertain few days of trying to build our systems, schedules and methods and get up to speed as a community with online learning. I’m incredibly proud of what has taken shape here . . .
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The importance of teamwork is even more apparent as we go forth in this...
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Regardless of where the learning is taking place, some teachers are tapping into...
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It is the end of week five of “NIS Online”, and while we have been enjoying the digital conversations and the opportunities to get creative, it has been a tough week for staff here at school. The sakura blossoms this year . . . .
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Despite the difficult financial conditions, Aichi Prefecture offers grants to private schools...
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Attention Primary Parents and Students! We know that you are missing your Specialist teachers and they are...
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The NIS middle school "Roots & Shoots Club" and Cezars Kitchen are proud to announce that Wednesdays in the cafeteria will now be meat-free! Starting...
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Last week, the school remembered Sho, a student who passed away two years ago. Always a...
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I thank our entire community for your patience and understanding this week; a week in which we made the difficult decision to continue to offer online learning. I know that while this decision had the support of the large majority of the community, a strong minority take a different and equally valid view. I understand these ...
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The school marked Spirit Day, both online AND at school. Students and teachers alike were...
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The beautiful blossoms of the school’s sakura trees provided the perfect backdrop to some of our online learning this week. Since the...
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Who says learning online can’t be fun? 10th graders reimagine well-known paintings using pixlr. All their ..
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Though we went into Spring Break hopeful that we might be able to convene on campus upon return, thanks to the hard work and creativity of our teachers, the support of our parents, and the dedication of our students we were able to resume ‘NIS Online’ and . . . .
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The NIS E-book selection has been greatly expanded and 3,000+ classics are now available on our site for students, staff and parents. If you...
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On Thursday, the Primary School had a "Global Spirit Day" to show school spirit and send...
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Despite what is happening around the world, progress is being made everyday on ...
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Over the course of this first week back after the break, Gr. 12 Visual Art students came to...
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Given the difficulties of running examinations around the world in the midst of COVID-19, it was determined by the IB that the most responsible and ethical way forward...
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NIS decided to continue online learning for two more weeks through April 3, with...
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The end of the third quarter has been a strange day on campus. Usually we would be having a big assembly and waving goodbye to the students, wishing the best on their well-earned break - but today this all happened online! I am so grateful to . . .
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As NIS Online has progressed during Week 2, the atmosphere around the school has shifted. During the first week, the initial...
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Last week, a reporter from a local newspaper came to NIS to see how NIS teachers, students and parents are engaged in Online Learning. The article was...
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Unfortunately, the student-organized events planned for International Women's Day were suspended due...
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NIS Shifted to online learning from Thursday, March 5. Read more to find the link to NIS Online Learning Plans.
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The first two days have been nerve-wracking, challenging, fun and comforting – and likely a whole lot more...
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Re-connecting has been fun but challenging in these first two days! However, one thing is for ...
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In the music department, learning at the Secondary level means going back to basics – finding...
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How does your body respond when you clean your room?...when you do dishes?…when you dance...
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Primary students are getting creative around their house, observing their environment and coming up with...
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Day two of online learning at NIS is a wrap and we have come to a close on a busy week! The feedback we’ve received has been so positive…
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As the COVID-19 situation started to unfold, NIS had been preparing to go online with...
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Due to the coronavirus, NIS has made the decision to postpone the ‘Save The Koalas Run’ ...
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Up until the Prime Minister's announcement Thursday night, student initiated preparations for...
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A special thank you to everyone in our NIS community for your support as we begin online learning next Thursday. I am especially thankful to the students and staff for . . .
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On Thursday, the Gr. 10 students took to the stage to perform new works of ...
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Gr. 4 students have been inquiring into government systems. During their democracy simulation, the students had to come...
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Take a magical ride and get a nearly 360 view of the new building! Thanks to one of our Gr.12 students and his drone...
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The annual NIS HS Talent show was held on Thursday night. It was a wonderful time shared amongst...
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As a part of their "Rhythm Around the World" unit in Gr. 4, students have been learning how "Expression through movement can be affected by rhythm and interests but also by . . .
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I’m very grateful to our parents, staff and students for helping our students understand the emerging situation with the COVID-19 virus . . .
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Through a series of activities developed by students in Secondary homerooms, and a rotation of language games...
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Gr. 2 are learning about how people and other living things depend on diverse biomes...
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Thanks to everyone who planned, organized and attended the first ever NIS "Valentine's Day Soiree" which was a wonderful . . .
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Last Saturday (Feb 15) was the Osaka futsal tournament for the middle school boys, organized by . . .
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The NIS Cli-Mates have organized a charity "Save the Koalas Run" on March 1 - a fun 5 K run to raise...
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The NIS Global Issues Network Club today hosted service club leaders from schools in ..
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A very exciting day today at NIS as our Global Issues Network (GIN) students took the lead by hosting students from international schools across Japan . . .
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Several Dolphin teams are playing in early season games this weekend...
