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RSJ Insights
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2026/02/20
Discovering the Magic of the World Scholar’s Cup: More Than Just a Competition
Happy Lunar New Year! I wish everyone a very healthy and energetic Year of the Horse. The World Scholar’s Cup Tokyo Round is fast approaching. As the programme coordinator at RSJ, I would like to provide…
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Service, Community, and the Education of the Heart
There are many ways to measure a school year: examination results, fixtures won, performances applauded. Yet some of the most important indicators of a school’s success are quieter and less easily quantified. They appear when pupils…
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2026/02/06
Tennis, Tradition, and the Whole Person
Tennis has long held a special place in British culture, not simply as a sport, but as a tradition that reflects values of discipline, respect, resilience, and fair play. For many around the world, British tennis…
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Pupil Leadership at Rugby School Japan
As Rugby School Japan continues to take shape, pupil leadership plays an increasingly important role in setting the tone of the School. We do not define leadership by prominence or popularity, but by service, responsibility, and…
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2026/01/23
Myth-busting SEND and PL Support
For many families, hearing the term SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) can feel unfamiliar, and at times worrying. Parents may wonder what it means for their child’s learning, confidence, or future, often influenced by common…
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Design and Technology Enrichment: Nurturing the Whole Person
In our D&T department, we often say that the workshop is more than just a place to build things; it is a space where students build themselves. We fully embrace the school’s philosophy: The Whole Person,…
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2025/12/05
A Year of Flourishing and Forward Movement
As Term 1 draws to a close it feels fitting to look back at the year through a single word that is woven through every corner of Rugby School Japan: progression. Progression, by definition, is the…
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The Social Code: Communication and Collaboration in Computer Science Enrichment
The greatest benefit of diverse Computer Science enrichment is the development of highly valued, transferable “soft skills” that are vital in all academic and professional settings. At RSJ pupils have access to a wide variety of…
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2025/11/21
The Different Branches of SEND Support
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) covers a wide range of learning differences. Every child is unique, and our role is to understand what support they need to feel confident, included, and successful in school. With…
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Words: Our Most Dangerous Weapon and Greatest Gift
With only words did Martin Luther King ignite an entire movement and significantly further the rights and the voices of Black people. With only words did Hitler fuel the massacre of millions of Jews. Both amazing…
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Learning for a Future That Refuses to Stand Still
One of the greatest challenges facing schools today is the sheer speed at which the world is changing. We are living through a period of extraordinary technological disruption. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cognitive work. Blockchain is…
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2025/11/07
The Strength of a School Is Found in Its Community
There are countless moments as I walk across campus, when I am reminded that a school is not defined merely by its buildings or programmes, but by the people who choose to invest in it. At…
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Cultivating Growth: Providing the Tools and Environment for Pupil Wellbeing
Pastoral care is about more than just managing problems; it’s about proactively building resilience and fostering a supportive, thriving community. Since September, the school has seen a significant push to embed these principles into daily life,…
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2025/10/27
Interview with Jess Ivey-Sun, RSJ’s Assistant Principal (Enrichment)
The “Whole Person” Experience How do new initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh and the upcoming ski and cycle trips deepen RSJ’s commitment to the “Whole Person, Whole Point” ethos? At RSJ, the “Whole Person, Whole…
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Reflections from Rugby School UK: Shared Traditions, Shared Spirit
Earlier this term, I had the privilege of returning to Rugby School in the UK and to take part in an international schools event. It was a deeply meaningful visit – both professionally and personally –…
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2025/10/10
Visible Wellbeing, Visible Growth
Last month, Rugby School Japan came together for our annual Wellbeing Day, an event designed to encourage everyone to pause, reflect, and place wellbeing at the very heart of our community. While it was a day…
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Interview with Luke Hambleton, RSJ’s Head of EAL
Please introduce yourself to us, sharing a bit about your background, your role at RSJ and how you came to be the head of EAL. The slow purr of classic 1950s Cadillacs mixed with the sound…
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2025/09/26
What is Personalised Learning?
At our school, Personalised Learning (PL) is all about helping every child thrive at RSJ. The PL team has two branches: PL SEND and PL EAL. PL SEND supports students who may find learning more challenging…
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Interview with Anthony Gardner, Admissions manager at Rugby School Japan
Educated in the UK, Anthony Gardner has been working in Japan in the field of education for over 25 years. He joined Rugby School Japan in early 2025 as the new Admissions Manager. In this role,…
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The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
What does it mean to succeed? For many, success is measured in wealth, awards, and recognition. But the story of Grigori Perelman, one of the most remarkable mathematicians of our age, challenges us to think differently….
