Toyonaka Campus was recently completed to welcome its doors to students in September 2020. It is situated in a Toyonaka City, a residential area that is easy to reach through various modes of transportation. It has recently earned its certification as a Nursery Care Facility in Toyonaka City. It has also been recognized as a qualified learning facility for Government Sponsored Education Benefit. Learning spaces are designed to inspire and engage students in active discovery and open-ended activities, aligned with 21st century learning.
Our Classrooms &Learning CentersFor Resourceful
Learning
All our classrooms contain inviting and engaging learning centers and resources which the homeroom teacher intentionally uses throughout the year based on the children’s interests and areas of weakness and strength. Dramatic play center, Math manipulative center, Science center, Arts and Crafts center, Literacy center are just a few examples of what children explore at their own pace through purposeful play. Use of technology is also used in centers to enrich learning experiences through our online reading workshops, research and creative activities.
Our Library and Media Roomfor Innovative
Learning
Strong literacy skills are key to academic and professional success. To support students' love for reading, Aiwin offers a library containing a great collection of books, picture books, magazines and comics. The library resources are available for students to take home and share the joy of reading with their families. Our library also serves as our Media room where students engage with technology to support their 21st century skills. Students also learn from a wide range of digital reading resources through the use of our tablets and computers. Like our books, students can also access our digital reading resources at home that helps strengthen home-school connection. Theme-related presentations are held to allow students to experience innovative learning.
Our Gym & Playgroundfor Physical
Development
Physical activity extends well beyond physical health, having a positive impact on the domains of motor skills, psychological well-being, cognitive development, social competence and emotional maturity. Our students have ample room for physical development both indoors and outdoors. There are two separate playgrounds where students have a wonderful time outdoor doing their daily morning exercises, PE classes, outdoor games, gardening, even pool time in the Summer.
Our Assembly Room For Hands-on
Learning
Our assembly room offers a comfortable space for children to gather during special activities like cooking class. Equipped with a fully functional kitchen, our learners are able to explore and discover food and nutrition. During lunch time, our students share meal time with their friends, learn the value of food and practice important social manners. During daycare, it becomes a space for collaborative work and sensorial play where students learn social interaction skills.
Our Nap room & SECOMfor Safety &
Comfortable learning
Children’s safety and comfort come first at Aiwin. All of our classrooms as well as entrance and playground are equipped with security cameras and connected to an internal monitoring television constantly observed by our staff. All rooms have emergency buttons connected that calls for security team. For comfortable napping, a spacious traditional Japanese-style room carpeted with waterproof Tatami are kept clean and neat for students to rest and re-energize within the day.
Toyonaka
Teacher’s Profile
Jazel Santos
Kindy Homeroom Teacher
- 紹介文
- Bachelor of elementary education major in early childhood education. Over 8 years teaching kindergarten and elementary levels back in my home country. I like reading books, playing volleyball and traveling.
Hi! My name is Jazel. I’m from the Philippines. I lived in Gunma for seven years. I have been teaching English in Japan to different grade levels. I love being a preschool teacher because I get a sight of the students’ joy that comes out of them when they explore and discover new skills and abilities. My goal for the children of Aiwin is to provide opportunities to grow and help them embrace new learning challenges. I hope to help them have confidence in their own abilities and readiness to pursue new adventures. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and let’s make happy memories while learning English!
Marta Canete
Jr.Kindy Homeroom Teacher
- 紹介文
- Teaching Role: Homeroom Teacher Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in English studies and a Master's Degree in Teaching. More than 8 year of teaching experience in different levels. My name is Marta and I come from Spain. I love reading, travelling, exploring new places and learning new things. I arrived in Japan in 2022 to study Japanese in a school in Kobe for a year, while working in an international school. As a student of foreign languages myself, I came to realize how relevant it is to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. Being in a multicultural environment is a great way to experience various cultures and get a global vision and understanding of the world. I look forward to getting to know all of you and learn different and fun ways of learning together.
Otu Pius Ogar
Pre Homeroom Teacher
- 紹介文
- Hello everyone, I am Otu Pius Ogar, but I prefer to be called Ogar. I am from Southern Nigeria. I hold a Diploma and a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, a Diploma in Computer Applications, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. I am currently pursuing my Master's in English Language. Teaching and playing with children are some of my hobbies, which is why I have been teaching for 11 years now, working with both children and adults of different ages.
