International School of the Sacred Heart Summer School is a two-week program open to boys and girls aged K3-Grade 8. Due to ongoing COVID prevention measures, this year's program will be limited to currently enrolled Sacred Heart students and those who are enrolled to begin in August 2022.

Courses run from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and students may attend for either one or two weeks. A nurse will be on site during regular program hours and extended childcare is available if needed. This year’s program dates are:

Week 1: June 13th to 17th
Week 2: June 20th to 24th

Our well-balanced program is designed to stimulate your child’s mind and body. As well as participating in classroom-based activities, students attend daily specialist classes in the areas of music and sports. The two-week program is organized around a unifying weekly theme that serves as a scaffold for imaginative play and experiential learning. This year’s themes are:

Week one

Under the Sea
The sea, the sea, under the sea! The blue, the fresh, the ever free! The last unexplored frontier on earth, the oceans cover 71% of the earth’s surface and contain 99% of the living space on the planet! What a great backdrop for exciting summer school learning. Science experiments, craft projects, watery stories and songs will keep students engaged and informed during week one.

 

Week two

Transportation

Transportation makes the world go round! It is what connects us all to each other. What forms of transportation do you use? Which are the fastest? The most efficient? The safest? The most environmentally friendly? Learn about the great inventions of the past and imagine those that might be designed in the future. Explore the beauty of moving things, and perhaps even design your own mode of transportation that no-one else has thought of. Science experiments, craft projects, stories and songs about travel will keep students engaged and informed during week two.

Students in grades 3 to 8 will all take two required classes daily (English and Math during periods 1 and 4), and will then choose from a wide range of options in the areas of Arts/Crafts/Music, Cooking, Languages, Science/Technology, and Sports. Each day consists of six 55-minute sessions.  If you are attending Summer School for the full two-week program (June 13th through to the 24th), please be sure to select different elective classes for the second week, as they are designed to repeat. If you select the same options for both weeks, please understand that the class material will remain the same from one week to the next.

Below is a comprehensive listing of all grades 3-8 class offerings this year.

 

Period 1 (8:30 - 9:25)

English - Mr. Howell (Grade 3)*

Let's enjoy a week of intensive English language learning together! Students will develop their communicative and cognitive ability by engaging in interactive reading and writing activities, grammar puzzles and vocabulary games. Various levels will be accommodated through differentiated instruction.

English - Ms. Hahn (Grade 6)*

First stop, creativity. All of the stations on our journey through English will develop communicative and cognitive ability through interactive reading and writing activities, grammar puzzles and vocabulary games. Various levels will be accommodated through differentiated instruction - climb aboard this fast train to fun.

Math - Ms. Niedorf (Grade 4)*

Expand your mathematical horizons and improve your performance at the same time. We will explore, question, reason and discuss a range of key concepts, including related numbers and numeration, arithmetic operations, number theory, informal geometry, probability and statistics. An engaging mix of collaborative activities will spark your child’s imagination and turn problem solving and skill building into inspired learning and a love of mathematics.

Math - Ms. Mayhew (Grade 5)*

Come build your math muscles, strengthen fundamental multiplication and division skills, practice fractions, decimals, percentages and more in an intensive course aimed at increasing speed and accuracy. Achieve your potential by fine tuning your weak areas and building on your strengths. Become a Math Olympian: faster, higher, stronger.

Math - Mr. Horn (GRADES 7-8)*

Enjoy games, learning and math? In this class we will be reviewing and practicing our math skills with fun games and activities while also getting a head-start on next year’s mathematics concepts. Lessons will review fundamental and foundational math thinking skills like measurement, fractions, decimals and solving for an unknown.

* Indicates a required course.

 

Period 2 (9:30 - 10:25)

Dance - Mr. Tomlinson (GRADES 3-5)

Let's get physical! Come and join us in this active and energetic class. Learn how to use your body to express yourself artistically and create beauty in motion. Have fun learning choreography and devising movement together using selected hip hop, jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Not a dancer? No worries - it's all about having fun!

Drama Workshop - MS. Hahn (GRADES 3-8)

Join us for a fun and energetic session full of drama games, skits, improv comedy and team building activities. The class climate is supportive and dynamic, encouraging you to develop a sense of confidence in front of classmates and an audience. Have a brilliant time getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks and awakening the joy of performing and creativity!

