Our School iscommittedtosafeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeople.The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff, volunteers, students and visitors to our school to shareandupholdthiscommitment.Ifachildcannotfeelsafetheycannotlearntotheirfullpotential.
Firstandforemoststudentsshouldenjoywakingupeachdayandcomingtoourschool.Thisisachieved byknowingeachstudentwell,understandingwhattheylikeandwhattheydonʼtlike,whattheyaregood atandwhattheyneedtoimproveon Takingtimetonoticehowourstudentsfeel day-to-dayisoneofthe most important aspects of anNLCSeducation Asoneofourpreviousheadmistressessaid,ʻeverychild matters.ʼ
Oncewehavecreatedahappyandsafeplaceforourstudents,wecanthenbeambitiousandaspiringin our expectations of them and for them. Not placing limits on what our students can achieve and positivelyencouragingthemtoaimhighallowsthemtogetthefantasticresultsandcollegedestinations our students aspire to and achieve. We createʻfloorsnotceilingsʼ,whereallstudentscandeveloptheir academicpassions
Alongsidethisacademicethos,inwhichscholarshipandaloveoflearningthrive,wealsoencourageand provide opportunities for our students to beyond the classroom. Our enrichment and co-curricular programmeprovidesawonderfulmixofpossibilities,wheretheycanengagewiththeirpassionsbeyond theclassroom.Whetheritbemusic,drama,art,sportorcontinuingtheiracademicenrichmentthrough membership of the academic societies; they havethechancetobuildarichandexcitingprofile,which providesanoutstandingbaseforcollegeanduniversityapplicationsaswellasbeingfunandinclusivefor all.
The day and boarding environment offered at NLCS Jejuprovidestheperfectenvironmentforthemto preparefortheirlivesbeyondschool,whentheycanindependentlyembracetheworldandbesuccessful in whatever branch of life they choose to enter. Boarding is particularly good at doingthisandallows studentstobuildtheresilienceandskillsrequiredtobesuccessfulandindependent.
Ihopethatallstudents,parentsandstaffareexcitedtobeapartofourwonderfulcommunity.Frequent, reassuringandsupportivecommunicationbetweenallofthesegroupsisessentialforustogetthebest outofeveryone Iencourageyouasparentstocommunicatewithusandensureweunderstandhowyou feel about our amazing school In this way we canallgettheverybestoutofeachotherandseeeven moresuccessesaswegrowanddevelop
Allthebest,
JamesMonaghan Principal
2 PHILOSOPHY of NLCS JEJU
Weareaschoolthatpridesitselfontheambitiouseducationwedeliver.Inpart,thisispossibleduetothe inspiration we draw from our mother school, NLCS UK and the important bond that has developed betweenthetwoinstitutions.
We are fortunate that our relationship is genuine and close We have benefited greatly from NLCS UK carryingoutregularinspectionsandmonitoringvisitsofourschool,aswellasinterviewingandtraining allournewstaffatNLCSUK.
Astheschoolhasgrownanddeveloped,itisinevitablethatwehavecarvedoutourownidentityandwe are proud ofhowthisisemulatedinourownaimswhich whilstrootedinthepioneeringworkofNLCS
2.1 THE NLCS VALUES
A common set of beliefs and values underpin the common and distinctive ethos of all North London CollegiateSchools Inparticular,wehold:
TheJuniorSchoolhasasetofʻLearningHabitsʼwhichweasacommunitybelievesupportandenhance oursubjectrichcurriculum Weaimtodevelopanoutwardlooking,thoughtful,reflectiveandcompletely modernwayofthinking,underpinnedbypositivebehavioursandtraditionalvalues ThusenablingNLCS Jeju Junior School students to be outstandingly equipped as children and students through Junior School,SeniorSchool,Universityandbeyond.
At NLCS Jeju Junior School we value every child as an individual and we find out what suits each individual child. We are a school with a strong academic core, tremendous pastoral support and a co-curricular programmewhichofferssomethingforeveryone.Weareaschoolwithabigheartandwe understandthatwearepreparingchildrenforafuturewhichwillbeverydifferenttohowitisnow
WerequirechildrenintheJuniorSchooltospeakEnglishatalltimesotherthanKorean,MandarinorMFL language lessons.ThisnotonlyprepareschildrenforthehigherlearningdemandsofSeniorSchoolbut alsoensuresweareafullyinclusivecommunityanddonotexcludeanyone.
Our wonderful environment and excellent facilities allow children the freedom and opportunities to develop their talents. Children grow in confidencewhileatNLCSJeju;theydiscoverabilitiesandmake friends. Theygrowthestrongrootstogivethemstabilityandstrengthandthewingstoenablethemto begin the journey to achieve their dreams andambitions Wewantchildrentobeproudofthemselves andrespectfulandtolerantoftheindividualityandabilitiesofothers
Weareproudofouracademicachievementaswellasourgrowingsportingreputation.Theoutstanding qualityofmusicandartthattakesplacehereintheJuniorSchoolspeaksvolumesaboutthetalentofthe childrenandstaffwehaveatNLCSJeju.Ialsostronglybelievethatthesecrettosuccessishardwork.Our childrenworkhardbutitiscleartoseehowmuchfunandenjoymenttheygainfromtheirdaysatschool. Wehopeyoutooloveourwonderfulfacilities,ourstateoftheartJuniorSchoolbuilding,createdtooffer children a superb learning experience. Our greatest asset however is our talented, dedicated and inspirationalstaffwhoprovideoutstandingteaching,subjectknowledgeandpastoralcare
InApril2024wereceivedanexcellentInspectionreportfromNLCSInternationala erthemostextensive inspectiontheJuniorSchoolhaseverundergone.Weareveryproudoftheprogresswecontinuetomake year upon year, the quality of our teaching and learning, our pastoralcareandoursuperbbeyondthe curriculumprogramme.Iexpect2024/25tobeevenbetter!
