Newsletter 2025/26

Winter Show

The Winter Show is this Wednesday!

Our students have been hard at work preparing some amazing performances for us all to enjoy and we are looking forward to seeing as many parents and members of the HFS community as possible come together to share in some winter cheers.

• The performance starts at 2pm, and we ask that you be seated and ready for the show to start at this time.
• After the show there should be time for some hot chocolate and light refreshments served in the lobby area. This is also a chance for our community to spend some time together before the holidays.

Holiday Homework

Please remember that it is our policy to not set homework during the holidays. We believe our students need a well-earned break and that they will learn better if they come back refreshed in term 2.

Library Volunteer

We are looking for a parent volunteer to support our small but much-loved HFS library. The role involves helping with book organisation, simple cataloguing and keeping the space welcoming for our students.

A regular weekly slot would be ideal, but we are happy to work around your availability. No prior experience is required, just a love of books and a willingness to help our young readers.

If you are interested, please contact the Admin Office.

Thank you for supporting our learning community.

Winter Show Buses

Please take a moment to complete the form below to tell us if you will need the school bus after the Winter Show.

Survey for the school bus ride after the Winter Show

Ulsan Children’s Home Christmas Gifts

Just 8 more gifts to buy!

Each year, HFS buys Christmas presents for the children at Ulsan Children’s Home, which has provided a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

This is a wonderful way for our school community to spread Christmas cheer and support those less fortunate than ourselves.

If you would like to buy a gift for a child at Ulsan Children’s Home:

1. Choose a gift from the children’s wish list.
2. Write the name of the HFS student buying the gift in column A of the table.
3. Order the gift using the link provided.
4. Wrap the gift — it’s lovely to include some sweets or a short note.
5. Send the wrapped gift to school before the end of term.
6. The school (Santa!) will deliver the gifts during the holidays.

Early Years Enrolment Interest for 2026

Do you have siblings or friends who may wish to join our Early Years programme? To open an Early Years class in 2026, we require a minimum number of interested families. If you know a child who would like to enrol (aged 3 and above), please let us know during December.
The results of this December interest survey will determine whether the Early Years Class (EYC) will open for the 2026/27 school year, beginning in August 2026.

Digital Citizenship

From Term 2, all classes will begin using Common Sense Education’s digital citizenship curriculum. These trusted resources help children learn how to stay safe, think critically and act kindly online which is an important part of our safeguarding work and our commitment to developing responsible global citizens.

Students will explore topics such as protecting personal information, recognising reliable sources and showing respect in digital spaces.

To support families in continuing these conversations at home, here are some helpful links:

• Common Sense Media Family Activities – Year 1-2
• Common Sense Media Family Activities – Year 3-5
• Common Sense Media Family Activities – Year 6-9

Community Event

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• Winter Show – Wednesday 10th December
• Last day of Term 1 – Friday 12th December
• First day of Term 2 – Monday 5th January
• Md-year reports published – Friday 30th January

Winter Show Buses

Please take a moment to complete the form below to tell us if you will need the school bus after the Winter Show.

Survey for the school bus ride after the Winter Show

Term 2 Invoices

Term 2 invoices will be issued next week. If your child will be leaving the school in the near future, please inform us by Thursday, 4 December. For students who leave during the term, tuition fees will be calculated on a pro-rata basis and reflected in the invoice.

Ulsan Children’s Home Christmas Gifts

So far we have 24 out of 50 gifts purchased!

Each year, HFS buys Christmas presents for the children at Ulsan Children’s Home, which has provided a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

This is a wonderful way for our school community to spread Christmas cheer and support those less fortunate than ourselves.

If you would like to buy a gift for a child at Ulsan Children’s Home:

1. Choose a gift from the children’s wish list.
2. Write the name of the HFS student buying the gift in column A of the table.
3. Order the gift using the link provided.
4. Wrap the gift — it’s lovely to include some sweets or a short note.
5. Send the wrapped gift to school before the end of term.
6. The school (Santa!) will deliver the gifts during the holidays.

