Mr Green

Sports Day

Come and join us for Sports Day!

HFS Sports Day will be held on Thursday 5th June from 10am at the Ulsan College Football Pitch.

Here are some details to think about:

• Parents, family and friends are welcome to attend and cheer on the students
• Students will need a picnic-style lunch that doesn’t need to reheated in the microwave
• Students have been designing their own team t-shirts that they should wear for Sports Day
• Hats, sensible shoes and sunscreen are needed
• Students will be sat in team groups for most of the event, and parents are welcome to sit with the team. The student are alway excited to see their parents, but please make sure they are paying attention to what is happening and that their are supporting their team

Week 9

Week 9 has lots of dates to keep an eye on.

• Monday 2nd June – Normal School Day – Ms Temple’s Class Trip
• Tuesday 3rd June – Election Day – No School
• Wednesday 4th June – Normal School Day
• Thursday 5th June – HFS Sports Day
• Friday 6th June – Memorial Day – No School

Drop Off and Pick Up

Please help us keep our students safe and happy by remembering these rules:

• Parents who pick up their children by car should do so at the main gate.
• If a child is not being picked up directly by a parent at the main gate (walking to the parking lot alone or meeting the parent elsewhere), a waiver form must be submitted in advance.
• Students who wish to play on the playground after school may do so only after being picked up by a parent, and the responsibility lies with the parent.
• For any changes to bus arrangements, parents must contact the Admin Office by phone or email before 12:30 PM on the same day.
  (Please note: Bus duty teachers, homeroom teachers, and students cannot process bus changes.)
• Please pick up your child on time after school, as there are no staff available to supervise them. If you’re late, your child will need to wait at the office.

ABC Countdown

We’re excited to bring back the ABC Countdown, filled with fun and engaging activities to celebrate the final weeks of term! The same schedule applies to all classes. Please take a moment to look ahead, as some days may require a little extra preparation at home.

Important Dates in Term 3

• Election Day – Tuesday 3rd June
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Memorial Day Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2025/26 School Year – Monday 25th August

Yearbook Cover Design Competition

All students are invited to enter the Yearbook Cover Design Competition.

Rules:

• The design must be on the paper provided by the school.
• Designs must include
  • ‘HFS’ or ‘Hyundai Foreign School’ and
  • 2024/25
• The deadline for entries is Friday 23rd May
• Winners will be chosen by all the teachers
• Two entries per student maximum
• See Mr Green for a paper

Morning Drop-off

To help us keep all students safe, please ensure that no students are dropped off before 8:45am unless prior arrangements have been made with the school. We understand that there may be special circumstances requiring an earlier drop-off, and we’re happy to assist; just let us know in advance so we can make appropriate supervision plans.

Bus Schedule Changes

If you need to change your child’s bus arrangements, please notify the school before midday. This allows us enough time to ensure the message is passed on to all the relevant staff

ABC Countdown

We’re excited to bring back the ABC Countdown, filled with fun and engaging activities to celebrate the final weeks of term! The same schedule applies to all classes. Please take a moment to look ahead, as some days may require a little extra preparation at home.

School Photographs

Here are the photographs we took at school last week. These pictures will be included in the yearbook that will be available before the end of term.

Middle School Maths Teacher

We are pleased to announce that Ms Sasi will be joining HFS in 2025/26 to teach maths part-time in the Middle School.

School Fees 2025/26

The tuition fees and payment calendar for 205/26 has been uploaded to the school website

Hyundai Foreign School – Fees

Important Dates in Term 3

• Election Day – Tuesday 3rd June
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Memorial Day Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2024/24 School Year – Monday 25th August

Holidays next week

Please remember that school will be closed for students on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May (Week 5).

• Monday 5th May – No School – Children’s Day
• Tuesday 6th May – No School – Buddha’s Brithday
• Wednesday 7th May – No School – Staff Training Day

See you on Thursday in your uniform for class photographs! (see below)

Class and Individual Photographs

We are planning to take class and individual school photographs on Thursday 8th May (Week 5).

Students should wear school uniform on this day.

Miss Staines Visits HFS

On Wednesday this week our new teacher for next year, Miss Staines, visited HFS. Miss Staines got to meet the staff and students and received a warm welcome from everyone. We are really looking forward to her joining our team in August!

School Fees 2025/26

The tuition fees and payment calendar for 205/26 has been uploaded to the school website

Hyundai Foreign School – Fees

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.

HFS Art Exhibition

Please note that the date for the art exhibition has changed to Friday 13th June.

Important Dates in Term 3

Some important dates for Term 3 to add to your diary.

• Children’s Day/Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Monday 5th May
• Children’s Day/Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Tuesday 6th May
• Staff Training Day – Wednesday 7th May
• Election Day – Tuesday 3rd June
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Memorial Day Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2024/24 School Year – Monday 25th August

Art Videos

Miss Yuli has made these wonderful videos of the students’ work in art class.

