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RSJ Insights
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2025/02/21
Inspiring Creativity and Building Connections Through Drama
At this point in the academic year, our thoughts naturally start turning toward September and planning for the further growth and development of the school. As I work with the Senior Leadership Team to find the…
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The Importance of Computer Science Education: More Than Just Computers
As a teacher of Computer Science a favourite quote of mine is, “Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes” Edsger Wybe Dijkstra This insightful quote highlights a crucial point: Computer Science…
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2025/02/07
Rugby School Japan: A Beacon of Pastoral Excellence
In its brief but impactful history, Rugby School Japan (RSJ) has aimed to establish itself as a model of outstanding pastoral care, earning Beacon Status under the COBIS compliance framework. This recognition is a reflection of…
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The Importance of Learning CAD in D&T
The Importance of Learning CAD in Design and Technology In today’s technology-driven world, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) has become an indispensable skill for students studying Design and Technology. From designing furniture to everyday products, CAD bridges the…
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Junior Entrepreneurs and Enterprise Club Members Collaborate to Achieve Spectacular Return on Investment for RSJ’s Angel Investor
At the start of the year, RSJ’s Director of Co-Curricular, Mr Futawatari, became Enterprise Club’s chief Angel Investor, offering two entrepreneurial teams ¥5000 each as start-up capital. Their challenge was to generate a return on Mr…
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What does it mean to be an RSJ historian?
At RSJ, history is about learning to ask questions and critically assess the world around us. How have we been shaped by the past? How has our world been moulded by its global context? Not only…
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2025/01/24
The Importance of Leadership
Self-Leadership – Strengths, Values, & Personality Types: “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle, Greek Philosopher. In New Zealand Māori culture, there is a saying: “Ko Wai Au?” which translates to “Who am…
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Unlocking Creativity: How Co-Curricular Arts Shape Pupil’s Growth
Co-curricular activities in the arts play an important role in helping children grow and develop, they are a key area of the RSJ Co-curricular programme. These activities, alongside normal school lessons, provide unique opportunities for children…
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A Day of Sportsmanship and Friendship at Rugby School Japan’s Fixture Against Meikei High School
Rugby School Japan (RSJ) recently held its first fixture against Meikei High School, marking the start of what promises to be a long-term, enriching relationship. Our group of 40 students, including junior and senior boys and…
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RSJ Pupil, Izzy, Achieves Breathtaking Art IGCSE Result
Several months after submitting her Art IGCSE exam piece, Izzy received a surprising piece of news: she had just been awarded the highest IGCSE art grade in the whole of Japan. To celebrate her fantastic achievement,…
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2025/01/10
Unlocking Potential: Tailored Support for Students with SEN at Rugby School Japan
Bill Gates is most famously known for co-founding the trillion-dollar tech company, Microsoft. What is less widely recognized, however, is his neurodiversity. Gates has ADHD and dyslexia, two conditions that, without adequate support, can make learning…
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Journey to Excellence – Introducing the Duke of Edinburgh Award
A significant element of Rugby School Japan’s “Whole Person Whole Point” ethos is our commitment to developing our pupils’ character, on top of supporting them to achieve academic success. It is this focus on character and…
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2024/12/13
A Year of Success and Togetherness at Rugby School Japan
As the first term of this academic year draws to a close and as we bid farewell to 2024, I am inspired to reflect on all that the RSJ community has achieved during our second year…
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Open Mic Night Showcases RSJ Pupils’ Musical Talent
Earlier this term, RSJ pupils were invited to perform at an Open Mic Night, during which student bands and solo performers took to the stage and performed their favourite songs. Our audience members enjoyed songs from…
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Albert Einstein’s Lesson on Literature
In today’s STEM-focused world, the value of literature may seem secondary. However, Albert Einstein, one of history’s greatest scientific minds, offers a compelling case for the transformative power of literature. His deep connection to literature and…
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2024/11/29
Drawing in readers: Using graphic novels to inspire life-long literacy
Growing up, I’m sure many of us heard adults say that comic books were bad for us. I certainly did, but today, comics are one of the first things people see when they visit the RSJ…
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Nurturing Independence and Excellence: The Boarding Experience at RSJ
At Rugby School Japan (RSJ), we aim to provide an educational experience that blends academic excellence with the personal growth that comes from being part of a supportive boarding community. Building on over 200 years of…
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Talented RSJ Songwriters Create Uplifting and Inspiring School Song
At last week’s whole school assembly our Head of Music, Mr Musson, unveiled RSJ’s official school song to an excited audience of pupils and staff members. The song, which was composed by Arron Yin and Taiga…
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A Day in the Life of a Busy Boarder
The concept of boarding is foreign to Japan. Before we joined RSJ, many of us had limited knowledge of what to expect from boarding life. As two boarders, we can confidently say that entering the world…
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2024/11/15
Why PE Might Be the Most Important Subject in School!
When we think about the most important subjects at RSJ, physical education (PE) doesn’t always come to mind. But in a world where students are under more pressure than ever (academically, socially, emotionally) maybe we should…