Early Years Enrolment Interest for 2026

Do you have siblings or friends who may wish to join our Early Years programme? To open an Early Years class in 2026, we require a minimum number of interested families. If you know a child who would like to enrol (aged 3 and above), please let us know during December.
The results of this December interest survey will determine whether the Early Years Class (EYC) will open for the 2026/27 school year, beginning in August 2026.

No After-School Activities

Please note that there are no after-school activities in Weeks 14 and 15.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• Winter Show – Wednesday 10th December
• Last day of Term 1 – Friday 12th December
• First day of Term 2 – Monday 5th January

Winter Show Buses

Please take a moment to complete the form below to tell us if you will need the school bus after the Winter Show.

Survey for the school bus ride after the Winter Show

TGMC Kindness Market

A big thank you to everyone who supported our TGMC Kindness Market last week.

As a school we raised over 700,000 won, which is being donated to support students less fortunate them us.

Ulsan Children’s Home Christmas Gifts

So far we have 24 out of 50 gifts purchased!

Each year, HFS buys Christmas presents for the children at Ulsan Children’s Home, which has provided a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

This is a wonderful way for our school community to spread Christmas cheer and support those less fortunate than ourselves.

If you would like to buy a gift for a child at Ulsan Children’s Home:

1. Choose a gift from the children’s wish list.
2. Write the name of the HFS student buying the gift in column A of the table.
3. Order the gift using the link provided.
4. Wrap the gift — it’s lovely to include some sweets or a short note.
5. Send the wrapped gift to school before the end of term.
6. The school (Santa!) will deliver the gifts during the holidays.

Children’s International Festival

Students in Ms Temple’s and Mr Dunn’s classes will be participating in the Children’s International Festival on Wednesday, November 26, during school hours.
The festival will take place at the Buk-gu Cultural Art Center and will begin at 1:00 PM.
Families are warmly invited to come and enjoy the performances.

Last Week of After-School Activities

Please note that Week 13 is the last week of after-school activities.

There are no after-school activities in Weeks 14 and 15.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 26th November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Winter Show

Winter Show Talents

The students have been invited to show off a talent during the talent show part of our Winter Show.

The form for registering a talent show entry is included below.

2025/26 – Winter Show – Talent Sign-up

Ulsan Children’s Home Christmas Gifts

So far we have 12 out of 50 gifts purchased!

Each year, HFS buys Christmas presents for the children at Ulsan Children’s Home, which has provided a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

This is a wonderful way for our school community to spread Christmas cheer and support those less fortunate than ourselves.

If you would like to buy a gift for a child at Ulsan Children’s Home:

1. Choose a gift from the children’s wish list.
2. Write the name of the HFS student buying the gift in column A of the table.
3. Order the gift using the link provided.
4. Wrap the gift — it’s lovely to include some sweets or a short note.
5. Send the wrapped gift to school before the end of term.
6. The school (Santa!) will deliver the gifts during the holidays.

TGMC Kindness Market

Children’s International Festival

Students in Ms Temple’s and Mr Dunn’s classes will be participating in the Children’s International Festival on Wednesday, November 26, during school hours.
The festival will take place at the Buk-gu Cultural Art Center and will begin at 1:00 PM.
Families are warmly invited to come and enjoy the performances.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• Kindness Carnival – Friday 21st November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 26th November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26
• Art

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Winter Show

Ulsan Children’s Home Christmas Gifts

So far we have 12 out of 50 gifts purchased!

Each year, HFS buys Christmas presents for the children at Ulsan Children’s Home, which has provided a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

This is a wonderful way for our school community to spread Christmas cheer and support those less fortunate than ourselves.

If you would like to buy a gift for a child at Ulsan Children’s Home:

1. Choose a gift from the children’s wish list.
2. Write the name of the HFS student buying the gift in column A of the table.
3. Order the gift using the link provided.
4. Wrap the gift — it’s lovely to include some sweets or a short note.
5. Send the wrapped gift to school before the end of term.
6. The school (Santa!) will deliver the gifts during the holidays.