The School values proactive and timely communication between all stakeholders. It is important that parentsread, understandandknowexactlywhotocontactifthereisaquestionaboutyourchild.
6.1 WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
Ifyouhaveaquestionaboutyourchild'sacademicprogressoraproblemtheymaybehavinginschool, you should first contact their class teacher (Reception toYear4)orclasstutor(Year5and6)bye-mail ThiscanbewritteninKorean,MandarinorEnglish.Theteacherortutorwillaimtoreplytoyouwithin2 ʻworking daysʼ. Please do notexpectanimmediateresponseastheteacherusuallycannotreplyduring theworkingday.
Ifyouhaveaquestionaboutyourchild,pleasecontacttheclassteacherortutorinthefirstinstance They arethefirstpointofcontactformattersthatrelatedirectlytoyourchild Ourclassteachersandtutorswill contact you directly, via the iSAMS Portal with a Korean or Mandarin translation, to informyouofany academic,pastoralormedicalconcernsregardingyoursonordaughter.
All requests for absence, early leave, late arrival, and CCA or Bryant should be submittedusingtheJS Absence Request Form, availableontheiSAMSParentPortal.ThiscanbefoundintheFormssectionof theportal.Theattendancerequestsshouldbesubmittedassoonaspossible.TheJuniorSchoolOfficeis unable to take an attendance request via phone call unless it is an emergency. Once the attendance request formissubmitted,itgoesautomaticallytothetutor,juniorschooloffice,andjuniorschoolCCA andBryant Therefore,noothercommunicationwithteachersortutorsisnecessary
If you are reporting thelatearrivalandearlyleaveincludingCCAabsenceofyourchild,theAttendance RequestFormshouldbesubmitted,andyourchildMUSTcheckinbeforeclassandouta erclassatthe Juniorschooloffice (ReceptionandY1-2attheFirstSchoolOffice)
We will translate any message or email written in Korean or Mandarin into English, so please do not worry.Pleaseunderstandthattherewillbeashortdelaywhilstyourmessageandourreplyistranslated.
If you have not received acknowledgement of your messagewithin24hours(duringtheworkingweek andintermtime)pleasecontacttheJunior/FirstSchoolOfficeandexplainthesituation.
Parents will receive their tuition fees and other ʻBeyond the Curriculumʼ activity invoices through the emailandbillingsystemduringtheschoolyear.Dependingonthemethodofpayment,thetuitionfeeis paidonceforalump-sum paymentorinthreeinstalments(forthisoptionparentsarerequiredtoapply forinstalmentpaymentbeforeenrollment)
The billing system is a system that allows you to conveniently check payment information related to tuitionandtheschool activities.
PW:Clickthe“ClickHere”buttonandreceiveatemporarypasswordviaemail A ercopying,pleaseuse thetemporarypasswordtoaccessthesystem Pleasechangeyourpasswordusingthe“Myinfo”buttonat thetopofthepage
If you have any enquiries regarding the billing system and tuition fee, please contact the Finance Department at any time. For enquiries regarding school activities, please contact the relevant department.
Parents will receive an invoice for other ʻBeyond the Curriculumʼ such as music lessons, some co-curricular activities and Bryant programme activities If you receive an invoice a er applying for additionalactivities,pleasepaytherequestedamountviatheaccountprovidedontheinvoicebeforethe deadline (Please reference Section 12 for an explanation of co curricular activities and the Bryant Programme)
For peripatetic music lessons, both application and payment will be available in the billing system ʻLessonApplicationʼmenutab.
iSAMSPARENTPORTAL
TheiSAMSParentPortalisdesignedasapersonalisededucationmanagementandcommunicationtool Allfamiliesmusthaveatleastoneportalaccounttoaccessparentnotifications,bookOpenHouseevents, oversee CCA and Bryant activities (throughSOCS),aswellas monitoryourchildʼsprogress.Allparents willreceivetraining.Detailstofollowseparately.
The safeguarding and welfare of your child is very important to us. Using the “Communication - My ContactInformation”pageinyourParentPortalyoucancheckthetelephonenumbers,emailaddresses andpostaladdresseswehaveonfile
The students should not come to school if they are unwell and should seek medicaladviceoutsideof school rather than relyingonthemedicalcentre.Intheeventofaninfectiousdisease,theyshouldstay home from school until symptoms have resolved or until cleared by a doctor and should submit a doctorʼsnotetotheJuniorschooloffice PleasecontacttherelevantTutororClassTeacher,aswellasthe MedicalCentre,toinformthemofanydevelopmentsinthehealthormedicalrequirementsforyourchild It is very important for boarders that boarding staff are kept fully informed The Medical Centre will contact you directly if your son or daughter requires emergency medical attention, or if there is a questionregardingtheirregularmedicationorprescription.Itisveryimportantthatyourcontact details on our iSAMS database are correct for this purpose. You can amend these details through the iSAMS ParentPortal.
● Diarrhoea, vomiting and food poisoning - children must be symptom free for 48 hours before returningtoschool
Theprocedureforprescriptivemedicineisasfollows:
● A parent/guardianshouldprovideinformationinadvanceviaemailtotheirchildʼsclassteacher andthenurseoffice(nurse@nlcsjeju.kr).
● PrescriptiondrugsmustbehandedinattheMedicalCentrebyaparent/guardian,oraddedtoa child's bag, clearly labelled (see below) and with an advanced email (as above). Teachers, learningassistantsormedicalstaffcanthenensurethemedicineisstoredsafelyandcorrectly.
