The British School in Tokyo

Welcome Booklet
Information for Year 7 to Year 13
www.bst.ac.jp | Tel: 03-3411-4211

Contacting Key Staff
Your first point of contact is normally your child’s tutor, who
maintains an overview of individual pastoral and academic
needs. You may also, at times, wish to contact the following key
staff.
Secondary Leadership Team
Principal

Mr Ian Clayton

iclayton@bst.ac.jp

Head of
Secondary School

Mr Stewart Brown

sbrown@bst.ac.jp

Deputy Head ofSecondary School

Mr Duncan Grey
Mr Omar Murtaza

dgrey@bst.ac.jp
omurtaza@bst.ac.jp

Assistant Head ofSecondary School

Ms Kelly Diaz
Mr Mike Pye

kdiaz@bst.ac.jp
mpye@bst.ac.jp

Amaterasu

Ms Camilla Selby

cselby@bst.ac.jp

BishamonMs Laura Huste

lhuste@bst.ac.jp

IzanamiMr Christopher Parsons cparsons@bst.ac.jp

Tsukiyomi

Ms Jennifer Acquaye

Heads of Housejacquaye@bst.ac.jp

Teacher email addresses are available via the Parent Portal
under “Information & Documents” - “School Directory”.

Curriculum
Secondary School is a rolling seven year project. Coming in at the start
are the 11 year olds: full of energy, potential, fizz and buzz. Going out at theend are the 18 year olds: mature, well-rounded, proactive, thoughtful andfully prepared for the next stage of their lives – which, in almost all cases,
will be university somewhere in the world. Academic success is a very
important and successful part of that project at BST – but there is a whole
lot more going on here as well.
In common with most British schools, we use English National Curriculum
terminology, so Year 7 (age 11-12) is where it all begins. Years 7-9 aregrouped together as ‘Key Stage 3’. This is the time when a common
curriculum is studied by all. It is our job, of course, to engage all
students in their learning but also to encourage and develop intellectual
independence to a high level. Students need to build their own strength ofcharacter, to pursue ideas and then to cultivate them.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) is when students work toward gaining their
GCSE and IGCSEs. The (I)GCSE is a rigorous 2 year linear programme of
study and examinations are linear qualifications, meaning that all students
take all of the examinations at the end of the course. Grades are awarded
from A* - G with C being recognised as being a pass. Some (I)GCSE
courses have been reformed and grades are awarded on a 9-1 scale
where 9 is the highest outcome.
As students enter the final phase of their school education in the Senior
School (Years 12 and 13) they will notice that it is a different educational
experience. They will instantly find that they have more freedom to pursue
areas of interest and will have time in school to focus on what they havelearned in lessons. Senior School students are young adults who are
granted a higher level of freedom – and, at the same time, trusted witha higher level of responsibility. There is naturally an emphasis on British
universities and the UCAS system but we cater also for students intending
to study in other countries and we have graduates studying in Japan, USA,
Canada, Europe and Asia.
Proposed Curriculum change 2025/26
The British School in Tokyo is a candidate school* for the Diploma
Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB
World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to highquality, challenging, international education - that we believe is importantfor our students.
Homework
We see it as important that students learn how to study independently andthus they are set work to complete outside lesson time. The times for eachhomework will vary but it should be around 30-45 minutes per homeworkfor Key Stage 3 students, depending on the subject and student. This
could be a wide range of activities, such as project work, consolidation
activities or extension work. Of course at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 thehomework expectations increase. There is a homework timetable issued
at the start of the year to help students stay organised.
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the PrimaryYears Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related
Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.

10:15am

P2

12:20pm

P4

2:00pm2:55pm

P5

P6

1:10pm11:25amP3

11:05am

9:20amP1

8:45m

Japanese

Music

English

Maths

Art

History

MondayMaths

EnglishScience

FrenchP.E.

Geography

Tuesday

BST Explore

BST Explore

Lunch

Drama

History

BreakJapanese

EnglishTutor Period/Assembly

Wednesday

Drama

P.E.

