Friday, 29 April 2022


Sports Day - The Alternative Date
13th May

We were all sorry we had to postpone sports day today due to the heavy rain, we hope you will still be able to join us after Golden Week.

As it is not a public holiday, we will run the usual full day programme with clubs and late room. 
We have adjusted the programme slightly so students can have lunch in school and the school bus will also run as usual at 3.30pm. 



Summer Camps

English Language Camp - Click here to register

20th June - 15th July

Ages 3 - 12 years old

Fun activities in sports, art music, science!

1 week 50, 000yen

2 weeks 95, 000 yen (5% discount)

3 weeks 135, 000 yen (10% discount)

4 weeks 150, 000 yen (25% discount)

Lunch included, bus fee is extra


German Language Camps - click here to register

Non native speakers welcome!

18th July - 22nd July

Ages 5 - 12 years old

50, 000 yen per child


Japanese Language Camps - click here to register

Non native speakers welcome!

18th July - 22nd July

Ages 5 - 9 years old

50, 000 yen per child


German and Japanese camps will have a range of activities using the languages and will also be doing some activities together, exchanging cultures!






French lessons for Non Native Speakers
We are very happy to be able to introduce a French school which runs online lessons for children! 

If anyone would be interested in their child learning French, please get in touch with Anne, DSKI is very happy to recommend her to interested families.



Friday, 22 April 2022

 

Sports Day
Friday, April 29th
Sports Day for PS-G5/6
Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Location: Greenfield

Sports Day for Pre-Kindergarten - K2 
Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Location: School yard

Come along and cheer on the children next Friday! Please dont forget to have all children wearing school t-shirts.

Afternoon Care
Children are free to go home with parents at 1.00pm when the day ends. 
We will have lunch and afternoon care for students who need to be looked after until until the usual end of day. Please note clubs will not run but we will have a late room until 5.00pm. Click here to register for the afternoon care programme.


Summer Camps

English Language Camp - Click here to register

20th June - 15th July

Ages 3 - 12 years old

Fun activities in sports, art music, science!

1 week 50, 000yen

2 weeks 95, 000 yen (5% discount)

3 weeks 135, 000 yen (10% discount)

4 weeks 150, 000 yen (25% discount)

Lunch included, bus fee is extra


German Language Camps - click here to register

Non native speakers welcome!

18th July - 22nd July

Ages 5 - 12 years old

50, 000 yen per child


Japanese Language Camps - click here to register

Non native speakers welcome!

18th July - 22nd July

Ages 5 - 9 years old

50, 000 yen per child


German and Japanese camps will have a range of activities using the languages and will also be doing some activities together, exchanging cultures!









Friday, 15 April 2022

 

Sports Day
Friday, April 29th
Sports Day for PS-G5/6
Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Location: Greenfield

Sports Day for Pre-Kindergarten - K2 
Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Location: School yard

We are very happy to announce the return of our sports day! We will be having a whole school event and parents are invited to come along and cheer our students on, so we are looking forward to seeing you all there!

Please make sure that your child has a hat, enough to drink and a nice snack.

Afternoon Care
Children are free to go home with parents at 1.00pm when the day ends. 
We will have lunch and afternoon care for students who need to be looked after until until the usual end of day. Please note clubs will not run but we will have a late room until 5.00pm. Click here to register for the afternoon care programme.



Summer Camps

English Language Camp - Click here to register

20th June - 15th July

Ages 3 - 12 years old

Fun activities in sports, art music, science!

1 week 50, 000yen

2 weeks 95, 000 yen (5% discount)

3 weeks 135, 000 yen (10% discount)

4 weeks 150, 000 yen (25% discount)

Lunch included, bus fee is extra


German Language Camps - click here to register

Non native speakers welcome!

18th July - 22nd July

Ages 5 - 12 years old

50, 000 yen per child


Japanese Language Camps - click here to register

Non native speakers welcome!

18th July - 22nd July

Ages 5 - 9 years old

50, 000 yen per child


German and Japanese camps will have a range of activities using the languages and will also be doing some activities together, exchanging cultures!




DSKI x YouCode Programming Course 

About the course and topics

A beginner’s course that sets a solid foundation of the basics of technology and programming using block coding. The course covers fundamental programming concepts such as loops, variables, conditional statements, sequences and more.


Through the duration of the course, students learn to use a Scratch and understand the logical aspect of programming computers. The course is taught in a fun and intuitive way by creating simple video-games, animations and interactive projects. 


