As I was cycling around my neighborhood yesterday, I noticed two of the sakura trees had bloomed.  So of course I stopped, got off my bike, and snapped a picture.  And it was a great reminder of how even when the world feels like it is in chaos, we can still count on nature to reassure us

Seisen and St. Mary's will continue with their Online/ At Home Learning programs from Monday, March 30th. Students will return to school on Monday. April 6th.

There is a famous line in Francis Ford Coppolla's, 1972 Academy Award winning film "The Godfather", that says, "We go the mattresses".  This line was made famous again in Nora Ephron's 1998 romantic comedy, "You've Got Mail".  Essentially, "go to the mattresses" is an expression that means to prepare for battle.

As we head into our second full week of online learning, I though it would be good to post some reminders about time management, self-regulation, and self care. 

Jiggle Friday is the practice of pausing in daily life to reflect on goodness and what invites gratitude. 

Prime Minister Abe held a press conference on Japan’s countermeasures against the novel Corona Virus . He outlined the enhanced medical responses, financial measures and efforts to ensure safe and secure Olympics and Paralympics games.

How many of you exist in an echo chamber?  How many of you are able to listen to a different, even dissenting perspective, without becoming defensive or taking it as a personal attack? What can you do to become more open-minded?

Practicing wellness is an integral part of staying healthy, so I wanted to offer some tips for both students and adults during this time.

In times of uncertainty, it is most important to be aware of gossip and how information is being communicated.  We have seen an incredible amount of disinformation regarding the Coronavirus outbreak being circulated around the internet. 

United Nations International Mother Language Day celebrated at Seisen International School. 

Exhibition Information Evening for parents and students was hosted on Friday 14th February 2020. 

On Friday 14th February, our Morning Tea & PYP workshop focused on how we can support children in their development of Reading.