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The International Schools' Assessment (ISA) is designed for students in Grades 3–10 in International schools...
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On Wednesday, our academic staff spent a fruitful day collaborating on a number of key projects. Secondary teachers...
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As we enter the mid-winter break, I wish to thank you all - everyone - for all that you do to make NIS a special community for everyone . . .
Each year, the Library hosts a Reading Challenge for students in grades 2-5 that lasts for about four weeks. It is a great chance to promote...
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NIS Global Issues Network is hosting a conference on February 14 with...
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Thanks to all our valued Parent Partners who attended our Q3 meeting! It was great hearing everyone’s input...
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Class of 2022 student Pedro describes why conflict begins, the consequences, and...
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Gr. 5 parents got together for a PYP Exhibition Parent Information Meeting. The PYP Exhibition is...
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Gr. 11 Japanese B students took a mini-field trip (around the corner!) to see a “Hina-Ningyo”...
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Again this year, ELC students faced a scary-looking “Oni”(demon) who tried to bring bad luck and evil spirits to...
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Gr. 4 students are inquiring into government systems in their current Unit of Inquiry 'How we organize ourselves'. After learning about...
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This is the last week for the Early Bird Special price of 10,000 yen to join the Soirée! （日本語あり）
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To be an inquiring, inspiring and impacting community school, NIS relies on the dedication and support of parents, staff, students and friends . . .
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This week, the ELC visited the science museum to explore the special TeamLab...
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Last week, elections for the High School Student Council (HSSC) were held for...
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High School Boys Basketball is flying north on Friday to represent NIS at the annual tournament...
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Gr. 3 students visited a digital art exhibition by TeamLab at Nagoya Science Museum. They will be studying light...
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Student clubs "NIS Cli-mates", "MS Roots & Shoots", and several elementary students today posed for...
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This week, over 60 NIS students submitted Walkathon T-shirt designs for consideration for the 2020 event’s official shirt design . . .
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What would you say if the world was listening? The Nagoya International School TED-Ed Student Talks Club invites...
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This week saw the second round of decision making needed for the Gr. 10 students. Mr. Moody, the...
I&S Student Podcast Episode 3: Being the Historian with the Extended Essay. Class of 2020 students Teresa, Olivia, and Alex describe what it...
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The NIS PTA Community Raffle has officially started and some stubs are starting to trickle in! As with most years...
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Five teams are visiting NIS today and tomorrow for the WJAA HS Boys Basketball Final Tournament while the girls are away in Kobe...
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Students admired and tried to decide which of the 50+ designs to choose from for the winner of the Walkathon...
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At NIS, we understand that our goals as a community are achieved only when we are in partnership with our wider community . . .
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As they start their new Unit of Inquiry on "How the World Works", the ELC Kindergarten students shared...
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Grade 6 I&S students wanted to know what a real-life archaeologist does, so they asked one! Mr. Corey Noxon, PhD student of archaeology...
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On Monday, "Three-Way Conferences" involving parents, students and teachers were held and...
Join Grade 12 students Coco, Emalee, and Ulysses as they discuss Black Friday, Consumption and related economic concepts...
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I trust everyone in the NIS community had a wonderful holiday season. The school is back and running and full of excitement . . .
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Noting the dilapidated state of the local, community recycling station on the road near NIS, four NHS (Nagoya Honor Society) members have started a project to rebuild...
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Students from various grades tried their hand (literally!) "Kakizome" (the first calligraphy of the year) in Japanese class today. For some students, it was their...
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A student in Gr. 12 recently designed and created our new Dolphin Award trophies, with all of the parts created...
The NIS Individuals & Societies Department is happy to announce the launch of a new student podcast. The aim is to...
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The "Personal Project" is the culmination of the IB Middle Years Program. Students must complete a significant piece of work over...
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The annual ACCJ/NIS Charity Walkathon is in May, but the Tshirt contest is due on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This year again, we are grateful...
![Happy New Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578031344/nagoya/vvssi98d0uc3qiazcehk/newyearsimage2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578031344/nagoya/vvssi98d0uc3qiazcehk/newyearsimage2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578031344/nagoya/vvssi98d0uc3qiazcehk/newyearsimage2020.jpg","width":732}])
Hoping all your wishes come true for 2020! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and are ready to Inquire, Inspire and Impact in 2020!
![ELC Winter Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576216758/nagoya/iwepdvxcn7u7sk7cedks/191213elc.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576216758/nagoya/iwepdvxcn7u7sk7cedks/191213elc.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576216758/nagoya/iwepdvxcn7u7sk7cedks/191213elc.jpg","width":800}])
We are so proud of our ELC students who shared their creativity in various forms at...
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The wonderful performances, art display, and parent participation by both the ELC and the Gr. 5 was a fitting end of a busy semester . . .
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HS Boys JV Basketball and HS Girls JV Basketball play their final tournaments on...
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The 1st and 2nd grade classes performed wonderfully in their Arts Showcase event...
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Over the past few weeks, NIS held a series of "Parent Community Meetings" to help gain better insight...