● Prescription drugs mustbeproperlylabelledwiththestudent'snameandclass,detailsofwhat the medicine is, the size of the dose, the time it should be taken, and if it should be kept refrigeratedornot
A daily bus serviceforthosedaystudentsattendingtheschoolisoperatedbyanexternalprovider.Our bus routes are designed to serve as many of our students aspossible,whilstkeepingjourneytimesto underonehour BusesoperatefromJejuCity,Seogwipo,HallimandaGECrouteandarriveatschoolno laterthan0800 Departuretimemaychangebytermdependingontheschooltimetableanda er-school activities. Later buses are for students who participate in certain a er-school activities only. Saturday departureis12.15.ParentswhoareinterestedinusingthisserviceshouldcontacttheBusCoordinator.
Ourmainpriorityisthestudentʼssafetywhentravellingonanyofourbuses.Wealsoliketoensurethat theserviceweofferisrunefficiently,costeffectivelyandisofahighstandard.InsupportofthisourBus Coordinatorensuresthatallofourbusesregularlyundergofullsafetychecks,arecleaneddailyandare maintainedtoastandardthatensuresacomfortableenvironmentforthestudents Theschoolbusesare fully insured and the school carries a maximum insurance policy for each bus rider Inadditiontothe driver,thebuseshaveaBusMonitoronboard.Whilstwearenotabletoofferadoor-todoorservice,we will always ensure that students are dropped off and pickedupatasafepointineachresidentialarea thatweschedule.
AstudentwhonolongerrequiresschoolbusservicemustsendwrittennotificationsofanApplicationfor Refund to the Bus Coordinator before a new term begins. Please contact the Coordinator for further information
The Student Records Officer, Ms Yuah Yang, (student@nlcsjejukr, +82647938824,willhelpparentsin needofsupportduringthewithdrawalprocessorinneedof documentationsuchasproofofattendance ortranscriptsforotherreasons (PleaseseenotesinSection18onWithdrawals)
Ourlunchperiodrunsfrom12:40to1:35.Allschoolmealsareprovidedbyanexternalcateringcompany, Quadra. Reception will have lunch slightly earlier in order to have a supported lunch without being rushed.
Years 4 - 6 start Bryant in the first term. In order to allow them a period of transition, Year 3 jointhe programmeinthesecondseason.
Years3-6
9.00 Bryantstarts /12.00Hometime
7.5 SCHOOL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Toensureappropriatesupervisionatalltimesoftheschoolday,weaskthatchildrenarriveatschoolno earlier than 7.50. There will be no supervision until that time. Children will enter the schoolbuildings from 8.00. Parents will not be allowed into the playground inthemornings,allchildrenwillbemetby NLCSstaff.
Should another adult be collecting your child at theendoftheday,pleaselettheJuniorSchoolOffice knowassoonaspossible,ideallybefore12.00sothatthemessagecangettotherightteachers.Members ofstaffwillnotreleasechildrentootheradultsunlesstheyhavebeennotifiedbytheofficestaff
Once collected, students and parents are asked to leave the school campus straightaway,ratherthan waitingontheplayground.Thisistoensurethatweareawareofwhoisonsite,inthecaseofafirealarm, andsothatschoolpropertyisprotected.Whenstudentshavele theschoolsite,theirsafetyandwelfare becomestheresponsibilityoftheirparents.
Atalltimes,thecurriculumatNLCSJejushouldseektochallenge,enthuseandinterestourstudents.We believethatthecurriculumsubjectshavethepowertofascinateyoungpeople.Lessoncontentshouldbe up to date, based on the latestdiscoveriesandunderstandingwithineachfield.Thestoriesbehindthe knowledgeshouldbeexploredandsubjectsbroughttolife,thatcaptureastudentʼsimagination Weaim to develop students who have a passion for the subjects that they study and are motivated to learn throughthispassion
In Reception, our curriculum is designedtogiveourchildrentheverybestintroductiontolearning.We knowthatifthefoundationsforlearningareembeddedfromthisearlyage,childrenwillflourishasthey movethroughtheschool Ourteachersunderstandthatyoungchildrenlearnmosteffectivelythroughthe mediumofplayandourlearningenvironmentsofferchildrentheopportunitiestodiscoverinterestsand talentsaswellasequipthemtobecomelife-longlearners.OurcurriculumismodelledontheEarlyYears FoundationStage(EYFS)andisorganisedintoseveninterconnectedareasoflearninganddevelopment:
● Personal,SocialandEmotionalDevelopment
We provide children with experiences and support which help them to interact effectively and developpositiveattitudestothemselvesandothers.
● CommunicationandLanguage
Our classrooms are rich in language and support children to develop their competence in communicating,speakingandlistening
● PhysicalDevelopment
We encourage the physical development of ourchildrenthroughtheprovisionofopportunities for them to be active and to improve their coordination and movement. Our specialistPEand swimming teachers teach children an understanding of the importanceofphysicalactivityand makinghealthylifestylechoices.
● Literacy
Childrenʼs learning and competence inbeginningtoreadandwriteisconstantlysupportedand extended We follow a systematic phonics programme using Read Write Inc In our English lessons, weuseʻTalkforWritingʼateachingandlearningapproachthatimproveswritingability bygivingchildrenanunderstandingofthestructureandelementsofwrittenlanguage.
● Mathematics
We develop childrenʼs understanding of Maths in a broad range of contexts in which they can explore,enjoy,learn,practiseandtalkabouttheirdevelopingunderstanding.
