Sports Day T-Shirt In preparation for our Sports Day on Thursday 5th June, each student will be decorating a T-shirt to celebrate the day and support the team. The school and PTA will provide the T-shirts; we just need to know the sizes. Please use this form to let us know what size t-shirt to order. Election Day School will be closed on Tuesday, June 3rd, for the Korean presidential elections. School closure is required by law. The school calendar has been updated to reflect this change. Important Dates in Term 3 Some important dates for Term 3 to add to your … HFS Newsletter – T3W2
After-School Activities Please use this form to sign-up for After-School Activities in Term 3 After-school activities will start in Week 2. Please sign up before Sunday, 13th April. Student-led Clubs Students in Mr Dunn’s class and above have the opportunity to organise their own student-led activities. Students should apply to Ms Tanisha using this form. Student-led clubs will be organised in Week 2 and start in Week 3. Residential Trips Based on the responses to our surveys, there is insufficient interest for the residential trips to go ahead for Mr Dunn and Ms Temple’s class. We are still exploring options for Mrs … HFS Newsletter – T3W1
Please use this form to sign-up for After-School Activities in Term 3 After-school activities will start in Week 2. Please sign up before Sunday, 13th April.
Residential Trips Currently, not enough students have expressed interest in the residential trip to make the trips viable. We will leave the forms up until Friday 28th May and then announce whether the trip will go ahead. Here is the information we shared last week… Before we begin planning in detail, we would like to gauge the level of support from parents for taking out Year 3/4, Year 5/6, and Year 7/8/9 classes away for a residential trip in Term 3. In the past 2 years, we have taken these classes away in term 3 for overnight stays at facilities … HFS Newsletter – T2W10
Busan Science Museum Trip Please remember that the whole school will be visiting Busan Science Museum next Wednesday. Each class is booked in to do a different hands-on activity in the museum’s education centre. Please make sure you have completed the permission form sent by your child’s teacher. Please make sure students are at school before 9am on this day, as we want to leave on time. No After-School Activities in Week 10 Please remember that after-school activities do not happen in the last week of terms, so there are no after-school activities in Week 10. Please be aware that … HFS Newsletter – T2W9
Intenational Day – Thank You! We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the parents who contributed to the success of our recent International Day! Your generosity, time, and effort in preparing delicious dishes from around the world helped make the event a truly special and memorable experience for our students. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to celebrate different cultures, share traditions, and enjoy a fantastic variety of international cuisine. Thank you for helping us create such a vibrant and inclusive event! Busan Science Museum Trip Be sure to check your class … HFS Newsletter – T2W8
Independence Day Holiday Please don’t forget that school is closed on Monday for the Independence Day holiday. School is open for all students and staff on Tuesday, 4th March International Day The school and PTA are organising an International Day on Friday, 7th March. Intentional Day will take place in the morning of Friday 7th March and all parents are invited to join. Activities will begin at 10.30am and run until the buffet at 12.30. In the afternoon, students will be working together to learn about ideas related to international mindset and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This event will … HFS Newsletter – T2W7
Name Change Survey The school is once again considering a name change to “Ulsan Hyundai International School.” We believe this name better reflects our identity as an international school based in Ulsan and aligns with the naming conventions of other international schools in Korea. Retaining “Hyundai” in our name highlights our rich history and longstanding association with our parent company, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, reinforcing the strong foundation and legacy that define our school. An important part of the process of considering a name change is to seek the opinions of all members of our community. We would love to hear what you … HFS Newsletter – T2W6
Staffing for 2024/25 You may be aware that the school is currently advertising for new teachers, so we would like to inform you of staff who will be leaving HFS at the end of the year. We are currently shortlisting from a very strong group of candidates who responded to our job posting. Class teacher allocations are finalised in Term 3, and parents will be informed accordingly. Suspension of FS1/2 Due to falling enrolment, we do not currently plan on opening an FS1/2 class in 2025/26. We are open to the possibility of reopening this section of the school if … HFS Newsletter – T2W5
Lunar New Year We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Lunar New Year holiday and that you are excited for school on Monday! Parent-Teacher Conferences You should have received information about parent-teacher conferences from your child’s class teacher. Remember, we are keen to see as many parents as possible, as parental involvement is an important part of the school learning process. Teachers will do their best to accommodate any reasonable request for meeting times if those offered are inconvenient. Be sure to check your class update or contact the teacher directly if you are unsure. See you soon to … HFS Newsletter – T2W3