GLOBAL KITCHEN - MS. BELITZ (GRADES 3-8)

Come take an edible adventure with us and discover the wonders of the world through cooking. Each day we will travel to a different region, preparing delicious and healthy meals without ever leaving Tokyo. Impress your friends and family at the next dinner party with these easy and fun recipes.

Intensive Kanji - MS. Hosoi (GRADES 3-8)

If you want to take the Kanji Kentei (日本漢字能力検定) to evaluate your knowledge of kanji, then best of luck to you! There are 12 levels, with level 10 being the easiest and level 1 the most difficult. No matter what level you take, it's surely going to be a fun little challenge. Students will focus on reading and writing kanji, understanding their meanings, and using them in contextually correct sentences.

Photoshop Basics & Beyond - Mr. Delacharlery (Grades 3-8)

Before any type of print media (magazines and newspapers) is published, it is likely that Photoshop has been used to enhance the images. Learn the basic functions and uses of Photoshop (effects, layers, masking). Apply some effective and easy effects to make your photos more stunning. Learn tricks like changing eyes and hair color too. It’s easy to make an average picture look amazing.

VEX IQ Robotics - MR. Baker (GRADES 4-8)

Upgrade your skills in robotics as a team designer, builder, and driver! VEX IQ Robotics is for beginners and experienced robotics students. Students will use VEX IQ, one of the most popular robotics platforms today, to build a team robot and while focusing on the engineering design process to help solve a problem and design a solution. By the end of the session, students will be playing the most recent VEX IQ international game challenge with the robot that they build.

 

Period 3 (10:30 - 11:25)

Dance - Mr. Tomlinson (GRADES 6-8)

Let's get physical! Come and join us in this active and energetic class. Learn how to use your body to express yourself artistically and create beauty in motion. Have fun learning choreography and devising movement together using selected hip hop, jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Not a dancer? No worries - it's all about having fun!

Edible Science - Ms. Mayhew (Grades 3-5)

Enjoy mixing up everyday kitchen ingredients in a series of fun hands-on science activities. From making Popping Boba and Marshmallow Slime to bending light with Jelly, we’ll explore science ideas in new and tasty ways and investigate matter and energy along the way! 

Intensive Kanji - MS. Hosoi (GRADES 3-8)

If you want to take the Kanji Kentei (日本漢字能力検定) to evaluate your knowledge of kanji, then best of luck to you! There are 12 levels, with level 10 being the easiest and level 1 the most difficult. No matter what level you take, it's surely going to be a fun little challenge. Students will focus on reading and writing kanji, understanding their meanings, and using them in contextually correct sentences.

JUST DESSERTS - MS. BELITZ (GRADES 3-8)

Do you want to amaze your family and friends with appetizing homemade desserts? Then Just Desserts is the class for you! You will acquire many useful skills such as organization, time management, communication and leadership, while stimulating your creativity and productivity.  You will enjoy making and tasting various cool and hot desserts. Lots of fruit, whole grain and low-fat dairy products will be used in the recipes in order to support your good health.

Short Movies - MR. Delacharlery (GRADES 3-8)

Lights, Camera, Action! Let’s face it - anyone can make a short movie these days. However, making a good one takes a little time, preparation, and some guidance. Learn how to write effective scripts, decide on casting, draw storyboards and organize sequencing. Then, rehearse, shoot and finally edit your movie.

VEX V5 Tipping Point - Mr. Baker (Grade 5-8)

In VEX V5 Tipping Point, your student can be an engineer, computer scientist, and creative thinker — all while having fun exploring and learning about STEM ideas and concepts with VEX V5 and VEXcode! Students will practice teamwork as they build, code, and drive a robot to score points and complete engaging challenges that blend creativity with computer science, engineering, and learning about robotics today. Students will also learn to play the 2021-22 VEX Robotics Competition (VRC), Tipping Point! 

 

Period 4 (12:00 - 12:55)

English - Ms. Hahn (Grade 4)*

Let's enjoy a week of intensive English language learning together! Students will develop their communicative and cognitive ability by engaging in interactive reading and writing activities, grammar puzzles and vocabulary games. Various levels will be accommodated through differentiated instruction.

English - Mr. Howell (Grade 5)*

First stop, creativity. All of the stations on our journey through English will develop communicative and cognitive ability through interactive reading and writing activities, grammar puzzles and vocabulary games. Various levels will be accommodated through differentiated instruction - climb aboard this fast train to fun.

English - Mr. Horn (Grade 7-8)*

Looking to sharpen up your reading and writing skills? Have fun and expand your vocabulary, creative writing skills and presentation abilities through games, writing and reading activities. We will work collaboratively and creatively to grow as young writers, thinkers and speakers.

