Happy Chuseok

Wishing everyone in the HFS community a restful, peaceful, and joyful Chuseok. Enjoy the holiday!

Hyundai Cultural Exchange Programme

The first session of our cultural exchange programme is this Saturday 21st September at 10am at HFS. We will be welcoming 20 students from local Korean schools to meet and work with our students on a range of team building and leadership activities. 

Students in Mrs Leah’s class and Ms. Temple’s class have already signed up for this programme but please confirm your attendance on Saturday using this form.

Remember, students are expected to try to attend all sessions.

Upcoming sessions:

• Sunday 6th October – Attending Ulsan HD FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC
• Saturday 2nd November – Ulsan Grand Park Adventure Day or Beach Clean
• Saturday 7th December  – Year-end Talent Show and Party

Art Updates

Every week, Miss Yuli posts an update for each class showing the wonderful things the students have been doing in art. Make sure to check it out. – Art Page

PTA Movie Night

The PTA Movie Night is on Thursday 19th September. Students attending will stay after school to attend this event. Please remember that the sleepover option has been removed because the event has moved to a school night. All students will need to be collected from school at 8pm.

SKAIS Primary School Football

The SKAIS Primary School Football Tournament is on Saturday, September 28th at International School of Busan. Our current plan is to travel to the event by school bus and return on the subway. A return school bus is not available because the event will finish late enough to prevent us from arriving back in Ulsan within the bus drivers’ working hours. If enough parents wish to join us at this event, we could travel by car. Please let Mr. Green know if you are intending to drive to this event and would be willing to take some students. Further details will follow when the schedule for this event has been released and travel arrangements have been confirmed.

Dongrami Theater

Dongrami Theater is looking for actors.

• 5-15 year olds
• Rehearsals
  • Thursday – 6.20-8.00pm
  • Friday – 6.20-8.00pm
  • Saturday – 10.00-11.40am and 2.00-3.40pm
• For more information, please call Yoojung on 010-3191-8437

Upcoming Events

• PTA Movie Night and Sleepover – Thursday 19th September
• SKAIS Primary School Football Tournament at ISB – Saturday, September 28th
• SKAIS Cross Country Tournament at ISB: Saturday 5th October
• School Consultative Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 23rd
• PTA Halloween Party: Friday, October 25
• SKAIS Middle School Football Tournament at ISB: Tuesday, November 12th
• PTA Thrift Market: Friday, November 29
• International Children’s Festival: Friday, November 15th
• Winter Show: Friday, December 13th

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!

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

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.

Hanboks and National Dress

Website and Email Issues

We have been experiencing some problems with the hosting service for the school website. We apologise for any inconvenience as we work to resolve this issue.

We had some issues with school email on Thursday, but they have been resolved and emails are now being sent and received. There is a possibility that an email sent to school last Thursday may not have been received. If you have not received a response to an email sent last week, please try sending again or contacting the Admin Office by phone.

We are hoping that all website and email issues will be resolved by early next week.

Chuseok Hanbok

On Thursday, we will be celebrating Chuseok.

Students are invited to come to school dressed in either Korean Hanbok or their national dress. This is optional and there is no need to go out and buy anything.

We will post some great pictures of everyone!

Chuseok Holiday

Please remember that school will be closed from Monday to Wednesday next week (Sept 16th-18th) for the Chuseok Holiday. We hope everyone has a wonderful break.

K-pop Dance

We now have enough students and K-pop dance after school activity will go ahead on Tuesday.

PTA Movie Night

The PTA movie night has been moved to Thursday, 19th September. This is a school night, so the sleepover option has been removed. We will try to organise another sleepover soon!

You can sign-up for the movie night or change your options using this form. You can also contact the PTA for more information or clarification.

The PTA would also like students attending to vote for their favorite movie to watch – Form

Dongrami Theater

HFS has a long standing relationship with Dongrami Theater, with many of our students having enjoyed taking part in this activity. Last Friday Dongrami visited school and talked to the students in assembly. They are looking for actors.

• 5-15 year olds
• Rehearsals
  • Thursday – 6.20-8.00pm
  • Friday – 6.20-8.00pm
  • Saturday – 10.00-11.40am and 2.00-3.40pm
• For more information, please call Yoojung on 010-3191-8437

Winter Show Date Change

The date for the Winter Show has been changed to Friday 13th December.

SKAIS Cross Country Date Change

The date for the SKAIS Cross Country Tournament has changed to Saturday 5th October. Further details to follow

Upcoming Events

• PTA Movie Night and Sleepover – Thursday 19th September
• SKAIS Primary School Football Tournament at ISB: Saturday, September 28th
• SKAIS Cross Country Tournament at ISB: Saturday 5th October
• School Consultative Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 23rd
• PTA Halloween Party: Friday, October 25
• SKAIS Middle School Football Tournament at ISB: Tuesday, November 12th
• PTA Thrift Market: Friday, November 29
• International Children’s Festival: Friday, November 15th
• Winter Show: Friday, December 13th

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!

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

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.

Website and Newsletter Issues

We are experiencing some problems with the hosting service for the school website. We apologize for any inconvenience as we work to resolve this issue. Newsletters and Class Updates are currently being sent directly by Mr Green. If you need any information that is normally accessed from the website, please contact the Admin Office. School email addresses are not affected.