Our customized curriculum expands on the Scratch platform to engage children in coding activities that reflect their unique interests. Scratch is a kids' programming language developed at MIT. Using virtual "blocks" rather than text, kids learn the logic of coding, complete fun projects and build a strong basis for future learning. The kids will learn to design, implement and test their own animations, stories and games. 


About the Online lessons

We offer a convenient online course for DSKI students in which we propose the same curriculum as our in-person classes. 


Students can take individual lessons that group lessons of up to 3 students based on their level. 


The lessons are done all in English by accessing YouCode's original platform for online classes. Teachers can see the students' computer screens in real time, and students can ask questions and communicate in the same way as in-person classes thanks to webcam and microphone. 


Requirements for the online classes


- A laptop or PC (IMPORTANT: No tablets such as iPads)

- Mouse

- Webcam functionality 

- Microphone functionality

- Sufficient internet speed


About Individual Lessons:

Students who take individual lessons can reserve a 1 hour long slot on any day/time of the week available on to the calendar at https://youcode.jp/reservation/ . 

The reservation will also be carried out by the student's parents through the form on https://youcode.jp/reservation/ 


Individual lessons can be highly tailored to the student's pace and level. They offer the best engagement response and student-teacher interaction, making the learning of programming even faster. 


The tuition for a set of 6 individual lessons is set at the special price of 26400 yen (4400 yen/lesson) only for DSKI students. 


About Group Lessons:

Students who make up a group will continue the lessons together throughout the duration of the course, creating a comfortable and open environment for them.

Lessons for the virtual classroom are designed to be interactive, with the instructor involving each student and checking on their projects frequently.


The groups will be planned depending on how many students enroll and on their age. We will notify you in case that it is not possible to form a group of students of the similar age to your kid, and we will invite you to consider taking individual lessons instead. 


The tuition for a set of 6 online group lessons is set at the special price of 15000 yen (2500 yen/lesson) only for DSKI students. 


Schedule

Individual lessons: 

  • reserve when you want


Group lessons: 

  • Wednesday 4-5 PM

  • Wednesday 5:15-6:15 PM

  • Friday 4-5 PM

  • Friday 5:15-6:15 PM


How to enroll

Visit the following address and complete the form: yc.ax/dski-signup 

Enrollment is open until 4/16, 23:59. 


Trial class

Those who wish to have an online individual trial lesson can reserve a time slot from the form on the following page of YouCode website. 

https://youcode.jp/en/online-course/


Friday, 8 April 2022

 

Thankyou PTA
For the really nice decorations, eggs and activities. The kids had a lot of fun today and the chicks looked very cute - and thankyou for the very nice decorations in school!


Nobi-Nobi Passports
Today G 1~ 6 children have received a new Nobi-Nobi passport (issued by Kobe city). This lets children visit the institutions on the list for free of charge between April 8th, 2022 and April 9th, 2023. Please see the email atatchmetnt for the full list of institutions. 


After School Clubs for Students and Parent Clubs
Starting April 11th until the June 3rd
Deadline for registration - Saturday
Please sign up below for our clubs! 
Please note, due to the low sign up rate for some clubs we have had to cancel them. If you have signed up for one of the below, please could you choose an alternative.

Cancelled clubs due to low registration numbers
Monday - Board Games and Drama
Wednesday - ESL
Thursday - DanceFit for Upper Primary, Music Ensemble 
Friday - Study hall, Table tennis

Our club coordinator and teachers will be sending emails out over the next few days with specific information about clubs you have chosen.




DSKI x YouCode Programming Course 

About the course and topics

A beginner’s course that sets a solid foundation of the basics of technology and programming using block coding. The course covers fundamental programming concepts such as loops, variables, conditional statements, sequences and more.


Through the duration of the course, students learn to use a Scratch and understand the logical aspect of programming computers. The course is taught in a fun and intuitive way by creating simple video-games, animations and interactive projects. 


Our customized curriculum expands on the Scratch platform to engage children in coding activities that reflect their unique interests. Scratch is a kids' programming language developed at MIT. Using virtual "blocks" rather than text, kids learn the logic of coding, complete fun projects and build a strong basis for future learning. The kids will learn to design, implement and test their own animations, stories and games. 


About the Online lessons

We offer a convenient online course for DSKI students in which we propose the same curriculum as our in-person classes. 