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 diary.

• Children’s Day/Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Monday 5th May
• Children’s Day/Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Tuesday 6th May
• Staff Training Day – Wednesday 7th May
• Election Day – Tuesday 3rd June
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Memorial Day Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Monday 9th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2024/24 School Year – Monday 25th August

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 Leah’s class and will make a final decision this week.

Election Day

School will be closed on Tuesday June 3 for the Korean presidential elections. School closure is required by law.

The school calendar has been updated to reflect this change.

Middle School Teacher

The school is currently advertising for a new middle school teacher to join our team for the 2025/26 academic year. This will increase the number of class teachers in the middle section to two. The exact split of these classes and how the extra teacher will be utilised will depend upon recruitment and the number of students at each age level that enrol for next year. We are especially keen to recruit a math specialist.

The job posting is available on the school website.

School Consultative Group

Here are the minutes of the School Consultative Group Meeting held in term 2.

Mr Donnison is the parent representative for the School Consultative Group and can be contacted by email – Geoff Donnison – djgeoffd@outlook.com

School Consultative Group Policy

Important Dates in Term 3

Some important dates for Term 3 to add to your diary.

• Children’s Day/Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Monday 5th May
• Children’s Day/Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Tuesday 6th May
• Staff Training Day – Wednesday 7th May
• Election Day – Tuesday 3rd June
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Memorial Day Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Monday 9th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2024/24 School Year – Monday 25th August

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 in the local area. Last year we went to a location near Busan, and the year before we went to Unmoonsan Recreastional Forest. The Year 3/4 class would spend one night away from home, and the older students would stay for two nights. The students look forward to these trips, and we believe they are an important experience that develops confidence, responsibility, and leadership.

Here is the presentation we gave about last year’s trip. The format for this year’s trip will be very similar, but we may change the activities and location.

Parents of students in Mr. Dunn’s, Ms. Temple’s, and Mrs. Leah’s class are invited to share their opinions using this form.

Middle School Teacher

The school is currently advertising for a new middle school teacher to join our team for the 2025/26 academic year. This will increase the number of class teachers in the middle section to two. The exact split of these classes and how the extra teacher will be utilised will depend upon recruitment and the number of students at each age level that enrol for next year. We are especially keen to recruit a math specialist.

The job posting is available on the school website.

Music Teacher

We are pleased to announce that Ms Elizabeth (Sooyeon Park) will be joining HFS from Term 3 to teach music. Ms. Elizabeth is currently teaching private piano lessons at school and is already well known to the students.

After-School Activities in Term 3

After-school activities in term 3 will begin in week 2. A full list of available activities and sign-up forms will be published next week.

Important Dates in Term 3

Some important dates for Term 3 to add to your diary.

• First Day of Term 3 – Monday 7th April
• Children’s Day Holiday – Monday 5th May
• Memorial Day Holiday – Tuesday 6th May
• Staff Training Day – Wednesday 7th May
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Monday 9th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2024/24 School Year – Monday 25th August

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 the after-school bus schedule will be affected.

Residential Trip

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 in the local area. Last year we went to a location near Busan, and the year before we went to Unmoonsan Recreastional Forest. The Year 3/4 class would spend one night away from home, and the older students would stay for two nights. The students look forward to these trips, and we believe they are an important experience that develops confidence, responsibility, and leadership.

Here is the presentation we gave about last year’s trip. The format for this year’s trip will be very similar, but we may change the activities and location.

Parents of students in Mr. Dunn’s, Ms. Temple’s, and Mrs. Leah’s class are invited to share their opinions using this form.

If there is a sufficient level of interest and support for these trips, we will begin planning in detail.

School Consultative Group

Mr. Geoff Donnison has volunteered to join the School Consultative Group to represent the parents. The next meeting of this group will be held on Wednesday, 19th March. Parents wishing to share opinions with the School Consultative Group can contact Mr. Donnison by email.

• Geoff Donnison – djgeoffd@outlook.com
• School Consultative Group Policy

Important Dates in Term 3

Some important dates for Term 3 to add to your diary.

• First Day of Term 3 – Monday 7th April
• Children’s Day Holiday – Monday 5th May
• Memorail Day Holiday – Tuesday 6th May
• Staff Training Day – Wednesday 7th may
• HFS Sports Day – Thursday 5th June
• Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Friday 6th June
• HFS Art Exhibition – Monday 9th June
• End-of Year Reports Published – Friday 13th June
• End-of Year Trips – Tuesday 24th June
• Last day of Term 3 – Friday 27th June
• First Day of 2024/24 School Year – Monday 25th August

Upcoming Events

• Busan Science Museum Trip – Wednesday 19th March
• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday 19th March
• Last Day of Term 2 – Friday 21st March

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 update for details of the trip the Busan Science Museum on Wendesday 19th March. Each class will be touring the museum as well as doing a hand-on activity in the museum’s education centre.