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On Sunday December 8, eight Middle School students competed in the Western Japan FIRST Lego League robotics...
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Last night we had our fourth “Community Parent Meeting”, and this time it was held downtown in the hope of making it easier for parents living closer in to town . . .
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Good luck to the middle school Dolphin teams for their WJAA final tournaments on Dec 6th and 7th. MS...
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The ELC Kindergarten drama students who visited the Gr. 7 Drama class were so inspired! As part of their unit, Gr. 7 students created short performances of modernized fairy tales. The Kindergarten students learned what a fun performance looks like and helped get them ready for their own stage performance at the Winter Arts Showcase on December 13!
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Gr. 8 students synthesized their Visual Arts skills with Drama skills within their chilling Gothic tales using...
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The MYP Individual & Society Department is working on a student podcast. This is the human...
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Last Friday, members of our NIS Cli-mates and Global Issues Network clubs joined local Japanese high school...
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Yesterday was a day of artistic creativity. In the morning, the Gr. 10s gave their pitches to a panel of judges for community art . . .
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The Nagoya Action Heroes facilitated a workshop on Comprehensive Sexuality Education & Prevention of Sexual Violence with...
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The Gr. 6 and 7 class spent the evening sharing and celebrating their talents in the arts at their Winter...
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Parent Partners and PTA Volunteers gathered with staff and other parents to celebrate...
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Students from Gr 1 and Gr 2 are preparing and practicing for their Musical Showcase performances on ...
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NIS Robotic teams are preparing for robotics competitions in December! The Middle School team will participate in...
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This quarter has quite a lot happening with the NIS After School Karate Club. All students including those who joined recently...
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A big thank you to the parents who came out to share their thoughts and ideas in the first of our parent ‘Community Meetings’ . . .
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Last week, the Parent Partner Outreach Team launched a social media campaign #whereintheworld. We are excited to see where...
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NIS Homebuilders team visited Cambodia this week. They worked very hard on building and painting a fence, creating...
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The NIS Model United Nations delegation participated in the THIMUN Singapore 2019 Conference, representing...
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NIS teachers spent two days attending workshops on Thursday and Friday.
Primary School teachers worked with...
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A Gr. 12 student started filming students' life at NIS as part of his senior project. He is hoping to contribute to our ...
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A big thank you to all the PTA board members and parents who donated time and items to the PTA booth this...
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Over 40 educators from schools all over Asia - including NIS - came to the 2-day EARCOS Service Learning Workshop by Cathy Berger Kaye hosted...
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The annual ACCJ/NIS Walkathon is a terrific community event - a day of good food, friendship (and some walking!) in the park every Spring . . .
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Thank you to parents who brought English or Japanese books, or children's clothing to donate to the PTA for their...
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The Gr. 10-12 Theatre Showcase was a great success! It was a true reflection of the fact that our students' creativity...
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How does the amount of zinc affect temperature? What are some independent and dependent variables? What should we...
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Representatives from over 20 charitable organizations from the Nagoya/Aichi area visited NIS to receive their donations from...
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The Gr. 10 students and their parents had an opportunity to look ahead and learn more about the last two years of their ...
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It was terrific week for parent partnerships at NIS. Thank you to the many families who came out to campus on Monday . . .
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The Second Parent Partner Group Meeting was held on Wednesday, and there were many ideas about how to better help...
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Quarter two sports starts right up quickly with a full weekend of teams playing. The MS Boys Basketball team has...
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On Monday the ELC had their first Community Learning Day at Kasugai Greenpia Park where everyone...
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Japan's national broadcasting network NHK hosted an event to celebrate the diversity and harmony of ...
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Parents and students in grades 1-12 met with teachers today for 3-Way Conferences on Monday. Through three-way...
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It was a spooky but fun day at NIS today. The annual Halloween parade for Primary students in costume was followed by...
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Welcome back to all our families after what was, we hope, a wonderful week spending time with your children. This first week of the second quarter has been a busy...
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Have you noticed the art display evolving outside the hallway near the entrance of...
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Five NIS TED-Ed Club members shared their ideas in a short presentation on a general topic at the "TED-Ed Ignite Talks" on...
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Gr 12 IB Chemistry students completed their lab work for their Internal Assessments (IA) on Tuesday. IA’s are ...
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Gr 10 Drama and Gr 11-12 Theater students are busy preparing for the Showcase on Nov 14 (Thur) at 6 pm. On Monday, Gr 11 students ...
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• Our thoughts this week have been with the victims of the recent typhoon Hagibis which included a minute of silence to pay our respects . . .
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Congratulations to the Gr. 3-5 sea creatures who performed “Rocktopus the Musical” (by M. Bourgeois and C. Chambers) wonderfully to...
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The high school volleyball teams have their final tournaments this week, with the boys playing...
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On Wednesday, Gr. 10 students shared their progress they have made towards realizing their goals...
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During the Elementary Sports Day, the MSSC held a Bake Sale to raise fund for...
