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Table of Contents 3 Message from the Administration DISK community divider DISK Faculty DISK Students DISK Community Grade 6 Homeroom Grade 7&8 Homeroom Grade 9&10 Homeroom Grade 11 Homeroom Grade 12 Homeroom Events divider 2022 Graduation End of the Year Activities Halloween Andy Warhol Exhibition Picasso Exhibition Ski Trip 5 7 8 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 26 27 30 33 35 36 37
4 Model United Nations IBDP Art Exhibition Personal Project Music and Drama Concert Electives Tennis Badminton Basketball Students Achievements Funny photos Yearbook Page / Disclaimer 40 41 45 47 48 49 50 51 53 55 57
MESSAGES FROM ADMINISTRATION “ As the academic year comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our entire DISK community. We have navigated unprecedented challenges and triumphed as a united force. Your unwavering support, dedication, and collective efforts have made this year extraordinary. To our outstanding students, we commend you for your unwavering commitment to your studies, participation in extracurricular activities, and embodiment of our school's values. You have played an integral role in creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. Your passion, resilience, and determination have been truly inspiring. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to our exceptional teachers. Your hard work, dedication, and endless support have significantly impacted our students' lives. You have nurtured their growth, fostered curiosity, and challenged them to reach their full potential. Your commitment to excellence and unwavering belief in the “Vishal Ganguli Principal power of education is commendable. Furthermore, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the parents and guardians who have been pillars of support throughout this journey. Your active involvement, encouragement, and partnership have been instrumental in the success and well-being of our students. Your unwavering support has created a strong foundation for their achievements. We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our great Grade 12 students on their graduation. Your hard work, dedication, and determination have culminated in this significant achievement. We are immensely proud of the appreciative results you have achieved, reflecting your commitment to excellence. As you embark on your journey to university, we do not doubt that you will make us proud in every endeavour you pursue. We wish you success, fulfilment, and joy in your future pursuits. Remember, you will always be a part of the DISK family, and we will cheer you on from afar. In addition, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to four exceptional individuals who have made a remarkable contribution to our school community and the success of our students. Ms March, Mr Verslyus, Mr Nacho, and Ms Winefield, your dedication, passion, and tireless efforts as part of the DISK team have been instrumental in shaping the growth and achievements of our students. Your unwavering commitment to their success is commendable, and we thank you for your invaluable contributions. As you move forward to new chapters, we wish you all luck, fulfilment, and success in your future endeavours. As we bid farewell to this academic year, let us reflect on our incredible journey together. The memories we have created, the friendships we have formed, and the knowledge we have gained will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We wish you a restful and rejuvenating summer break on behalf of the entire DISK community. May it be a time of relaxation, self-reflection, and quality moments with loved ones. We eagerly anticipate the new academic year, where we will continue to learn, grow, and thrive together. With deepest gratitude, 5
Vijay Thapliyal DP Coordinator ““ As we approach the end of another academic year, I would like to take a moment to thank you for your hard work, dedication, and resilience throughout the year. I am incredibly proud of every one of you for the exceptional effort you have put into your studies. Your commitment to academic excellence has been truly inspiring. As we say goodbye to another academic year, I encourage you to reflect on your achievements and celebrate how far you have come. Whether it was mastering a challenging exam, participating in a sports competition, or excelling in extracurricular activities, every accomplishment, no matter how big or small, deserves recognition. During your well-deserved summer break, take the time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with your loved ones. Use this opportunity to explore new hobbies, read books, engage in creative activities, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Remember, growth occurs both inside and outside the classroom. As the school year draws to a close, I am grateful to have this opportunity to reflect as the middle school coordinator. This year has been full of new experiences and challenges. Our students have grown, achieved, and shown remarkable resilience. I witnessed their unwavering determination and love for learning. From lively class discussions to creative projects and exciting extracurricular activities, they've truly amazed me. And you know what made this year extra special? The return of field trips! After enduring the challenges of the pandemic, our students had the chance to embark on adventures outside the classroom walls. Seeing their faces light up as they explored new places, learned firsthand and strengthened friendship bonds was priceless. I'm immensely grateful for our outstanding teachers who orchestrated these unforgettable experiences. Moreover, our supportive parent community has played a crucial role in creating an environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. On behalf of the Lastly, I want to express my appreciation for being part of this wonderful school community. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and love for learning have made our school a vibrant and dynamic place. Thank you for making this academic year a memorable one. Wishing you all an amazing summer break filled with happiness, laughter, and new experiences. Stay safe, stay healthy, and I look forward to welcoming you back in the next academic year. Deborah Mizutani MSP Coordinator faculty, a huge thank you to the parents for the unwavering support they have given us. I am confident that our remarkable students will continue to thrive and make a positive impact in their academic journeys and beyond. 6
