Vice Minister of the Environment Visits TIS
The Senior Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, Mr. Masayoshi Yoshino, visited Tsukuba International School today.
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Tsukuba International School Report – November 2011
This month, we focused on being reflective. Here is the definition of “reflective” according to the International Baccalaureate. We give thoughtful consideration to our own learning and experience. We are able to assess and understand our strengths and limitations in order to support our learning and personal development. STUDENTS Student Enrollment As of November 31,…
TIS in the Media
Our school has been featured in a magazine and on a TV program. Please see below for details. 1. Yume no Marutagoya ni Kurasu (夢の丸太小屋に暮らす) This magazine will be available in stores from tomorrow (November 30). It includes a 6-page spread on the school starting from page 92. Also, it mentions that we won an…
New School Building Update: Cherries Bloom, Waiting for the Lawn
In a lot close to the current school location, we are constructing a new school building. The new building will be 1085 m2 in size and will be made of Finnish wood in line with our belief in providing a natural and healthy learning space for our students. The new school will have ten classrooms….
University of Tsukuba Researcher Talks about Bees
Today we had a visit from a researcher from the University of Tsukuba. She talked to our students about bees and wasps. In particular, she told us about the bee dance. Our students had many questions for her. Questions from Grade 1 Students Do bees have ears? Do bees have a heart? How many bees…
Eulogy for Mr. Masayasu Kano, Principal of Tsukuba International School
The following is a longer version of the eulogy that was read by Shaney Crawford at the funeral of the principal of Tsukuba International School, Mr. Masayasu Kano, on March 24, 2011. (The version read at the funeral had to be shortened due to time constraints.) つくばインターナショナルスクール加納正康校長への告別の辞（日本語訳） Mr. Masayasu Kano was born in Chiba Prefecture….
Classes to Resume on March 28
Classes will resume on Monday, March 28. We are looking forward to having the TIS family back together again.