HFS Newsletter – T1W4 | Hyundai Foreign School

As the first signs of autumn begin to show, school life at HFS is buzzing with activity and excitement. From Chuseok celebrations to sports events and PTA fun, there’s so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. We’re proud to see our community coming together in joyful and meaningful way. Read on to find out what’s happening at school and how you can get involved!

Chuseok Celebration

All members of the HFS Community are invited to join us on Wednesday 24th September at 1.30pm for a Chuseok Celebration.

Our celebration of this important Korean holiday will feature:

Musical Performances
Chuseok Art Exhibition
Hanbok and National Dress Photo Zone
Traditional Korean Games
Chuseok Refreshments

Hanboks and National Dress for Chuseok

On Wednesday 24th September, students and parents are warmly invited to come to school wearing either a Korean Hanbok or the traditional dress of their home country. Participation is optional, and those who prefer may come in regular school clothes. We look forward to celebrating our school’s diversity together.

PTA Snack Market

A big thank you to the PTA and all the parents who helped to organise a snack market for the students and staff on Friday. Everyone enjoyed a snack in the sunshine, and we spent some precious time together as a community. Little moments of joy like these really help make our school community feel special.

School Buses

Please note that the morning school bus to Bangeo-dong (Ms Jiyu’s bus) will now run 5 minutes later than before.

Revised Bus Schedule

After-School Activities Bus Times
Please note that during After-School Activities weeks, afternoon bus arrival times may differ from day to day, depending on club sign-ups. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

School Bus Use
As a reminder, the school bus is for student transport only. We kindly ask parents not to board the bus, unless special arrangements have been discussed with the school in advance. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our routines safe and smooth.

PTA Halloween

The PTA are busy organising an amazing Halloween event for the students on Friday 24th October. Further details to follow, but it is going to be great.

PTA KakaoTalk Group

Ms Jiyu → Ms Ann

Starting in Week 5, Ms Jiyu will be taking 6 months off school for parenting leave. Ms Jiyu will be replaced by Ms Ann, who was interviewed this week. Ms Ann will be in school and on the bus shadowing Ms Jiyu next week, as well as completing training at school.

We wish Ms Jiyu a happy leave period, and we look forward to seeing her again in the new year.

School Consultative Group

The Term 1 meeting of the School Consultative Group will be held on Wednesday 1st October.

Parents can forward agenda items for consideration to the Parent Representative – Mr Donnison. His contact details are available from the Admin Office.

The School Consultative Group is looking for new parent representative members.

The School Consultative Group is a group of parents, teachers and administrators who meet termly to discuss school operations.

The purpose of this group 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
School Consultative Group Policy and Procedures

Mr Donnison is currently our parent representative and is happy to continue in his role, but we would like another parent member to join. The school is very appreciative of the role played by parent representatives on the School Consultative Group in facilitating constructive dialogue amongst the school community.

If you would be interested in joining this group, please contact Mr Green. If more than one parent is interested in joining, elections will be held.