FrenchScience

Maths

Music

Thursday

At BST we have a two week timetable - Week A and Week B
Example Year 7 Week A

ScienceEnglishJapanese

Geography

Maths

Art

FridayExample of a Typical Day for Year 7

Travel to and from School
Most Secondary students travel to and from school by public
transport. The Sangenjaya Station, which is on the Den-en-Toshi
Line, is a five-minute walk from school, and several bus routes run
past the main gates along Route 246.
In Secondary, we discourage drop-off and pick-up by car; however,
if you need to do this, please note that traffic regulations do notallow you to stop your vehicle on Route 246, and there is NO parking
on the Showa campus. Parents are asked to use the public carpark opposite the main gates or other public car parks around
Sangenjaya.
Bicycles & Parking
Please note that there are limited bicycle parking spaces on theShowa campus.
Students can apply for a bike parking sticker which will allow themto use this space. For more information about this, please contact
BST Administration at bstar@bst.ac.jp.

Introduction to Houses
There are four Secondary Houses:
Amaterasu, Bishamon, Izanami and Tsukiyomi.
Students are assigned to a House when they join BST and will
stay in that House throughout their time at the school.
Every student is a member of a House Tutor Group, which meetsat the start of every day.
Tutors groups contain students from different year groups andare either Year 7, 8 and 9, Year 10 and 11 or Year 12 and 13. Your
child’s Tutor Group acts as a supportive ‘family’ in school andthe Tutors will be in regular contact with you and all your child’steachers to make sure things are going well.
A number of Inter-House competitions take place throughout
the year, and students can also be awarded House Points by
Tutors and Educational Assistants at any time during the school
year.”

Head of Amaterasu
Camilla Selby

Head of Bishamon
Laura Huste

Head of Izanami
Chris Parsons

Head of Tsukiyomi
Jennifer Acquaye

Amaterasu

Head of Amaterasu
Camilla Selby

Just like the goddess herself, Amaterasu students strive to be warm,
personable, compassionate and mature, whilst always protecting
their integrity and remaining true to themselves.
Our Tutors strive to ensure each student can shine as brightly as the
sun that Amaterasu personifies. We want your light to shine throughin everything you do, whether it be sport, music, computing, videoediting, dance, public speaking or board games; you name it!
In your Tutor Group you will be welcomed with open arms andsupported by students from every part of the school as well as
caring and committed Tutors who will lift you up to achieve yourbest.
Amaterasu students are brimming with integrity and always seek todo the right thing. We are proud foxes who enjoy having fun together
during Tutor Time activities and whole-school events, earning us lotsof opportunities to succeed in house competitions.
We are currently led by Hana Sedlak (Y12), Hana Silver (Y12), Kazjo
Tyler (Y11), Rihanna Moore (Y10), Lilia Watson (Y9) and Madeline Lai(Y8) in our house team.
We flourish when we work together towards the same goal andwe can’t wait to welcome you to our house to keep the spirit ofAmaterasu alive in our community.

Bishamon

Head of Bishamon
Laura Huste
Welcome to Bishamon: the House that aims to personify the best
attributes of the god that we are named after. Bishamon, inJapanese culture, is the god of war and warriors, a punisher ofevildoers and a protector of knowledge.
On joining Bishamon you have joined a close-knit group ofpassionate, caring students and Tutors who have an indomitablespirit, a thirst for knowledge and a commitment to excellence
which shines through everything we do from sports day, throughTutor Group challenges to the House Point competition andbeyond.
It is a House that encourages and supports every member of thegroup regardless of ability. It is a true band of companions, fromYear 7 to Year 13, who are willing to help and go the extra mile
for their friends.
Our House Captains are Enzo Thomaz (Yr11) and Lisa Sanderson(Yr12) and they are ably supported by Vice Captain Yuichiro
Kamiyama (Yr11) and Representatives Daiki Mommejat (Yr11),
Zhiyang Wang (Yr10), Maisha Khan (Yr9) and Shizuku Low (Yr8).
Together we can and will face any challenge.

Izanami

Head of Izanami
Chris Parsons
In its inaugural year of 2018, students in Izanami had the privilegeof choosing the title of the House that they would shape over the
coming years. In choosing Izanami - the Japanese goddess ofcreation - students hoped to reflect the House’s comparatively new
formation, as well as the sense of creativity and passion they felt
characterised so many of the students choosing to join the House.
In 2023, Izanami continues to pride itself on these origins, andIzanami staff and students alike look to be passionate and creativein all that they do, whether this manifests itself in manufacturing
complex origami shapes for Culture Day; creating bold and colourful
House banners; creating festive, elaborate and eco-friendly
Christmas Doors or participating in fun Intra-House activities such as
Pin the Tail on the House Team and ‘Izanami Pong’. All this has been
done under the careful guidance and leadership of our able House
Team, with House Captain Eugene Kang and Vice-Captain Hugo
Wallace working closely with our younger Key Stage Representatives
to ensure that all activities were a great success.
As with all Houses, Izanami students continue to pride themselvesin their sense of care and compassion, particularly with regard to
supporting younger students joining the House. We look forward towelcoming you into Izanami, and are sure you’ll feel at home here.

