Over the last few months the Grade 6 and 7 students have been hard at work on their Science Fair projects. Working in groups they come up with a research question and design an experimental protocol. They spend many hours in the laboratory, trouble-shooting problems that arise and collecting data. After the practical phase they analyze their data and use it to answer their research question.
Our school was founded by the Sisters of Infant Jesus to provide educational opportunities to international families in Japan. Thus, for 150 years we have celebrated with our families the important milestones of life and encouraged and guided students to become moral citizens.
---Christina-Furstenau_thumbnail.jpg)
Saint Maur’s Middle School Student Council students had the opportunity to visit Yokohama's Futaba School for a day. They discussed the differences and similarities between their schools Futaba and Saint Maur; had a great experience, and a lot of fun. The seven participating students hope this can be an annual event!
One of the top prizes at the recent PSG Bingo event for Elementary and Montessori students was a visit to the Chemistry Lab. The two lucky winners each brought a friend to participate in a variety of exciting experiments and demonstrations.
These past weeks have been inspiring for our ambitious music students at Saint Maur International School.
During the Grade 11 Day of Reflection, we focused on being Moral Citizens and how to do it by showing affection and love in our very important platonic relationships. Students were asked to consider that long-lasting love comes in many form and for many, their 'soulmates' may be our friends who know us, love us and walk their journey with us.
On 23 March, the British Universities in Japan Education Fair was held at Saint Maur, bringing together representatives from 19 higher education institutions in the UK and high school students, parents, and staff members. The fair was an opportunity for attendees to learn about the various educational programs, facilities, and admission requirements offered by universities in the UK.
On Friday 3rd of March, our Grade 6s gathered for their first Day of Reflection. We have these events once a year for each cohort but the first one for Grade 6s is special in that it is an opportunity for them to reflect on how far they have come since their first nervous day as Middle Schoolers.
On the 22nd of February, 11 students from Saint Maur International School and seven students from Futaba Junior and Senior High School cleaned the graves of the Catholic sisters connected to our schools. We met at Futaba School and carried all the tools we needed, such as brooms and brushes, to the Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery.
On Tuesday, March 7, a team of 25 Saint Maur students, from Grades 6-12, participated in Math Field Day. Math Field Day is a competition involving 12 schools from the Kanto Region in which students display their knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics.
One of the great advantages of our campus being surrounded by nature, is that staff and students can observe the change in seasons. We are very lucky to have beautiful cherry blossom trees on and around our campus to fully celebrate and appreciate this integral aspect of Japanese culture. There are over one hundred cherry blossom varieties in Japan and the tree on our campus is always in full bloom in late February, well ahead of the official Sakura Season which usually starts about a month later.
Each year, Saint Maur High School students participate in art exhibitions across different venues in Tokyo and Yokohama. Taking part in art lessons as part of their curriculum, as well as within Clubs after school, provides students with a great opportunity to become Balanced Learners and Unique Individuals - two of our Saint Maur Essential Outcomes.
All members of our community are welcome to submit a news for publication on this website.
83 Yamatecho, Naka Ward Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0862
Email: info@stmaur.ac.jp
Phone: +81 (0) 45 641 5751
Fax: +81 (0) 45 641 6688