New Class Teacher

We are pleased to announce that Miss Charlotte Staines has been hired to join the teaching team at HFS for the 2025/26 academic year.

Miss Staines holds a BA (HONS) in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. She also has significant experience teaching in the UK and Korea and is familiar with the curriculum used at HFS.

Miss Staines will hopefully visit HFS in Term 3, and we are excited to welcome her to our community.

Class teacher placements will be confirmed soon and announced via the school newsletter.

School Consultative Group

Mr. Geoff Donnison has volunteered to join the School Consultative Group to represent the parents. The next meeting of this group will be held on Wednesday, 19th March. Parents wishing to share opinions with the School Consultative Group can contact Mr. Donnison by email.

• Geoff Donnison – djgeoffd@outlook.com
• School Consultative Group Policy

Art Updates

Each week, Miss Yuli posts an update of all the wonderful things she does with the students in art class. Be sure to check out for posts on the art page

Superboots Youth Soccer Team

Superboots Youth Soccer Team is a community-led soccer team that some of our students are involved in.

Here are the details for their upcoming sessions.

• Duration: 12 Weeks
• Location: Namgu (Samsandong)
• Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
• Age: Elementary Students
• Fee: 60,000won
• Scope: Family-friendly, fun, skills-based, focusing on building confidence, developing resilience, conditioning, and coordination.

If you are interested in getting involved, we can put you in contact with the organisers.

Upcoming Events

• Busan Science Museum Trip – Wednesday, 19th March
• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday, 19th March
• Last Day of Term 2 – Friday 21st March

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 feature an international buffet for students to sample food from different countries. Students will not need a lunch on this day.

Students are invited to come to school on Friday wearing national dress from a country they are associated with.

The PTA are always looking for volunteers to help with this and other events. You can contact them through the school or via the PTA KakaoTalk group.

As part of this event, the PTA would like to collect short video clips of students, parents, and other members of the community speaking in their language. These will be used to create a short video celebrating the linguistic and cultural diversity of our community.

If you would be willing to contribute, please send your short clips to the PTA by Tuesday 5th March.

A big thank you to the PTA and everyone who is already involved in planning a great event for the school community

Superboots Youth Soccer Team

Superboots Youth Soccer Team is a community-led soccer team that some of our students are involved in.

Here are the details for their upcoming sessions.

• Duration: 12 Weeks
• Location: Namgu (Samsandong)
• Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
• Age: Elementary Students
• Fee: 60,000won
• Scope: Family-friendly, fun, skills-based, focusing on building confidence, developing resilience, conditioning, and coordination.

If you are interested in getting involved, we can put you in contact with the organisers.

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 think.

Please take a moment to share your opinion through this survey form.

You could also tell us what you think informally the next time you are at school.

School Consultative Group

We have had no responses from parents wishing to join this group at this stage. If you would like to join this group, please email Mr. Green. We will keep you updated on any progress. Having parent representation in school consultation and decision-making is very valuable, so we are keen to find some parents who are willing to join.

Upcoming Events

• Independece Day Holiday
• International Day – Friday, 7th March
• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday, 12th March

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class

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 think.

Please take a moment to share your opinion through this survey form.

You could also tell us what you think informally the next time you are at school.

International Day

The school and PTA are organising an International Day on Friday 7th March.

As part of this event, the PTA would like to collect short video clips of students, parents, and other members of the community speaking in their language. These will be used to create a short video celebrating the linguistic and cultural diversity of our community.

If you would be willing to contribute, please send your short clips to the PTA by Tuesday 4th March.

This event will also feature an international buffet for students to sample food from different countries. Students will not need a lunch on this day.

The PTA are always looking for volunteers to help with this and other events. You can contact them through the school or via the PTA KakaoTalk group.

Intenrational Day will ltake place in the morning of Friday 7th March and all parents are invited to join.

A big thank you to the PTA and everyone who is already involved in planning a great event for the school community

Further details to follow.

Continuing Enrolment Survey

As we plan for the upcoming academic year, we kindly request your participation in this Continuing Enrolment Survey. Your response will help us prepare effectively to ensure the best possible experience for our students. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

If you have any questions that may inform your decision on continued enrolment, Mr. Green or a member of the Admin Office would be happy to meet with you.

School Consultative Group

We have had no responses from parents wishing to join this group at this stage. If you would like to join this group, please email Mr. Green. We will keep you updated on any progress. Having parent representation in school consultation and decision-making is very valuable, so we are keen to find some parents who are willing to join.

Upcoming Events

• International Day – Friday, 7th March
• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday, 12th March

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Class Updates

Don’t forget to read your latest Class Update!

• Mrs Leah
• Ms Temple’s Class
• Ms McClellan’s Class
• Mrs Sim’s Class
• Mr Dunn’s Class