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Ignacio Lasaga Botella (Mathematics) Tibor Cernak (Economics & History) Christopher Lafferty (Individuals & Societies) Gregory Laidler (Design & PHE) Robert Lira (Music) Giséle March (Visual Arts) DISK FACULTY Deborah Mizutani (Language & Literature) Yumi Nakamura (Japanese) Gavin Storey (Mathematics & Physics) Vijay Thapliyal (Mathematics) Yoko Tsujimoto (Japanese) Jesse Versluys (Science & Biology) 8
DISK STUDENTS Taisei Nii G6 Yosuke Hino G6 Chihaya Ishiwaki G6 George Konoike G6 Wakana Mochizuki G6 Riana Miyahara G7 Leaf Tanaka G7 Ryusei Grove G8 Cocona Fuse G8 Jushin Hashimoto G8 Jia Navarrete G8 Lala Okada G8 Rinon Yoshioka G8 9
Maia Arimitsu G9 Miles Arimitsu G9 Solana Rao G9 Haru Nakamura G9 Masamune Shirai G11 Mau Tsujimura G11 Clark Yu G10 Daisuke Wakasa G10 Wooseok Kim G11 Tsumugi Shirai G9 Kyoji Yamashita G9 Kaioi Asakura G9 10
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Taisei Nii George Konoike Yosuke Hino Wakana Mochizuki Chihaya Ishiwaki 14
Grade 7 & 8 Cocona Jushin Ryusei Leaf 15 Tanaka Riana Miyahara Fuse Jia Navarr!e Hashimoto Lala Okada Rinon Yoshioka Grove
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Maia Arimitsu Solana Rao Miles Arimitsu Tsumugi Shirai Kaiou Asakura Haru Nakamura Kyoji Yamashita Daisuke Wakasa Hao Jun Yu 18
grade 11 19 Wooseok Kim Masamune Shirai Mau Tsujimura
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Seokyung Kim Hajime Kioi Moving to Japan and coming to DISK was a great turning point in my life. It fills me with pleasure to have come to know so many great people and make such unforgettable memories during the past three years at DISK. I will never forget my high school days spent here. Thank you to my classmates and teachers and all others who supported me throughout my DISK life! To ’23: Yey- we finally made it!! Wish you good luck :) We finally made it through high school. We survived through the IB. From the endless assignments to the drama and everything in between, we've experienced it all. As we part ways and head into the real world, let's remember the good times and even the not-sogreat ones. May we take the lessons learned and use them to carve our own paths. Best of luck to all of us. 22
Manae Maeda Megumi Maeda I am truly grateful for the experience and opportunity I received through the 4 years I attended this school. There have been many ups and downs, but I’m grateful to everyone who helped me and my class get through the overwhelming and challenging IB. Studying every day in high school was definitely not what I expected… however I’m mainly grateful for the numerous lifelong memories I was able to create. I will miss DISK. Mana signing out! Bye! It’s been four years since I came to DISK and now I am already a senior getting ready to graduate. Time passes so fast!!! Looking back at my DISK years, it was filled with laughter, tears, difficulties, and the unwavering support of our incredible teachers, classmates, community, and family. I would like to borrow this opportunity to thank all the people for their wisdom and care. Also, I would like to wish the best for our junior students. Hang in there, YOU CAN DO IT! 23
Yuki Matsushima Hinata Nakamura My time at DISK has been a challenging journey for me, but I’m certain that this adventure has matured me both as a student and a person. It has provided me with valuable lessons and an enhanced understanding of the world around me. I will forever treasure the precious relationships and memories I made during my time here. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the entire DISK community for their unwavering support throughout the years. It’s been nine years at DISK and twelve years spending my time at this campus. There were changes in the DISK community, but I cherish each and every connection and memory I had for making me the person am I now. Thank you to the ones who have supported me throughout my years in DISK! Wishing the best for everyone! 24
Suryansh Thapliyal As we come to the end of our time at DISK, I can't help but feel a rush of emotions as I reflect on the incredible memories i have made and the bonds we've formed. These past four years have been a true journey, filled with ups and downs, but looking back, I couldn't be prouder of the experiences I have shared in this amazing school. “If idiots could fly, this would be an airport.” 2 0 2 3 S E N I O R S 25
Events 2022 Graduation End of the Year Activities Halloween Andy Warhol Exhibition Picasso Exhibition Ski Trip IBDP Art Exhibition Personal Project Music and Drama Concert 26
Graduation 2022 Taisei Nii George Konoike Yosuke Hino Wakana Mochizuki Chihaya Ishiwaki PYP Graduates Mau Tsujimura Konatsu Sugahara Christina Hu Wooseok Kim Masamune Shirai MYP Graduates 27