I find great fulfillment working as a kindergarten teacher as it allows me to interact with children on a daily basis. My future goal is to become an international school proprietor so that I can make a significant and unique impact in the educational sector. I am looking forward to a smooth journey with all of you. Thank you
Danielle Skinner
Early Nursery Homeroom Teacher
- 紹介文
- Hello everyone, My name is Danielle but you can call me Danny. I am from Jamaica but was raised in Barbados.
I have lived in 6 different countries which includes Japan. I studied Graphic design with Animation in the United Kingdom and have been an English teacher for eight years. I started teaching English online for 3 years at an Eikaiwa school where I taught both kids and adults. When I came to Japan, I started teaching at a Kid’s Eikaiwa school and an International school. I enjoy teaching English to kids because they bring out the child in me. They are a lot of fun to be around, very funny, and always have something interesting to say. I am very excited to see you all soon.
Maiko Tani
Japanese Homeroom Support
- 紹介文
- Japanese Nursery Teacher Qualification; Kindergarten Teacher License; Worked at the kindergarten for a year.
I stayed at homestay in Australia when I was a student, and I have experience studying languages at school. I also appeared on TV 24 hours a day when I was in Second Year of high school. I have a curious personality that I want to try anything, so I was learning Japanese dance, Shorinji Kempo, and piano. I'm learning ballet now. I want to do my best every day so that I can give children even a little good stimulation based on such experiences.
Patrick Tillada
Homeroom Learning Support
- 紹介文
- Graduated Bachelor of Science in Global Innovation Studies, majoring international business and minoring in International Collaboration; an Eikaiwa teacher for 3 years( fashion and editorial photographer based in Tokyo and has worked with international digital magazines.
Hello everyone! My name is Patrick, but you can call me Sho. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I have been working with children over the past 3 years in a variety of settings: Summer camps, Language schools, volunteer camps, cross-cultural school events, teaching English here in Japan. These past experiences made me who I am today and paved the way for me to work with Aiwin in shaping the students’ future in this bettering world.
In Aiwin, I will be working closely as a support to all the homeroom teachers, as well as; handling AAC and Baby Class for Toyonaka Campus! My goal is not to reach in ranks but to see my fruit of labor to the students I have taught after finishing my class!Let's have a great time this school year!
Erika Sawa
Japanese Homeroom Support
- 紹介文
- Nice to meet you, I worked as a kindergarten teacher and childcare worker in Japan for about 4 years. After that, I became interested in English and went to study abroad in Canada and Australia. I worked as a babysitter in Australia. I came to Aiwin because I had the opportunity to work with children and wanted to work with children even after returning to Japan. We would like to do our best to support children so that they feel that Aiwin is a safe, fun and exciting place. Nice to meet you.
Specialist
Teachers
Kana Ogawa
P.E Teacher
- Message
- Junior sports instructors, kids leaders, Red Cross first aid; Physical Education and Gymnastic Instruction for Kindergarten; interested in fitness and sports
Nice to meet you. I am in charge of physical education. My name is Kanna Ogawa. I would like Aiwin children to think that "exercise is fun!". Through physical education guidance they can develop "mindset" such as compassion as I try to support "physical development" necessary for young learners, to be able to grow both physically and mentally. I would be happy to make PE class where everyone, including children and teachers, would find exercise and physical education to be fun. Let's enjoy the exercise together. Thank you.
Katsura Kojima
Music Teacher
- Message
- Mukogawa Women’s University School of Music School of Instrumental Music Major in Piano; teaching experience in musical intellectual training for piano, organ, voice training and chorus for different age groups; likes traveling cooking, watching movies, scuba diving
Hello everyone! Nice to meet you, I am Katsura Kojima and I am a music teacher.Being in the music profession fo rover 20 years, I give guidance to children in learning the fundamentals of music, such as music appreciation and learning rhythm, while enjoying.
I believe that “Enjoyment is the shortcut to improving”Learning music at a young age develops good listening skills and emotional skills, and it is said that singing songs has very great effect on the development of language, among other things.
I am looking forward to singing and dancing together with enthusiastic Aiwin students and have fun exploring music together.