20250527  Do you know how many foreigners there are on the KHS & JHS teaching team? There are now...

...wait for it...

...FIVE foreigners on the team! Yes, you read that right. Five foreigners! That is the most foreigners on staff of any public school in Ibaraki.

So, who are they? Where do they come from? Are they human, alien or android? 

Let's take a look starting from the newest member, and working our way back.

Benjamin-sensei:

Hello! My name is Benjamin and I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I went to the University of Minnesota, where I studied sustainable development and global policy. My favorite things about Japan are the kind people, countless mountains, and abundant sushi. Please enjoy your year!

Arie-sensei:

Hi! I’m Arieboke Koma — a curious soul born in Zimbabwe in the early '90s, now working and exploring life in Japan. In 2015, I graduated from university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science. I have the ability to speak over five languages.I enjoy watching movies on Netflix during my spare time.Traveling to new places around Japan always excites me. Oritsu Beach is my current favorite spot in Kashima.This is where the sea breeze feels refreshing and peaceful.

Justine-sensei:

Hi everyone! I’m Justine, and I’m from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I went to school at Stevenson University in Maryland, where I studied biology. My favorite things about Japan are the incredible nature, fresh food, and gashapons! I wish you all a great year!

Oliver-sensei:

I was born in Louisville, Kentucky. I graduated from Hanover College in 2023 with a bachelors in Political Science. I came to Japan directly after I graduated, and have been an ALT for almost 2 years. I enjoy playing video games, trying new foods, and learning about the Japanese language and the culture surrounding it.

Kivi-sensei:

Born in Finland, raised in Canada, I will bury my bones here in Japan sometime in the distant future. I graduated from Trinity Western University in Canada with a Bachelor's in Geography Major with a Concentration in English Literature. I’ve been in Japan for over 30 years, and love almost everything about the country. In my free time, I like watching movies, listening to music and reading. On sunny on days off, I enjoy going for long rides on my motorcycle. Let's have a fantastic year!

20250523  A send-off was held for members of the Japanese Archery Club and theTrack & Field Club as they head off to the Kanto District Competition and th Northern Kanto District Competition. 

20250524 「みんなのスポーツフェスタ in KASHIMA」（カシマスポーツセンター　10:00～12:00）

本校KLCを中心に、本校生15人がボランティア活動に参加しました。

参加された方々を丁寧に案内したり、体験活動をサポートしたりするなど、積極的に活動しています。

20250523　５時限の鹿島タイム「探究」の授業にて、鹿嶋市の協力を得て、市役所まちづくり出前講座６講座を開催しました。

　
　　【鹿島港と鹿嶋洋上風力発電ビジョン】　　　　【アントラーズを活用した地域活性化について】

　　　　　　　　　【鹿嶋市の特色ある教育について】　　　　　　　　　　　【介護保険の仕組み】　

　　　　　　　　　【鹿嶋市の空き家対策について】　　　　　　　　　【公民館ってどんなところ？】

鹿嶋市の現状や課題点、今後について、また、高校生に期待することを講演していただきました。

クロムブックを使ってふり返りを行い、今後の探究活動につなげていく予定です。

鹿嶋市役所の皆様、ありがとうございました。

20250517 Open lessons were held for parents and guardians taking an interest in their children's education at KHS and the Attached JHS, after which a representative from Kashima Police gave a lecture on bicycle helmet safety, which was then followed by the PTA General Meeting. As with last year, the junior high classes were of great interest, judging by the number of parents and guardians observing them. Compared to last year's event, attendance was much higher than in previous years, as almost every open space on campus aside from the soccer pitch and the baseball diamond was being used as parking space.

  CLASS OBSERVATION  

  HELMET SAFETY LECTURE   

  PTA GENERAL MEETING  

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended today's event!!