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RSJ Insights
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2026/05/08
Keep Moving: Why Physical Activity Matters During Exam Season
As we enter exam season, it is natural for pupils and families to feel that academic work must take priority. Revision timetables become more intense, evenings become busier, and it can be tempting to see physical…
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Beyond Borders – The Value of Exchange
By Principal Tony Darby There is often a particular moment during an exchange programme when a pupil begins to realise that they are no longer simply visiting another place, but becoming part of it. It may…
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2026/04/24
Understanding ADHD
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common form of neurodiversity that affects how the brain manages attention, activity levels, and organisation. It has a strong neurological and genetic basis and is one of the most…
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What We Do in the Mathematics Department
120 RSJ students have chosen to enter the UKMT & AMC Mathematics Challenges this year through the school. The eight Year 10 students that entered the AMC 10 competition in October were the first from RSJ…
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AI, Education, and the Confidence to Shape the Future
It is difficult to open a newspaper or attend a conference today without encountering some reference to Artificial Intelligence. Much of the conversation is framed in terms of uncertainty: Which jobs will disappear? Which skills will…
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2026/03/20
Supporting Your Child with Prep at Home
Prep (homework) is an important part of learning, but large tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming for some students. A few simple strategies at home can help make prep time calmer and more productive. Break tasks into…
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Music and enrichment at RSJ
Music plays a vibrant and important role in life at RSJ, and nowhere is this more clearly seen than in the school’s weekly enrichment programme. Designed to provide students with regular opportunities to collaborate, rehearse, and…
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A Legacy of Opportunity
Before Rugby School became known for its traditions, its buildings, or its reputation, it began with a single act of generosity. In 1567, Lawrence Sheriff, a local boy from Brownsover, left a gift intended to provide…
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2026/03/06
The Courage to Perform
In 2008, Google launched project oxygen – an initiative that planned on seeing what mattered most in the hiring and management of its workers. Its results were rather unusual for a tech company at the time,…
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International Applications and Life Beyond RSJ
An Interview with RSJ’s University and Career Counselling Team My name is Yesenia Castelan. I am the University and Career Counsellor here at RSJ. I am essentially the head of the department and our department is…
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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…