Tsukiyomi

Head of Tsukiyomi
Jennifer Acquaye
Welcome to Tsukiyomi! There are so many things that makeTsukiyomi a fantastic house to be in, but our house motto,‘Proceed and be bold’ sums up a lot of them. Tsukiyomi students
are decisive and courageous and take every chance that comes
their way.
Approaching challenges with confidence and determination,
combined with our fantastic team spirit, has led to glory inmultiple competitions this year. We won the house book drive,
the Yr 10 and Yr 8 Maths events and the UWS Health Challenge
and came second in Sports Day, the origami competition, theChristmas door competition and the inter-house Tatakai!
One of the ways of contributing to the unique Tsukiyomi teamis by collecting house points. Dedication to doing our best andhelping others means that Tsukiyomi has multiple students
who have earned a Gold certificate (over 100 House Points)
and Madeleine Kangro and Milena Daggett are on the verge ofreceiving a Platinum certificate (over 150 House Points).
All Tsukiyomi tutor groups provide a friendly, caring mix ofstudents who will make you smile every day and provide youwith support if you need a helping hand or a bit of advice.
Furthermore, our excellent House Leadership Team, comprisingof House Captain Ayumi Madaschi, Vice-Captain Richard
Bannatyne, KS4 Representatives Olivia Perring and Aiko Goffand KS3 Representatives Oscar Perring and Meimi Knill, haveshown fantastic leadership throughout this year, organisinghouse assemblies and fun events, including tug-of-war, taboo,quizzes and a bake sale where we raised 49,052 Yen for charity!
Tsukiyomi values every contribution that each student makes totheir tutor group and the house events and we very much lookforward to welcoming you to the team and appreciating yourideas and contributions!

Tutorial Meetings andCommunication with Teachers
Effective communication between teachers, students and parents
is vital; this three way partnership will ensure that all students
are cared for and have the support and guidance needed todevelop both personally and academically. There are many formal
communication points during the year but it is worth stressing fromthe outset that we encourage parents to communicate with theirchild’s tutor if they have any concerns, questions or positive news toshare.
Meetings with teachers/tutors are by appointment only, and canbe made by email. Teacher email addresses are available via the
Parent Portal under “Information & Documents” - “School Directory”.
New students and parents will have a Tutorial Meeting with theTutor during the first month in school. This meeting is held to ensurethat this very important relationship gets off to the best start, earlyin the academic year. It is an opportunity to celebrate initial success,discuss any issues and set appropriate targets.
During the course of the year all parents will meet with their child’s
subject teachers, and can arrange for a meeting when required.
These meetings are designed to be an empowering learning
experience for students, encouraging them to talk about their own
progress.
All Key Stage 3 students are given a planner on the first day of term.
This planner should be used by the students to record homework,
important dates and reminders, and information given to them by
the school. It is also a means of communication between the parents
and tutors. Parents should sign their child’s planner at the end of
every week. Key stage 4 and 5 students have the option of a school
planner, but can use a recording system of their own preference.
As well as the full written report and two meetings, parents will
receive two shorter progress reports throughout the year which will
enable you to monitor your child’s effort and attainment.
There is a Parent Portal which allows access to lots of information
about your child’s life at school including their timetable, teachers’
contact information, reports and results.
We will use the Communications HUB to communicate andstore various bits of news and documents including policies, Lion
newsletters and information from parents’ evenings and coffee
mornings.
Please note that we are continually looking at ways to reduce paper
copies of documents, including reports, which are published digitally
via the Parent Portal.

