Annual General Meeting

Many thanks to our parents who joined the Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night, it was a very good turnout and we hope you all found it a productive and informative meeting. We will publish the minutes in next week's Friday email and the first full board meeting will be on the 11th of October.

The new board was also elected at last night's AGM, a big thankyou to all of the candidates for stepping forward. 

School Association Board for 2023 - 2024

Mr A Wysk - Chairperson/Vice Treasurer

Mr Y Paz - Vice Chairperson

Mr S Rausch - Treasurer

Ms Jaana Takis - Secretary/Sustainability Officer

Ms Midori Nakamura - Vice Secretary

Ms Mika Voelskow - Marketing  

Mr F Gras - Human Resources/Saturday School

Mr Mathias Vogel - Bus/Building/IT

Mr M Civan - German General Consulate Advisor

Also a big thankyou to our new Parent Teacher Association officers for volunteering!

Ms S Huang - Chairperson
Mr D Hartmann - Vice Chairperson

Ms M Hanawa - Treasurer

Mr A Kamenev - Vice Treasurer
Ms H Kohberg - Secretary

Oktoberfest

We are happy to inform you about the stage schedule:

If you get hungry or thirsty, these dishes are available to purchase:

A big thank you to everyone who signed up so far!

Unluckily, we are still two volunteers short.

If you have the chance to support Kiosk 2 (selling Popcorn, Ice Pop, Soft Drinks) from 10:30-12:00 or from 15:00-16:00, please contact us by E-Mail (oktoberfest@dskobe.org)

See you in a week at the Oktoberfest (7^th of October)!

Table Donation
A big thankyou to the Sawada family for donating a new set of 12 tables we can use for student displays, it is very much appreciated. We will use them in our main entrance when our students present their exhibitions and art, but first we will use them for the Oktoberfest, look out for them!

Book Sponsoring from the German Consulate

Dear parents,

We are happy to announce that the German Consulate in Osaka offered us the opportunity to sponsor much needed German books for our children, especially in EY. The books have all arrived and are already being used in our classrooms and in the library.

We would like to thank all members from our DSKI community involved in the process and from the Consulate for making this all possible and hope for more opportunities to partner up in the future.

Please help us return the favour by checking out and sharing the German Consualte’s homepage and social media channels. Thank you very much!

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GermanyinWestjp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GermanyInJapan/

Homepage: https://japan.diplo.de/

Community Outreach

As part of DSKI's HUG Project and our initiative support the wider community, we are accepting goods to be donated to our low-income families through The Food Bank Kansai. 

A box labelled "Food Bank Kansai" donation box will be placed by the school entrance. 

For any questions, kindly get in touch with Ms. Faye.

faye.nepomuceno@dskobe.org

After School Clubs -

Starting on 25th September - please sign up now

Click here to register for student clubs

Click here to register for parent clubs

DSKI (G3 - 6) Open Days at Secondary Schools 

for our Grade 6 Graduates

Canadian Academy
13th October
9.00am at CA reception
We are happy to announce a special open day for DSKI families of our upper primary school. If you are thinking of attending CA after your child graduates our Grade 6, please feel free to go along and have a campus tour and information talk.

If you would like to attend please click here. 

(Please note - it is only for G3 - 6 due to potential numbers of attendees)

We will be arranging open days at Marist Brothers International School, Osaka International School and YMCA Osaka International School in the next couple of months so please watch the blog for dates and registration.

Osaka International School

October 18th From 9.00am

DSKI families are specially invited to join the OIS learner fair. There will be events and exhibitions and you will also have a chance to meet the principal.

If you would like to attend, please click here to register.

Marist Brothers International School 
November 7th
9.00am at Reception
Marist Brothers would like to invite any interested parents to join a DSKI open day exclusively for our families. You are welcome to bring your children who can join one of our secondary classes for a short time. Families will have a tour by student representatives plus an information session by the principal.

If you would like to attend, please click here to register.

Octoberfest

Dear parents,

thank you so much for all of your support and donations so far. We are more than happy to have such great community. 

Thanks to your work, ideas and material donations, we are hoping to make some profit with 

This profit will be fully used to develop the school. Make it an even nicer place for our children.

In case you want to invite non-DSKI school Students-/Family, please ensure that they are registered in advance.

Please click here to register any guests.

The table below shows who needs to be signed up.

