Spotlight On Our Student Rihito

This week, we are proud to spotlight our third-grader, Rihito, who joined ISR in 2023. He was enthusiastically nominated for the Student Spotlight by his second-grade teacher, Ms. Hartmann. She writes, “Rihito is a dedicated and hard-working student. He strives to do his best work and truly embodies our ISR Guiding Principle – We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters. It was a pleasure to teach Rihito in Grade 2. He brightened the classroom with his wit, curiosity, and inquisitive questions, as well as his strong understanding of justice. His cheerful nature and big smile are infectious, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him”.

Rihito has also made a strong impression on Ms. Ghica, the Academic Head of Grades 2 and 3. She says,

“I’d like to give a very special shoutout to Rihito. When he first joined our school in Grade 1, he didn’t speak any English at all. That can be a big challenge, but Rihito worked hard, stayed positive, and never gave up. Mr. Edwards, his former Grade 1 teacher, and Ms. Hartmann, his Grade 2 teacher, can be proud! Now, just two years later in Grade 3, he has grown into a confident student who not only excels in his learning but also supports others. Rihito, your journey shows us the power of resilience, and we are so glad you are part of our school community!”

Now in his new Grade 3 class, Rihito’s homeroom teacher, Ms. Vittin, writes,

“Rihito has just joined my third-grade class, and he is a very joyful and enthusiastic learner. He is always willing to lend a helping hand and work well with others. Although I have not known him for very long, he has already been a wonderful addition to our class.”

We are proud to spotlight Rihito as one of ISR’s many outstanding students!

The ISR Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our students from the ISR-Community every Friday, who embodies our guiding principle “We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters” by consistently surpassing themselves. Whether through outstanding academic achievements, exceptional dedication, or remarkable character traits – we take pride in having already showcased hundreds of students – and there is more to look forward to every week!