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
Lunar New Year Celebration HFS will be celebrating Lunar New Year on Thursday, 23rd January. Students are invited to come to school on Thursday dressed in traditional Korean dress or traditional clothing from a country they have a connection to. This is completely optional. Students will also be learning about the importance of Lunar New Year in Korean culture and the rest of Asia, as well as linking Lunar New Year to celebrations from other cultures and traditions. Parants are welcome to join us at 1.30pm for some traditional Korean games, snacks, and to watch the students performing a Saebae … HFS Newsletter – T2W2
After-School Activities PTA Coffee Morning The PTA will be hosting a coffee morning on Wednesday, 15th January, at 9am in the school lobby. Come along to find out what the PTA has planned for this term, or maybe just for a chat. We are always looking for parents who want to get involved with the PTA and organising events for our kids. Parents are welcome to ride the school bus to school on this day. Ski Trip Thank you to everyone who came to the ski trip meeting on Monday. We are now asking for you to decide if your child will … HFS Newsletter – T2W1
Welcome Back! Welcome to Term 2! We’re thrilled to have everyone back and ready for another exciting chapter at Hyundai Foreign School. This term promises engaging learning, new opportunities, and continued growth. Let’s work together to make it productive and memorable. Thank you for being part of our vibrant HFS community! Here is some information to help get Term 2 off to a great start. See you on Monday! Upper School Ski Trip There will be an information meeting for the Upper School Ski Trip on Monday 6th January at 1.30pm. This meeting will be attended by all students in … HFS Newsletter – T2W0
Winter Show To help us plan for the Winter Show, please use this form to let us know how many seats you will need and if your child will take the bus on Friday The HFS Winter Show 2024 will be held at 2.00pm on Friday 13th December, and all parents are invited. The show will feature performances by each class, some individual performances, and a few surprises. The show will last until around 4pm, followed by a social gathering in the school lobby. There will be a bus at 4.30pm for students not being picked up by their parents. … HFS Newsletter – T1W15
HFS GivesWe are nearly there! There are only a few more gifts to buy, and then we will have completed our mission! Thank you everyone! Do you want to help us spread some Christmas cheer to a good cause in the local community? This Christmas, HFS has partnered with Ulsan Children’s Home (울산양육원) to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Ulsan Children’s Home has been providing a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947. The children at the home have each chosen a Christmas gift for the community at HFS to buy for them. Closer to Christmas, we … HFS Newsletter – T1W14
