TAIP Newsletter - Issue 16
Upcoming Events
Teacher Sharing – May 17: Mark your calendars for a fantastic professional development opportunity at Aoba International School Meguro Campus. Details to follow!
Cambridge English Exams: Available in Tokyo!
Partner with West Japan Cambridge Centre to offer your students the benefits of internationally recognized Cambridge English Exams. Motivate learners, boost their confidence, develop essential skills, and open doors to exciting opportunities. Contact info@cambridgecentre.jp to learn more and discuss introducing Cambridge at your school.
New Members – Warm Welcomes!
We're delighted to welcome these new schools to our TAIP community:
Tokyo:
Wakayama:
Member News
Lighthouse Invites You to 'Springtacular Changes': Join their full-day spring program (March 4th-29th) for children to explore seasonal transformations. Learn more: https://www.lighthousegl.co.jp
Clarence Goes Global with 'World Explorers': Young learners (18 months - 6 years) embark on a cultural adventure this spring (March 25th-29th). Discover more: https://www.clarenceschool.jp/additional-programmes/#holiday-schools
TAIP Updates
Improving Communication: TAIP board members now have individual @tokyopreschools.org email addresses to streamline communication and ensure smooth transitions. Find the updated list on our website's "About" section.
AGM Highlights
Thank you: A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2023 AGM on January 25, 2024. Please find the AGM Minutes in the TAIP Members Section for detailed information.
Key Goals for the Year Ahead:
- Formalizing TAIP's Structure to support our growth
- Updating the constitution to reflect the current direction of the organization
- Strengthening financial management
- Defining board roles, voting, and nominations
Motions Passed:
- Two-year terms for the Board of Directors (2024-2026)
- Standardized one-year membership terms for all members
New Board of Directors (2024-2026):
- President: Kenn Gale
- Director of Records: John Adduru
- Director of Treasury: Puteri Zailan
- Directors of Programs: Merete Kropp & Allison Tong
- Directors of Publicity: Mayumi Murata & Peter Lackner