HFS Newsletter – T1W1 | Hyundai Foreign School

There is a lot of information in this week’s newsletter!

Curriculum Orientation Meetings

All parents are invited to Curriculum Orientation Meetings which will be led by each class teacher. These meetings are an excellent opportunity to find out more about the curriculum at HFS and how learning happens in each class. Parents are encouraged to attend and get involved in their child’s learning. We look forward to seeing you next week.

Mrs Sim – Monday 26th August – 2.30pm
Ms McClellan – Tuesday 27th August – 11.30am
Mr Dunn – Thursday 29th August – 3.30pm
Ms Temple – Thursday 29th August – 2.30pm
Mrs Leah – Wednesday 28th August – 3.30pm

After-School Activities

After School Activities start in Week 3

Please sign up using the form below before Wednesday 28th August (Week 2)

As always, we ask that students and parents think carefully before signing up for an activity. We only want students who are genuinely interested in taking part in an activity to make sure it is a good experience for all students and the teachers leading the activity.

Ice Hockey Club

A number of students from HFS are involved in an ice hockey club that meets at the Ulsan College Ice Rink. Sessions are available on Wednesdays (3.30–4.30pm) and Fridays at 7.00pm.

If you are interested in joining the ice hockey team, please sign up for the after-school activity on Wednesdays, or the school can put you in contact with the ice hockey coaches for more information. Sessions cost 250,000 won per month, and equipment is provided free of charge.

Bus Schedule Change

Please note that the Bus Schedule for Ms Jiyu’s bus in the morning has changed. Please be aware of the new times. Please also be aware that the schedule for the bus after school will change when activities start in Week 3.

Bus Schedule

SKAIS

The South Korea Association of International Schools (SKAIS) is a group of international schools in our area that organises a program of inter-school sports and cultural activities.

Members of SKAIS:

Hyundai Foreign School – HFS
International School Busan – ISB
Busan Foreign School – BFS
Atherton International School – AIS
Deagu International School – DIS

HFS tries to be involved with as many SKAIS events as possible.

SKAIS events in 2024 that HFS will be attending:

Elementary School Football – 5-a-side – Saturday 28th September @ISB – W6 – (Transport will be provided)
Cross Country – Tuesday 5th November – @DIS – W11
Middle School Football 7-a-sides – Tuesday 12th November – ISB – W12

Right now, we are taking sign up for:

Elementary School Boys 5-a-side Football Team
Elementary School Girls 5-a-side Football Team
Middle School Boys 7-a-side Football Team
Elementary School Girls 7-a-side Football Team
Cross Country Runners – Elementary and Middle School, Boys and Girls

Elementary School = Ms Temple’s Class and Mr Dunn’s Class
Middle School = Mrs Leah’s Class

Please sign up using the forms below

Hyundai Cultural Exchange Programme

HD Hyundai is sponsoring a cultural exchange programme for our students. This is an opportunity for our students to make friends with a specially selected group of Korean students and take part in a range of fun activities together. This is also a great way for our students to develop confidence, leadership, and an international mindset.

Events:

Saturday 21st September – Getting to know you | Team Building Games | Korean snacks at HFS
Sunday 6th October – Attending Ulsan HD FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Saturday 2nd November – Ulsan Grand Park Adventure Day
Saturday 7th December – Year-end Talent Show and Party

Please note that:

All events will be attended by a teacher from HFS.
There is no cost.
Transport is also provided
Students who sign up are expected to try to attend all the events.
This programme is open to students in Mrs Leah’s and Ms Temple’s classes
Further details of each event will be published closer to the date

If you have any questions about this programme, please contact Mr Green

To sign up, please complete the form below by Sunday 24th August

Sign-up Form

PTA Movie Night and Sleepover

The PTA are organising a movie night and sleepover on Friday 20th September

After school until 8pm kids can stay to play and watch a movie, and we will serve dinner. After 8pm pickup, older kids can spend the night, to be picked up at 8am the following morning by parents. PTA will provide dinner (spaghetti or Mac-n-cheese, french fries, fruit, and drinks), snacks (popcorn/ice pops) and a small breakfast (bread/toast with butter and jam, fruit and milk, and boiled eggs).

The sleepover option is available to students in Mrs Leah’s, Ms Temple’s classes only.

Costs are as follows:

Movie and Sleepover and Meals: 40,000 won per child
Movie and Sleepover no Meals 30,000 won per child
Movie and Dinner: 25,000won per child
Movie no Dinner: 20,000 won per child

All money raised will go to fund PTA events such as Halloween and Christmas parties.

Further details to follow.

Bus Behaviour Contracts

All students taking the bus will have received an envelope containing a letter explaining the bus safety rules. We ask that parents and students take the time to read the safety rules, sign the form, and return it to school.

Library Books

A number of students still have library books outstanding from last year. If you have any HFS library books at home, please return them to school. Each class has the opportunity to borrow books from the library once a week.

COVID Precautions

COVID-19 remains a concern. The following are the school’s guidelines to help ensure that everyone can stay safe and healthy:

Parents should make sure that their child’s temperature is below 37.5°, with no
symptoms such as coughing or diarrhoea before accompanying him/her to the bus
stops or driving him/her to school.
Students who display symptoms are recommended to stay at home until they get well
enough to return to school.
Students or staff who test positive for Covid-19 must stay at home until they
recover
Parents whose child tests positive for Covid-19 must inform the school.
Students who show suspected Covid-19 symptoms such as high fever and cough
are recommended to be picked up and taken to the hospital by their parents.
Students or staff who cough should wear masks.
Students are recommended to wash their hands often and thoroughly.
Classrooms will be ventilated regularly.