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j1“Yokoso Japan!” means “Welcome Japan!” During the week of March 22-26, Nueva will welcome Japan into its community in two vital ways. As in years past, Nueva will open its doors to over 25 Japanese middle school students visiting from the Kyoto area (Doshisha schools). In addition to attending classes at Nueva and visiting Bay Area attractions, these students will participate in the very first Japanese Heritage Program at Nueva. As young ambassadors from Japan, they will join Nueva students in celebrating the final cultural program of the school year!

j2WHAT: All-school Japan assembly
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 12:30-1:30
WHERE: GCC
Please join us on Tuesday, March 22, for a special Japan assembly from 12:30 to 1:30 in the GCC. Nueva students will present aspects of Japanese culture alongside visiting exchange students, who will perform a “harujuku-style” Japanese fashion show.

j3WHAT: All-school Japanese Lunch
WHEN: Friday, March 26
LUNCH: Middle School eats 11:30-12 noon, Lower School eats 12-12:30
WHERE: Café and patio.
Come enjoy an authentic Japanese meal while listening to the haunting sounds of the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, played by guest musicians. Lunch is available for parents and other guests as well as students. One-time meal tickets for this lunch can be purchased ahead of time in the Business Office, or on the 26th in the Café.

j4WHAT: All-school Japan festival (matsuri)
WHEN: Friday, March 26. Two sessions: 1st session 12:30-1:10; 2nd session 1:15-1:55
WHERE: Various locations on campus (see below).
You won’t want to miss the sights and sounds of the Japanese festival! In sessions led by visiting guests and Nueva teachers, Nueva students will get the chance to delve into different aspects of Japanese culture, including music (taiko drums), martial arts (jiu jitsu), sushi-making, contemporary art (manga or Japanese comics), tea ceremony, origami, and more. Volunteer spots still open -- contact Louise Ober at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details. No experience necessary

j5Activity locations:
Sushi-making: i-Lab
Taiko Drums:  Middle School courtyard
Jiu Jitsu:  Ballroom
Tea Ceremony:  Library fireplace area
Japanese Games:  J-201, J-202
Calligraphy:  L-102, L-103
Origami:  J-208
Robots: J-209
Koto (stringed instrument):  Library amphitheater
Miyazaki Film:  J-211, J-212
Manga:  Grant’s art room
Japanese Stories:  Café
 
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Nueva School is a nationally recognized independent school serving gifted students and emphasizing integrated studies, creative arts, and social-emotional learning. For more than 40 years, Nueva has remained committed to its original vision: to inspire a passion for lifelong learning, foster social and emotional acuity, and develop a child's imaginative mind. Nueva creates a dynamic educational model to enable gifted children to learn how to make choices that will benefit the world.