News

A Succesful First Time Aikido Seminar at Saint Maur!

2024-06-04T13:48:38+09:00

It is an undeniable fact that since the opening of the Cougar Café Activity & Sports Center, the frequency and range of activities offered to our students and extended community has increased substantially.

A Successful Aikido Grading Session for Our Elementary School Students

2024-05-23T11:30:17+09:00

With the end of the academic year soon approaching came the last session of our Elementary School Aikido Class. In order to celebrate all the learning and personal growth that the students went through during those many weeks of dedicated training, we hosted our yearly examination session.

Showcasing Talent and Versatility: A Mesmerizing Violin Concert by Ms. Christina Foster

2024-05-22T09:54:17+09:00

At the start of this month, students in Middle School and upper Elementary School were treated to a sensational performance by one of Saint Maur's Music teachers, Christina Foster. This event was part of our Concert & Lecture series and featured a wide variety of violin music in a huge range of contrasting styles.

Historic Success: Saint Maur Hosts First KPASS Dance Festival

2024-05-20T14:40:38+09:00

Last weekend, Saint Maur proudly hosted the inaugural KPASS Dance Festival. We welcomed approximately 100 students from seven international schools in Yokohama and Tokyo, including The American School in Japan, Aoba Japan International School, International School of Sacred Heart, Malvern College Tokyo and Seisen.

Young Scientists showcase their research at the Middle School Science Fair

2024-05-16T10:49:21+09:00

The Grade 6 and 7 scientists presented the results of their scientific investigations at the annual Middle School Science Fair last Friday.

Reflecting on Saint Maur's Food Fair - An Annual Fundraiser and Community Builder

2024-05-14T18:53:18+09:00

Food Fair came and went far too fast. Yet as I recall all the snapshots of what made the event so great, I am proud to be part of this community, its history and its legacy. Students, teachers and parents helped one another and displayed their culture proudly.

PhD Success for Saint Maur Student!

2024-05-14T18:51:22+09:00

One of the benefits of teaching at Saint Maur for ‘quite a long time’ is that you can sometimes follow students for many miles along their educational path. It was with tremendous excitement therefore that at 2pm EST (3am Tokyo time!), I was able to log on to Zoom to observe the PhD Defense of Reina Iwase (Class of 2013).

First Holy Communion at Saint Maur International School

2024-05-02T08:19:31+09:00

As human beings, one thing that we see across cultures and traditions, is the importance of marking milestones with rituals. It is often important for us to teach children that they have achieved certain moments in their lives that signify change, more responsibility or an entry into sacredness.

Tokyo College of Music Jazz Concert Collaboration

2024-04-15T08:07:36+09:00

Before the Spring vacation, Saint Maur was delighted to once again host a joint Jazz Big Band Concert with Tokyo College of Music. This is the third time that the jazz ensembles have collaborated and once again students learnt a great deal from this inspiring experience.

Montessori Students Visit the Chemistry Laboratory

2024-04-11T11:28:42+09:00

Twenty-one very excited Montessori students braved the rainy weather to visit the Chemistry Lab on Tuesday April 9th. They were treated to three exciting experiments on the theme of ‘Color’. First, they were taught how to perform chromatography of marker pen ink. This sounds more difficult than it is!

Success for Saint Maur Scientists at YSF-FIRST 2024

2024-03-19T08:18:16+09:00

On 16th March two of our Seniors represented Saint Maur International School at the Forum of International Research in Science and Technology (YSF-FIRST 2024) held at Yokohama Science Frontier High School.

The 210th Anniversary of the Birth of Mère Mathilde Raclot, the founder of Saint Maur International School

2024-03-18T11:52:39+09:00

This year marks the 210th anniversary of the birth of Mère Mathilde Raclot, the founder of our school.