- Year 6 student Yashiro Ren won the Educational Special Encouragement Award, with his calligraphy piece "Peace" selected for exhibition in Japan.
- Other TGI students earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, highlighting collective excellence in Japanese calligraphy from the Language Programme.
- TGI fosters discipline, creativity and cultural appreciation through calligraphy, supporting Japanese international students' connection to language and heritage.
The Grange Institution (TGI) is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students at the Japan Calligraphy Association Awards.
Year 6 student, Yashiro Ren, has received the Educational Special Encouragement Award from the Japan Calligraphy Association. Ren’s exquisite calligraphy piece featuring the characters “平和” (Peace) has also been selected for exhibition in Japan.
Ms. Eri Ohara, President of the Japan Calligraphy Association, commended Ren’s work and highlighted several strengths in his piece, which incorporated:
- Strong mastery of foundational calligraphy techniques
- Confident and controlled brushstrokes
- Well-balanced character structure with precise spacing and proportion
- A harmonious composition that beautifully expresses the concept of “Peace”
TGI is proud to recognise other students from the Japanese Language Programme who received awards for their calligraphy pieces:
- Gold Award: Ko Yashiro, Tsukino Ikura, Yuriko Kimura
- Silver Award: Branko Tutavac, Issei Enda, Kaoru Beppu
- Bronze Award: Ena Kaneko, Eito Suwa, Konosuke Ishizuka, Yota Kimura
Building Skills and Cultural Appreciation Through Japanese Calligraphy
These accomplishments reflect our students’ dedication to learning Japanese calligraphy (Shodo), while developing discipline, creativity, precision, and an appreciation of Japanese language and culture.
At TGI, we are committed to providing Japanese international students with opportunities to stay connected to their language, heritage and traditions while studying in Singapore.
Congratulations to all our award recipients on their remarkable achievements. Their success reflects their hard work and perseverance, as well as the dedication of our educators in nurturing a love for Japanese language, culture and lifelong learning.