TGMC Kindness Market

Children’s International Festival

Students in Ms Temple’s and Mr Dunn’s classes will be participating in the Children’s International Festival on Wednesday, November 26, during school hours.
The festival will take place at the Buk-gu Cultural Art Center and will begin at 1:00 PM.
Families are warmly invited to come and enjoy the performances.
Students will be bringing home a flyer today, so please check their school bags.

Name Change Update

After receiving strong support from our school community through the recent survey, the name change to Ulsan Hyundai International School was approved by the Hyundai Education Foundation Board at their most recent meeting.

We are now finalising the required paperwork with the Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education. Once formal approval has been granted, we will begin implementing the necessary logistical changes. We anticipate that most of this process will be completed over the winter break, and the school will start with the new name from Term 2.

New Buses

HFS will be getting brand new buses!

Look out for the new, smaller, more comfortable buses sometime next week.

Winter Show Talents

The students have been invited to show off a talent during the talent show part of our Winter Show.

The form for registering a talent show entry is included below.

2025/26 – Winter Show – Talent Sign-up

Communication with the School Leadership

At HFS, we value open and respectful communication with our parent community. If you ever have a concern or question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school directly so we can listen, clarify, and work together toward a positive solution. The school has a consultative body called the School Consultative Group for such a purpose, and the doors of the Principal’s and Executive Board Member’s Office are always open for discussion at all times. Through open discussions and by exploring the solutions together, we can ensure that every concern is handled fairly and in the best interests of the whole school community.

Construction Work

Construction work to build a new car park and alternate entrance for the school will begin next week and continue through to the end of the year. The diagram below shows the area that will be affected. Learning and school operations will continue as normal, though there may be some occasional noise during the construction period.

Please note that the construction of an additional entrance is required by the government and the cost is being born by HD Hyundai.

Parking Lots and New Entrance Diagram.

Photos from Halloween

Here are some great pictures from our amazing Halloween Event.

Please add any pictures you want to share.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB – Saturday 15th November
• Kindness Carnival – Friday 21st November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 26th November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26
• Art

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Halloween

Last Friday, the students enjoyed a wonderful Halloween party organised by our PTA and many helpful parent volunteers.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make such a fantastic experience for the students.

An album of photographs from the event will be shared in next week’s newsletter.

Kindness Carnival

Save the date!

Further details to follow.

SKAIS Cross Country at DIS

HFS have been invited to take part in the SKAIS Cross Country at Daegu International School (DIS) on Thursday 20th November. This event is open to students in Mrs Temple’s and Mr Dunn’s classes. We will be travelling by school bus within school time.

This is a great opportunity for our students to visit DIS, mix with students from other schools and enjoy some friendly competitive sport.

Please indicate your interest in participating in this event using the form below.

SKAIS Cross Country at DIS – Form

SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB

HFS have been invited to take part in the SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB on Saturday 15th November. This event is open to students in Mrs Temple’s and Miss Staines’s classes.

This is a great opportunity for our students to visit ISB, mix with students from other schools and enjoy some friendly competitive sport.

Please indicate your interest in participating in this event using the form below.

SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB Form

Ulsan Children’s Home Christmas Gifts

Each year, HFS buys Christmas presents for the children at Ulsan Children’s Home, which has provided a loving home to disadvantaged children in Ulsan since 1947.

This is a wonderful way for our school community to spread Christmas cheer and support those less fortunate than ourselves.

If you would like to buy a gift for a child at Ulsan Children’s Home:

1. Choose a gift from the children’s wish list.
2. Write the name of the HFS student buying the gift in column A of the table.
3. Order the gift using the link provided.
4. Wrap the gift — it’s lovely to include some sweets or a short note.
5. Send the wrapped gift to school before the end of term.
6. The school (Santa!) will deliver the gifts during the holidays.

Holiday Homework

Please note that we do not set homework during the school holidays.
We believe it is important for our students to enjoy a proper break and return rested and ready for learning.

