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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 10

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Last Week of Term

Welcome to the last week of term and the school year!

Yearbooks

Students who order yearbooks should receive their order sometime this week, in time for signing by their friends. If you missed the chance to order a yearbook, additional copies may be available from the Admin Office.

No Clubs in the last week

Please note that there are no after-school activities in the last week of the term.

The bus schedule will be different and can be viewed here.

Staffing for 2023/24

All staff appointments for 2023/24 have now been confirmed and can be announced:

  • Mr Morgan will be leaving HFS at the end of this year. Mr. Morgan and his family are moving to Jeju to explore exciting new opportunities. Everyone at HFS wishes Mr. Morgan and his family all the best for the future and thanks him for his great work during his time with the school.
  • Mrs. Sim will be returning to HFS from leave. We are very happy to have her back with us!
  • Ms Temple will join the teaching staff at HFS on a full-time basis. We are very happy to have her!
  • Ms Tanisha will be working on a full-time basis as an EAL teacher and teaching assistant. This will allow us to increase the level of EAL support and in class support for all students.
  • All other staff will be returning in 2024/25

Class Teachers for 2023/24

  • FS1/2 – Ms McClellan
  • Year 1/2 – Mrs Sim
  • Year 3/4 – Mr Dunn
  • Year 5/6 – Ms Temple
  • Year 789 – Mrs Leah

Year 789 will be supported by Mr. Green teaching maths to years 8 and 9 and Ms Tanisha in English lessons.

End-of-year trips

End of year trips are happening this week.

  • Ms McClellan’s Class – Tuesday – Amazing Park
  • All other classes – Thursday – Gyeongju World

There is a possibility of rain on Thursday, and we will keep an eye on the forecast. It is mostly likely that the trip will go ahead as planned.

2023/24 School Fees

The school fees and payment calendar for 2023/24 are now available on the school website

School Consultative Group

A School Consultative Group meeting was held on Wednesday 12th June. Minutes of the meeting are available here.

The parents are represented at these meetings by two parents, elected from the school community. If you wish to contact these representatives, their contact details are available from the Admin Office.

Parents Representatives:

  • Mr JK Lee – Yerang and Sarang’s father
  • Mr SY Lee – Sarah’s father

The next meeting of this group is scheduled for Wednesday 23rd October.

PTA Potluck and BBQ

It was great to see so many people enjoying the PTA Potluck and BBQ last Friday. A big thank you to the PTA and everyone who helped to create a great event. Hopefully we can do this more in the future!

Open Day

Do you know anyone who is interested in joining HFS?

Invite them to our open day this week!

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Class updates

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 9

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Yearbook Orders

Every year, we produce a yearbook as a way for students to remember their time at HFS. This year’s yearbook will feature photographs of all students and events that have taken place at school. There will also be a message from the teachers and space for students to sign each other’s books. The yearbook will be similar in format to last year’s yearbook.

Yearbooks cost 28,000won and need to be ordered before Wednesday 19th June

Yearbooks will be delivered on the last day of term, so students have the chance to sign each other’s books.

Yearbook Order Form

Parent/Teacher Conferences

You should receive details of arrangements for parent/teacher conferences from your class teacher this week. Teachers at HFS like to meet as many parents as possible and will accommodate most reasonable requests for meeting times that are convenient for parents

School Consultative Group Parent Representatives

Mr JK Lee (Sarang and Yerang’s father) and Mr SY Lee (Sarah’s father) have been appointed to represent the parents as part of our School Consultative Group. If you would like to contact them to share your ideas or opinions, their contact details are available on the school website or from the Admin Office.

End-of-year gifts

Please remember that Korean law strictly limits the gifts that teachers are allowed to receive.

Please be aware of our Anti-Graft Policy

PTA End-of-Year Event

The PTA will be hosting an end-of-year potluck/BBQ on Friday 21st June from 3:30pm

Sign-up to let the PTA know you’re coming and how much food to prepare

Food Sharing

Please contact the PTA for more information.

End-of-year trips

Ms Temple’s, Mr Dunn’s, Mr Morgan’s and Mrs Leah’s end-of-year trip will be to Gyeongju World on Thursday 27th June. The student voted for this destination. The cost of the trip is 19,000won for Ms Temple’s class only. Because of the underspend on the residential trip, the school will cover the cost for the other classes.

Please sign-up for the trip using this form

Details of Ms McClellan’s end-of-year trip will be posted separately (they are too small to ride the rollercoasters!).