● UnderstandingtheWorld
We support children in helping them to make sense of the world by offering opportunities for them to use a range of tools safely; encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their naturalenvironments;undertakepracticalexperimentsandworkwitharangeofmaterials
● ExpressiveArtsandDesign
We promote creativity byencouragingandsupportingchildrenʼscuriosity,explorationandplay. Our children aregivenopportunitiestoexploreandsharetheirthoughts,ideasandfeelings,for
In Years1and2,thereisamorestructuredschooldayandtheintroductionofmoresubjects,including thosetaughtbyspecialistteachers OurteachingandlearningapproachesarebasedonthoseofNLCSUK and guided by the National Curriculum forEnglandwithadditionalenhancementstomeetthespecific needsofourchildren.Mostlessonsaretaughtbytheclassroomteacherbutweintroducemoreperiods, taught by subject specialist teachers. We teach many subjectsthroughinspiringcross-curriculartopics thatreflecttheinterestsofourchildren.Thishelpsengagechildrenintheirlearningandencouragesthem to make connections between different disciplines. Our balance of academic, creative and physical activitiesensuresthatthecurriculumdevelopsthewholechild.
Subject Art
ComputerScience
Drama
English
Humanities
Korean/MandarinFirstLanguage
Korean/MandarinSocialStudies
Mathematics
Music
Personal,Social,HealthandEconomics(PSHE)Education
Phonics
PhysicalEducation(P.E.)andDance
Science
Swimming
8.2 LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM
TheLowerSchoolcomprisesourYear3,Year4,Year5,andYear6classes TheJuniorSchoolcurriculum aligns with the NLCS London curriculum, with adjustments to reflect the cultural and geographical contextofKorea.
InYears3and4,mostlessonsaretaughtbytheclassroomteacherwithsomeclassestaughtbyspecialist teachers.TopicssuchasʻMedicinethroughtheAgesʼandʻOurChangingWorldʼremainimportanthooks to inspire childrenʼs learning and to encourage creative and critical thinking. We also begin teaching FrenchasanadditionallanguagetochildreninYear3.
In Years 5 and 6, our curriculum is taught by subject specialist teachers Every child is part of a small group of 10 to 12 children called a tutor group The tutor group meets every morning under the supervisionandguidanceofaJuniorSchoolteachercalledatutor Thetutorsupportsthechildrenwith organisation,timeliness,homework,friendshipsandbehaviour.
Junior School academic departments write their own programmes of study, based on the teaching approachesofNLCSUKandtheNationalCurriculum.Theaimistoprovidestudentswiththeknowledge baseandskillsrequiredforthenextstageoftheirlearning,whiledevelopingscholarshipandenthusing themwithaloveoflifelonglearningineachsubject.
EachacademicsubjectisledbyaHeadofDepartment.Theyareresponsibleforboththemanagementof thesubjectintermsofcurriculumandacademicmonitoringandalsoforitsleadershipacrossthisschool. Thisincludesraisingtheprofilethrough events, enrichment weeks, competitions, festivals, CCAs, and Bryants They are available to answer any questions you may haveregardingthesubjectandhowitis taughtatNLCSJeju
IntheFirstSchool,studentsaregivenbookstotakehomeandreadwiththeirparents Guidanceisgiven to parents on achieving the maximum benefit from this time spent reading with their child Year 2 students are also asked to learn spellings or practice handwriting as part of their homework. A small amountofFirstLanguagehomeworkisgiventostudentsinYear1and2.
WEEKLYHOMEWORKALLOCATIONINYEARS3AND4
Timings may differ occasionally, depending on the topics being studied In addition to the homework identified below, it is also expected that students read widely, undertake the learningofspellingsand practisetheirinstrument Itisexpectedthathomeworkwillbehandedinthenextdayunlessotherwise specified.
FirstLanguageHomework
YearGroup TasksSet
Year3
Year4
Writingpracticeandtopics(30mins)
Writingpracticeandtopics(30mins)
Students in Years 5 and 6 should expect to receive approximately one hourofhomeworkperevening Your child will receive ahomeworktimetableatthebeginningoftheyearsothattheyareawarewhich subjectwillsethomeworkonaparticularevening.
Students are rewarded for their use of English, in line with the schoolʼs Behaviour Policy. If students choose not to adhere to the schoolʼsUseofEnglishpolicy,eachinstancewillberecordedbytheclass teacher or tutor A letter informing you of the incident willbesenthomethatdayandthestudentwill attendaReflectionCCAthatweek Iftherearerepeatedincidents, parentswillbeinvitedtomeetwiththe JuniorSchoolDeputyHeadorHeadofFirstSchool.
9 MONITORING PROGRESS
We strive for all children to achieve at the highest level and we carefully plan teaching and learning aroundtheneedsand interestsofeachchild.Effectiveassessmentmethodsareanimportantmeansof ensuringthateverychildmakesexceptionalprogress.Teachersemployavarietyofassessmentmethods tohelpthembuildacomprehensiveviewofeachstudentʼsperformanceandprogress Assessmentmay take place through observation, questioning, self-assessment, peer assessment, a test, or a student product–anessay,aproject,areport,aposter,afilm,apresentation Childrenhaveavarietyofwaysin whichtheycandemonstratetheirlearningandunderstanding.
9.1 REPORTS
Each year parents receive two reports containing feedback on your childʼs academic and pastoral achievements. These reports contain attainment/progress, and attitude to learning grades for each subject and a comment from each subject teacher that focuses on academic progress and areas for improvement Thesereportsareaccompaniedbytutorcommentsthatdiscusstheoveralldevelopment ofyourchildandtheirengagementwithalltheopportunitiestheschooloffers Inaddition,boarderswill have acommentfromtheirhousemaster.ReportsareaccessiblethroughtheiSAMSparentportalanda printedcopywillbesenthome.