Math - Ms. Niedorf (Grade 3)*

Expand your mathematical horizons and improve your performance at the same time. We will explore, question, reason and discuss a range of key concepts, including related numbers and numeration, arithmetic operations, number theory, informal geometry, probability and statistics. An engaging mix of collaborative activities will spark your child’s imagination and turn problem solving and skill building into inspired learning and a love of mathematics.

Algebra 'Clue' - Ms. Mayhew (Grade 6)*

Algebra – it’s all about balance! Take a little time this summer to polish your polynomials and get a head start on next year, gaining confidence and deepening your understanding along the way. Use algebra to capture crooks while building your math abilities! We'll use inequalities, exponents, graphing, and even quadratics, so get ready to sharpen your skills as you solve daily mysteries.

* Indicates a required course.

 

Period 5 (13:00 - 13:55)

BOARD GAMES - MR. Delacharlery (GRADES 3-8)

We all know that playing board games is great fun! But did you know they can also be helpful in building social skills and self-esteem, as well as teaching kids about rules, competition, fair play and values? Join this course to discover or rediscover a range of exciting board games, both classic and new. Some will require strategy and skill, others will demand speed and dexterity. Let’s roll!

Crochet Creations - MS. Belitz (GRADES 3-8)

So, what is crochet? It is the art of creating fabric from yarn using a crochet hook. Crochet is easy once you learn the different stitches, but what should a beginner learn first? Which hooks and yarns should you use? When there are so many options, how do you know where to start? Let's explore the possibilities and create beautiful items such as hats, scarves, slippers, bags, animals, blankets and much more! What will you make?

Edible Science - Ms. Mayhew (Grades 6-8)

Investigate (and sample) the chemistry and physics behind some tasty treats. Why does Popping Boba pop?  How can you make light using chocolate? What makes Pop rocks fizz? How can I make food change color?  We'll try out all of these and more as we safely experiment with edible projects that explore a variety of scientific principles.

Garageband - Ms. Horn (Grades 3-8)

Unleash your musical creativity, no matter whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer. Create a new project, then add loops, record your voice or instrument, arrange and mix the project, and share the finished product with the world. Suggested projects include pop songs, movie soundtracks, iPhone ringtone and more. GarageBand will also get you started on playing the piano or guitar with guided lessons.

Genius Hour - Ms. Niedorf (Grades 3-8)

Explore a topic of your own choosing during your time in Genius Hour! Based on the findings of employees in Google, people that are allowed to dive deep into their own passions are able to use their creativity and skills are happier, more motivated and creative. Do you want to become an expert on a topic? Write and record your own song? Create your own dream house? Give your own TedTalk? It's up to you- choose your topic or project and dive into your passion in Genius Hour!

Sports - Mr. Horn (Grades 3-5)

Learn to play sports in a fun way through a variety of lead-up games designed to help create a well-rounded young athlete. Students will participate in a wide range of physical activities with the primary focus on building confidence, fundamental skills, and teamwork through play. Students can help choose the weekly activities according to their skills and preferences.

 

 

Period 6 (14:00 - 14:55)

Jewelry Making - MS. Horn (GRADES 3-8)

If you like fashion and enjoys DIY projects, then this course is perfect for you. Friendship bracelets, clip earrings, washer necklaces and hair clips are some of the creations that the students will make in this class. We will also focus on sustainable jewelry making by having students bring in some pieces from home and giving them a fresh look.

Manga Drawing - Mr. Delacharlery (Grades 3-8)

If you like to draw Manga, or would like to discover if you have a hidden talent in this area, this is the course for you. With the help of samples and models, you will improve many aspects of your Manga drawing skills: face, hair, emotions, cloth, background, tone, composition, dynamic effect and more. This is a fun and creative course that will allow you to discover and/or share your interest in Manga.

Sports - Mr. Horn (Grades 6-8)

Why stick to just one sport when there are so many great ones out there? This action-packed course will include favorites such as soccer, tennis, ping pong, badminton, and dodgeball. Based on student preference, the amount of time allotted to each sport will vary. Improve your general fitness, hand-eye coordination and team strategy while having a ball.

Trivial Pursuits - Ms. Niedorf (Grades 3-8)

Do you love answering trivia questions? Isn't it fun to compete in fast-paced games that test your knowledge of different topics like geography, science and history? Trivial Pursuits does just that! Each day will focus on a different topic, and you have a chance to show what you know while also learning new facts as hundreds of questions stretch your brain! Come on in and have a blast with us in Trivial Pursuits!