Open Day

Do you know anyone who would be interested in attending our Open Day?

Please share the details with them.

Upcoming dates

  • Week 10 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Friday 21st June – PTA Potluck BBQ
  • Thursday 27th June – End of Year Trips
  • Friday 28th June – Last day of the academic Year 2023/24

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Class updates

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 8

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End-of-year reports

Most students will receive their end-of-year reports on Friday 14th June.

Students in Ms McClellan’s class will receive their reports on Friday 21st June.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

You should receive details of arrangements for parent/teacher conferences from your class teacher this week. Teachers at HFS like to meet as many parents as possible and will accommodate most reasonable requests for meeting times that are convenient for parents

Hyundai Art Center Concert

Members of the HFS community are invited to a free “Concert of Harmony for International Residents in Dong-gu, Ulsan” being held on Saturday, 15 June at 7 pm at Hyundai Arts Center.

Further details are posted on our Instagram Page.

End-of-year gifts

Please remember that Korean law strictly limits the gifts that teachers are allowed to receive.

Please be aware of our Anti-Graft Policy

PTA End-of-Year Event

The PTA will be hosting an end-of-year potluck/BBQ on Friday 21st June from 3:30pm

Sign-up to let the PTA know you’re coming and how much food to prepare

Food Sharing

Please contact the PTA for more information.

End-of-year trips

Ms Temple’s, Mr Dunn’s, Mr Morgan’s and Mrs Leah’s end-of-year trip will be to Gyeongju World on Thursday 27th June. The student voted for this destination. The cost of the trip is 19,000won for Ms Temple’s class only. Because of the underspend on the residential trip, the school will cover the cost for the other classes.

Please sign-up for the trip using this form

Details of Ms McClellan’s end-of-year trip will be posted separately (they are too small to ride the rollercoasters!).

Upcoming dates

  • Friday 14th June – End of year Reports published
  • Week 10 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Friday 21st June – PTA Potluck BBQ
  • Thursday 27th June – End of Year Trips
  • Friday 28th June – Last day of the academic Year 2023/24

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Class updates

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 6

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Residential trips

The residential trips to Busan last week were a great sucesss. The student had an amazing time and showed tremendous bravery, responsibility, and confidence.

Here are some great photos from each trip:

More photos will be added so check again later.

School Consultative Group

Nominations are now closed for parent representatives for the School Consultative Group. On Monday, you may receive a voting paper for the election of parent representatives. If less than three parents have been nominated and confirmed their nomination, there will be no need for an election, and the nominated parents will join the group by default. The results of the election, or default nominations, will be announced in the newsletter next week.

Example Voting Paper

Mr Green out of school

Mr Green will be away from school from Friday 31st May (week 7) until Monday 10th June (week 9).

He will be leading a CIS team evaluation visit to Discovery Bay International School in Hong Kong.

Upcoming Dates

  • Friday 31st May – Monday 10th June – Mr Green out of school
  • Thursday 6th June – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Friday 14th June – End of year Reports published
  • Week 10 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Thursday 27th June – End of Year Trips
  • Friday 28th June – Last day of the academic Year 2023/24

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 5

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School Consultative Group Nominations

We have still not received any confirmed nominations for parents to join the School Consultative Group. It is important for the operation of this group that we get representation from as wide a range of the school community as possible. We have therefore decided to open nominations for one more week. The revised timeline is included below. If we are unable to form a quorate group, an open meeting will be held on the date outlined below to discuss how best to proceed.

N.B – Some nominations have been received but not confirmed. Parents who have been nominated have been contacted by email, asking them to confirm that they wish to be involved with this group. Until we receive a response to that email, we cannot proceed with including that person in an election process or involve them as a parent representative. If you have received an email, please respond confirming you wish to be involved with this group.

We are holding elections to select two parent representatives to join our School Consultative Group.

The aims of the School Consultative Group are:

  • 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 listen to the views and opinions of the school community and endeavour to reflect them in the management of the school

The election will proceed as follows:

If a parent would like to nominate a parent to be a representative, please complete a nomination form by Friday 24th May. You may nominate two people, including yourself. 

Voting papers with the candidates’ names will be sent home with students on Monday 27th May

Voting papers must be returned by Friday 31st May

The results will be announced via the newsletter on Friday 31st May

The first meeting of the newly elected group will be on Wednesday 12th June

The operation of this group is fully explained in the School Consultative Group Policy

Residential Trips

The residential trips for Mr. Dunn’s class, Mr. Morgan’s class, and Mrs. Leah’s class are next week.