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Elementary students had a great time at Sports Day, despite the rainy weather. Even though some of the activities had to..
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Ryuji Sakimoto, a Japanese Paralympic swimmer who competed in the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games...
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The Home Builders Brick Drive has started! Please support NIS Home Builders build schools and wells in Cambodia with...
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Gr 3-5 students are looking forward to sharing their learning and creativity with performances of "Rocktopus the Musical" next week! They have...
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Middle School Dolphin teams have their final tournaments this weekend. MS Girls Volleyball play at Marist and...
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Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac are a remarkable author-illustrator couple that visited NIS on Tuesday, spending time with...
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Nagoya Action Heroes gave a presentation at the conference “Living on the Edge: The joys and challenges of...
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NIS is grateful to be a member of the Japan Council of International Schools, a network of 27 schools across Japan . . .
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Thank you PTA and all our families for the wonderful food and hospitality for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day today, which...
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Representatives from Ritsumeikan University and Temple University (Japan) visited NIS this week and gave presentations to...
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Students had their annual medical screening on Tuesday and it went well in thanks to help from the NIS Parent Partners who helped get...
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The NIS Cross Country team took part in their first race of the season at Canadian Academy, Kobe. The runners have been training hard concentrating on...
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Both the HS Boys JV Volleyball team and the HS Girls JV Volleyball team had successful final...
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The Gr. 1 students, who have been inquiring about homes and their connections...
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It is a busy week in Dolphin Sports this week. The Primary Soccer team traveled to Kobe on Thursday...
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Last Friday, while school was on holiday, a number of our committed students were busy participating in the global movement for climate action . . .
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On Thursday, the NIS Primary soccer team, consisting of players from grades 4 and 5, participated in the Falcons Futsal...
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NIS students joined students from around the world to participate in a Climate Strike and march in...
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As research shows that teachers working together to achieve common goals (Collective Teacher Efficacy) has...
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On Thursday, families interested in applying to enter NIS attended the first Admissions Open House...
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Casting is now complete for our HS Play, Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', which will be performed on April 21. The play tracks the shocking...
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The annual "Parent Information Day" was held for NIS parents on Monday, and this year, the event was shaped much like...
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Congratulations to HS Boys Volleyball who won 2nd Place at their Mid-Season Tournament in Fukuoka last weekend. The boys overcame...
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Special thanks to the many Parent Partners who joined the first full group meeting of the...
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One of the best ways to learn more about a college or university pathway without actually visiting is to...
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NIS students and staff gathered on the front steps near the bus parking lot and posed for the annual...
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On Monday, all Gr. 12 students undertook their “Group 4” (Experimental Sciences) project. Focusing on collaborative...
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Dolphin sports teams started their seasons this past weekend with high school playing away games in Osaka and...
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As a provocation for their Unit of Inquiry on journeys, the Gr. 3 took a mini-journey...
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The HS Girls Volleyball team has their first tournament of the season this weekend in Osaka. The girls have come out in large numbers...
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Two events on Wednesday this week provided a great example of how NIS strives to live our mission to inspire and empower...
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Wednesday morning at NIS saw the 2019 iteration of our now annual "NIS Clubs Recruitment Fair". A staggering 45...
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Gr. 12 students and their parents were invited in on Tuesday night to think about life after NIS for the ...
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After School Activities (ASAs) and Home Language Club for students in grades 2-5 started this week. Students are engaging...
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Students and staff smiled for the camera this week for the start of school Photos Days. We are grateful...
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The annual start of the year retreats in Secondary have finished and, if like me you’ve been following the hashtags ..
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The entire NIS Secondary School went off on retreats in Nagano Prefecture for three days this week. The Middle School ..
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With hand-made binoculars in hand, the ELC Kindergarten students spent part of their first full day on campus...
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The Personal Project is culminating examples of inquiry which reflects students’ ability to initiate, manage and direct their own inquiry by investigating...
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The NIS Community gathered for the first time this year for the NIS Welcome Potluck Dinner last Friday. New and returning...
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Welcome back! What a great start to the year it has been. The long summer of preparations all made sense when the corridors and classrooms...
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Gr. 11 students were introduced to hints and tips for successfully negotiating the last two years of high school and for preparing for any pathways...
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NIS conducted the first earthquake drill of the year on Thursday. Students, staff and guests ducked and covered...
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NIS opened the 2019-20 school year with a record number of 503 students. The first day of our 56th school year started with a ...
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With the 2019-20 school year officially starting on Tuesday, new students and their families were invited to "Orientation Day" ...
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All of us here at NIS are excited to welcome students and families for a wonderful year together. Over the summer we’ve been busily preparing for the school year ahead . . .
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Yesterday, NIS was honored to welcome both Aichi Governor Ohmura and Nagoya Mayor Kawamura along with other prominent leaders . . .
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Both the Middle School and High School divisions gathered to give awards to recognize student’s achievements in each grade...
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Both the Middle School and High School participated in sports day activities to end the school year, with...
