We had a very busy month at the end of the 2010 school year at Beanstalk International School
As we approached the end of the 2010 school year, with the graduation of the upper Deedee Deer class looming, we shared many fun activities throughout March that we think will make treasured memories for the students and also for their parents.
Hinamatsuri (Girls Festival)
For the Hinamatsuri festival (March 3) we all made beautiful Odairi sama and Ohina sama dolls, for displaying them according to a custom that started during the Heian era.
Hinamatsuri is also known as Girl’s Day in Japan, and you can see from the look on the boy’s faces below that they were waiting for Boy’s Day which is May 5th.
Farewell trip
Throughout the year, the Deedee Deer and Robby Rabbit classes took part in a lot of activities together and some strong friendships were formed. So for this year’s farewell trip, Robby Rabbit class came along to enjoy one last excursion as a group before some of their friends graduated.
Year End performance practice
This year during the year end/graduation party, in addition to our usual musical and dance numbers, we decided to challenge ourselves and put on a play!
The name of the play was “Stone Soup” and the students put a lot of hard work into practicing their lines. Of course they also practiced the songs and dances, as you can see below.
Graduation Ceremony
Performance
Here are some scenes from our very first Beanstalk school play.
From Beanstalk Staff
A hearty thank you to all the students and parents for all the hard work they put in throughout the 2010 school year. We look forward to watching the students grow and learn so much more throughout the 2011 school year.
