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WHILE AT Ðãɫֱ²¥

Full Name:
Katherine Ai Kudo
Year enrolled:
1992

Any memorable stories you would like to share of your time at Ðãɫֱ²¥?

I have so many happy memories from my time at Ðãɫֱ²¥. Back then the school was a much, much smaller establishment in a two storey building. Most classrooms were partitioned by thin walls and you could see and hear into other classrooms. I won’t mention who, but I was recently reminded of being able to overhear when a certain someone got a black mark! We were therefore all mingled together, we all knew each other, and it was great fun.

Did Ðãɫֱ²¥Â give you any valuable life lessons that shaped the way you conduct yourself today?

There were many valuable lessons I learnt during my time at Ðãɫֱ²¥. Perhaps the most significant was through the privilege of attending a school with students and teachers from all over the world, with such diverse backgrounds and cultures. I believe to be a more open minded and respectful individual and, lead my life with integrity because of the lessons and friendships I built there.

Favourite subject, and why?

We had a group of fantastic teachers, that prepared us well. Back then History was my favorite subject. I suppose I liked a good story and with English not being my first language Shakespeare was too hard to understand! I loved to read and was particularly fascinated with Russian and Chinese history.

Give 3 adjectives to describe how you feel about Ðãɫֱ²¥:

Grateful, Happy, Warm

WHILE AT Ðãɫֱ²¥

Full Name:
Katherine Ai Kudo
Year enrolled:
1992

Any memorable stories you would like to share of your time at Ðãɫֱ²¥?

I have so many happy memories from my time at Ðãɫֱ²¥. Back then the school was a much, much smaller establishment in a two storey building. Most classrooms were partitioned by thin walls and you could see and hear into other classrooms. I won’t mention who, but I was recently reminded of being able to overhear when a certain someone got a black mark! We were therefore all mingled together, we all knew each other, and it was great fun.

Did Ðãɫֱ²¥Â give you any valuable life lessons that shaped the way you conduct yourself today?

There were many valuable lessons I learnt during my time at Ðãɫֱ²¥. Perhaps the most significant was through the privilege of attending a school with students and teachers from all over the world, with such diverse backgrounds and cultures. I believe to be a more open minded and respectful individual and, lead my life with integrity because of the lessons and friendships I built there.

Favourite subject, and why?

We had a group of fantastic teachers, that prepared us well. Back then History was my favorite subject. I suppose I liked a good story and with English not being my first language Shakespeare was too hard to understand! I loved to read and was particularly fascinated with Russian and Chinese history.

Give 3 adjectives to describe how you feel about Ðãɫֱ²¥:

Grateful, Happy, Warm

“There were many valuable lessons I learnt during my time at Ðãɫֱ²¥. Perhaps the most significant was through the privilege of attending a school with students and teachers from all over the world, with such diverse backgrounds and cultures.”
–ÌýKatherine Ai Kudo

LIFE AFTER Ðãɫֱ²¥

College/University:

International School of The Hague Academy – Royal Academy of Art, The Hague

Course studied:

Bilingual International Baccalaureate Academy – Bachelor of Graphic & Typographic Design

What are you doing now?

Today I work part-time at an advertising agency as a senior graphic designer and part-time freelancing under my own business – Kudo Design.

Current location:

Tauranga, New Zealand

If you could go back in time and return to Ðãɫֱ²¥, what would you do differently?

I am positive I made a lot of mistakes as an Ðãɫֱ²¥ 12 – 15 year old student, but given the opportunity, I don’t know that I would do things differently. I think all the experiences, good and bad were learning curves and shaped me to be who I am today.

Any advice to the current Ðãɫֱ²¥Ìý²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ?

Enjoy your time at school, make lots of friends, treasure them and work hard.

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LIFE AFTER Ðãɫֱ²¥

College/University:

International School of The Hague Academy – Royal Academy of Art, The Hague

Course studied:

Bilingual International Baccalaureate Academy – Bachelor of Graphic & Typographic Design

What are you doing now?

Today I work part-time at an advertising agency as a senior graphic designer and part-time freelancing under my own business – Kudo Design.

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Current location:

Tauranga, New Zealand

If you could go back in time and return to Ðãɫֱ²¥, what would you do differently?

I am positive I made a lot of mistakes as an Ðãɫֱ²¥ 12 – 15 year old student, but given the opportunity, I don’t know that I would do things differently. I think all the experiences, good and bad were learning curves and shaped me to be who I am today.

Any advice to the current Ðãɫֱ²¥Ìý²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ?

Enjoy your time at school, make lots of friends, treasure them and work hard.

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