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The Primary Student Council organized a day of safe but wet “Water Play” for each grade, much to the delight...
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Primary students and staff took a moment to look back at the year, celebrate the completion of...
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To raise funds to support communities in Haiti, some of the Gr 3 students created an...
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Gr 3 and 4 students showed off their musical talents and artistic creativity at the Spring Concert...
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The NIS MSSC (Middle School Student Council), in conjunction with a group of passionate Gr 8 students, organized the first-ever NIS Pride March . . .
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As the last full week of the 2018-19 academic year closes up, the school is a frenzy of activity. With concerts, sports days, closing assemblies, marches and celebrations . . .
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Gr 10 Drama students created four pieces about Environmental issues. Over the past week, they have been ...
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On Tuesday, NIS celebrated "Be Who You Are" Day in honor of Ms. Luci Willis, our Whole School Principal for Well-Being...
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Gr 1 and 2 students delighted family and friends with their music performances...
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Megan J. (Gr. 11), created an Instagram page as part of her CAS to spread positivity at NIS by sharing photographs of students with Posipan, the Positive Panda . . .
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As the year comes towards a close I was very grateful to see so many parents come out to spend time reviewing our partnership with parents . . .
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Applications for the NIS Summer Program are coming in and spaces are filling up! If you wish...
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Thank you so much to our Parent Partners for joining the Brainstorming Session on Thursday morning. It was a a great opportunity...
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Gr. 10 students celebrated a milestone with parents and teachers on Monday evening as they...
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Gr 5 students and parents gathered to celebrate the completion of Gr 5 and the PYP program on Monday. Certificates acknowledging ...
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With Graduation Ceremony tomorrow, the entire school lined up in the hallways and from the classrooms and cheered on...
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Back in March, the Gr 3 students raised 55,164 yen at their "Market Day", which was in connection...
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Today saw the first of our two-day graduation celebrations as we honor our amazing students in the Class of 2019. Following the Graduation March of Pride in which our graduates paraded around the school . . .
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Move-up days are one important way for students to make a smooth transition to a new school or a new division. This week...
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Gr 11 IB Art students held a mini exhibition on Monday to have a chance to show their art and talk about the process...
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Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2019 at the 52nd NIS Commencement Exercises . . .
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It was wonderful to see so many students and parents at the Walkathon on Sunday. Besides being a beautiful day weather-wise, the event provided a great chance to interact and make connections with many . . .
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The grade 9's have just begun their MYP Personal Project journeys with a series of introductory workshops. The Personal Project is the culmination of...
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It was a beautiful day for a walk! The 28th Annual NIS/ACCJ Walkathon was a HUGE success with many families coming out to play...
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Gr 10 Biology students have become the teachers! They spent time researching on biotechnology...
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The Boys Baseball team had a successful final tournament, coming back on the second day of the tournament ...
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Everyone is invited for panel discussions and workshops related to social and emotional support for multicultural and international young people . . .
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The arrival of spring heralds different things in different cultures, and here in Japan it often feels like new beginnings for many things, as the school year starts in April in Japanese schools . . .
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ELC Preschool and Kindergarten families had a great time at the ELC Spring Celebration watching performances that included...
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High school teams are in their season-ending sports tournaments this weekend, the last of the school year. The girls softball team is playing in Kobe while...
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Gr 5 students visited Toyooka City in Hyogo Prefecture as part of their UOI on Biodiversity. During this annual three day trip, they learned and engaged in...
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Everyone in the NIS community had a great day at the annual PTA Spring Bazaar, enjoying ...
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The Gr. 12 students have started the IB "Diploma Program" examinations, with testing continuing through May 23 . . .
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Gr 11 students visited Eiheiji, one of Japan’s main Soto Zen Buddhist temples for their annual 2-day Theory of Knowledge (TOK) retreat. A tradition...
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Mr. N. Bitencourt, the Brazilian Consul visited school on Thursday. He toured the school, met some of our Brazilian students, and also our parents. We are proud of...
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It was wonderful to see many images of the secondary students on their trips throughout the region, and to see them reflect on their Interdisciplinary Units today . . .
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Students from Gr 6 to 10 were away from school for three days for their MYP "Interdisciplinary Units" field trips this week. Gr. 6 visited Kaga city (Ishikawa), Gr. 7 went to Hida-Takayama...
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Members of the Forest Kids Club led some creative art and craft activities for invited local elementary school children at the Kidzuna Earth...
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On behalf of all of us here at NIS, I wish all of our families a wonderful Golden Week. This year, Golden Week is particularly special, with the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30 . . .
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Be on the watch for the Walkathon Ticket Order Form (envelopes) which will go home in backpacks after the holiday . . .
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Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the HS Musical 'Grease'. From the beginning planning ...
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Fifteen members of the NIS Global Issues Network (GIN) student-led club again travelled to Toyooka in northern Hyogo Prefecture. For several...
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Last Saturday, the NIS TED-Ed Club hosted its second annual event in Sakae. This was the first to be student-driven, as a CAS Project by two Gr 11...
