Friday, 9 February 2024


Club Update Information

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Thanks to all who have signed up already! Clubs will resume next week!


Those who have not signed up or have been notified of cancelled clubs still have a chance to join another club via the links above.


Most confirmation emails have been sent out and clubs will begin next week from Tuesday, February 13 (Monday the 12th is a school holiday). Some teachers are still sending out confirmation emails. If you haven’t received a confirmation email, by the end of the day, please contact Mr. Brabant (lance.brabant@dskobe.org).


Cancelled Clubs:

Digital Creativity - (G3 - G6) - Monday

Art Primary - (G1 - G6) - Wednesday

Reading Club - (G3 - G6) - Thursday

German Class LP - (PS - G3) - Friday

Keyboarding (G3 - G6 ) - Friday

*Math Enrichment Class - (G3 - G6) - Friday


Clubs that can still accept more members:

Basketball - (G1 - G6) - Monday

Puzzle Club - (EY - PS) - Monday

Kung Fu Super & Ultra Advanced - (PS - 6) - Tuesday

Athletics - (G1- G6) - Tuesday

Kids Kitchen - (PS - 6) - Tuesday

Athletics for EY & PS - Wednesday

Dance Club - (G1 - G6) - Wednesday

Creative Writing - (G3 - G6) - Wednesday

Little Engineers (Lego) - (EY) - Wednesday

Minecraft Club - (G1 - G6) - Wednesday

German Class UP - (G3 - G6) - Thursday

Fun with Treats - (EY) - Thursday

Flag/ Tag Rugby - (PS- G6) - Friday

Yoga & Movement - (EY) - Friday

Maker Space - (PS - G2) - Friday

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

The Sports Club - (PS - G6) - Friday


Confirmed Clubs that are FULLl and are no longer accepting members:

Baking & Cooking - (PS - G6) - Monday

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

Soccer - (G1 - 6) - Thursday


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


At the moment we can confirm:

Basic Beginner Japanese - 5 members

Tai Chi - 4 members

Advanced Beginner Japanese - 6 members

Kung Fu for Adults and Teens - 3 members


These other clubs / classes are also searching for more parents:

DSKI English Clube - 1 Intermediate member

Running & fitness with Mr. Bonnin



Science Technology Engineering Maths (STEM) Week 
Sustainability - Innovation for the Future!
19th to 23rd February
Welcome to our STEM week!

Instead of our usual schedule, all DSKI students from prekindergarten upto Grade 6 will spend the week working together on sustainability problems, using STEM to look for solutions and exploring ways to help preserve and improve the world for all. Any parents who would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to let the school office know.

This will then culminate in a school wide exhibition on the 23rd for students to showcase their work, parents are welcome to come in and see!

Sustainability problems we will look at -
Early years will look at how we can repurpose waste materials. 
Lower primary will explore how they can use robots and machines to improve the world around them
Upper primary will design new products that will help to prevent waste pollution. 

Friday 23rd February - The STEM Week Exhibition
Parents - please come in to enjoy our exhibition, hear guest speakers and explore the work that your children have created. 

To avoid congestion we would like to ask you to visit at the following times - 
Early Years and Lower Primary 8:30am-10:15am
Upper Primary 10:45am-12:15pm




School Wifi
We are happy to announce that we have upgraded our Wifi system and today we will switch over to the new network. What does this mean?
Instead of the old DSKI network we will now have a high speed system with three networks to enhance our security. One for staff, another for students and for parents we will have a guest network.

If any parents need to use the school wifi, please ask in the office for the password. Please note, we ask users not to pass it to other parents or 3rd parties and we will reset the guest password monthly.


Ski Trip for Upper Primary 
Many thanks to our teachers Ms Harris, Ms Schelin and Mr Mayr for the 2024 ski trip for our grades 3 - 6. Everyone had a great time and the snow was perfect!




Kobe Storks Basketball
DSKI is happy to announce a new collaboration between the local pro-basketball team - the Kobe Storks.

In March we will be hosting them here at DSKI to run a game clinic with our students and they will also be inviting DSKI families to watch their game - Please see a letter to DSKI families here - 

DSKI Parents' and Guardians
 
Hello, this is Kobe Storks.
We are a professional basketball team in Kobe city.

We would like to invite you to attend our home games at World Memorial Hall on February 10-11 and at Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium on February 23-24. This is part of the "Kobe Storks × Hyogo Prefecture × Hometown Tax Cooperation Project," and we extend a free invitation to all elementary, junior high, and high school students in Hyogo Prefecture!

As of January 31, the Kobe Storks are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference. The second half of the regular season has just begun, and we are aiming for a playoff spot to advance to B1. We have crucial games ahead, and your passionate support will be crucial in filling the arena with energy for our players!

We appreciate your continued support for Kobe Stokes.

【Games】
◆ "Kobe Storks vs. Aomori Wat's"
February 10, 2024 (Saturday) 16:00 Tipoff
February 11, 2024 (Sunday) 14:00 Tipoff
World Memorial Hall

◆ "Kobe Storks vs. Bambitious Nara"
February 23, 2024 (Friday) 16:00 Game Start
February 24, 2024 (Saturday) 14:00 Game Start
Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium

[Details]
2nd-floor free seating
Invitations for elementary, junior high, and high school students
Adult special discount: ¥1,000
[Application]
Apply through the dedicated form below
https://bleague-ticket.psrv.jp/sales/NS/flex202324/ticket2gatsu