Attendance
The Secondary School day runs from 8:45am to 3:45pm.
Good attendance and punctuality are imperative to a successful
education at BST. There are, of course, always exceptional
circumstances for students being absent and late for school andthese will always be treated with compassion.
Absence and Lateness Procedures:
Every BST student is expected to arrive at School no later than
8.30am each day. Not only does lateness inhibit the educational
progress of the late student but their arrival disrupts the flow of
the lesson and learning. Being punctual is also vital preparation
for life beyond School.
• All students should be in School by 8:30am and in their tutorgroup classroom by 8:45am each weekday morning.
• If a student is late for tutor time - the turot will mark them aslate in the register. If the arrive to school after 9:15am theyneed to collect a late slip and show it to their subject leader.
• For all authorised absences (e.g. unavoidable medical/dental
appointments during the School day), parents are expected
to email the tutors, Heads of House and secabsence@bst.
ac.jp. If leaving during the day, students should collect anauthorised absence slip from the Heads of House office
before signing out at reception.
• If a student is late to a lesson or to Tutor Time they will bemarked as late.
• Year 12/13 students must sign in with their ID and if they arelate they must also sign in at Reception.
• If a student is going to be absent or late to School due toillness or other unforeseen circumstances (not including
School trips, sports fixtures etc.), parents are expected tocontact the School as soon as possible by phone or email
using the secabsence@bst.ac.jp email address. They should
contact the School each morning that the student is absent.
It is important to note that lateness and absences are always
recorded on the school information system (iSAMS) and may be
used in reports and references.

Uniform
Students have different uniforms for different times of the year. We start Term Onewith the Summer Uniform and the order details can be found on the school website
here: https://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/school-operation/uniform
At BST we believe that uniform and dress codes have an important part to playin our educational provision as they create cohesion, instil a sense of pride in the
School, increase safety, reduce distractions from learning and ultimately prepare ourstudents for the outside world. Uniform policies and clear dress codes have been
proven to support the wellbeing of a school community and reduce bullying.
A uniform and dress code supports positive behaviour and promotes equality freefrom discrimination, in line with the School’s Core Values. As such, all students are
expected to abide by the BST Secondary School Uniform Code. We have various
information posters and guides which help students make the right choices with theirclothing which are displayed around the school.
Items of official BST uniform are detailed in this guide. Some items MUST carry theschool logo and be purchased through the school supplier, Top of the Class. Top of
the Class School Uniform is a local supplier based in Tokyo. They provide all items ofschool uniform, apart from some Secondary PE kit and swimming kit. Deliveries canbe made on the next business day. Once a week there are deliveries to our Azabudai
Hills and Showa campuses. Order at www.schooluniform.jp
Secondary PE Uniform
Students will need to wear their BST PE kit for all Secondary PE lessons and sports
Clubs.
Those representing our competitive sports teams will be provided with a BST playing
shirt for the season. This is returned to the PE department once the season is over.
Please note that the Secondary School PE uniform is supplied by a different
company. To order the Secondary PE Kit please go to https://bstuniform.net/
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BST polo shirt (navy) or BST House colour polo shirt
BST navy shorts
White ankle sports socks (indoor lessons)
Navy football socks (football, hockey, rugby)
BST navy tracksuit (students wear this in the winter months)

Additional Compulsory Items:• Gum shield (girls & boys rugby and hockey)• Shin pads (girls & boys football & hockey)
Footwear:• Indoor shoes (Only to be worn during indoor lessons)• Astro turf shoes (To be worn for all outdoor lessons)
Optional Footwear:• Moulded studs for football (for those who play regularly for the school team).
• Running shoes for running club/cross country (for those who run each week andcompete for the school)Equipment Checklist
Students will need the following items on the first day of school:• School uniform – please see the website for details• 1 PE kit, including a pair or trainers, a pair of indoor trainers, swim kit anda House shirt• 1 scientific calculator (for example Casio Classwiz fx JP-900 and• similar); not programmable• 1 pencil case
• 4 pens (2 black, 1 blue & 1 red)
• 2 pencils• 1 ruler• 1 geometry kit (triangular rulers, protractor)• 1 compass• 1 set of coloured pencils• 1 pair of scissors• 1 glue stick• 1 pencil sharpener• 1 USB memory stick• 1 locker padlock (combination, not key)
• 1 pocket hand towel• 1 water bottle• Headphones• Locker padlock• 1 laptop
Optional, but helpful items include:• Highlighters• English pocket dictionary• French bilingual dictionary• Japanese (electronic) dictionary
Mobile Phones and other Devices
We have a Bring-Your-Own Device (BYOD) scheme to enhance the learning
experience and integrate technology into the educational experience ofstudents at BST. This allows students to bring their personal devices toschool for educational purposes. Detailed information about BYOD, including
device specifications and guidelines, can be found on the next page.
Device Use
While we recognise the benefits of personal devices such as a laptop
or tablet in supporting learning, it is essential that students adhere to
the following guidelines to maintain a focused and respectful learning
environment.

