Saint Maur International School recently had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Janet Kumita, an accomplished scientist and expert in biochemistry and pharmacology, for an engaging lecture with Grade 11 IB students. Dr. Kumita, currently an MRC Career Development Award Fellow and Group Leader in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge, brought her wealth of knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation of scientists.

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Our school has a program called Reading Buddies, which takes place every two weeks. Seventh graders like me visit the second graders’ classroom to spend time with them.

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On Tuesday, November 19th, students from Saint Maur International School's High School gathered in the auditorium for a special lunchtime assembly, hosted by the High School Student Council Executive Committee. This event celebrated the achievements of students across various disciplines while highlighting the values that underpin our educational mission.

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On Friday the 15th of December, the Secondary School students were treated to a dazzling Brass Quintet Concert and Lecture performance, led by Saint Maur instrumental teachers Jun'ichiro Murakami and Mariko Wakabayashi as part of their homeroom time.

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The Grade 9 Day of Reflection was a meaningful, full-day event designed to highlight the Saint Maur Essential Outcomes, with a specific focus on fostering life-long learning. The event aimed to engage students in activities that reinforced their capacity to be continuous learners, as well as supportive members of their school community. Through a series of structured games, challenges, and reflective activities, students delved into concepts related to cooperation, communication, and goal setting—all essential skills for personal and academic growth.

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This fall, Saint Maur International School welcomed back alumni from the Classes of ’72, ’74, and ’86 to celebrate decades of lasting friendships, cherished memories, and shared traditions. These gatherings were filled with heartfelt stories, campus tours, and moments that reconnected former students with their alma mater.

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While some classmates had arrived in Japan earlier, October 9th was the first day when we would all meet; and some of us had not seen each other in over 50 years… One group met at Shinjuku Station (busiest train station in the world, 3.6 million riders daily) to catch an express train, the Romance Car, to Hakone Yumoto. After some light shopping and memorably delectable soft serve ice cream, the excitement was palpable as we rode the switchback Tozan Tetsudo train from Yumoto to Gora. Lush trees covered the hills, and even the rain stopped by the time we reached the tiny Gora station.

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Every year in May, many students at Saint Maur take part in Trinity Music Examinations. These are prestigious and internationally recognised performance qualifications issued by the famous Trinity College conservatoire in London. Students who are signed up to our private instrumental lesson program typically take part in the exams, as this gives the students an excellent curriculum to learn with the opportunity to record a solo recital at the end of the academic year.

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In September and October, members of Tokyo College of Music's Jazz Ensemble joined the Saint Maur High School Big Band for two incredible rehearsals.

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On Tuesday, November 6th 2024, students and staff from the Middle School gathered in the auditorium to celebrate the achievements and contributions of our students in a ceremony that emphasized the values at the heart of our community.

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On Friday 27th September, 38 Grade 10 enthusiastic students and four excited teachers stepped out onto the rainy streets surrounding the school for a historical walking tour of Yokohama led by Mr. Glenn Scoggins, retired Saint Maur history teacher and author of Steadfast: a portrait of our school's long history.

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In June, 33 of our talented Grade 9 to 12 High School students embarked on an unforgettable cultural journey to London, immersing themselves in the world of art, drama, and history. For one week, the students, specializing in either Art or Drama, explored the vibrant heart of the city while participating in a range of exciting and educational activities.

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