School Consultative Group

Further to the notice in last week’s newsletter, Mrs Park Hee Eun (Hayome’s mother) will join the School Consultative Group.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB – Saturday 15th November
• SKAIS Cross Country at DIS – Thursday 20th November
• Kindness Carnival – Friday 21st November
• SKAIS Middle School Football at ISB – Saturday 22nd November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 26th November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26
• Art

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

It’s been another busy and exciting week at school, with creative learning happening across all classes and lots of anticipation for next week’s Halloween celebrations! Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we move through a lively and rewarding first term together.

Halloween

Our amazing Halloween party is next Friday, 24th October, from 2pm to 4.30pm, and the PTA and helpers are already busy creating a wonderful experience for our students.

Please note:

• Students are encouraged to dress up in a Halloween costume on this day. They could come to school wearing the costume or change after lunch. All costumes should be appropriate for a school setting.
• The event will finish at 4.30pm, and buses will run at this time. There will be no 3.30pm bus on this day.
• Candy donation are welcomed by the PTA and should be sent to the Admin Office before Thursday
• Parents are very welcome to attend the Halloween event. Make sure you dress up!

Masks Decorating Competition

All students have been given a blank paper mask to decorate in with their most imaginative Halloween design.

Please bring your mask on the day of the Halloween party.
The most creative mask will win a prize!

A letter from the PTA

This year, our PTA has become much smaller, and it has been challenging to manage activities.

As a result, we are facing a shortage of funds for organizing school events and activities for the students.
To support these programs, we will be starting a voluntary donation campaign.
There is no set amount — even a 500 KRW donation is deeply appreciated.
You can contribute anytime through the PTA donation box located at the school.
The donation box will be placed in a visible spot during school events, so please feel free to participate when you attend.
If you would like, you may include your child’s name with your donation to be acknowledged, or you may give anonymously if you prefer.
All donations are managed separately through the PTA account by the school and are used
100% for student events and activities.
We sincerely appreciate your warm support and participation.
Thank you

Parent Consultative Group – Prospective Member

Mrs Park Hee Eun (Hayome’s mother) has kindly expressed her interest in joining the Parent Consultative Group. If there are no objections or additional parents wishing to join, Mrs Park will become a member of the group from our next meeting.

In accordance with the group’s policy, if more parents express interest, an election will be held to determine the new member. Please contact Mr Green if you would like to discuss this matter further.

The school is very appreciative of parents who actively contribute to our community by sharing their perspectives and supporting collaboration between families and the school.

Name Change Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Name Change Survey. Below are the results for your information.

• Responses – 50 (Counting each individual response from parents and staff)
• Support – 45
• Neutral/Unsure – 3
• Oppose – 2

Invitation to the WeHOPE Culture Festa

HFS has been invited to take part in the upcoming WeHOPE Culture Festa, an international community event celebrating diversity and cultural exchange in Ulsan. The festival will take place at Taehwa Riverside on Saturday 8th November and will feature cultural performances, activity booths and an international flea market.

WeHOPE has warmly invited our school community to participate through performances, cultural displays or family-run booths. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the international spirit of HFS and connect with the wider Ulsan community.

If you are interested in being involved, please contact the school.

Ramen for Lunch

To help keep our students safe at lunchtime, we ask that students in Mrs Sim’s and Miss Staines’ classes do not bring ramen for lunch. It is not possible to supervise each student as they pour hot water and move around the cafeteria.

Art Updates

Please remember that Miss Yuli posts an update of what each class has been doing in art each week.

Be sure to check them out!

• Art
• Mrs Sim’s Class – Art Update – T1-W8
• Miss Staines’s Class – Art Update – T1-W8
• Mrs Temple’s Class – Art Update – T1-W8
• Mr Dunn’s Class – Art Update – T1-W8

Jigsaw School Charter

As part of our whole-school approach to PSHE through the Jigsaw program, we have created a Jigsaw Charter together. This charter helps us build a safe, respectful, and caring classroom community.

Each class has discussed and agreed on simple rules to help everyone feel comfortable to share, listen, and learn together. These include taking turns to speak, using kind and positive words, respecting others’ privacy, and listening carefully to each other.

The Jigsaw Charter will guide how we behave and interact, supporting our students’ emotional wellbeing and social development throughout the year.