After School Activities

Please take a moment to check that students have been registered in the correct after school activities. If there are any issues, please contact the Admin Office as soon as possible.

Link

Ice Hockey Club

In case there is any confusion, the price for Ice Hockey Club is 250,000 per month.

Kpop Dance

This activity needs a few more students to sign up if it is going to run. Kpop Dance is now available to students in Mrs Leah’s class. If not enough students join, this activity will be canceled. Parents will be informed whether the activity is going ahead by Monday evening.

If you are interested in Kpop Dance, please contact the Admin Office

Table Tennis

There is space available in the table tennis after school activity.  Table tennis will definitely go ahead as planned. 

If you are interested in Table Tennis, please contact the Admin Office

Bus Schedule for After School Activities

Please note the schedule for the bus that runs after after school activities.

Winter Show Date Change

The date for the Winter Show has been changed to Friday 13th December.

SKAIS Cross Country Date Change

The date for the SKAIC Cross Country Tournament has changed to Saturday 5th October. Further details to follow

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.

Mr Green will be helping to supervise the movie night and sleepover

Sign up Form

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.

Upcoming Events

• PTA Movie Night and Sleepover – Friday 20th September
• SKAIC Primary School Football Tournament at ISB: Saturday, September 28th
• SKAIC Cross Country Tournament at ISB: Saturday 5th October
• School Consultative Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 23rd
• PTA Halloween Party: Friday, October 25
• SKAIC Middle School Football Tournament at ISB: Tuesday, November 12th
• PTA Thrift Market: Friday, November 29
• International Children’s Festival: Friday, November 15th
• Winter Show: Friday, December 13th

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)

Sign up Form

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

• Sign up Form for Elementary Football
• Sign up for Middle School Football
• Sign up for Cross Country

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.

Sign up Form

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.

Great Learning is happening.

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!

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

Upcoming Events

• Chuseok Celebration: Thursday, September 12
• PTA Movie Night and Sleepover – Friday 20th September
• SKAIC Primary School Football Tournament at ISB: Saturday, September 28th
• School Consultative Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 23rd
• PTA Halloween Party: Friday, October 25
• SKAIC Cross Country Tournament at DIS: Tuesday, November 5th
• SKAIC Middle School Football Tournament at ISB: Tuesday, November 12th
• PTA Thrift Market: Friday, November 29
• International Children’s Festival: Friday, November 15th
• Winter Show: Thursday, December 12th,
• Orphanage Christmas Party: Saturday, December 14th

Welcome to 2425/25 at HFS!

It was great to see everyone today!

Classes spend the day getting to know their new classmates and teachers.

Everything is ready for a great term to start!

Class Updates and School Newsletters

You should be receiving School Newsletters and Class Updates by email. If you are having trouble receiving emails, please contact the Admin Office. Class Updates are usually published every Friday and School Newsletters are published over the weekend. Newsletters and Updates are always available on the school website.

Contact Details

Please be sure to inform the Admin Office if any contact details have changed. Have any addresses, phne numbers or email addresses changed. It is important that we have up-to-date information.

Curriculum Information Sessions

You should receive an invitation to a Curriculum Information Session from your child’s teacher. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for parents to meet the teacher and learn about the curriculum at HFS and the routines for each class.

Parents are encouraged to attend and support their child’s learning

After-School Activities

After-School Activities will start in Week 3

A full list of available activities and a sign-up form will be in next week’s School Newlsetter.

Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Please be sure to check the new bis schedule and pick-up points

• Bus Schedule
• Bus Pick-up Points

PTA Coffee Morning

Wednesday 21st August – 11am

All parents who are interested in being involved with the Parent-Teacher Association are invited to a coffee morning on Wednesday 21st August at 11am.

The PTA is for parents, teachers, students, and administration to work together to support the school through social events, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities, with the goal of enhancing the cultural, social, and educational life of the school, benefiting the children, and contributing to the lives of all members of the school community.

Events planned for term 1 will include:

• Halloween Party – Friday 25th October
• Thrift Market – Friday 29th November
• Orhanage Christmas Party – Saturday 14th December

School Calendar 2024/25

Be sure to check the School Calendar!

Upcoming Events

• PTA Coffee Morning – Wednesday, August 21st August
• Chuseok Celebration – Thursday 12th September
• SKAIC Primary School Football Tournament at ISB – Saturday 28th September
• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday 23rd October
• PTA Halloween Party – Friday 25th October
• SKAIC Cross Country Tournament at DIS – Tuesday 5th November
• SKAIC Middle School Football Tournament at ISB – Tuesday 12th November
• PTA Thrift Market – Friday 29th November
• International Children’s Festival – Friday 15th November
• Winter Show – Thursday 12th December
• Orphanage Christmas Party – Saturday 14th December

Great Learning is Happening!

It has been a busy day getting to know our new classmates and learning about the new routines and expectations.

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!

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

Super Boots Soocer

Some of our students may be intersted in Super Boots Soccer.

Super Boots is a fun league for elementary-aged kids! We’re all about enjoying the game, making friends, and learning new skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Our low-cost program ensures that every child can join.