Kindness Market

The Kindness market raised 850,000won, which has been donated to the Busan Orphanage.

Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way.

Possible Name Change

Online Survey

The school is considering a name change and we would like to hear your opinions.

The names being considered include:

• Ulsan International School
• International School of Ulsan
• Hyundai International School

We feel that these names more accurately reflect who we are and the type of education we aim to provide. A new name will also raise the profile of the school and help us to attract more students.

• ‘International’ is better than ‘Foreign’ as it better reflects the type of education we offer and who can attend our school. We are an international school, not a school exclusively for foreigners.
• We will always have a strong association with Hyundai Heavy Industries but replacing ‘Hyundai’ with ‘Ulsan’ in our name better reflects the fact that not only students associated with HHI attend our school.
• Any change of name will not affect the legal status of the school. We will still only be permitted to enrol students holding foreign passports or Korean passport holders who have lived abroad for over 3 years
• Any change of name will not affect the type of education the school aims to provide and the way it in operates

Any change of name will only happen after a process of consultation with all our stakeholders and would probably coincide with the move to the new school site. We would appreciate you taking a moment to complete this short survey Even if you don’t have a strong opinion we would appreciate you completing the survey as this is useful information. Thank you in advance.

Winter Show

The Winter Show will be on Wednesday 14th December at 2 pm in the school hall.

We were planning on using the auditorium on the first floor of the Hanmaeum Center but the process of booking and securing time for the students to practice was proving difficult. Last year’s show in our hall was a great success and we are hoping to recreate that atmosphere this year.

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Kindness Market

Thank you to everyone who supported our Kindness Market by donating items, helping out on Friday or spending some money. The event was a great success and we raised a lot of money for the Busan Orphanage. Well done to Mrs Sim and her Kindness Club for organising such a great event.

Class Trips

I had a great time with Mrs McClellan’s class at Ulsan Grand Park on Wednesday. Please remember that all the other classes have trips in Week 13. You should find details on the Class Pages.

Relocation Update

Everyone at HFS is very excited about the move to our new school site which will open in January 2024.

Here are some more details…

• The Hanmaeum Center will close in late 2023. The Ulsan University Medical School will take over the building to use as a training centre
• HFS will continue to operate at the Hanmaeum Center until the end of Term 1 of the school year 2023/24 (next school year)
• Renovations to the Hanmaeum Center will not begin until we have moved out
• Renovations to the new school site will begin soon and will include the creation of an Astroturf sports area, basketball court and outdoor play areas. The new school site will be a significant improvement to our current facilities with bigger classrooms and more learning spaces
• The school will relocate to the new site during the winter holiday of the 2023/24 school year
• HFS will reopen at the new site for Term 2 of the 2023/24 school year
• The school calendar for 2023/24 is currently being drafted and will include a longer winter break to allow time for the school to relocate. No learning time will be lost and the total number of days at school for students will be the same as in previous years
• We will keep you informed as the renovation work progresses and more details are decided.

COVID-19 Protocols

Please remember that the school needs to be informed of any positive COVID-19 test results. We are here to help and advise you about the right procedures to follow.

Congratulations to Mrs Jiyu

Congratulations to Mrs Jiyu who give birth to a healthy baby boy on Thursday. Mrs Jiyu will be on maternity leave until September.

Class Pages and Updates

Be sure to check out the latest Class Posts from your child’s teacher

• Mrs McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Leah’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class
• Mr de Klerk’s Class

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Just a quick reminder that Mrs Sim’s Kindness Club market will be held this Friday from 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm in the school hall. Thank you so much for all of your kind donations so far. It is very much appreciated. The children are very excited about the market. Parents are invited to come to school and do some shopping. There is a wide selection of children’s clothes and toys as well as some items for adults. All the proceeds will go to the Busan Orphanage.

We have had some parents say they want to donate baked items for the market. This will absolutely go down a treat! If you are able to bake or donate some cookies or snacks please bring them along by Friday by 2:30 pm. All food should not contain nuts.

It would be greatly appreciated if your child could bring a large bag to put their purchases in on Friday. This will make it easier to take their purchases home.

