Tuesday, November 30, 2010
SIJS receives School Award in Writing from Japan Overseas Educational Services
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Brandi Schwartz Marketing Coordinator Outreach & Engagement 812/464-1854 Over 300 Japanese schools worldwide were eligible for the annual award, only 20 were selected to receive it. In addition to the School Award in Writing, second grade student Emiri Okada was awarded the Japan Broadcasting Association Award and fourth grade student Shunnya Asami won the Nippan IPS Award. This is the first year SIJS students have won these specific awards. SIJS opened in 1997 at the request of and with the financial support of Tri-state regional companies to help prepare students for a smooth transition into Japanese school life when they return home. Currently, the school has 55 students and 11 teachers who provide instruction in Japanese language, culture, and other selected disciplines on Saturdays and after the regular school day. The SIJS is an outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana. Additional information about SIJS can be found online at http://www.usi.edu/extserv/outreach/japaneseschool.asp.asp. |
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