Full information on each trip, including packing lists and itineraries, is available here.

If you have any questions about the residential trips, Mr. Green is available by email and happy to help.

After-School Activities in Week 6

Please note that there will be some disruption to after-school activities in week 6 due to the residential trips.

The following club activities will be cancelled in week 6: 

  •   May 22nd: Steel Drum Club and Table Tennis Club
  •   May 23rd: Basketball Club

Sports Day

Thank you to everyone who came along this week to support our Sports Day. The students had a great day, showing excellent teamwork, respect, and determination. Thank you to the PTA for providing snacks and face-painting.

Upcoming Dates

  • Week 6 – Residential Trips
  • Friday 31st May – Monday 10th June – Mr Green out of school
  • Thursday 6th June – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Friday 14th June – End of year Reports published
  • Week 10 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Thursday 27th June – End of Year Trips
  • Friday 28th June – Last day of the academic Year 2023/24

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 4

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Sports Day

Sports Day is this Thursday!

Here are some things to remember:

  • Events start at 10:30am at the Ulsan College pitch
  • Parents are very welcome to attend
  • Students need a packed lunch that doesn’t need reheating
  • Student should be wearing their team colours
  • The PTA will be selling snack and have asked for donations
  • The PTA will also be offering face-painting in team colours – Let us know if you don’t want your child’s face painted.
  • It looks like it will be a hot and sunny day, and the student will be outside for a long time. Hats, water bottles, and sunscreen are a good idea.

Buddha’s Birthday Holiday

Please remember that there is no school on Wednesday due to the Buddha’s Birthday holiday.

After-School Activities in Week 6

Please note that there will be some disruption to after-school activities in week 6 due to the residential trips.

The following club activities will be cancelled in week 6: 

  •   May 22nd: Steel Drum Club and Table Tennis Club
  •   May 23rd: Basketball Club

Ulsan Children’s Home

Last Friday, representatives from HFS visited the Ulsan Children’s Home. We met with the team at the home and presented our donation purchased with the money raised by the readathon. Will also discussed how the school can help this great cause in the future.
Ulsan Children’s Home has been providing a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

Residential Trip

The residential trips for Mr Dunn’s class, Mr Morgan’s class and Mrs Leah’s class are very soon!

Here are a few things to think about:

  • We are still waiting for payment from a few people – Please note that if you haven’t paid by Wednesday 15th May we will not be able to take that student on the trip. We need to pay for accommodations, food and activities in advance
  • The Busan Residential Trip Information Slideshow will be updated on Monday to include a packing list for students. We encourage students to pack their own bags, as this teaches responsibility and makes them more aware of what they have with them.
  • We need to know a little bit about food preferences so students need to complete these forms:
  • Students will receive a special snack bag from the school. Only snacks that fit in the sealed bag are allowed
  • There will be a meeting for students on Friday afternoon at which they will receive final instructions

School Consultative Group Nominations

Nomination for parent representative to join the School Consultative Group will remain open for one additional week. This extension has been made because of a lack of confirmed nominations. The process for nominations and the revised timeline are outlined below.

We are holding elections to select two parent representatives to join our School Consultative Group.

The aims of the School Consultative Group are:

  • 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 listen to the views and opinions of the school community and endeavour to reflect them in the management of the school

The election will proceed as follows:

  • If a parent would like to nominate a parent to be a representative, please complete a nomination form by Friday 17th May. You may nominate two people, including yourself.
  • Voting papers with the candidates’ names will be sent home with students on Monday 20th May
  • Voting papers must be returned by Friday 24th May
  • The results will be announced via the newsletter on Friday 24th May
  • The first meeting of the newly elected group will be on Wednesday 29th May

The operation of this group is fully explained in the School Consultative Group Policy

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 3

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Sports Day

HFS Sports Day will be held on Thursday 16th May (next week) at the Ulsan College football field. The event will follow a similar schedule to last years sports day, with activities starting at 10am and finishing in the early afternoon. Students will enjoy a packed lunch at the pitch. Parents are very welcome to join us at this event. Further details to follow in the next newsletter.

Buddha’s Birthday Holday

Please remember that Wednesday 15th May (next week) is Buddha’s Birthday holiday.

Returning Students Survey

Thank you to everyone who has told us about their plans for next year. We are still missing a lot of responses.