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To explore how it feels to reduce our reliance on technology, NIS had a "Low-Tech Day" on Monday, a day to encourage staff, students and families to try...
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An interesting texture? An inspirational quote? A sketch of your pet? A poem? Something you have seen, remembered, felt or imagined? The choice of subject...
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The IB MYP (Middle Years Program) Personal Project brings together the skills, knowledge and understanding gained as students engage with a ..
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Today saw a true “celebration of learning” at NIS. In addition to the Student Led Conferences in most grades, the day also saw the concurrent events of . . .
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Pet Bottles, Bees, Charcoal Batteries, Claw Machines and WAY MORE! 44 individual projects, 23 mentors, 45 days ..
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The HS Girls Softball team took second place at the Spring Classic at NIS on April 13th. The middle school ...
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NIS student performers brought down the house on Friday evening, with an amazing performance of 'Olivia', the musical. The performance was...
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The Spring Classic softball tournament is underway with a big win for the varsity girls in their first...
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Competing against teams from Canadian Academy, Yokohama International School, and Osaka International School, NIS Dolphins competed ...
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We thank all parents who participated in the CIS meeting on Tuesday, and also the Parent Partner meeting...
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The 19th Annual NIS Scholarship Golf Tournament was held at Springfield Golf Club in Tajimi on Saturday, and...
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About 30 primary students from Gr 2 and 3 who participated in the Reading Challenge enjoyed spending ...
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Gr 1 students visited the Obara Paper Art Museum in Toyota city on Thursday and enjoyed learning the process...
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Good luck to HS Badminton as they travel to CA in Kobe for their final tournament...
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The Gr 12 IB Art Exhibition opened in the Library on Monday evening, and parents, students and ...
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Gr 12 students slipped into their graduation caps and gowns and posed for photos under cherry blossoms that are...
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The Elementary hallway was busy today with shops full of great student-made products and customers! Within their "How we organize Ourselves" unit, the Gr 3 students explored...
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The NIS Model United Nations (MUN) team has been participating the GECMUN Conference in Jeju, Korea. Each of...
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On Tuesday, the College Counselors Mrs Hayashida and Mr. Moody introduced Gr 11 students and their parents to...
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A dedicated group of Gr. 5 students deserve recognition for their perseverance and the impact they have made recently. After organizing...
![Climate Strike at NIS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552629106/nagoya/lzs6ekdz4o1c7ffgheob/190315climate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552629106/nagoya/lzs6ekdz4o1c7ffgheob/190315climate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552629106/nagoya/lzs6ekdz4o1c7ffgheob/190315climate.jpg","width":700}])
Today, NIS joined forces with hundreds of thousands students from more than 1,200 cities around the world...
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The Meito Playhouse was a great off-campus site for the Gr. 9 and 10 students to showcase...
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NIS GIN (Global Issues Network) Club attended a community meeting on Sunday...
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Elementary students in Gr 3-5 welcomed a guest - Giselle the service dog from Japan Service Dog Association. NIS high school JSDA club members...
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The Varsity Boys Soccer team won their home tournament which took place March 8th and 9th. The boys had to came back to defeat Kyoto in the finals...
![International Women's Week at NIS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552032212/nagoya/s8km5d0qfltfbrwx50o8/190308iwd.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552032212/nagoya/s8km5d0qfltfbrwx50o8/190308iwd.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552032212/nagoya/s8km5d0qfltfbrwx50o8/190308iwd.jpg","width":700}])
In an effort to highlight the United Nations designated International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, NIS hosted...
![Season-Ending Varsity Soccer Tournaments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552016452/nagoya/zyykyxrh6tbk92lv1yvs/190308hsboyssoccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552016452/nagoya/zyykyxrh6tbk92lv1yvs/190308hsboyssoccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552016452/nagoya/zyykyxrh6tbk92lv1yvs/190308hsboyssoccer.jpg","width":700}])
There are two big tournament this weekend to finish Quarter 3 seasonf for the soccer teams. NIS is hosting...
![PTA Staff Appreciation Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551943688/nagoya/poyvypc6rqv72xzu0ftt/190306staffappreciationday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551943688/nagoya/poyvypc6rqv72xzu0ftt/190306staffappreciationday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551943688/nagoya/poyvypc6rqv72xzu0ftt/190306staffappreciationday.jpg","width":700}])
On Wednesday, tables in the staff room were overflowing all day with delicious food and desserts...
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The NIS Arts Department is gearing up for not one, but TWO musicals in April! On April 12 (6 pm), the MS Musical...
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While students in an international school such as NIS have incredible benefits in terms of the richness of learning which is not possible in a national system in any country . . .
Frustrated at the lack of real action around the world and at home, and inspired by Greta Thurnberg and the growing student ...