Equipment Checklist
Device Usage During School Hours:
Students are not permitted to use personal devices during the school day
unless given explicit permission by a teacher.
Phones must be turned off and kept off the person at all times during school
hours i.e. kept in the student locker.
Communication with Students:
If parents need to contact their children during school hours, they should
call the reception desk. Our staff will ensure that messages are relayed
promptly to students.
Device Usage During School Hours:
Students are not permitted to use personal devices during the school day
unless given explicit permission by a teacher.
Phones must be turned off and kept off the person at all times during school
hours i.e. kept in the student locker.
Communication with Students:
If parents need to contact their children during school hours, they should
call the reception desk. Our staff will ensure that messages are relayed
promptly to students.
Adherence to the Device Use Policy:
Students must strictly follow the school’s device use policy when using
devices both within and outside the school premises.
The policy includes guidelines on appropriate use, digital etiquette, and the
responsibilities associated with bringing a personal device to school.
For a laptop - we advise the following specifications:
Minimum required specification
CPU: Intel i5
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128 GB (solid state)
Screen size: 10 inches and up
Operating system: Windows 11, Mac OS or
Chrome OS
Physical keyboard (not on-screen keyboard)
Wifi connectivity

Recommended specification
CPU: Intel i5
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256 GB (solid state)
Screen size: 12 inches and up
Operating system: Windows 11, Mac OS or
Chrome OS
Physical keyboard (not on-screen keyboard)
Wifi connectivity
Digital Ink support
Touch screenLunchThere are different options for lunch:
1. Packed Lunch:
Students may bring a packed lunch to school, the contents of whichshould reflect a healthy eating lifestyle and are premitted to eat
lunch in specific classrooms.
As we have students in the school with severe allergies to nuts, we
ask you to refrain from including these items in your child’s packed
lunch.
2. Kiwi Kitchen:
You can arrange for a meal to be delivered to your child at lunch
by Kiwi Kitchen, the BST service provider. This service is available
everyday, except some Japanese national holidays. All orders
and payments should be made directly to Kiwi Kitchen. For more
information, visit https://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/school-operation/lunch
3. Sophia Canteen (University Facility):
Students in Years 10 to 13 can eat in Showa University’s Sophia
Canteen, which provides tasty and healthy meals at very
reasonable prices. Students in Years 12 and 13 may eat lunch offcampus.
There are refrigerated water fountains in the corridors and all
students should bring a reusable water bottle to school.

MusicThe transition from Year 6 to Year 7 brings considerable change interms of our Music education at BST. Students will find that they
now have two timetable periods a week devoted entirely to Music,
which allows for the subject to be studied at a greater depth.
The Key Stage 3 curriculum has been specifically created to expose
our students to a broad spectrum of Music from different traditions
and times. For each year group there is a balanced and stimulatingoffering of topics including units on world music, western classicalmusical periods and popular music. The teaching of music theory
is firmly embedded into the curriculum in Year 7 with sessions
alternating between practical and theoretical lessons. Students willdevelop their skills in three key areas of performance, compositionand listening/appraising.
For the performance aspect of the curriculum, singing is an
important feature. There is a singing focus in Term One with theview of all of Year 7 performing as a choir in the Whole School
Christmas Concert in December. The academic year also
culminates with a ‘House Singing Competition’ for all of Key Stage
3. This is a highlight of the academic year with classes masteringa show stopping choral number to a live accompaniment of a
specially formed band. Practical keyboard skills are also a newfeature for students in the transition to Year 7. The Secondary Music
Department has a keyboard suite with 22 Yamaha keyboards andcomputers with the music notation program ‘Sibelius’ where the
keyboard skills based compositional tasks are taught.
There are a number of Music Clubs BST Secondary Students
including choirs, bands, orchestra, ensembles, and many more.
The BST Secondary Music Department has a busy and excitingschedule for students. Students from across the school areencouraged to participate in Music Clubs and events. Apart fromour termly large scale concerts we organise many performance
opportunities including assemblies, lunchtime concerts, masterclassand small recitals. For our more advanced students there is theopportunity to audition to play a concerto at the final summer
concert.
More information can be found on our school website athttps://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/music-sport-art-drama