To help us plan for next year, we need to know who will be returning to HFS for the academic year 2024/25.

Please take a moment to complete this form and let us know if you will be joining us next year.

InCAS Assessments

As you may be aware, students in Ms Temple’s class and above have been doing a series of InCAS Assessments this week. These assessments help us determine how well each student is progressing in maths, English, spelling, mental arithmetic, vocabulary acquisition, and non-verbal reasoning. The result of these assessments will be available for discussion at parent-teacher conferences in week 10.

School Consultative Group Representative Election

We are holding elections to select two parent representatives to join our School Consultative Group.

The aims of the School Consultative Group are:

  • 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 listen to the views and opinions of the school community and endeavour to reflect them in the management of the school

The election will proceed as follows:

  • If a parent would like to nominate a parent to be a representative, please complete a nomination form by Friday 10th May. You may nominate two people, including yourself.
  • Voting papers with the candidates’ names will be sent home with students on Monday 13th May
  • Voting papers must be returned by Friday 17th May
  • The results will be announced via the newsletter on Friday 17th May
  • The first meeting of the newly elected group will be on Wednesday 29th May

The operation of this group is fully explained in the School Consultative Group Policy

Residential Trip

We are still waiting to hear from a few students to tell us if they are going on the residential trips.

Please let me know, even if you are not going.

Payment is also now due and should be made in cash to the Admin Office.

Here is the slideshow from the information meetings – Link

Here is the Sign-up Form to let us know who will be going on the trip – Link

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 2

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Read-a-Thon

HFS students managed to raise an amazing ₩1,345,980 for our chosen charity by reading over 300 books during the Read-a-Thon. Well done, everyone.

We will be making a trip soon to present our donation to a home for disadvantaged children in Ulsan.

Residential Trips

Thank you to everyone who came to the information meeting for for our upcoming residental meetings

We now need to know who will be going

Here is the slideshow from the meetings last Thursday – Link

Here is the Sign-up Form to let us know who will be going on the trip – Link

Payment is due when you sign-up

Returning Students Survey

Thank you to everyone who has told us about their plans for next year. We are still missing lots of responses.

To help us plan for next year, we need to know who will be returning to HFS for the academic year 2024/25.

Please take a moment to complete this form and let us know if you will be joining us next year.

Labour Day Holiday

Please remember that there is no school on Wednesday this week due to the Labour Day Holiday

Charity Concert

Thank you to everyone who came to see the charity concert last Friday. HFS students were inspired by the charity work of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries KFCC and the wonderful performance by MxZ. In the future, we hope to be more involved in the charity work of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries KFCC.

Upcoming Dates

  • Labour Day Holiday – Wednesday 1st May
  • Children’s Day Holiday – Monday 6th May
  • Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Wednesday 15th May
  • Sports Day – Thursday 16th May
  • Residential Trips – Week 6

World Book Day

World Book Day at HFS was a great sucess last week.

Here are some great pictures of our amazing costumes and reading – Link

PTA

The PTA would like to know how many students would be interested in a movie night and sleepover

Please use this form to let the PTA know if you would be interested and have any comments – Link

Here are the details:

  • Date – A Friday this term when the most people could attend
  • Dinner and snacks are included
  • Supervised by the PTA and staff from HFS
  • Cost
    • Movie night only – 1 child – 25,000won
    • Movie night only – 2 children – 40,000won
    • Sleepover – 1 child – 35,000won
    • Sleepover – 2 children – 60,000won

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 1

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World Book Day

World Book Day is on Tuesday.

Students are invited to come to school dressed as a character from a favourite book. If you don’t want to dress up, that is ok.

After-School Activities

After-School Activities start in Week 2

Here is a list of those who have signed up for each activity.

Please also remember to check the bus schedule.

Student-led Activities

Some students are organising student-led activities for their fellow students.

Check out and sign-up for student-led activities on Fridays using this form

Please sign-up before Monday so we can arrange the buses.

Returning Students Survey

To help us plan for next year, we need to know who will be returning to HFS for the academic year 2024/25.

Please take a moment to complete this form and let us know if you will be joining us next year.

Due date: Friday 26th April

Residential Trip Information Sessions

We are looking forward to our residential trips to Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute in Week 6

We would like to invite all parents of students in Mr Dunn’s, Mr Morgan’s and Mrs leah’s classes to information sessions for our residential trips in week 6. At these meetings, parents and students will find out about all the exciting things we have planned and how you can help the trips run safely and smoothly.