![A Democratic Sleepover for Gr. 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551236245/nagoya/qsdm5djsmxdi3bqdaxu0/190301g4sleepover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551236245/nagoya/qsdm5djsmxdi3bqdaxu0/190301g4sleepover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551236245/nagoya/qsdm5djsmxdi3bqdaxu0/190301g4sleepover.jpg","width":700}])
As part of their “How We Organize Ourselves” unit, Gr.4 students are having a sleepover this weekend. After learning about different government..
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NIS conducted an earthquake drill on Tuesday. Even though it was one of our three unannounced drills ...
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Middle Schoolers had a successful weekend in Dolphin Athletics, with both the boys soccer A team and girls ...
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After weeks of hard work, grade 9 has some amazing art to share with everyone.The Drawing Series project ...
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International Mother Language Day provided the impetus for reflection on, and celebration of, our diversity. Many of the NIS staff and students speak different languages and can navigate between...
![5th Graders, Rulers and Blueprints]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550729932/nagoya/sfyrpqp4k6rehqwqfl1o/190220g5math.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550729932/nagoya/sfyrpqp4k6rehqwqfl1o/190220g5math.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550729932/nagoya/sfyrpqp4k6rehqwqfl1o/190220g5math.jpg","width":700}])
Combine a group of curious 5th graders, some rulers and the blueprints for the new East Building (better know as the 2020 Vision Project!) and what do you get...? A terrific math lesson! The Gr.5 students...
![ISA Testing Helps School Improve]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550459053/nagoya/q1qbqccoycmvkycowpa2/ISAspost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550459053/nagoya/q1qbqccoycmvkycowpa2/ISAspost.jpg","width":259}])
Students in grades 3-10 participated in ISA (International Schools’ Assessment) testing as a way to compare our curriculum effectiveness with other schools and . . .
![Students Petition Costco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550459037/nagoya/zhnxvv7xz8w82izkjtbv/GINcostcopost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550459037/nagoya/zhnxvv7xz8w82izkjtbv/GINcostcopost.jpg","width":270}])
NIS GIN students were disappointed to be 'uninvited' from a meeting involving community groups and Costco to discuss the environmental impacts of the proposed new Moriyama Costco store....
![MS Boys Soccer Win Futsal Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550533029/nagoya/te8opdvpgk4ltjxawzls/190218msboysfutsa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550533029/nagoya/te8opdvpgk4ltjxawzls/190218msboysfutsa.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550533029/nagoya/te8opdvpgk4ltjxawzls/190218msboysfutsa.jpg","width":700}])
The Middle School Soccer team took home two trophies last weekend, with the A team winning 1st place, and the B team winning...
![NHS Talent Show Raises Funds for Building Project!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550646062/nagoya/b2ueakvoxm8ufhoqlw1v/190215tallentshow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550646062/nagoya/b2ueakvoxm8ufhoqlw1v/190215tallentshow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550646062/nagoya/b2ueakvoxm8ufhoqlw1v/190215tallentshow.jpg","width":700}])
The NHS (Nagoya Honor Society) did their part to help fundraise for the 2020 Vision Project by holding a talent show...
![Open Campus Week for Gr.1-5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550208801/nagoya/fnkorvo6bkrxkauux5zb/190215opencampus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550208801/nagoya/fnkorvo6bkrxkauux5zb/190215opencampus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550208801/nagoya/fnkorvo6bkrxkauux5zb/190215opencampus.jpg","width":700}])
This week was the first week of Open Campus for families with students in grades 1-5. Open Campus is a time for parents to come and observe their child...
![Popcorn Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550127361/nagoya/c6k9kga9deyancaoutfr/190214popcorn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550127361/nagoya/c6k9kga9deyancaoutfr/190214popcorn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550127361/nagoya/c6k9kga9deyancaoutfr/190214popcorn.jpg","width":700}])
The PTA hosted a Popcorn Day, and the school was filled with the delicious smell of popcorn! Students and staff enjoyed the snack after lunch ...
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Each year, the Library hosts an optional Reading Challenge for students in grades 2 to 5. It is a great chance to promote the love of reading outside...
![Gr. 5 Students Support Local Hospital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550126977/nagoya/dkwuq57nyp40ufvbtbvy/190213chocolate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550126977/nagoya/dkwuq57nyp40ufvbtbvy/190213chocolate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550126977/nagoya/dkwuq57nyp40ufvbtbvy/190213chocolate.jpg","width":700}])
Some Gr. 5 students wanted to help a local hospital, so, they planned a chocolate sale to raise money for the hospital library for the hospital. After working with...
![Professional Development Days Feb. 7-8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550216993/nagoya/ezvhqfkwuqphatd2uswr/190207pd.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550216993/nagoya/ezvhqfkwuqphatd2uswr/190207pd.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550216993/nagoya/ezvhqfkwuqphatd2uswr/190207pd.jpg","width":700}])
NIS teachers spent two days last week working together to improve the quality of the learning in the school. On the first day, a trainer from the IB worked with high school teachers ...