(Visitors are for example families who are interested in joining DSKI)

Thank you also for your help in volunteering for Oktoberfest.

We have contacted those who have signed up via the online form or the paper form at the parent’s night about assigned times and roles for the day of October 7. 

Please check your email or LINE and contact us if you haven’t received or the assigned time is not convenient for you.

Contact:  oktoberfest@dskobe.org

For those who have signed up for the preparation on 6th, please show up and meet Ayumi, Nami or Marie at the hallway at 9:00. We have your names on the list and will tell you which team you will be assigned. Late arrivals and early departures are fine.

Oktoberfest help wanted

We still need volunteers to help on the day and also if you are free to help set up on the 6th October. As many people as possible would be great!

Please click here to sign up as a volunteer.

Message from our Friends at Kobe Union Church - 

Concert this Saturday

 
School Holiday
18th September
Just a reminder we will be closed Monday for a public holiday.

DSKI (G3 - 6) Open Day at Canadian Academy
13th October
9.00am at CA reception
We are happy to announce a special open day for DSKI families of our upper primary school. If you are thinking of attending CA after your child graduates our Grade 6, please feel free to go along and have a campus tour and information talk.

If you would like to attend please click here. 

(Please note - it is only for G3 - 6 due to potential numbers of attendees)

We will be arranging open days at Marist Brothers International School, Osaka International School and YMCA Osaka International School in the next couple of months so please watch the blog for dates and registration.

Club Update Information

Click here to register for student clubs

Click here to register for parent clubs

The early registration/ cutoff date to reach the minimum number of participants will be: Tuesday, September 19.

Thank you to all who have signed up for student and parents clubs for the 1st semester. So far we have a good turnout for many of the clubs, but there are still some that are in need of more members in order to reach the minimum number of four students. If they don’t reach the minimum, then we may have to cancel some of the offerings.

Families will be notified of cancelled clubs next Tuesday, September 19th and will still have a chance to join another club.

Confirmation emails will be sent out next week between Wednesday and Friday, with clubs beginning the following week from Monday, September 25. 

Clubs with under 4 members and searching for more members are:

Baking & Cooking - (PS - G6) - Monday

Puzzle Club - (EY - PS) - Monday

Art Club for EY & PS - (EY - PS) - Tuesday

Athletics - (G1- G6) - Tuesday

Little Engineers (Lego) - (EY) - Wednesday

Badminton - (PS - G6) - Wednesday

Art Primary - (G1 - G6) - Wednesday

Science LP - (PS - G2) - Wednesday

Dance Club - (G1 - G6) - Wednesday

Flag Football - (PS- G6) - Thursday

Fun with Phonics - (EY - G2) - Thursday

Fun with Treats - (EY) - Thursday

Maker Space - (PS - G2) - Friday

Keyboarding (G3 - G6 ) - Friday

The Sports Club - (PS - G6) - Friday

Yoga & Movement - (EY - PS) - Friday

The following clubs have no registrants and will be cancelled unless four or more members join before next Tuesday, September 19th:

Board Games - (G3 - G6) - Monday

Table Tennis - (G3 - G6) - Monday

Athletics for EY & PS - Wednesday

Kung Fu for Beginners - (PS - G6) - Wednesday

Among Us Club - (G3 - G6) - Thursday

German Class LP - (PS - G3)

Confirmed Clubs that have reached or surpassed the minimum number of students and will be offered are:

Basketball - (G1 - G6) - Monday

Kids Kitchen - (PS - 6) - Tuesday

Kung Fu Advanced - (PS - 6) - Tuesday

Soccer - (G1 - 6) - Thursday

German Class UP - (G3 - G6) - Thursday

In-line Skating - (PS - G6) - Friday

Science UP - (G3 - G6) - Friday

Clubs that have reached a maximum number of students and can no longer accept new students:

Minecraft Club - (G2 - G6) - Wednesday

Parent Clubs

The Parents Clubs and Classes are also still hoping for members to join, please check out the activities for parents.

Oktoberfest 2023
7th October 
10.00am -  4.00pm

Save the date - please come along and enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest at DSKI. There will be German food, music and games - if you have lederhosen or dirndl, please wear them!

Oktoberfest help wanted

We still need volunteers to help on the day and also if you are free to help set up on the 6th October. As many people as possible would be great!