Individual Achievements Awards Hajime Kioi, Seokyung Kim, Mau Tsujimura, and Wooseok Kim Arts Award Academic Achievement Yuki Matushima, Hajime Kioi, Seokyung Kim, Hinata Nakamura, Wooseok Kim, Masamune Shirai, Konatsu Sugahara, Mau Tujimura, Maria Watanabe, Allen Watanbe, Thoma Pulin, Sakura Hino, Jia Navarrete, and Cocona Fuse Q4 Honor Roll Diamond Award Cocona Fuse Farewe and Message Mau Tujimura 28
End of the Year Activities Two days before the end of the academic year DISK students and teachers traveled to Nara, Japan, for a school activity. They went to Round 1 to do bowling and play spocha. A location where you may participate in a number of sports and games, including rollerskating, baseball, and soccer! 29
It became a tradition for teachers to organize activities on the last day of school year. This year as well the students were divided into 4 groups and enjoyed activities as creating towers, doing jenga, word and card games. Even with their masks on, you could see that everyone was having fun, seen from their smiles on their faces! 30
Costume Contest Winners SCARIST COSTUME RYUSEI GROVE CUTEST COSTUME MASAMUNE SHIRAI COOLEST COSTUME THOMA POULIN CREATIVE COSTUME CLARK YU Halloween 31
This year we had our annual halloween party with games that was organized by Grade 11 and 12 students. All students were dressed up in their costumes. The parents prepared sweet halloween treats for students and teachers. We all enjoyed playing various games and had a memorable day. 32
ANDY WARHOL EXHIBITION The grade 9, 10 and the DP Art students visited the Andy Warhol Exhibition in the Kyocera Art Museum in Kyoto. They all enjoyed the journey of pop art through interacting with the different forms of art. Students and teachers discussed about their favorite artworks and shared their thoughts on Andy Warhol’s pieces. 33
PICASSO EXHiBiTiON The grade 6, 7, 8, and 9 students visited the Picasso Exhibition in Kyoto. The exhibition was full of outstanding beautiful artworks. The students observed and investigated the different pieces of art and discussed about the basic art elements such as, form, line, shape, space, and texture. While they were in the museum, they had individual assignments for their art class. 34
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In January 25-28, DISK students and teachers went to ski trip in Nagano, Japan. Very delighted that everybody was able to go safely even though the ski trip was about to be cancelled due to the weather. The students enjoyed skiing and snowboarding for two days straight. 36
EXHIBITION IB DP ART Seokyung, Manae, Megumi, and Yuki who took Visual Arts as one of their IBDP courses, proudly presented their artworks in the Kizuna Hall. Over the course of several days, DISK and Shotobu teachers and students visited the exhibition and enjoyed the event. 38
Seokyung Kim “Me in the world” Manae Maeda “Water” 39
Megumi Maeda “Family Love” Yuki Matsushima “Force, Energy, Control” 40
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Daisuke from grade 10 created videos about the importance of physical health that were used to instruct the 6th graders.
Clark from grade 10 created a 2D avatar based on the same original fox persona that he wore during his presentation.
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TENNIS The Tennis club, led by Wooseok and Masamune from grade 11, met after school on Tuesdays. Each session was a balanced combination of drills, rallies, and matches. The club lasted for a whole term, allowing students from different grades interact and come together through sports activities. CLUB 46
CLUB The Badminton club takes place on every Wednesday after school for an hour, under the supervision of Mr. Lafferty. They usually spend time doing rallies with each other, or playing short games in small groups. It not only allows the member to have enough time exercising, but also give them a great opportunity to interact with their friends on campus. Anyone is welcomed to join the club at anytime! BADMINTON 47
2023 Mar 23, Team Photo Continuing from last year, I have managed the basketball club with Surya as a part of our CAS activity. Throughout these two years, I have grown a lot as a person, including communication, commitment, and more importantly, relationships between players. I believe that this basketball club has been more than just any club, and has helped brought people together. The club has also sparked interest in many of the students in DISK which would allow them to further find their passion and help them do what they love to do. The past two years has been a great success for us and we appreciate the dedication the players has shown us. We hope this experience will help us and the player’s career further on. Yuki Basketball Club 48
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Student Achievements hievements Student AcLeaf from the 7th grade was awarded at the 27th essay contest on international exchange. Riana from the 7th grade won first place for the middle school division for the Kyotography exhibition. Jia from the 8th grade won first place for the Tateishi Recitation & Speech Contest.
ments Student AchievemeAchievements Student AchieveHaru from grade 8 had his own violin concert at the Dolce Theater in Osaka. I’ve been playing tennis for 8 years from 3 years old and have placed in 8th in both, singles and doubles in the national tournament. It is hard to balance studying and playing tennis at the same time but like Ohtani, I would like to do my best in both! " " This has been an great experience for me. It has been hard for me to practice while doing schoolwork but it was worth doing it. I feel that challenging is always the first step to grow. " " Yousuke from the 6th grade got 2nd place in the 2023 DUNLOP CUP.
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