IPC/IMYC Units

Here are the amazing IPC and IMYC units our students are studying at the moment.

Mrs Sims’s Class

Miss Staines’s Class

Ms Temple’s Class

Mr Dunn’s Class

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• Halloween – Friday 24th October
• SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB – Saturday 15th November
• SKAIS Cross Country at DIS – Thursday 20th November
• SKAIS Middle School Football at ISB – Saturday 22nd November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 26th November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26
• Art

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

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Happy Chuseok!

We wish our HFS families a joyful and peaceful Chuseok. This special time reminds us to pause, give thanks and celebrate the people who bring meaning to our lives. At HFS, we are grateful for the strong sense of community that connects our students, staff and families, much like Chuseok itself, which celebrates gratitude, family and togetherness.

May your days be filled with warmth, good food and happy moments shared with loved ones.

Happy Chuseok from HFS 🌕🍂

Name Change Survey

As many of you will already be aware, as part of our ongoing development, HFS is exploring the possibility of changing our name to Ulsan Hyundai International School. This change would reflect more clearly the international education we provide, our diverse community, and our strong ties to both Ulsan and HD Hyundai. We would greatly value your thoughts on this proposal.

Please take a few minutes to read the explanation contained below and complete our short parent survey.

We surveyed parents in February 2024, and we are now running a second survey to ensure that every parent’s opinion is represented, including new families.

We hope to hear from every parent, so we will be sending gentle reminders and giving friendly follow-up calls from next week.

• Name Change Survey

School Consultative Group Meeting

Thank you to the parents and staff who attended our School Consultative Group meeting on Wednesday, 1st October. As always, the school is very grateful to Mr Donnison, who acts as a parent representative and shared valuable opinions and feedback from a parent’s perspective. We are keen to hear from any parent who wishes to join this group, and Mr Donnison is happy to hear from parents who would like to suggest agenda items for our next meeting.

The group discussed a range of important topics for the school community:

• Policy Reviews – All school policies and handbooks are being updated and are now available on the school website as live documents. Parents will always have access to the most up-to-date versions.
• School Name Change – A parent survey on the proposed new name, Ulsan Hyundai International School, will run from 3rd to 17th October. Reminders will be sent to encourage all families to share their views.
• CIS Accreditation – HFS will begin its new CIS accreditation cycle with a preliminary engagement visit in May 2026, followed by a second visit in 2027. Parents will have opportunities to meet the CIS visitor.
• Facilities Update – Construction of a separate entrance to meet legal requirements will be completed by December 2025. Student drop-off arrangements will remain the same.
• School Bus – New buses will begin service soon, possibly by the end of Term 1. From the academic year 2026/27, the school plans to introduce a modest bus fee (much lower than nearby international schools) to cover improvements such as a dedicated bus monitor, freeing teaching assistants to focus on classroom support. Further details will follow.
• Assessment – The school is considering moving from Cambridge Insight and Checkpoint tests to MAP testing, which offers more useful feedback for teachers and parents. Parent opinions will be gathered in October before a final decision in November.

The next meeting of the School Consultative Group will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026.

Invitation to the WeHOPE Culture Festa

HFS has been invited to take part in the upcoming WeHOPE Culture Festa, an international community event celebrating diversity and cultural exchange in Ulsan. The festival will take place at Taehwa Riverside on Saturday 8 November and will feature cultural performances, activity booths and an international flea market.

WeHOPE has warmly invited our school community to participate through performances, cultural displays or family-run booths. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the international spirit of HFS and connect with the wider Ulsan community.

If you are interested in being involved, please contact the school.

Bus Reminder

Please help us keep the school bus safe and efficient for everyone by following these rules:

• Any changes to pick-up or drop-off must be arranged through the Admin Office.
• Changes to a student’s daily schedule should be communicated to the Admin Office by 1:00 pm.
• If you are collecting a student from school, please come to the main entrance and collect them in person.

Mr Green out of School

Mr Green will be away from school on Friday 3rd October (Week 6) and Friday 10th October (Week 7). He will be travelling to Yoyogi International School in Japan to lead a CIS Accreditation Team Visit.