![Rite of Passage for Gr. 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549500602/nagoya/crmsueaisatowc3nlh8f/190206pypx.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549500602/nagoya/crmsueaisatowc3nlh8f/190206pypx.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549500602/nagoya/crmsueaisatowc3nlh8f/190206pypx.jpg","width":700}])
Gr. 5 parents got together for a PYP Exhibition Parent Information Meeting. The PYP Exhibition is the culminating project for the PYP...
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The ELC had an unwelcome visitor on Tuesday - a scary looking “Oni” (demon) who wishes to bring bad luck and evil spirits to your house. But don't...
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Monday, February 4 was “NIS Happy Day" - a day for students and teachers to spread happiness throughout the school. In the...
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The HS Varsity Boys Basketball team had a great tournament in Hokkaido, winning 4 of their 5 games to finish in 3rd place..
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The Middle School Musical team has been working hard for their performance of "Olivia"...
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Gr. 2 students are working on a Unit of Inquiry with a theme of “Human Actions Impact the Environment”...
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On Wednesday, NIS was fortunate to welcome Mr. Christopher Watson, the Dean of Admissions at ..
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As part of their current unit about the memories of war and how people can understand and share their experiences, Gr. 10 MYP Japanese Language and Literature class invited a guest speaker, Ms. Yanagi, to learn about her experiences from...
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Nick Kreel, the Head of Community Outreach for Brighton Table Tennis Club(BTTC), Brighton, UK visited NIS on Wednesday. With the strong belief that table tennis can be used as a powerful tool in engaging people of all ages and...
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What are the options ahead for our Gr. 10 students? On Tuesday evening, the High School Diploma/IBDP Information Meeting...
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Students and families from G4-6 joined a field tour with the Moriyama Wild Squirrel Conservation Society on Saturday...
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The ELC has recently begun a new Unit of Inquiry under the theme How We Express Ourselves. The focus of the unit is on play and how we can learn...
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The PTA had their first board meeting for the second semester and hosted a Welcome Tea for all families...
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Hayato, from the Class of 2015 and in his final semester at Boston University, visited the Gr. 11 homeroom on Wednesday to share...
![Tohoku Photo Exhibition in the Library through Jan. 25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1547615590/nagoya/jdirr459yv8dpqvx0iep/IMG_8684copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1547615590/nagoya/jdirr459yv8dpqvx0iep/IMG_8684copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1547615590/nagoya/jdirr459yv8dpqvx0iep/IMG_8684copy.jpg","width":700}])
Classes visit the Asahi Newspaper photo exhibition to delve more deeply into the events surrounding the tragedy and resiliency of communities...
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A group of volunteer parents, our Parent Partner Outreach Team, organized a panel discussion on Monday that asked participants, "Why NIS"? "...
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Pictures from the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami are on display in the library courtesy of Asahi Newspaper....
![Gr. 4 Global Warming Experiments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1547176554/nagoya/z9nbavbgeyxgdrvrq0vk/190110g4science.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1547176554/nagoya/z9nbavbgeyxgdrvrq0vk/190110g4science.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1547176554/nagoya/z9nbavbgeyxgdrvrq0vk/190110g4science.jpg","width":700}])
Gr. 4 is currently investigating human-made global warming and its causes. They had a chance to visit the high school chemistry lab and inquire into our Earth, the atmosphere, greenhouse gases, and...
![Roots & Shoots Club Installs Bat House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1547176483/nagoya/raddwcxcnbnxwrbszeag/190111bathouse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1547176483/nagoya/raddwcxcnbnxwrbszeag/190111bathouse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1547176483/nagoya/raddwcxcnbnxwrbszeag/190111bathouse.jpg","width":700}])
The Middle School "Roots & Shoots" club is proud to announce that NIS now has a bat box! You may have noticed that there are many small bats flying around ...
![Gr 1 Learning About Storytelling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1547176388/nagoya/r7c0nnkyoaatuu0ddevo/190109g1stories.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1547176388/nagoya/r7c0nnkyoaatuu0ddevo/190109g1stories.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1547176388/nagoya/r7c0nnkyoaatuu0ddevo/190109g1stories.jpg","width":700}])
Gr. 1 students started a new UOI on "How We Express Oueselves" where they are learning all about storytelling. Today, they invited Ms. Johnson as a guest speaker who shared...
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Nagoya Action Heroes,a group of high school students who were inspired by the Blank Noise community/public art project...
![Nagoya City Educational Officials Visit NIS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544573127/nagoya/iwucugh6kokl6kvv4unm/181211nagoyacity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544573127/nagoya/iwucugh6kokl6kvv4unm/181211nagoyacity.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544573127/nagoya/iwucugh6kokl6kvv4unm/181211nagoyacity.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544573127/nagoya/iwucugh6kokl6kvv4unm/181211nagoyacity.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544573127/nagoya/iwucugh6kokl6kvv4unm/181211nagoyacity.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544573127/nagoya/iwucugh6kokl6kvv4unm/181211nagoyacity.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, NIS received a visit from the Nagoya Vice Mayor and representatives from the educational community from the city of Nagoya...