Students can take individual lessons that group lessons of up to 3 students based on their level. 


The lessons are done all in English by accessing YouCode's original platform for online classes. Teachers can see the students' computer screens in real time, and students can ask questions and communicate in the same way as in-person classes thanks to webcam and microphone. 


Requirements for the online classes


- A laptop or PC (IMPORTANT: No tablets such as iPads)

- Mouse

- Webcam functionality 

- Microphone functionality

- Sufficient internet speed


About Individual Lessons:

Students who take individual lessons can reserve a 1 hour long slot on any day/time of the week available on to the calendar at https://youcode.jp/reservation/ . 

The reservation will also be carried out by the student's parents through the form on https://youcode.jp/reservation/ 


Individual lessons can be highly tailored to the student's pace and level. They offer the best engagement response and student-teacher interaction, making the learning of programming even faster. 


The tuition for a set of 6 individual lessons is set at the special price of 26400 yen (4400 yen/lesson) only for DSKI students. 


About Group Lessons:

Students who make up a group will continue the lessons together throughout the duration of the course, creating a comfortable and open environment for them.

Lessons for the virtual classroom are designed to be interactive, with the instructor involving each student and checking on their projects frequently.


The groups will be planned depending on how many students enroll and on their age. We will notify you in case that it is not possible to form a group of students of the similar age to your kid, and we will invite you to consider taking individual lessons instead. 


The tuition for a set of 6 online group lessons is set at the special price of 15000 yen (2500 yen/lesson) only for DSKI students. 


Schedule

Individual lessons: 

  • reserve when you want


Group lessons: 

  • Wednesday 4-5 PM

  • Wednesday 5:15-6:15 PM

  • Friday 4-5 PM

  • Friday 5:15-6:15 PM


How to enroll

Visit the following address and complete the form: yc.ax/dski-signup 

Enrollment is open until 4/16, 23:59. 


Trial class

Those who wish to have an online individual trial lesson can reserve a time slot from the form on the following page of YouCode website. 

https://youcode.jp/en/online-course/




Friday, 1 April 2022

 
Parent Cafe - Fostering Avid Readers
6th April
1.30pm Via Zoom
How can parents support their children to not only become proficient readers but avid readers who cannot put their books down? In this session, Miss d’Amours will be sharing various strategies parents can use to foster a love of reading in their children at home!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86990491709?pwd=RWR2OFdZNFFnVVFacEEvcnRqbk1Hdz09

Meeting ID: 869 9049 1709 Passcode: CfTZD5


After School Clubs for Students 
and Parent Clubs
Starting April 11th until the June 3rd



As the state of emergency was lifted recently we are happy to announce the return of our after school clubs programme! 

In our survey earlier in the year, we had some very good feedback and parents were asking for coding, soccer, music clubs and language lessons. So we have included these in our after school programme, thankyou for the input! 

We will also be running clubs for all ages, not just for primary school and we will also have a late room option from 4.30pm to 5.00pm after clubs finish. We will also still have our early arrivals room for families who need it from 7.50am - 8.30am.

We are also happy to be able to re-start our parent programme. We will be able to offer some fun activities for you to also enjoy, not just the children!

Student Clubs - The Full List

Monday

Board Games

Grade 3-6, Ms R

Children love to play games, but with so many now choosing electronic devices over good old fashioned board games, it is a great way to encourage them time, to put their ipads/tablets aside and have a more communal experience!


Crafts and Building / Basteln und Bauen

Ms Anita and Ms Hanna, Kindergarten

Art and craft, learning about how we can use materials for building and creating art.


School Choir

By invitation only, Ms Azusa

For students who have shown an interest in joining our choir, representing the school at events on and off site.


Drama/ Improvisation & Expression

Grade 3 - 6, Ms Lisa

Students will learn how to improvise small sketches in a playful way. They will also learn how to give live to a text by changing their expressions (phrasing, facial expression and gestures). We will film some of our productions.


Art Club

Preschool - Grade 2, Mr Lubin

The Art club promotes creativity and imagination. The students will have fun learning new things and making beautiful artworks.



Tuesday

Ballet

Kindergarten - PS, Ms Arami

Learning how to stand, move and dance using ballet for young children


Soccer

Grade 2 - 6, Mr David

Ball skills, team skills and small team games, for both boys and girls!


Art Club

Pre-school - 2, Mr Lubin

The Art club promotes creativity and imagination. The students will have fun learning new things and making beautiful artworks.