• Please note that all costs for CIS Team Visits are met by the host school. This means that when HFS staff take part in visits to other schools, there is no cost to HFS. These opportunities give our staff valuable professional development and help us strengthen our school through shared best practice.

Eco-Warriors Club Cancelled in Week 7

Please note that there will be no Eco-Warriors after-school activity in Week 7. This is because Mr Green is away from school this week. Sorry for any inconvenience.

PTA Halloween

The PTA are busy preparing an exciting Halloween celebration for our students on Friday 24 October.

To support the event, the PTA kindly asks for a participation fee of 15,000 KRW per student, to be submitted to the Admin Office by Friday 17 October. This contribution will help cover the cost of external support and resources, allowing the small team of volunteers to create a safe, fun and memorable experience for all.

You can contact the PTA via their KakaoTalk group, which anyone is free to join.

• PTA KakaoTalk Group

Open Day

HFS will hold an Open Day on Tuesday 14th October.

Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 14th October
• Halloween – Friday 24th October
• SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB – Saturday 15th November
• SKAIS Cross Country at DIS – Thursday 20th November
• SKAIS Middle School Football at ISB – Saturday 22nd November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 26th November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

It has been a busy and joyful week at HFS, filled with learning, celebration and community spirit. Our Chuseok event brought families, staff and students together to enjoy performances, games and traditional treats, reminding us of the importance of gratitude and togetherness.

Looking ahead, we are excited to be taking part in a range of sporting and community events with SKAIS, as well as preparing for Open Day and our much-anticipated Halloween celebration.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and involvement in school life.

Chuseok Celebration

Thank you to all the parents and members of our community who joined us on Wednesday for our Chuseok Event. We enjoyed some great performances, traditional games, Korean snacks and, most importantly, some time together as a community.

Elementary School Football at GIFS

On Tuesday 30th October (Week 6/Next Week), students from HFS will be travelling to Gyeognam International School to take part in the SKAIS Elementary School Football Tournament.

We wish them lots of luck!

Upcoming SKAIS Events

• Tuesday 30th September – Elementary School Football at GIFS – Years 5 and 6
• Saturday 15th November – Elementary School Football at ISB – Years 5 and 6
• Thursday 20th November – Cross Country at DIS – Years 5 and above
• Saturday 22nd November – Middle School Football at ISB – Years 7 and above

We will be trying to participate in all of these events.

Mr Green out of School

Mr Green will be away from school on Friday 3rd October (Week 6) and Friday 10th October (Week 7). He will be travelling to Yoyogi International School in Japan to lead a CIS Accreditation Team Visit.

• Please note that all costs for CIS Team Visits are met by the host school. This means that when HFS staff take part in visits to other schools, there is no cost to HFS. These opportunities give our staff valuable professional development and help us strengthen our school through shared best practice.
  

School Consultative Group

The Term 1 meeting of the School Consultative Group will be held on Wednesday 1st October.

Parents can forward agenda items for consideration to the Parent Representative – Mr Donnison. His contact details are available from the Admin Office.

The School Consultative Group is a group of parents, teachers and administrators who meet termly to discuss school operations.

The purpose of this group is to:

• 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 more readily listen to the views and opinions of the school community and reflect them in the management of the school
• School Consultative Group Policy and Procedures

PTA Halloween

The PTA are busy organising an amazing Halloween event for the students on Friday 24th October. Further details to follow, but it is going to be great.

• PTA KakaoTalk Group

Open Day

HFS will hold an Open Day on Tuesday 14th October.

Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday 1st October
• SKAIS Elementary School Football at GIFS – Tuesday 30th September
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 14th October
• Halloween – Friday 24th October
• SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB – Saturday 15th November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 19th November
• SKAIS Cross Country at DIS – Thursday 20th November
• SKAIS Middle School Football at ISB – Saturday 22nd November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook

As the first signs of autumn begin to show, school life at HFS is buzzing with activity and excitement. From Chuseok celebrations to sports events and PTA fun, there’s so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. We’re proud to see our community coming together in joyful and meaningful way. Read on to find out what’s happening at school and how you can get involved!

