St. Mary's International School
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| St. Mary's International School | |
| Location | |
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| 1-6-19 Seta Setagaya, Tokyo 158-8668 Tokyo, Japan |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1954 |
| Head of school | Br. Michel Jutras |
| Campus size | 9-acre (36,000 m2) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Titans |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Website | St. Mary's International School official website |
St. Mary's International School is a Catholic school for boys located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, Japan. The primary language of instruction is English. It offers the International Baccalaureate program. Recently, the Good Schools Guide International reviewed the school, saying "It prides itself not only on its good academic record but also on its sporting and arts achievements. Parents choose it for its caring, family atmosphere and its all-round excellence."
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[edit] History
The school was founded in 1954 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction and resides in the St. Francis Xavier district of the FIC. The school serves the sons of expatriates living in or near Tokyo, as well as many Japanese students seeking a Western, English-medium education. St. Mary's offers religious instruction, and Catholic students may attend mass.
[edit] Accreditation
St. Mary's is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools and the Japan Council of International Schools.[1][2]
[edit] Campus
The 9-acre (36,000 m2) campus features an indoor swimming pool, an indoor basketball court, several tennis courts, and various playground facilities. The three-story classroom buildings hold classes for grades 1 through 12, plus a readiness program and programs for students using English as an additional language. Additionally, the school features two large libraries for study. A chapel and on-site residency for the brothers are also available.
The school is served by the Futako-Tamagawa Station (Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line) and Kami-noge Station (Tōkyū Ōimachi Line) train stations. A fleet of 11 buses owned by the school moves students throughout Tokyo. Seisen International School, a Catholic girls' school, also allows their students to ride on St. Mary's school bus system.
[edit] Sports
St. Mary's encourages its students to join sports teams. The teams' name is the Titans, except the swim team (which also includes students from Seisen International School), which is known as the Buccaneers. The St. Mary's teams compete against other KPASSP schools and have won KPASSP titles, and compete against other international schools. Their main rivals are the Mustangs of the American School in Japan.
St. Mary's sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, and various intramurals such as Table Tennis and Badminton.
| Team | Titles |
|---|---|
| Varsity Basketball | 2009 Far East Boys Class AA Champion |
| JV Basketball | Kanto co-league champions |
| Varsity Soccer | Kanto tournament champions |
| JV Soccer | Kanto league and tournament champions |
| Wrestling | Kanto co-league champions; CAJ/SMIS tournament champs |
[edit] Fine Arts
St. Mary's Fine Arts program includes vocal and instrumental music, 2-D and 3-D art, and architecture. Students can earn International Baccalaureate credit in these courses.
The vocal music program features such groups as the Varsity Ensemble and International Show Choir. These award-winning choirs have performed in the United States and Vienna.
Instrumental music groups include bands at the various grade levels and the jazz band.
[edit] Activities
Activities at St. Mary's include a student newspaper, The Diplomat; a Boy Scouts of America troop, Troop 51; Debate; Brain Bowl; the Yearbook; a television club; the Fall Play; and others.
[edit] St. Mary's Campus Reconstruction
St. Mary's has completed Phase 1 of a complete campus reconstruction, the St. Mary's Campus Reconstruction project. The main academic and administrative center has opened on the site of the former sports field. Demolition of the previous Brothers' Residence is complete, as is that of the former elementary and high school wings. Excavation for the new pool/cafeteria building is nearing completion.
| Phase | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | March 2008–March 2009 | Classrooms/Administration Building & Brothers' Residence |
| Phase 2 | April 2009–August 2010 | Gym/Art/Music Building, Pool/Cafeteria Building, Playfield |
| Phase 3 | September 2010–March 2011 | Multi-Purpose Facility, Parking Lot |
[edit] Notable alumni
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- Miguel Molina, Olympic Swimmer
- Shin Inouye, White House Director of Specialty Media in the Obama Administration
[edit] References
- ^ "Accreditation and Memberships", St. Mary's International School. November 30, 2008
- ^ "JCIS Member Schools", Japan Council of International Schools. April 26, 2009
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