Some students have asked how much money they should bring. Mrs suggests 10,000- 15,000 won. Most things will be cheaply priced however there are larger items which will be priced at 3,000-5,000.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Sorry, we forgot to add this to the last Newsletter!

Mrs Sim’s Kindness club are going to be holding a Kindness Market on Friday 18th November from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

The money made from the market will be donated to Busan Namgwang Orphanage.

We are looking for students and parents to donate the following

1. Toys
2. Stationery
3. Clothes
4. Baked Goods
5. Cartons of Juice
6. Candy

Toys and clothes should be in good condition. As the orphanage only accepts money donations, things donated to the school will be sold at the market to other students/parents in the school and the money raised will be donated to the orphanage.

You may send things in from now up until Monday 14th November. The kindness club will need some time to get everything organised.
Parents are welcome to come along and shop! If you would like to help set things up, Mrs Sim would love some helping hands. Please email her at leighemmasim@hyundaiforeignschool.com.
It should be a great little afternoon!

Last Friday’s Halloween Event

Last Friday Mrs Leah and the PTA organised a Halloween event for the students and it was a great success. A big thank you to everyone who got in involved and helped to create a great day for the kids.

Welcome to the CIS Team

Next week (Week 11) HFS will be welcoming a team of visitors from the Council of International Schools (CIS). The team will be in school all week talking with staff and students, watching learning take place and getting to know as much as possible about HFS.

Parents to Meet CIS

The CIS visiting team would like to meet with as many parents as possible to discuss the school. This meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 2nd November at 11 am and will take place at the school. This is an opportunity for parents to share their opinions about the school, what we do well and how we can continue to improve. All parents are welcome to attend this meeting.

Mid Term Holiday

Just a quick reminder that school will be closed for a week, beginning Monday 7th November. We hope everyone can enjoy a well-deserved break and come back refreshed and ready for the rest of the term.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Ms Yujin who will be getting married next Saturday.

Everyone at HFS wishes you all the best for the future.

Upcoming Dates

• CIS Team Visit – Week beginning Monday 31st October
• Mid-Term Holiday – Monday 7th November – Friday 11th November
• The Winter Show – Wednesday 14th December.

Class Pages and Updates

Be sure to check out the latest Class Posts from your child’s teacher

• Mrs McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Leah’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class
• Mr de Klerk’s Class

Halloween Event

We will hold a Halloween event on Friday 28th October in the afternoon.

Students are invited to use their creativity to dress up. If we don’t want to dress up, that is also ok.

Tickets for the Halloween event are now on sale for ₩10,000.

Please submit your payment to Ms Yujin in the admin office by Thursday, October 27th. 

Each ticket is good for activities and treats and will help fund future events put on by the HFS PTA. 

Also, candy donations are greatly appreciated! All varieties are welcome, please bring donations to the admin office by Thursday, October 27th. 

We look forward to seeing everyone dressed up and enjoying the festivities!

Mrs Jiyu | Miss Mary

Following the advice of her doctor, Mrs Jiyu will be starting her maternity leave early and will be away from school for the rest of the year. Mrs Jiyu will be replaced by a new member of staff, Miss Mary, who will also be on the first bus in the morning and afternoons.

We welcome Miss Mary and wish Mrs Jiyu a happy and healthy maternity.

Winter Show

The Winter Show will feature an opportunity for students to perform a talent. This talent could be music, dancing, comedy or something completely different.

Students have been asked to use this form to sign-up for the Winter Show. We will review all entries, rearrange some groups and help the students prepare.

The Winter Show will also feature whole class performances and a play prepared by the Drama Club.

Parents to Meet CIS

In Week 11 we will be hosting a visiting team from the Council of International Schools, who will be evaluating our accredited status and help us with the process of continual improvement. As part of this process, the visiting team would like to meet with a group of parents to discuss the school. This meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 2nd November at 11 am and will take place at the school.

If you would like to be involved in this meeting, please send an email to Mr Green.

Dongrami English Musical School

Dongrami English Musical School is looking for actors who would like to be involved in their next production. Many students from HFS have enjoyed being involved with Dongrami over the years.

