United School of Tokyo

🎢⚡ Grade 3 at Yomiuri Land!
As part of their science unit on force and motion, Grade 3 headed to Yomiuri Land to experience these concepts in action! From twists and turns to speed and momentum, students explored how forces affect movement through hands-on, real-world learning — all while having an unforgettable day of fun! 🎡✨

Every month UST comes together to celebrate student learning and all our amazing achievements!

This month featured: 🎵 Musical performances from Grade 5 | 🎨 Incredible artwork from Grades 1/2 | 🏎️ PE/Tiger Sports shoutouts with an honourable mention to Abner Cardoso on his 8th place finish at the SODI Kart Championships in France! | 💧 Walk for Water initiative led by our ES/MS Student Council.

This is UST, where every student shines! ✨

UST would like to give a big thank you to Tracy Slater, author of Together in Manzanar, for speaking with our eighth graders last week. Tracy shared insights into her latest narrative nonfiction project, The Great Kobe Escape, which explores how Kobe provided a lifeline to thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II.

Students also learned about her research process, working with archives and primary sources, and the journey from idea to book proposal. It was a powerful and timely discussion ahead of our Grade 8 trip to Hiroshima. We wish Tracy all the best with this exciting project and look forward to seeing it in print!

Check out more of her work here: http://www.tracyslater.com

🐞🌱 Grade 2 Farm Adventure!
As part of their science unit on plants and bugs, Grade 2 visited the farm for a day of hands-on learning and exploration. Students observed insects up close, discovered how plants grow, and connected their classroom learning to the world around them. 🌿✨
So much curiosity, discovery, and outdoor fun!

🇯🇵 G8 Residential Trip – Hiroshima 🇯🇵
Our Grade 8 students have had an incredible few days in Hiroshima, combining history, learning, reflection, and adventure.
As part of their Humanities studies, students have been learning about World War II this term. This residential trip provided a valuable opportunity to deepen that learning by visiting some of the most important historical sites connected to the war. At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, students gained a deeper understanding of the atomic bombing, its impact on the people of Hiroshima, and the importance of working toward a more peaceful world.
The trip also included a visit to Miyajima Island, where students traveled by ferry, explored local shops, hiked Mt. Misen, and visited the famous Itsukushima Shrine and iconic Otorii Gate. Along the way, they experienced another important part of Japan's history and culture while enjoying some spectacular scenery.
On our final day, students took a walk around Hiroshima Castle and enjoyed a relaxed morning together, eating some delicious, freshly baked bread by the water while reflecting on everything they had learned throughout the trip.
We are incredibly proud of our Grade 8 students. They represented UST with maturity, respect, curiosity, and empathy, and embraced every opportunity to learn from the people, places, and history around them.
Residential trips are about much more than travel - they are opportunities for students to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, build independence, strengthen friendships, and create lasting memories.

Last week’s UST Art Fair was a wonderful celebration of creativity, with student artwork transforming the school into a vibrant gallery space.
From our youngest artists in K1 to our middle school creators, every floor was filled with imagination, color, and incredible talent. The collaborative auction pieces added extra excitement, making the event a true celebration of art, community, and student expression.

Our Grade 5s visited the Gas Science Museum for an exciting field trip!

Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, students explored how chemical reactions connect to everyday life. From experiments to discoveries, we’re seeing some real-world learning in action! 🔬✨

🌎🧤 Grade 1 Eco Patrol!
Our Grade 1 students are helping take care of our school community through Eco Patrol! From picking up litter to keeping shared spaces clean, students are learning that even small actions can make a big difference for our planet. 💚✨
Young changemakers in action!

Our G5-8 students are preparing some amazing performances!

G5 is perfecting “As Long As You Love Me” and “Wellerman” 🎤 G6 just started practicing “La Cucaracha” on band instruments 🎺 G7 and G8 are also some learning new songs, including the well-known and loved “London Bridge” 🎶

We can’t wait to see their performances during the end-of-year concert! ✨