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RSJ Insights
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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…
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Announced: The Winner of RSJ’s Inter-house Chemistry Competition
On Wednesday, 13th November, our Head of Chemistry, Chuke Dharmawardhane, made a much-anticipated announcement about the winner of our Inter-house Chemistry Competition. The rules of the competition were as follows: Participants were to take part in…
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The Fascinating History (and Future) of Rugby at Rugby School Japan
William Webb Ellis’s name is forever etched in rugby lore. In 1823, he showed what would famously be called “a fine disregard for the rules of football” when he caught the ball on the Close—the pitch…