9.2 PARENT CONSULTATIONS
ParentConsultationsareeventswhenparentsareinvitedtomeetwitheachoftheirchildʼstutororclass teacher Interpreters will be available to assist you, should you require it There are two parent consultationseachacademicyear;Term1andTerm2
If there are any significant academic updates, class teachers, tutors and/or classroom specialists will contactyoubeforethefirstparentconsultationeventtakesplace
AtNLCSJejuJuniorSchool,webelievethatsignificantlearningcanonlytakeplacewhenstrong,positive relationships exist between staff, children and parents.Webelievethateachchildmustfeelhappyand safefirstsothattheycanreachtheirfullpotentialandachieve.Pastoralcareisattheheartofallwedo, both in school and inthesupportweofferfamiliesbeyondtheschoolday Yourchildʼsteacherortutor should be their first point of contact for all pastoral matters - and yours too Trusting andmeaningful relationships between staff, parentsandstudentsareessentialsothatanyissue,bigorsmall,happyor sad,canberespondedtoquickly,appropriatelyandwiththechildʼsbestinterestsatheart.
10.1 BEHAVIOUR
The Junior Schoolʼs Behaviour Policy puts into effect the schoolʼs principles for promoting positive behaviour for learning with the aim of enabling all students to achieve their potential. It sets out the whole school approach to behaviour managementinordertoachieveapositivewholeschool-learning ethos WeseekatalltimestoupholdNLCSJejuʼscorevalues
These aims reflect NLCS Jeju Junior Schoolʼs commitment to developing confident and competent students who are fully prepared to enter the Senior Schoolwiththeappropriatesocial,emotionaland academicskills.Wehaveexceptionallyhighexpectationsofallourstudents,teachersandothermembers of our school community We recognise that some students may have behavioural difficulties or individual learningneedsandwestrivetoaddresstheseneedsthroughvariousstrategiestoenablethe studenttomodifytheirbehaviourtoenablelearningtotakeplace
NLCS Jeju Junior School has high expectations of behaviour both on and off-site and students are expected to uphold and maintain these standards atalltimes Thisappliestostudentsinpublicareas outsideofschoolhoursand/orsupervision
In order to ensure that rewards are meaningful for students, all rewards allocated to students carry a numberofpointswhichcontributetoindividualandgroupcompetition.Achildʼspluspointsgototheir House, with every 10 plus points earning a token for their house tube There is a keen sense of competitionfortheHouseShieldthatisawardedattheendofeachacademicyear
Plus points should be awarded based on an individualʼs effort and achievements rather than a comparisontootherchildren.Apluspointcanbeawardedforarangeofreasons,suchas
● Excellenteffortforaparticularpieceofwork.
● Excellentachievementforaparticularpieceofwork.
● Displayingexcellentbehaviourforlearning.
● Excellentpeerevaluation.
● Widercontributiontotheschoolcommunity
● Caringforothersandtheenvironment
● UsingourLearningHabits
Classes in Years 5 and 6 collect class Plus Points as a class as well as individual Pluses. These can be gained for punctuality, having the right equipment,rememberinghomework,usingourlearninghabits andproductivelessons.
HEADOFJUNIORSCHOOLCOMMENDATION(HEADʼSAWARD)
The Head of Junior Schoolʼs Commendationisawardedtoexceptionalstudentswhoarenominatedby staff for their outstanding contribution to the NLCS Jeju community. This can be for academic achievement or success beyond the classroom and the use of our Learning habits. Students who are awarded a Head of Junior Schoolʼs Commendation will receive a badge and acertificateinourtermly celebrationassembly.
CLASSCAPTAINS
Eachweek,eachclassteacherwillselectachildfromtheirclasstobetheClassCaptain(ReceptiontoYear 4).Thischildwillreceiveabadgefortheweekaswellasacertificateandtheirphotowillbedisplayedon our superstars board. The Class Captain can be selected for a range of reasons such as being a good friend, excellent effort, excellent achievement, improvements in behaviour and attitude and using our Learning Habits. In theFirstSchool,ClassCaptainsarerewardedbybeinggiventheclassteddybearto takehomeandlooka erfortheweek.
SUBJECTSPECIFICAWARDS
Each subject specialist has methods for celebrating specific successes within its subject. Specialists acknowledge the specific needs and requirements to be successful in their curriculum area and find appropriatewaystocelebratethese.
DISCIPLINEPROCEDURES
The Behaviour for Learning Policy will support NLCS Jeju Junior School in achievingexcellentstudent behaviour and discipline, both in school and out of school and in the wider community. The school requiresitsstudentsto-
● Behave inawaywhichdemonstratescooperationandconsiderationforotherstudentsinterms of theirlearningandbuildspositiverelationshipswithotherstudentswithinclassrooms,school andthecommunity
In the final term of the academic year, preparing our students to be ready for their next year group becomesarealfocus MoveUpDaytakesplaceinthelastfewweeksoftheSummerTerm Itisanexciting opportunity for children to meet their new classmates and teacher, spending time in their new classroomsandsettingexpectationsfortheyearahead
Year6studentssampleʻInspireʼlessonsinthisterm,visitingtheSeniorSchoolandmeetingSeniorSchool teachersintheprocess. Additionally,teachers,tutorsandtheJuniorSchoolLeadershipTeamspendtime preparing them for the expectations of Year 7. Consequently, by the end of the Junior School, our students have the confidence to ʻhit the ground runningʼ when they embark upon theirSeniorSchool careers.
10.5 STUDENT LEADERSHIP
As students move through the school we very much hope that their progress is linked to a greater understandingofthevaluesandneedswithinthecommunity. Therearearangeofpositionsthatprovide opportunitiesforourstudentstodevelopleadershipandsocialresponsibility.
