11 September, 2020 News from NLCS Jeju
North London Collegiate School Jeju
WELCOME TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of NLCS Jeju We were very fortunate that Typhoon Haishen on Monday was nowhere near as strong as predicted, although we did have a great deal of rain. We heeded all the warnings in line with all schools in the GEC and the public schools on the island. It is always a close call but we have to be sure that all safety checks have been carried out prior to opening the campus. A delayed start to the day is always more disruptive to learning and it would mean some lessons could not take place. Instead, moving to online digital learning provides parents and students with clarity and means no interruptions to lessons. The students have returned to school full of excitement to be with their friends and teachers. We continue to stress the importance of mandatory wearing of masks, social distancing and cleanliness with regular hand washing and sanitisation. I would ask that all parents of day students would continue to stress the importance of this and monitor temperatures daily at home. It is very important that we all observe this so that our community stays safe. Likewise travel to the mainland is discouraged and we ask that any travel is updated on our travel survey. This includes any contact with visitors from the mainland, such as fathers and family members.
The pastoral care of every member of our community is very important and Tutors, class teachers, Heads of Year and House staff are supported by our Emotional Guidance Counsellors. We also have a number of older students training in the senior school as peer mentors to the students. They are undertaking a six week course so that they can support their fellow students. Likewise, student voice is important and the reps who are elected to the various School councils at all ages are learning how to represent the views of their peers, support them and bring matters to the attention of faculty. This and other opportunities in the school which senior leaders will be explaining to all of you provide opportunities for all students to learn responsibility and leadership and understand service to the community. Please stay safe and healthy in these difficult times. Yours sincerely, Lynne Oldfield Principal