Sports & Physical Activity
The Lions (Competitive Sports)
BST is a member of the Kanto Plain Schools, Japan Swim
Association and ISTAA (International Schools Tokyo Athletic
Association) at the Secondary level, and many of BST’s competitive
sports are determined by the Kanto Plain and ISTAA seasons.The
MS (Middle School) and HS (High School) Teams generally involvea selection process, commitment to regular training and provide an
opportunity to play fixtures against other international schools inTokyo.
Throughout the year students also have the opportunity toparticipate in a range of Inter-House sports competitions. These
events are for both MS and HS students and are a great way to
win valuable points for your House and participate in friendly, yetcompetitive matches.
In addition to our Competitive Sports program BST also offers:
Recreational Sports
In the Secondary School students have the opportunity toparticipate in a wide range of recreational sports. These are led byeither our Secondary PE staff or externally hired coaches. Activities
vary each term and are an excellent opportunity for students todevelop a healthy active lifestyle and a range of new skills.
Options for each term are shared directly with students, with anopportunity to sign up via an online platform on a termly basis.
Please note: Some recreational sports which take place off-site will
incur an additional cost.

BST Explore Programme
BST Explore takes place every Wednesday afternoon throughout
the year, for Years 7 to 10. After lunch on this day, academicclasses are replaced by this alternative framework of sessions.
All students in Years 7 and 8 will select across the three core
categories of Explore Knowledge, Explore Yourself and Explore
the World, so that they have a broad experience which willtake them out of their comfort zone. In Years 9 and 10, thestudents will begin to have more choice in their selections sothat key areas can be deepened in learning. For this purpose,the schedule is designed with both challenge and progression
embedded into the framework for students to develop theirskills as they move through the school.
More information about BST Explore will be shared to parents
and students directly.

Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education program here at BST consists of a numberof trips and Clubs, collectively referred to as ‘BST Outdoors’, andis central to the education provided in the Secondary School.
Very much part of the ethos of the school, we aim to use the BST
Outdoors program to provide students with opportunities to bebalanced, resilient, inquisitive, thoughtful, independent, self-assured
and honest, underpinning the philosophy we aim to instill in ourlearners.
Looking at the year chronologically, our September trips to Hakuba,
Fuji and Ogatsu represent the perfect way to start the year, allowing
new students and staff the opportunity to bond and create the kindof atmosphere between individuals which makes BST such a special
place. The September experiences at the start of the year involve
activities such as raft construction, tree climbing, orienteering andthe essential campfire and marshmallow evening. All adventurous
activities are confidently run and supervised by fully qualified staff
to ensure the safety of your children. Outside of the adventurous
activities, further curriculum activities are led by teachers from
BST taking our classrooms into the outdoors, for example theconstruction of water rockets and studying the ecology of thesurrounding area. January, February and March include a packed
program of snow sports, including three Ski Club weekends andthe whole-school ski trip to Hakuba. In addition, we also have the
Miyazaki homestay trip for Year 10.
This is just a taster of the opportunities that will be on offer, withevery year group challenging themselves to experience new thingsand develop as individuals.

Additional Information
Student Council
The Secondary Student Council is composed of representatives
from each house and year group and it plays an active role in
the following objectives:• Creating a spirit of teamwork among students.
• Organising and running student events.
• Developing responsibility and leadership in students.
Lockers
All Secondary students are assigned lockers at the beginningof the school year. Student lockers are subject to search at any
time. Students may not change lockers without permission.
Students are only to use the lockers during non-instructionaltime or at times specified by a teacher. Students are advised tokeep their lockers locked with a combination padlock.
Lost Property
Lost property clothing items should be placed immediately in theboxes provided on the 1st floor by the East entrance. Electronic
items and valuables should be handed in immediately to thereception desk.
All unclaimed items will be donated to the second-hand uniform
sale, or disposed of. Parents/guardians are advised to clearlylabel all of their child’s clothing and personal belongings.