Thisgroupsitsattheheartoftheschoolʼspastoralstructureastheyrepresenttheinterfacebetweenthe studentvoiceandthemanagementoftheschool.StudentsnominatethemselvestorepresenttheirYear group and are elected by their peers. The School Council discuss a variety of topics, which include studentconcerns,schooleventsandfuturechanges
Thisensuresthateachnewstudenthasanamedstudenttosupporthisorherinductionintotheschool. This relationship enables each student to be able to seek advice and guidance from their buddy and seeks to avoid disorientation and isolation in the first few weeks a er joining the school. Buddies are allocatedfromwithinastudentʼsclassortutorgroup.
AMBASSADORROLES
ArangeofAmbassadorrolesexistforourYear5and6students,suchastheEcoAmbassador,Technology Ambassador, Sport, Librarian Ambassador, Student Welfare, Global Awareness and Music Ambassador Studentswritealetterofapplicationtotheleadingmemberofstaffandworkwiththemoverthecourse oftheyear,developingtheschoolinthesespecificareas.
Our School iscommittedtosafeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeople.The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff, volunteers, students and visitors to our school to shareandupholdthiscommitment.Ifachildcannotfeelsafetheycannotlearntotheirfullpotential.
The school endeavours to maintain the highest standards of child protectionpracticesandworkswith external agencies such as the Korean National Child Protection Agency and the local Seogwipo Police DepartmentonJeju
Should parents have any child protection concerns regarding the safety or welfare oftheirownorany otherchildintheSchoolʼscare,theyshouldreportthemimmediatelytooneofthefollowingmembersof thesafeguardingteam.ThiscanbedoneviatheemailaddressesindicatedbeloworbycallingtheSchool directlyandaskingforamessagetoberelaid.
● Do be aware ofyouractionstowardsNLCSstudentsoffsite.Anyverbalorphysicalcontactwith studentsoffsitemayalsobeentakenasinappropriatebythestudentandleadtoyourinteraction beingmisinterpreted.
● DobeawareourschoolismonitoredbyCCTVatalltimes.
10.7 SECURITY & SAFETY
VISITORSTOSITE
Access to the school site is controlled by the security teamstationedattheschoolgates.Visitorsmust reporttosecurityonarrivalwhowillissuethemwithavisitorʼspassthatneedstobewornandbevisible. During normal pick up and drop off hours, parents do not need to sign in. Outside these times, all parentalaccesswillbetreatedasvisitoraccesstotheschoolandisbyappointmentorinvitationonly.
All members of the NLCS Jeju community are valued as individualsandhavetherighttofeelsafeand happywithintheschoolenvironment. NLCSJejuhasanAnti-Bullyingpolicywhichisfullycommittedto both preventing bullyinginthefirstplaceandalsotorobustandeffectiveactionswhenitisdiscovered bullyinghasoccurred.Afullcopyofthispolicyisavailabletoparentsonthewebsiteoronrequesttothe school.
NLCS Jejumaintainsaraisedawarenessamongststaffandstudentsofanyvulnerableindividualwhois foundtohavelowself-esteemandwhoisexcludedorhumiliatedbyothers Further,theschoolpromotes anethoswhichdeploresanyonebeing le out, being unsupported or being humiliated NLCS Jeju will actively involve any of all of the following parties: the student of concern (both victim and those perpetratingthebullying),theSchoolCounsellor,theAVP-Pastoralcare,therelevanttutorsorteachers, thestudentʼsownpeergroupandifnecessarytheHeadofJuniorSchool.
Bullyingcanbeverbal,visual,orphysical. Commonlyitcanalsoincludeexclusionfromfriendshipgroups and maytakeplaceontheinternetorsocialmedia(inoroutofschooltime).Thiscalledcyber-bullying andisspecificallyreferredtoinasub-sectionbelow.
Weaskparentstoplayapositiveroleinhelpingidentifyiftheirchildisthevictimofbullying Wealsoask that parents take a responsible approach which is aligned to the schoolʼs anti-bullying policy In particular, we specifically request that parents do not contact other parents directly but channel their concerns and or other communications through the school and work with the school to a solution. Parentsshouldactivelyremindchildrenthattheyhavearighttofeelsafeandvaluedandtheschoolcan andwill(withthestudentconsent)dealwithanydifficultsituation.
Those students who are found to be perpetrating bullying will be dealt withfirmlybutalsobegivena chancetounderstandtheharmtheiractionsarecausingandgivenachancetoreform
Cyber-bullyingreferstoinappropriatetextmessagingoremailingandinappropriateuseofsocialnetwork sites, as well as sending offensive imaging by phone, internet or email. Cyber-bullying may involve transferring and/or sharing of personal, abusive, nasty, threatening, intimidating, harassing, embarrassing,inappropriateorhumiliatingmessagesand/orimages.
Parents shouldremindtheirchildtousetheinternetcarefullyandresponsibly,inparticularnotsharing passwords, not retaliating, but reporting issues They should be reminded to think carefully before sendinganymessagethatmayhaveanegativeconnotation As a parent please be alert to your child beingupseta erusingtheinternetormobilephone Thismightinvolvesubtlecommentsorchangesin relationshipswithfriends.
The specific procedures related tocyber-bullyingfollowasimilarphilosophytotheAnti-BullyingPolicy butaretailoredappropriately.Again,afullcopyisavailableforparents.
10.9 ANTI-RACISM POLICY
North London Collegiate School Jeju condemns unequivocally discrimination and inequality in all its forms. WerecognisethatNLCSLondonwasfoundedontheprinciplesofrespectandcompassion,service toothers,andactive,positiveparticipationinsocietyandthewiderworldandweembraceandemulate thesevalues.
Racism is not tolerated at NLCS Jeju and will be dealt with as a serious misdemeanor inlinewiththe Anti-RacismPolicy(PC014).