Please click here to sign up as a volunteer.

Donations for Oktoberfest 

We would like to ask if any families would be willing to donate -

- Prizes for our tombola (priority are prizes for primary age children and adults)

- Soft drinks for our drinks stall

Please kindly leave donations in the school main entrance or at the school office.

We welcome family and friends of DSKI to attend. We kindly ask that anyone that is a friend of a family member or any other persons who wish to attend, kindly click here to register.

Kindly note, current families of DSKI do not need to register in advance. Just come along on the day and sign in at the front gate.

Letter from Mr Huber - Thankyou for the Sponsor Run Donation!

Dear parents,

We wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude for organizing the Sponsor's Run event that made it possible for us to acquire the fantastic Artec Robo 2.0 robotics and programming kit for our students from K1 to Grade 5&6. Your support has opened up a world of creative learning opportunities for our young minds.

The Artec Robo 2.0 kit will become an integral part of our STEM room, fostering hands-on learning experiences for our students. Within this innovative tool, students will engage in a wide range of activities, from designing and building robots to exploring the principles of programming and electronics. This kit empowers them to apply their knowledge in a practical context, sparking curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. It encourages students to experiment, problem-solve, and think creatively, aligning perfectly with our STEM room's mission to inspire a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Artec Robo 2.0 seamlessly aligns with our PYP units of inquiry, enriching our students' learning experiences across various subject areas, transdisciplinary themes and concepts. The learners will find opportunities to integrate robotics and programming into their inquiries. They can design robots and electronic tools and create solutions for real-world problems. The learners will use the kit as a tool to understand how technology impacts our lives. This connection enhances our PYP curriculum by offering a dynamic platform for hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

The introduction of the Artec Robo 2.0 kit enhances the delivery of our IT curriculum at DSKI. Students will learn to code, program, and operate their robotic creations. This hands-on experience not only develops their technical skills but also nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The integration of robotics and programming aligns with the core principles of our IT curriculum, enabling students to explore computational thinking, algorithms, and coding concepts pairing their learning with creativity. Our strong IT curriculum prepares our students at DSKI for the digital age, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the technology-driven world with confidence.

Once again, we express our deepest appreciation to all of you and for your unwavering support in making this valuable learning resource available to our students. The Artec Robo 2.0 kit will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of young inventors, programmers, and engineers at DSKI and we will hopefully be able to expand our Artec resources in the future.

Thank you for your dedication to enhancing the educational experiences of our students.

Mr Benjamin Huber

IT Coordinator

Message from our Friends at the Kobe Club

 

Oktoberfest 2023
7th October 
10.00am -  4.00pm

Save the date - please come along and enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest at DSKI. There will be German food, music and games - if you have lederhosen or dirndl, please wear them!

Oktoberfest help wanted

We still need volunteers to help on the day and also if you are free to help set up on the 6th October. As many people as possible would be great!

Please click here to sign up as a volunteer.

Donations for Oktoberfest 

We would like to ask if any families would be willing to donate -

- Prizes for our tombola (priority are prizes for primary age children and adults)

- Soft drinks for our drinks stall

Please kindly leave donations in the school main entrance or at the school office.

After School Clubs 

Starting 25th September

We are happy to announce our club offers for both students and parents. Once again we have a very wide range of clubs for all ages of students. 

We also have a selection of activities for you parents to join!

Student Clubs

Click here for our club offers and registration

Clubs for Parents

Click here for our club offers and registration

 

 
Parent Parking
If we could please ask parent not to park on the road outside school, please just drop and go. 

If any parents need short term parking at drop off in the morning, TOHO supermarket have kindly given us permission to use their parking spaces for 10 - 15 minutes at 8.30am.

After School Clubs
We will be sending out our after school club list Friday the 8th where you can see the offers and sign up so please watch out here in the blog.

Clubs will then begin for students on the 28th September.

Parent clubs

We are always looking for parents who may be interested to run a club. Either for students or running a parent club - where other parents can join you at a convenient time, not necessarily after school. For example in the past we have had parents running clubs for other parents, doing cooking or dancing.

If interested please just click here to let us know!

DSKI Playgroup for 1 - 2 year olds

Open for registrations now.

We still have space in our playgroup every Thursday with Ms Anita. Songs and play, mums, dads and young children, come along and join us!

Please contact the school office for details.