BST Showa Campus Map

1. Statue of Tolstoy
2. Hitomi Memorial Hall
3. Cosmos-kan
4. Green Hall
5. Building 3
6. Central Administrative Office
7. Koyo-an
8. Showa Pond
9. Building 7
10. Koyo Museum (1F)
11. Building 6
12. Building 2
13. Schoolyard Ground
14. Cafeteria “Sophia”(B1F)
15. Building 1

16. –17. Elementary School
18. Library(3F & 4F)
19. Building 8
20. Showa Early Childhood Education andCare Center
21. Temple University Japan(TUJ)
22. Gymnasium
23. Athletic Field
24. Building 4
25. Junior-Senior High School Bldg 2
26. The British School in Tokyo
27. Building 5
28. Junior-Senior High School Bldg 1
29. Security Guard
30. Showa Joshi Dai Bus Stop
31. Building 9

Note:• Year 7-11 students are not permitted to leave campus during the day.
• You can use the Boulevard to either eat or relax quetly at break and lunchtime. To playsports at break or lunch you can use the South Ground. Leo Ground is also available atdesignated times during the week. The canteen is available for different year groups on
different days. Prelude can only be accessed by Years 12 & 13.
• Only Years 12 & 13 are allowed to enter and exit campus from the West Gate. Entry andexit to the BST Building is only from the BST Main Entrance.

PTA
All parents are members of the Parent Teacher Association(PTA) automatically, by way of their child’s enrolment at theschool. Whilst there is an Executive Committee, all parents areencouraged to attend and participate in the many activities andevents that the PTA organises.
These include: Christmas events, The Spring Fair, parent
educational workshops, tours, lunches and coffee mornings.
Parent Coffee Mornings
Quite frequently throughout the school year the PTA holds
coffee mornings for BST parents at coffee shops nearby either
campus. This is for both Primary & Secondary parents & it is agreat opportunity to meet new friends over some coffee, tea
and pastries.

Communication
BST uses many communication channels, ranging from the website,social media, to letters and posters to keep you informed of what isgoing on at the school.
The website itself is a key element in school communications.
The Calendar is regularly updated, and you can find the weekly
newsletter, The Lion, and messages for your child(ren)’s year group
via the BST Hub.
It is essential that the school be notified immediately when there isa change in address, telephone number, or email. Please contact
data@bst.ac.jp if such a change occurs.
Parent Portal and ‘iParent’ App and Communications Hub
The Parent Portal and iParent app allow access to lots of
information about your child’s life at school including their timetable,
teachers’ contact information, reports and results. We will also
use the Commnuications HUB to communicate news regarding
your child(ren)’s year group and specific updates for Primary or
Secondary school and share documents including policies, Lion
newsletters and information regarding parents’ evenings andcoffee mornings.
Emergency communications
Emergency procedures are drilled on a termly basis. Both BST
campuses are equipped with two-way radios and provisions forother methods of electronic communication (e.g. mobile phone,email, website).
Please note that during the 2011 Great North East Japan earthquake,the most effective, immediate forms of communication wereFacebook, Twitter and other web-based communication
applications. For this reason, we recommend that parents set up
Facebook and Twitter accounts and follow us. Please remember toclick on the ‘Get Notifications’ option for Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/bst.tokyo
https://twitter.com/bst_tokyo
https://www.instagram.com/bst_tokyo
https://www.facebook.com/bst.pta.1
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSTMumsandDads
For further information and details, please note the emergency
page on the BST website here: https://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/
school-operation/health-and-safety/emergency-procedureImportant Information
Term & Holiday Dates
BST is open on most Japanese national holidays.
Please refer to this page on the BST website for our term dates:
https://www.bst.ac.jp/admissions/term-dates
Important contact details
School offices• Azabudai Hills (Primary) Reception: 03 5544 9160
• Showa (Secondary) Reception: 03 3411 4211
Finance teamFor all invoice, school fees & CCP enquiries, contact bstfinanceinv@bst.ac.jp
Communications teamFor newsletters and school information enquiries, contact
comms@bst.ac.jp
Data team
To update telephone, address, emails and emergency contact
details, contact data@bst.ac.jp
Admissions teamFor notification of departure and submission of leaving forms,
contact admissions@bst.ac.jp
The Admissions Officer must receive a leaving form one
complete term in advance of the planned withdrawal date.
In cases where this does not occur, the family will forfeit thecomplete term’s fees in lieu of such notice. Once this leaving
form is submitted, the student’s place is released from the date
notified on the form.
PTA
For membership, fundraising, events, school uniform & social
information enquiries, contact: pta@bst.ac.jp