At NLCS Jeju, we have an Emotional Guidance Counsellor who works alongside our Pastoral team to monitor the welfare of the children. At times she works with groups of children, families orindividual childrentohelpthemwithspecificissues Thismaybeatthesuggestionoftheschoolormaybea erwe havebeenapproachedbyachildoraparent WeofferKoreanandEnglishspeakingcounsellingservices
11.2 ACADEMIC ENGLISH DEVELOPMENT
Learning in English when it is an additional language can sometimes bedifficult.Aspartoftherobust support putinplaceatNLCSJeju,Englishlanguagespecialistsworkwithstudentstoprovidehighlevel and individually targeted support to ensure all children make their expected progress towards the required levels of fluency in English With a focus on in-classsupport,childrencancontinuetobenefit from an exceptional British education in their own classrooms Some support will also take place in out-of-class sessions where students engage with the same material asthemainclassbutinasmaller group or individuallyinordertoacceleratetheirEnglishlanguageproficiency.Parentswillbeadvisedif anyadditionalEnglishlanguagesupportisneededfortheirchild.
At NLCS Jeju, we understand that personal development doesnʼt come from theclassroomalone-itʼs what students can do beyond the classroom that defines them as a person. Thatʼs why we offer an exceptional co-curricular programme with a wealth of activities to choose from every week. We encouragestudentstotrysomethingnewandtakeopportunitiestograspnewpassionswithbothhands
Our core philosophy is one of excellence and opportunity: giving students access to a wide base of activitiesandensuringthatthosewhofindapassioncanexcel.
12.1 THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
In the Junior School, CCAs are created based on studentsʼ interests and with the input of the CCA coordinator, Heads of Department and classteachers,ensuringamixofactivities Gardening,football, orchestra, choir, calligraphy, board games, science clubs and drama have all featured in the CCA programmepreviously.
Theaimoftheseactivitiesisforstudentstorelaxattheendofabusyacademicdayandenjoydeveloping apassion,skillorinterestoverasustainedperiodoftime.Theyshould,therefore,attendeveryweekand enjoy the routine. It is also an appropriate time for students tocomplementtheiracademicstudiesas requiredeg extensionofEALthroughBookCluborfurtheringapassionforhistorybywatchinghistorical films Itisnotatimeforadditionalacademiccurriculumprovision
Students participate in a variety of sporting, academic, musical and fun activities asmembersoftheir House.
HouseeventstakeplaceonFridaya ernoonsandduringoneoffeventtimes, as per thecalendar House meetings are every other week, where students recognise the successes of members of the house, practiceforupcominghouseeventsandhousecertificatesareawarded.
Students in Year 6 have the opportunity to nominate themselves to become HouseCaptains Theyare electedbyhousestaff
12.4 TRIPS AND TOURS
At NLCS Jeju Junior School, we continue to plan locallearningadventuresthatenhanceourchildrenʼs understandingoftopicstaughtthroughouttheyear Moreover,wearealwayslookingforalternativeways to expose our students to amazing experiences that enrich our curriculum This includes welcoming expertvisitorstorunenrichmentworkshopsinschoolortojoinusonvideoconferencesfromaroundthe world. In additiontocurriculumtripsandenrichmentopportunities,wehaveexpandedourResidential Program to include overnight trips for Year 3 to Year 6. We have broadened our residential offerings across the Junior School toenhancetheindependenceofourstudents.Thisstartswithusbuildingthe childrenʼs resilience, open-mindedness and criticalthinkingskillswithaYear3Sleepoverintheschool. Ouropportunitiesarenowplannedtoensureeachyear,webuilduponallourlearninghabitsandextend theopportunitiesalreadyprovided-movingtoalocalJejuAdventurestrip,toMainlandKoreaandthen, internationallywhentheyareinYear6
13 JUNIOR BOARDING
TheJuniorBoardingprovisionaimstoprovideaʻhomefromhomeʼforourjuniorboardersresidewithin two specificallyselectedSeniorBoardingHomes.Itisawonderfulandexcitingopportunityforchildren from Year 4 to 6 to experience the full life of the school; access the facilities; takepartinanextensive programme of enrichment activities, and receive the full spectrum of pastoral care for which NLCS is known across the world Junior Boarding is entering its fi h yearandhasthecontinuedexperienceof manyjuniorboardingstaff ThisensuresthattheJuniorboardingstudentsgetthebestofbothworlds
Children who choose boarding will complete a normal school day from MondaytoFriday,followedby CCA activities. At weekends the children will take part in the Bryant activity programme on Saturday mornings, followed by further activities, trips, free time and supervised study during the rest of the weekend.OnehighlightoftheweekendistheincredibleʻSundayBrunchʼwhichallchildrenlookforward to.
This year we will be continuing the enhanced enrichment and study support as part of the NLCSJeju BoardingStrategy FromMondaytoThursday,JuniorSchoolteachingstaffwillbeavailableintheevening tosupportthestudentswiththeirstudiesandtheirhomework,particularlyspokenandwrittenEnglish.
There is a flexible boarding option for children in Junior Boarding. More information canbeobtaining fromamemberoftheBoardingleadershipteam.
TheNLCSJejuJuniorBoardingmodelisafantasticopportunityforourJuniorstudentstobecomeused to the boarding way oflife Alternativelyitwillsuitfamilieswhowishtoremainbasedonthemainland butwiththeknowledgetheirchildissafeandhappylivingwithnewfriends
Boarding staff are always available to answer parent enquiriesortoarrangetrialboardingsessionsfor children.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasedocontactus.
Pleasealwayscontacttherelevantclassteacherortutor,aswellastheMedicalCentre,toinformthemof any changes or developmentsinthehealthormedicalrequirementsofyourchild Thisiscrucialsoall childrenareprotectedandsupportedatalltimes
SPECIALMEDICALDIETANDALLERGIES
Special medicaldietprogrammeslinkedtomedicalconditionssuchasdiabetescanbeimplementedin liaison with the catering company QuadraDiningServices.Anyfoodallergyshouldbeclearlystatedon the Student Information Form which parents submit prior to their child entering the school. Staff are trainedinanaphylaxismanagementbyMedicalCentrestaffandstudentswhocarryanepipenareclearly laidoutforappropriatestaffincaseofanemergency.
