August 13, 2021
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In summer 2021, ISB’s first-ever summer native language camp was offered virtually: 意見文・小論文のクラス (Japanese Essay Writing Camp) for students in grades 8-9, taught by Kahoru Nakamachi. This intensive, two-week camp provided students with “opportunities to read, analyze, and discuss in order … Continue reading
June 5, 2020
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During the 2019-20 school year, five students in the HS Japanese Native II and MS Native Japanese classes published essays in the Asahi Shimbun, a premier Japanese national newspaper. The students wrote about navigating overseas moves and about their intercultural identities. … Continue reading
May 21, 2019
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A student in ISB’s MS Native Japanese class has published an essay in the Mainichi Shimbun, a premier national newspaper in Japan. The student, Yuiko, wrote about how watching two famous figure skaters inspired her to keep working hard as a … Continue reading
September 17, 2018
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Many multilinguals at ISB will observe special days this week, from Yom Kippur to Respect for the Aged Day. Students in ES morning Japanese enrichment, an activity led by parent volunteers twice weekly, wrote letters to older relatives recently for … Continue reading
June 5, 2018
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Four students in ISB’s MS Native Mandarin class have earned honors in an essay contest for teens. The students—Amandine, Darcy, Emily, and Shea—wrote on this year’s theme, “my friend” 我的朋友. One of the judges for the contest, now in its 18th year, was the internationally … Continue reading
April 26, 2018
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Two students in ISB’s new MS Native Japanese class have published essays in the Asahi Shimbun, a premier national newspaper in Japan. The students, Nemi and Yuki, wrote comparatively about their experiences in Japanese schools and at international school in Thailand. … Continue reading