  • Mr Dunn’s Class Information Meeting – Thursday 25th April at 2.30pm
  • Mr Morgan’s and Mrs Leah’s Class Information Meeting – Thursday 25th April at 10.30am

If you are unable to attend these meetings, notes will be published afterward via the newsletter.

HHI Community Credit Cooperative Charity Concert

Our friends from HHI Community Credit Cooperative will be hosting a charity concert at school on Friday 26th April from 1.40pm. At this event, their band will play and scholarships will be presented to worthy Korean students to attend Korean schools in the area. Prizes will also be awarded to HFS students who raised the most money through the Readathon. Parents will also be invited to attend and donate to the charity we are supporting. Parents are welcome to attend this event.

Outdoor Play

At HFS we value getting outside for playtime and for learning experiences.

Here are some things to remember:

  • As the weather get hotter, it is a good idea to have a hat to wear when we are outdoors
  • On days when we are outside, all students are expected to be outside, unless parents have contacted the Admin Office in advance. Meeting requests for students to stay inside adversely affects learning and the smooth operation of the school.
  • The school has criteria for deciding when we will stay inside due to adverse conditions such as bad-air quality and extreme temperatures.

Read-a-thon

Don’t forget the Read-a-thon!

Students should bring their Read-a-thon record and sponsorship forms to World Book Day on Tuesday 23rd April (Week 2). Prizes for the most books read and the most money raised will be awarded at the Charity Concert on Friday 26th April.

Parent Consultation Meeting

A parent consultation meeting will be held on Wednesday 24th April at 5.30pm

All parents are welcome to attend

Agenda:

  • Feedback on Relocation Process
  • Staffing for 2024/25 Academic Year
  • School Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year
  • 2024/25 School Calendar

IEYC/IPC/IMYC Units

Check out these exciting units our students will be studying at the beginning of term 3!

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HFS Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 1

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Dates for Early Term 3

  • World Book Day – Tuesday 23 April
  • After-School Activities start – Week 2
  • HHI Credit Community Credit Cooperative Charity Concert – Friday 26th April
  • May Day Holiday – Wedensday 1st May
  • Children’s Day Holiday – Monday 6th May
  • Buddha’s Birthday Holiday – Wednesday 15th May
  • Sports Day – Thursday 16th May
  • Residential Trips – Week 6

World Book Day

HHI Community Credit Cooperative Charity Concert

Our friends from HHI Community Credit Cooperative will be hosting a charity concert at school on Friday 26th April. At this event, their band will play and scholarships will be presented to worthy Korean students to attend Korean schools in the area. Prizes will also be awarded to HFS students who raised the most money through the Readathon. Parents will also be invited to attend and donate to the charity we are supporting. Parents are welcome to attend this event.

Read-a-thon

Don’t forget the Read-a-thon!

Students should bring their Read-a-thon record and sponsorship forms to World Book Day on Tuesday 23rd April (Week 2). Prizes for the most books read and the most money raised will be awarded at the Charity Concert on Friday 26th April.

Residential Trip Information Sessions

We are looking forward to our residential trips to Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute in Week 6

We would like to invite all parents of students in Mr Dunn’s, Mr Morgan’s and Mrs leah’s classes to information sessions for our residential trips in week 6. At these meetings, parents and students will find out about all the exciting things we have planned and how you can help the trips run safely and smoothly.

  • Mr Dunn’s Class Information Meeting – Thursday 25th April at 2.30pm
  • Mr Morgan’s and Mrs Leah’s Class Information Meeting – Thursday 25th April at 10.30am

If you are unable to attend these meetings, notes will be published afterward via the newsletter.

After-School Activities in Term 3

You still have a few days to sign-up for after-school activities in Term 3

Here is a list of sign-ups so far

Please use this form to sign-up for after-school activities in term 3

Please note:

  • The deadline for sign-ups is Thursday 18th April
  • A finalised list of participants for all activities will be published before the start of term 3
  • Please only sign-up for activities that students are really interested in. Students who do not wish to be in an activity can spoil the experience for everyone
  • Some activities are provided by teachers, free of charge and some by external providers
  • The K-Pop Dance club has been cancelled as it doesn’t meet the minimum number of sign-ups.

Student Council

  • Students must apply to be members of the student council using this form. Successful applicants will be contacted by Mr Green.
  • Student Council will be on Thursdays

IEYC/IPC/IMYC Units

Check out these exciting units our students will be studying at the beginning of term 3!

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Class Updates

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