HEAD’S UPDATE
Karin Caffin
Head

International Fair for the new school year 2005
Many OIS parents have expressed their wish to see the International Fair take place next year. SIS have also expressed a wish for OIS to be involved.
One way to approach the fair is to form an OIS International Fair Committee, who can begin planning before the end of our school year. If there are any parents who would be interested in forming an International Fair Committee, or being a classroom booth leader please let Ms. Aotani, OIS Secretary (email: caotani@senri.ed.jp /phone: 072-727-5080) know by the end of next week.

Parking outside and near the school
We would like to ask all parents to cooperate by not parking in the street where the red cones are placed.

The PTA Annual General Meeting next week will not be held. We will look at forming a PTA in the new school year.

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SABER SPORTS UPDATE
Simon Parker
Athletic Director

As we approach the final stretch of the school year things are still very busy on the athletics front, with a number of big tournaments coming up for our spring activities as well as preparation starting for the Fall season high school sports.
This last weekend saw the Boys MS Volleyball team take on KIU Academy from Kyoto. In a very tight game the A team were beaten 2 sets to 1, while the B team won by 3 sets to 0. The team are doing an excellent job so far - this is the first time for many of these students to play volleyball and if they continue through into high school we can look forward to a very strong team in a few years time. Also in the last couple of weeks we have had good success in MS Girls Softball, HS Boys Baseball and most impressively in HS Girls Softball where our team beat Marist in a thrilling game over in Suma. This was actually the first time we had beaten a very strong Marist team for a number of years and I know that Ms. Hirai was delighted with the result and the performance of the team. Well done to all who participated !

This Weekend :

HS Girls Softball Tournament @ Marist
HS Boys Baseball vs. KIU @ Kyoto
MS Boys Volleyball vs. Marist @ Osaka 9:30 / 11:00

Important Upcoming Dates :

May 20th / 21st HS Boys Baseball Tournament @ KIU Kyoto
May 20th / 21st HS Badminton / Table Tennis Tournament @ Osaka
May 20th / 21st MS Boys Volleyball Tournament @ CA
May 20th / 21st MS Girls Softball Tournament @ NIS
May 23rd HS Boys/Girls Volleyball start practice
May 23rd HS Boys/ Girls Tennis start practice
June 10th HS Athletic Banquet 2005

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IBDP EXAMS OFF TO A SUCCESSFUL START
Peter Heimer
IB Coordinator

OIS students are now busy taking IB exams. Some of these exams were taken during Golden Week. I’d like to recognize the sacrifices parents and students have made in giving up part of their holiday.
 
Most of the test-takers are seniors who have studied six IB subjects and, after passing their exams, will receive the coveted IB diploma. For many of these students, acceptance into university and receipt of academic credit are dependent on their final IB scores. The pressure is significant and the students have handled it superbly.
 
Several grade 11 students have also taken exams, thus completing their one-year “anticipated” IB courses in history and mathematics.
 
IB exams continue until May 24. Good luck to all students!

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COUNSELING UPDATE
Patrick Stenger
Counselor

College Fair/College Visits
Tue., May 17, 10:30 am
Kingston University (UK)
Tue., May 24, 10:45-11:45 am
Royal Halloway, University of London (UK)
Fri., June 3, TBA
Univ. of Melbourne (Australia)

Thu., June 2, 1:00–8:00 pm
Study in Australia Fair @ Osaka International Convention Center
* Brochure copies are available at the Counseling Center.

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SCHOOL FESTIVAL
The festival is organized by MS/HS Student Councils for the benefit of the school community.
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2005
This year’s theme: The 60’s & 70’s
Schedule of the day:
8:45-9:45 OIS Elementary performance @ Theatre
9:45 Festival starts
10:15 Performances start
14:30 Festival finishes and cleaning starts
15:30 Performance starts (MS/HS student audience only)
18:30 Performance ends

School Bus
Morning: To be operated as usual
Afternoon: No School Bus operated
(Elementary students must go home with their parents at 2:30 pm)

Cafeteria
No Cafeteria service operated　

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GARAGE SALE
Keiko Sasaki
OIS Parent
It’s time to clean out your closet!! There will be a Garage Sale at Osaka International School on Sunday, June 12th.
The sale is from 10:00 – 15:00.
Please come and find something good.
We are looking for families who want to have a booth.
There will be a booth charge.
OIS / SIS families 2000yen Outside families 3000yen

If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Sasaki at
Tel / Fax : 072-726-1214 or e-mail : cacau008@hcn.zaq.ne.jp by June 1st.


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AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
Kaoru Tsudaka
SIS PA
There will be an afternoon tea party for OIS/SIS parents on Friday 27th May from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in school cafeteria. Please come and have a break before picking up your children. We will have sweets and prepare recipes for them.
tsudakatkem@ybb.ne.jp

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ES LUNCH MENU – CAFETERIA
MONDAY, May 16
Omelette

TUESDAY, May 17
Fried Fish

WEDNESDAY, May 18
Steamed Hamburger Steak

THURSDAY, May 19
Hot Sandwiches

FRIDAY, May 20
Pork Cutlet on Rice

MONDAY, May 23
Chicken with Tomato Sauce

TUESDAY, May 24
Deep Fried Cake of Minced Meat

WEDNESDAY, May 25
Grilled Salmon with Tartar Sauce

THURSDAY, May 26
Spaghetti Napolitan

FRIDAY, May 27
Wheat Noodle with Fried Bean Curd and Rice Ball

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Karin Caffin, Head
072-727-5080
kcaffin@senri.ed.jp

Gwyn Underwood, MS/HS Principal
072-727-5050
gunderwood@senri.ed.jp

Rod Adam, ES Principal
072-727-5050
radam@senri.ed.jp

Patrick Stenger, Counselor
072-727-5061
pstenger@senri.ed.jp

Michael McGill,
Admissions Director
072-727-5070
mmcgill@senri.ed.jp

Jim Schell, Business Manager
072-727-5084
jschell@senri.ed.jp

Peter Heimer,
IBDP Coordinator
072-727-2305
pheimer@senri.ed.jp

Student Attendance
072-727-2305