California, USA, immersion experience
On August 7, 2019 by giganickAdventurous students spent almost two weeks in California, nine nights at Homestays, five days at Hilltop High School, two weekends, including a visit to Disneyland. It was a wonderful time. Special thanks to all the wonderful students and staff at Hilltop High School, who really made the trip awesome and unforgettable. July 26-28 arrive in
Thank you Aya
On July 1, 2019 by giganickThank you to Aya from Vancouver in Canada who came to the school to do a month’s work experience. Her kindness and friendliness was very much appreciated.
Farewell Kiano
On January 31, 2019 by giganickKiano joined our second year too class for most subjects, creating great relationships, which fostered international understanding and aided ourv students to improve their English language skills. In more linguistically challenging lessons, he improved his Japanese skills practicing hard at his desk, or joined other classes, such as calligraphy and gym to learn more actively,
British Hills Yamamura Kokusai English Study Trip
On December 28, 2018 by giganickYamamura Kokusai sent 22 students to British Hills this year on a fully immersive English program. Christmas at British Hills! From before departure, students had to prepare themselves in English, including a very crash course on British history. Culture lessons included cooking, snooker and calligraphy.
New Zealand Trip
On October 8, 2018 by giganickThe second years passed a memorable week in New Zealand. Highlights include farmstay, from which students return with fond memories and great desire to speak English, museum, Agrodome, and Maori show, in which our students excelled at the haka!
Wind Ensemble
On September 16, 2018 by giganickWind Ensemble represented Saitama Prefecture in the regional contest. This was the first time that they had won the prefecture contest, and were proud to represent it. They took a gold prize.
School Festival
On September 11, 2018 by giganickYamamura kokusai School Festival ran over the weekend of the 15th and 16th September. Thank you to the record numbers who visited us to see what our students are up to. Schedule (open to public) Saturday 15th September, from 10:30-15:00 Sunday 16th September, from 9:00-14:00 Saturday Performance Schedule (Finished) 10:35 Yosakoi Dance Troupe 11:15 Dance
International Students
On September 1, 2018 by giganickWelcome Eva and Kiano. Eva comes from France, and Kiano joins us from Australia. They will be with us long into the next year. We hope they enjoy their experience at Yamamura Kokusai High School, the kindness of our students and have great experiences in Japan. We are sure to learn a lot from you,
International questionnaire
On August 31, 2018 by giganickStudent union and English club students took to the streets of “Little Edo”, or Kawagoe, to interview international tourists. Thank you to everyone we spoke to for your kindness and patience in the sultry heat.
All Japan High School Dance Contest
On August 27, 2018 by giganickYamamura Kokusai dance club finished 7th overall in the immensely competitive All Japan High School Dance Contest. The contest will be televised on Fuji TV at 24:40, the night of Sunday 2nd November.