Vegetarian Delight - Ms. Belitz (Grades 3-8)

Explore the international world of vegetarian cooking! You can be a vegetarian who is looking for new recipes to add to your repertoire or a non-vegetarian who is trying to find ways to eat more vegetables in order to be kind to yourself and the environment. You will enjoy cooking and tasting a variety of attractive and delicious plant-based dishes while developing skills such as safety and sanitation, time management and teamwork.

Woodworking - Mr. Nicholson (Grades 3-8)

Learn to use hand and power tools safely to shape wood into objects that will last for decades. You will learn about the properties of lumber, safe tool use, measurement and layout, and fundamental woodworking joints. During the first week we will be a gumball machine, and during the second week we will make a jewelry holder.

Registration Fee	¥10,000
Course fee for two weeks	¥72,000
Course fee for one week	¥42,000
Late fee for payment received after Friday, May 28th	¥3,000

Application Deadline: Friday, May 20th

There will be optional childcare available after regular Summer School hours until 6:00 p.m. Please understand that a nurse will not be on duty during these times. Payment is requested in cash daily at the time of pick-up.

Cost per day

• 1 hour - TBD
• 2 hours - TBD
• 3 hours - TBD

Step 1: Complete the online application

The deadline for all applications is Friday, May 20th. The application must be completed online:

K-G2 Application Form

G3-8 Application Form

Students must enroll in the grade level that they completed as of June 2021. Pre-Kindergarten students must be 3 years of age by September 1st, 2022 and toilet trained.

Step 2: Pay the ¥10,000 registration fee

As soon as you complete the online application form, you will receive an invoice for the registration fee with your child’s Summer School ID#. Applications will not be processed before receiving payment of the registration fee. Payment must be made by bank transfer or Internet banking (see payment instructions below). Please note that the business office will not be able to accept registration fees paid at the school in cash.

Step 3: Pay the course fees

Once you receive your course fee invoice, course fees may be paid through either bank transfer or Internet banking. Payment in full must be made by Friday, May 27th. Payments made after this date will incur a late fee of ¥3,000.

For your convenience, you may pay the registration fee and the course fees at the same time. If you choose this option, please calculate 52,000 JPY for one week's enrollment and 82,000 JPY for both weeks.
 

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure to include your child’s name and Summer School ID# on your bank transfer at the time of payment in order to avoid delaying the application process. A separate payment must be made for each child. Please note that the Sacred Heart Summer School account is different from the regular Sacred Heart student account. Company billing is not available.

 

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口座名:　聖心ｲﾝﾀｰﾅｼｮﾅﾙｽｸｰﾙ ISSH Summer School
カタカナ： セイシンインターナショナルスクール アイエスエスエイチサマースクール
銀行名：　みずほ銀行　六本木支店
預金種目: 　普通預金
口座番号: 　4360487
銀行住所: 　〒106-0032 東京都港区六本木 7-15-7
電話: 　81-3-3405-6611
銀行/支店コード:　0001-053

Option #1: Students may bring their own lunch.
Option #2: Pre-order lunch (obento style) from Cezars Kitchen through the application form at additional cost.*
*Please note that lunch cannot be purchased on the day.

Kindergarten	¥540 per day
Grades 1 to 4	¥720 per day
Grades 5 to 8	¥750 per day

 

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For further questions or concerns, please contact Cezars Kitchen directly or 03-6427-7902

 

General Inquiries	Hideko Hisamune	03-3400-3951, ext. 231
Program Coordinators	George Nicholson/Patricia Spentzos	isshsummerschool@issh.ac.jp
School Nurses		nurse@issh.ac.jp
Headmistress	Yvonne Hayes	headmistress@issh.ac.jp

 

4-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku 
Tokyo 150-0012 Japan
Telephone: 81-3-3400-3951 
Fax: 81-3-3400-3496 
Website: http://www.issh.ac.jp

By subway

• Take the Hibiya Line to Hiroo Station and take Exit #3
• Once you exit the station you will be facing Gaien Nishi Dori
• Cross the street at the signal that is just left of the subway exit
• Go straight and take the first left, which is a small angled street
• The entrance to the school is through a parking lot, which is across the angled street from the flower shop
• Enter the parking lot and follow the driveway up the hill to the main entrance of the school