Golden Memories of SPA Through The Years

"A SPA is Born"

We are thrilled to celebrate with the Seisen community this significant and auspicious year which marks the 60th anniversary of our school. In Japan, it is customary to honor a person’s 60th birthday, also known as “kanreki”, literally meaning “rebirth”.

Seisen has a long tradition of parent involvement since the 1960’s. A parents’ group was born as the “Mothers' Club”, known later on as the “SIS Mothers Association”, and has now become the Seisen Parents Association (SPA), diversely involving fathers, mothers and guardians of our students!

Let's hop on the maroon school bus and take a drive down SPA memory lane...

 

 

 

 Mothers Association in 1968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Gotanda Mothers Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mothers Cultural Exchange

 

 

 

Lifestyles and values may have changed over time, but the first and foremost purpose of SPA has alway been to connect parents/ guardians with the school to enhance mutual understanding through collaboration. The spirit of community again nurtures a sense of belonging in the students as they feel the support of their parents through school activities.

 

 

 

  Sharing a happy moment at

  Seisen Bazaar 1972

 

 

 

Community Building#Fundraising

SPA organizes a number of fundraising events during the year, like the “Festival of Nations” (also known as the Seisen Bazaar), which has been part of the school's tradition since the early years. 100% of the proceeds go to support the students’ activities, including student travels and funding school events and class celebrations from kindergarten to high school, and improvement of school equipments.

 

 

 

 

 A day of good food, bright smiles and entertainment

 @ Bazaar organized by the Mothers' Club in 1978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The variety of Country Booths is always attractive and enjoyable for everyone,

 whether working, playing or eating

 @ Bazaar 1988

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “Seisen 60th Anniversary Celebration” is taking place on October 29th! To find out more please access:

www.seisen.com/60th/festival

 

Community Building#Social Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raffle draw and Bingo in the 60's and 70's

The smiles and the excitement never change!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion galore at Dinner Dance, 60's and 70's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parents enjoy great food, drink and entertainment, and never forget to go home with a prize for their kids!

 

Social events with parents are also held throughout the year, such as coffee mornings, dinner dance and spring luncheon. For the latest news on SPA events, please check out our website at:

https://www.seisen.com/community/seisen-parents-association-sp

 

We need your support and we welcome donations!!
For more information on SPA, please contact us (Vice President) at spavp@seisen.com