Wednesday

Lego

Kindergarten - Pre-school, Ms Pam

Unleash your creativity one brick at a time, and discover how building with Lego can strengthen your problem solving, communication, and collaborative skills. 


MIni Exhibition

Grade 3 - 5, Ms d’Amours

Develop research, reading and writing abilities by working on a passion project based on your own geeky interests! In this club, you will increase your confidence as well as communication and self-management skills and of course, your overall English skills. Choose any topic, ask questions, research, create, and share with the world!

*This will be a language class, not a club. 


ESL - Advanced

Pre-school - Grade 2, Mr Mayr

We will focus on improving skills for daily conversation as well as reading and writing, and take a look at life in English speaking countries.

*This will be a language class, not a club. 


Phonics!

Kindergarten, Mr Leo

Games and songs using the letters of the alphabet in a fun way!


Handball

Grade 2 - 6, Mr Huber

Join our handball team, with sport activities to stay healthy and have some fun handball matches with 


Photography Club

Grades 3 - 6, Mr Lubin 

The photographers will learn about photography and take better pictures while having fun going around in and out of the campus looking for awesome subjects to shoot.

Camera or cellular phone will be required 



Thursday

3D Programming and Coding Club

Grade 3 - 6, Mr Huber

We become programmers and coders! We learn coding through fun and individual activities, record our progress and develop new ICT skills based on the Computer Science Teachers Association learning standards.


Unstoppable Readers and Writers

Pre-school - Grade 2, Ms d’Amours

As authors, we will explore many books to learn writing and illustration techniques so that we can create interesting books ourselves. Join this club to strengthen your confidence and communication skills as well as your identity as a life-long reader and writer!

*This will be a language class, not a club. 


German Language (non-native and native)

Preschool - Grade 2, Mr Mayr

We will learn about German language and culture focused on the interests of the students.

*This will be a language class, not a club. 


DanceFit Kids

Kindergarten - Preschool with Ms J, Grade 3 - 6 with Ms R

Zumba is a fusion of Latin dance with aerobic exercise. Kids can enjoy the different motions led by the teacher and explore the world of dance and fitness with their friends.


Music Ensemble Grade 2 - 6, Ms Azusa

Do you know how to play an instrument? Would you like to join other instrument players for a get together ensemble? Join us.


Basketball

Grade 2 - 6, Mr Brabant

Develop dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork skills through drills and games.



Friday

German Language (non-native and native)

Grade 3-6, Mr Huber

We learn German with native and non-native students and focus on communication and individual learning based on skill level

*This will be a language class, not a club. 


Study Hall

Preschool - Grade 2, Ms Faye

A class focusing on skills building using different strategies in reading, writing and maths.


Yoga

Kindergarten, Ms Miho

We do yoga and some movement fun for kids. They can enjoy the physical, mental and emotional benefits early.


Table Tennis 

Grades 3 - 6, Mr Mayr

We will have fun matches, tournaments and improve our playstyle by learning the ins and outs of table tennis


Inline Skating

Preschool - Grade 6, Mr Brabant

Develop skills and confidence together. All levels welcome!

Bring Your Own Skates + safely equipment

Off campus


Makerspace

Preschool - Grade 2, Mr Lubin

The Makers will use Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM) to make cool and fun projects.



Message from our English Teacher for Parents

Learning languages, intercultural communication and reading help you: 

to make friends from all over the world; 

to get acquainted with other cultures;

to make our world a warmer and friendlier place to live in;

to keep your mind healthy and balanced.


  1. You are welcome to join the DSKI English Club. 🙌 Sign up for a FREE online meeting to get acquainted, talk and enjoy the time together. Only 15 - 30 minutes. Join our adventure ;) Feel free to ask any questions (any language).

Lesson fee: 

a 4 person online group - 1,500 yen per person/ per 1 hour. Can be adjusted if the group is smaller. 

individual (1-2 people) - 3,000 yen per person/ per 1 hour. 


  1. You are welcome to visit "Reading To Kids With Ms.D"📖. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUB7sXPH3-Px6krWmYuRJUw/featured  This youtube channel is a supplement to your home reading, supports non-native English speakers to read/ listen in English and choose a wonderful book for your home library or as a present. Please kindly Like 👍, subscribe and ring the bell 🔔 to be notified of updates.


Join yourself and share with your friends worldwide.