At KIST, a wide variety of school events are held throughout the year.
Below are just a few examples.
October
KIST Festival
The KIST Festival is our largest annual event, bringing together students, staff, and parents. A unique feature of the festival is that participants join the fun wearing festive costumes! Students and parents take the lead in operating a wide variety of food booths, games, and a bazaar. Welcoming local residents and various school stakeholders, the event also highlights a special stage with spectacular performances by our community and professional guest performers. All proceeds enhance our educational environment, making this a vital event that strengthens our community bonds.
November
Cross Country
The KIST Cross Country is an annual autumn event. Students from G1 or above run a 2km to 5km course. Parents are warmly invited to cheer on the runners from designated spectating areas. Top finishers in each category earn the honor of representing KIST at the inter-school ISTAA Cross Country tournament.
January
Japanese New Year Celebration
The Japanese New Year Celebration is a school-wide event that celebrates the new year by engaging with the traditional culture of Japan, the host country of KIST. With special guest appearances by professional sumo wrestlers, students enjoy authentic sumo wrestling. Supported by our dedicated parent volunteers, the KIST community also partakes in traditional mochi (rice cake) pounding and tasting.
April
KIST Musical
The KIST Musical is a full-scale stage production that our Elementary and Secondary Musical Club members, alongside Grade 4 students, rehearse from November. Performed at an external theater, this highly authentic musical is directed by a former member of the renowned Shiki Theatre Company. Fully supported by professional vocal coaches, stage managers, and lighting and sound crews, students experience the thrill of performing in a truly professional environment
May
Family Day
KIST Family Day is a community event bringing together KIST students, parents, and staff. Participants are divided by grade to enjoy various games and activities, including collaborative parent-child events like the "Big Pants Race" and "Three-Legged Relay," as well as exciting "Tug of War" matches. With food and drink stalls available throughout the event, it is a wonderful opportunity for the entire school community to bond and have fun.
June
End of Year Concert
The End of Year Concert (EYC) is a spectacular festival of music and performance that concludes the academic year. Elementary students showcase their hard work from music classes, clubs, and enrichment programs. In addition, Secondary students present dynamic acts that have successfully passed a rigorous audition process. Featuring everything from classical instrument solos to rock bands and energetic dance routines, this concert is a magnificent culmination of the year highlighting the diverse talents of our students.