RECORDSANDINFORMATION
OnentrytotheSchool,Parents/GuardianscompleteaStudentInformation/AcceptanceForm Thisseeks information regarding the studentʼs Medical History, any current medical issues, vaccinations and permission for selected overthe-counter medications to be administered whilst at school if necessary. Consentfortreatmentwithsimpleremediesin a first aid or emergency situation is also obtained. All informationisheldandusedinaccordancewithstrictdataprotectionprocedures.Medicalinformationis keptforeachchildintheMedicalCentre. Accesstothisislimitedtotherelevantstaff.Itisveryimportant thatyourcontactdetailsonouriSAMSdatabasearecorrectforthispurpose.Youcanamendthesedetails throughtheiSAMSParentPortal
AllvisitstotheMedicalCentrearelogged Thisrecordsthedate,timeandnatureoftheconditionaswell as any treatment resulting. This information may be made available to outside agencies in terms of medication administered or referrals. When new conditions, illnesses or any medical problem arises which may affect a studentʼs ability to access the curriculum, this is communicated to all staff. All illnesses/injurieswillbeassessedandcommunicationmadewithhomeifthenursefeelsappropriate.
IMMUNISATIONS
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child is fully up to date for all immunisations, includingtravelvaccinationsforschooltrips.
Parents are expected keep their child off school if they are unwell Keeping themathomewillhelpto speeduptherecoveryandalsoreducestheriskofinfectiontotheotherchildren
COVID-19
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still ongoing We follow guidances and regulationsfromthe KCDCandthePoEonJeju TheMedicalCentreareinvolvedintestingandmonitoringandcanofferadvice onallprecautionsandrequirements.
If a case of head lice is discovered, all parentswillbeinformedandaskedtochecktheirchildʼshairto prevent further spreading. The nurse will be happy to check a childʼs head on request. The child will remainathome,ifadvisedbytheNurse,untiltheNurseissatisfiedthatthelicehavecleared.
Junior School students from Reception to Year 4 will be accompanied to the Medical Centre by an adult/memberofstaff. Year5and6studentsareallowedtovisittheMedicalCentrewithafriendhaving receivedapermissionnotefromamemberofstaff.
15 UNIFORM
AnNLCSuniformshouldbewornwithprideandisasymbolthatstudentsarereadytolearn. Allstudents are expected to wear the correctuniformatalltimes(seesection13.3forFridaysHouseuniform). Any deviationfromtheofficialuniformwillbechallenged.
A uniform list is available from the Junior School Office or the Admissions Department Our official uniformsupplierisSkoolookswhocanbecontactedon0647245948or010-3693-0096 (190,Jungang-ro, Jeju)
● Sunscreen: when appropriateitisrecommendedthatparentsapplysunscreentotheirstudents beforetheycome toschool
● Facemasksforpoorairquality
● Allstudentsshouldhavealabelledwaterbottle
JEWELLERY,HAIRANDNAILVARNISH
Nojewelleryexceptawatch(medicalalertsareacceptable).Smartwatchesarenotpermitted.Coloured wristbandsarenotallowedtobeworninschool Studentswearingjewellerywillberequiredtoremove it On the first occasion the students will be able to collect the item(s) from their class teacher or the Junior School office at 1530 Should there be a subsequent occasion the itemwillbeconfiscatedand parentswillberequiredtocollectit.
Hairbelowshoulderlengthshouldbetiedback(inaponytail,bun,plaitsorbunches)whentakingpartin particular lessons. These are communicated by staff at the beginning of the year but include Science, Swimming,PE,DanceandsomeCCAactivities.
Any electronic equipment such as phones,tablets,etc shouldnottobeusedorseeninsidetheschool buildingatanytime Iftheyarebroughtintoschooltheymustbeswitchedoffandstoredinthebottomof bags/lockers throughouttheday.Theonlytimethatitispermissibletousesuchitemsisattheendof theschooldayorwithpermissionfromamemberofstaffinanemergency.Astudentwhobreachesthese ruleswillhavetheirelectronicequipmentconfiscated.Onthefirstoccasiontheitem(s)willbehandedin to the Junior School office and can be collected at 15.20. On anysubsequentoccasionparentswillbe requiredtomeetwithamemberoftheleadershipteamtocollecttheitem(s).
Individuals have responsibility for their own belongings Uniform and equipment should be clearly labeled to help students dothis. Shouldachildlosesomething,theyshouldinformtheirclassteacher whowillsupporttheminfindingit.Ifthisisnotsuccessful,parentsshouldvisitthelostpropertyshelfin the Junior School office. Lost Property is cleared out every term with unclaimed items sent to alocal charity.
Policies are available on the schoolʼs website and by the request of parents. Should youwishtoseea particularpolicypleasecontacttheHeadofJuniorSchool.
18 WITHDRAWALS
WITHDRAWINGFROMSCHOOL
We encourage all parentstospeaktotheirchildʼstutor/classteacheroranothermemberofstaffbefore making the decision to withdraw their child from NLCS Jeju, as this will allow us the opportunity to discussthereasonsfurther.
The school will support applications to other schools by completing an NLCS Jeju Standard Student ReferenceForm(SSRF)whichisacceptabletoallUKandUShighschools.Wedonotsupportapplications through third party agencies or sites such as SAO/SSAT or Gateway to Prep Schools. References or recommendations (theSSRF)willbepassedontothedestinationschool,nottostudent,parentorthird parties