Chuseok Celebration

All members of the HFS Community are invited to join us on Wednesday 24th September at 1.30pm for a Chuseok Celebration.

Our celebration of this important Korean holiday will feature:

• Musical Performances
• Chuseok Art Exhibition
• Hanbok and National Dress Photo Zone
• Traditional Korean Games
• Chuseok Refreshments

Hanboks and National Dress for Chuseok

On Wednesday 24th September, students and parents are warmly invited to come to school wearing either a Korean Hanbok or the traditional dress of their home country. Participation is optional, and those who prefer may come in regular school clothes. We look forward to celebrating our school’s diversity together.

PTA Snack Market

A big thank you to the PTA and all the parents who helped to organise a snack market for the students and staff on Friday. Everyone enjoyed a snack in the sunshine, and we spent some precious time together as a community. Little moments of joy like these really help make our school community feel special.

School Buses

Please note that the morning school bus to Bangeo-dong (Ms Jiyu’s bus) will now run 5 minutes later than before.

• Revised Bus Schedule

After-School Activities Bus Times
Please note that during After-School Activities weeks, afternoon bus arrival times may differ from day to day, depending on club sign-ups. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

School Bus Use
As a reminder, the school bus is for student transport only. We kindly ask parents not to board the bus, unless special arrangements have been discussed with the school in advance. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our routines safe and smooth.

PTA Halloween

The PTA are busy organising an amazing Halloween event for the students on Friday 24th October. Further details to follow, but it is going to be great.

• PTA KakaoTalk Group

Ms Jiyu → Ms Ann

Starting in Week 5, Ms Jiyu will be taking 6 months off school for parenting leave. Ms Jiyu will be replaced by Ms Ann, who was interviewed this week. Ms Ann will be in school and on the bus shadowing Ms Jiyu next week, as well as completing training at school.

We wish Ms Jiyu a happy leave period, and we look forward to seeing her again in the new year.

School Consultative Group

The Term 1 meeting of the School Consultative Group will be held on Wednesday 1st October.

Parents can forward agenda items for consideration to the Parent Representative – Mr Donnison. His contact details are available from the Admin Office.

The School Consultative Group is looking for new parent representative members.

The School Consultative Group is a group of parents, teachers and administrators who meet termly to discuss school operations.

The purpose of this group is to:

• 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 more readily listen to the views and opinions of the school community and reflect them in the management of the school
• School Consultative Group Policy and Procedures

Mr Donnison is currently our parent representative and is happy to continue in his role, but we would like another parent member to join. The school is very appreciative of the role played by parent representatives on the School Consultative Group in facilitating constructive dialogue amongst the school community.

If you would be interested in joining this group, please contact Mr Green. If more than one parent is interested in joining, elections will be held.

Open Day

HFS will hold an Open Day on Tuesday 14th October.

Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested.

Admin Office

The Admin Office is ready to answer any questions you may have.

• Email: admin@hyundaiforeignschool.com
• Tel: 052-252-2851

Quick Links

• 2025/26 – School Calendar
• Parent Handbook
• Bus Schedule and Pick-up Points

Upcoming Dates

• Chuseok Celebration – Wednesday 24th September
• School Consultative Group Meeting – Wednesday 1st October
• SKAIS Elementary School Football at GIFS – Tuesday 30th September
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 14th October
• Halloween – Friday 24th October
• SKAIS Elementary School Football at ISB – Saturday 15th November
• Children’s International Festival – Wednesday 19th November
• SKAIS Cross Country at DIS – Thursday 20th November
• SKAIS Middle School Football at ISB – Saturday 22nd November
• HFS Open Day – Tuesday 2nd December
• Winter Show Wednesday 10th December

Class Updates

Don’t forget to check your child’s class update for this week.

• Mrs Sim’s Class – 2025/26
• Miss Staines’s Class – 2025/26
• Ms Temple’s Class – 2025/26
• Mr Dunn’s Class – 2025/26

Follow HFS on Social Media

Don’t forget to follow HFS on:

• Instagram
• Facebook