Upcoming Dates

Halloween – We will have a Halloween party with dressing up on Friday 28th October during school time.

CIS Team Visit – Week beginning Monday 31st October

Mid-Term Holiday – Monday 7th November – Friday 11th November

The Winter Show will be on Wednesday 14th December.

Class Pages and Updates

Be sure to check out the latest Class Posts from your child’s teacher

• Mrs McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Leah’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class
• Mr de Klerk’s Class

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School is Open on Monday

Just a quick reminder that school is open on Monday 10th October.

Upcoming Dates

Halloween – We will have a Halloween party with dressing up on Friday 28th October during school time.

CIS Team Visit – Week beginning Monday 31st October

Mid-Term Holiday – Monday 7th November – Friday 11th November

The Winter Show will be on Wednesday 14th December.

Class Pages and Updates

Be sure to check out the latest Class Posts from your child’s teacher

• Mrs McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Leah’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class
• Mr de Klerk’s Class

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School Open

Just a quick reminder that school is open on Monday 3rd October and Monday 10th October.

We will take a week’s mid-term break starting from Monday 7th November.

Academic Calendar 2022/23

Student Council

Congratulations to all the students who have taken roles in our Student Council, especially to our President and Vice Presidents.

• Student Council President – Dave Darryl Gomes
• Vice Presidents – Haley Shamcey Demeterio and Declan Frankham

The Student Council is currently working on creating a video introduction to the school for new families.

COVID-19

Please be aware that COVID-19 cases are still occurring in school and that we all must remain vigilant. You should have received test kits from the school at the beginning of the term and we advise that you test yourselves regularly. If your child has any symptoms of fever, upset stomach or sore throat, please take some time off school.

If you need any advice, please contact the Admin Office

Upcoming Dates

Halloween – We will have a Halloween party with dressing-up on Friday 28th October during school time.

Mid-Term Holiday – Monday 7th November – Friday 11th November

The Winter Show will be on Wednesday 14th December.

Digital Citizenship

Recently we have introduced a Digital Citizenship programme to help our students learn about how to stay safe online. Our students have especially enjoyed playing the ‘Interland’ game, which is a fun way to introduce some important topics.

You might want to play Interland at home and talk with your children about online safety.

Class Pages and Updates

Be sure to check out the latest Class Posts from your child’s teacher

• Mrs McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Leah’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class
• Mr de Klerk’s Class

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Student Council

Next Friday we will vote for Student Council roles. Student who go to student council meetings (after-school activity) on Tuesdays are encouraged to submit their application take one of the following roles. Applications can be made be registering with Green.

• School Council President
• Vice President
• Class Representative
• PTA Representative
• Environmental Officer
• School Buddy
• Ray of Sunshine or
• Worker Bee

Car Passes

You will need a car pass if you want to use the parking area in front of the school to drop off students or visit the school.

Car passes are available from the Admin Office.

Please remember to fix your car pass to the right side of our car windscreen when visiting the Hanmaeum Centre.

Upcoming Dates

Halloween – We will have a Halloween party with dressing-up on Friday 28th October during school time.

Mid-Term Holiday – Monday 7th November – Friday 11th November

The Winter Show will be on Wednesday 14th December.

Reminders

• If a student needs to stay inside at break or lunch for health reasons we would like an email or call from the parents to confirm. We like to encourage students to go outside for some fresh air and sunlight as much as possible.
• If bus arrangements change we would like an email or call from the parents. This includes not taking the bus one day or getting off at a different stop.

Class Pages and Updates

Be sure to check out the latest Class Posts from your child’s teacher

• Mrs McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Leah’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class
• Mr de Klerk’s Class

Parent Consultative Committee

Interested parents are invited to join the school’s Consultative Committee.

The purpose of this committee is to:

• To ensure smooth and effective communication amongst all stakeholders in the school
• To help the school community acquire an improved understanding of the operation of the school
• To more readily listen to the views and opinions of the school community and reflect them in the management of the school

This group would meet once a term to discuss the school’s operations.

If you would like to be involved please send an email to Mr Green.

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