On May 30, the third-year senior high school students officially began their HIS Project, an inquiry-based learning program. During the first and second periods, students took part in a special lecture to learn from a role model. We welcomed Ms. Nao Mihara from Smile Baton Co., Ltd. as the guest speaker. Under the theme of … Passing the Baton to the Future Through Questions: Creating Ideas for a New Project
On Saturday, May 30, first-year senior high school students spent their Liberal Arts period, part of the Period for Integrated Inquiry, preparing for their upcoming presentation next week. Although the session lasted four hours, the students remained highly focused and engaged throughout, with many cheerful and enthusiastic expressions seen around the classroom. Working in teams, … Exploring Ideas as a Team for the Benefit of Others
Our school recently held its annual Sports Festival. Although there were concerns about whether the event could go ahead due to rain that had fallen during the night, the dedicated efforts of the Student Council and Sports Festival Committee made it possible to begin the event just one hour later than originally scheduled. At our … Sports Festival Held with Great Energy and Spirit
This month, Himeji Jogakuin welcomed four new international students from Indonesia, adding even more diversity to our increasingly international school community. As students with a wide range of backgrounds learn together, opportunities for cross-cultural exchange continue to grow throughout the school. At the welcome ceremony, each of the four students introduced themselves in Japanese and … Himeji Jogakuin Welcomes Four New International Students from Indonesia
From Monday, April 20 to Saturday, May 2, shortly after entering the school, first-year students took part in the annual Spring Training program by class at Hiruzen Kogen Surikawa Gakuen Seminar House in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. This overnight training program was held in a rich natural environment overlooking Mt. Daisen. Through living and learning … First-Year Students Take Part in Spring Training to Develop Independence, Diversity, and Teamwork
On Friday, April 24, Himeji International School held a special event titled “Poland Day.” This event was held to commemorate the visit of Ms. Barbara Nowacka, Minister of National Education of Poland, to our school on April 24, 2025. It also provided an opportunity to reflect on the special relationship that has developed between Poland … Poland Day at Himeji International School
On April 9, 2026, under the gentle warmth of spring sunlight, we held our entrance ceremony at Himeji International School. Although there were concerns about the weather, it held up just in time, and under the full bloom of cherry blossoms, the cheerful voices of our new students echoed pleasantly throughout the campus. The school … Entrance Ceremony for the 2026 Academic Year
On Tuesday, March 3, we held the Graduation Ceremony of Himeji International High School on the occasion of Hinamatsuri (Peach Festival), a traditional Japanese celebration that wishes for the healthy growth and happiness of girls. In the principal’s address, he spoke about the enduring importance of putting knowledge and culture into practice, even in an … We held the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Himeji International High School.
On Tuesday the 13th, during the lunch break, we held our first awards presentation of the new year. This year marks a special and positive beginning, often associated in Japan with growth and new challenges, making it a meaningful time to recognize student achievements. In the Kansai Children’s Essay Contest, international students Ms. Chen and … New Year Awards Presentation
Happy New Year to all our families. Thank you for your continued support. On Thursday the 8th, our school held the opening ceremony for the third term, marking the start of the final term of the academic year. For our third-year high school students in particular, this term includes the Common Test for University Admissions, … Start of the Third Term Reiwa 7 / 2025
