Category: General Updates

KIS AGM – Thurs June 9th @ 2:30 pm

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On Thursday 9 June the KIS Executive Board will review the school year at the Annual General Meeting. 

The main source of this meeting will be the KIS Annual Report 2021-22. 

This will be published on Tuesday 7 June via the school website and ManageBac.

The community is invited to join the board on this day at KIS from 14:30. Room 12 will be the venue.

Please indicate your intention to join the join via the form – https://docs.google.com/forms/…

The school will record the meeting and post later.

Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Interview by JETRO & Kyoto Overseas Business Center

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Kyoto International School met with JETRO KYOTO and Kyoto Overseas Business Center in autumn 2021.

JETRO

As explained on their website, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the world. The organization was established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad. Their focus has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Global Site: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/ (English)

Kyoto Overseas Business Center

An affiliate of JETRO is Kyoto Overseas Business Center, which is an all-Kyoto support center located downtown in KYOTO KEIZAI CENTER building. Their focus is for small and medium-sized businesses that are considering overseas business.

Kyoto Overseas Business Center posted their interview with KIS on December 13th, 2021.

https://www.kyoto-obc.jp/en/interview-with-kyoto-international-school-preparing-for-lifelong-learners-through-ib-education/

IB MYP Candidate

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Kyoto International School is a candidate school* for the MYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.

Annual Report 2020-21

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Shimbun Post for Week 37 (June 11th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 37 (June 11th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
  • Spotlight on Learning
  • Message from the PTA
  • PYPx – Ai&Lisa Story (Chapter 3)
  • Message from the Office
  • EdTech Message

Key Info & Dates:

  • June 14th to 18th – Spirit Week
    • Mon: pyjama day
    • Wed: traditional clothing or flag colors
    • Fri: house t-shirts
  • June 16th @ 4:30PM – Annual Report (Zoom)
  • June 16th @ 8:00 PM – Beach Read by Emily Henry (Zoom)
  • June 18th @ 12:30PM – End of Semester 2
  • June 21st to July 16th – Summer Camp
  • August 19th – Start of Semester 1

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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Shimbun Post for Week 36 (June 4th, 2021)

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In this edition:

  • KIS Guiding Statements
  • Grade 5 – PYP Exhibition Photos & Recordings
  • Message from the PTA
  • A special thank you
  • Summer hat
  • Reminders from the Office

Key Info & Dates:

  • June – After-school group lessons cancelled
  • June 5th, 12th – Saturday School (Cancelled)
  • June 9th @ 8PM – PTA Meeting (Zoom)
  • June 16th @ 4:30PM – Annual Report (Zoom)
  • June 18th @ 12:30PM – End of Semester 2
  • June 21st to July 16th – Summer Camp (Info & Registration)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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Shimbun Post for Week 35 (May 28th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 35 (May 28th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Presenting the Annual Report 2020-21
  • Grade 5 – PYP Exhibition
  • Message from the PTA
  • Spotlight on Learning
  • Sharing who we are
  • The Golden Queen Chess Tournament
  • Note from Wendy
  • Reminders…

Key Info & Dates:

  • June 2nd @ 8:00 PM – Connecting Ideas
  • June 9th @ 8:00 PM – PTA Meeting
  • June 16th @ 4:30 PM – Annual Report
  • June 18th @ 12:30 PM – End of Semester 2
  • June 21st to July 16th – Summer Camp (Info & Registration)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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Shimbun Post for Week 33 (May 14th, 2021)

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 33 (May 14th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

  • Message from the Principal
  • Message from the PTA
  • Message from the Office (Action Required)
  • Spotlight on Learning
  • Sharing who we are
  • House T-Shirts (Action Required)
  • Other reminders

Key Info & Dates:

  • May 17th – Grade 2&3 back at school
  • May 19th @ 8PM – PTA Meeting
  • May 27-28th – MSHS Exam days
  • April 26th to May 31st – Group lessons,  bukatsu, and Experiential Week (Cancelled)
  • May 15th, 22nd, 29th – Saturday School (Cancelled)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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