NLCS Jeju Newsletter 3 March 2023

PRINCIPAL’S LETTER

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of NLCS Jeju

I am writing this newsletter on March 1st which is of course Korean Independence Movement Day, or Samiljeol here in Jeju which is a very important commemoration day in Korea’s history. In the UK and more specifically Wales it is as important as St David’s Day. All countries celebrate and commemorate special days in their history and culture and for us this week, which we have Korean Enrichment week, it has been important to develop a greater understanding of the country in which we are all living. In these post covid times we should not confuse this with a nationalistic and negative xenophobic approach as we all should appreciate different cultures and diversity which is so important to all of us here at NLCS Jeju where we want to embrace internationalism and global citizenship.

The individuality and creativity of our students is celebrated in all that we do. We had the Senior School production yesterday and we have the Junior schools productions next week to look forward to. In the Senior School a devised piece of theatre allows students to explore their creativity. This was also witnessed last week in the House drama competition! It really does give students opportunities to explore many different facets of theircharacters and to let their imaginations run wild!

Over the next few weeks the school will be welcoming more visitors onto the campus. The impact for our students of having opportunities to meet with many distinguished visitors is immeasurable and this has been seen in the high levels of participation, questioning and engagement in lectures and workshops. We thank all our visitors for joining us and the contributions they make to enriching the lives of our community. We have missed this contact and although live streaming has been valuable it does not compensate for human face to face interaction. We will be reducing the amount of live streaming now as we want our live audiences back with us! We will on occasion record but in the main we want interaction and active participation from our community.

Yours sincerely,

Lynne Oldfield Principal

The Main Event

Here are the biggest stories from around the School this week.

DRAMA ENRICHMENT WEEK

Another fun packed and interesting Enrichment Week - thanks to the Drama department and all the students who helped to arrange so many enjoyable activities.

We were treated to lectures, acting and performance workshops, political theatre activities, the opportunity to watch famous movies, corridor games and our Senior School students took part in the House Drama competition. More pictures.

HOUSE DRAMA COMPETITION

The Main Event

HOUSE DRAMA COMPETITION

“One of the highlights of the school year is undoubtedly the House Drama competition and over the last few months approximately132 students worked hard on developing a script based on the theme of ‘rejuvenation and rebirth’. It was fantastic to see a range of students from years 7-11 involved in the performances, with many of the older students leading their houses with distinction.

Students were responsible for organising their own rehearsals and tech requests and were perfecting their acting skills until the performance. Not only did this event show the range of talents that our students possess, but also helped them to form close friendships and bonds and earn valuable house points whilst having fun!

Having overseen the transition back to a vertical house system, I have an enormous sense of pride in the achievements of our students and NLCS Jeju is unique in offering a varied beyond the curriculum approach that enables students to pursue all of their interests and passions. Well done to Sarah House for an outstanding performance that will be remembered for years to come with a high level of originality, humour and its artistic vision.” - Mr. Jason Sannegadu. More pictures.

DR JENNIFER HARTLEY

A huge thank you to Dr. Jennifer Hartley, the acclaimed Applied Theatre practitioner, who spent two very busy weeks at NLCS Jeju. Dr. Hartley has extensive experience in both theatre and education, she is an award winning director, writer and educator and works internationally with schools and organisations to promote alternative approaches to education through drama.

Mr Peirson explains further Dr. Hartley’s invaluable contribution: “Dr Hartley explored the techniques of Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed exploring the politics within children’s stories such as ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ with the Yr 9 classes, identifying the themes and issues in Nick Dear’s play script of ‘Frankenstein’ with Yr 10 IGCSE Drama

students as well as exploring the fine line between sanity and insanity with the IB Literature and Performance students through the text The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Dr Hartley’s skills as a psychologist has allowed her to make a significant impact with the Yr 12 IB students and their tutors on body language and presentation skills. She also had time to give some valuable Professional Development for teachers on Adverse Child Experiences. During her visit NLCS held a workshop for students from all the GEC International schools on the non Bryant Saturday and served as a great starting point for students and teachers of drama to collaborate in the future.”

The Main Event

KOREAN ENRICHMENT WEEK

This week has been Korean Enrichment Week. At NLCS Jeju we strongly believe in the importance of students maintaining a high level of Korean and building their knowledge of Korean social studies and history, following the Korean national curriculum. We also offer the opportunity for non-Korean speakers to also find a love for the language.

There was no ‘corridor English’ this week as the Korean department took over the corridors with a range of information stands - with a photo exhibition, audiobooks, games, photo booth, and an opportunity to make Korean fans and learn Korean calligraphy. We were also treated to wonderful musical performances - and everyone was encouraged to speak Korean!

감사합니다 - to everyone involved in arranging the week. More pictures.

The Main Event

PHYSICS ENRICHMENT WEEK

We are looking forward to our Physics Enrichment Week next week. More information to follow soon!

Don’t miss our posts!

Follow us on our social media pages to never miss out! Our recent posts include:

• Matthew Kim - Alumni profile

• Splash Day

• House Drama

• Arte Museum Trip

• Jeju String Collective

NLCS Jeju Awards and Achievements

Congratulations to all our recent award winners! Click here (https://bit.ly/nlcsstudentachievements )

Other News

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LEADER MAGAZINE

Following on from the School winning the International School Award for Safeguarding, Mr. James Caudle was invited to write an article for the International School Leader magazine on the initiative that led to us winning the award. This is a difficult but important topic, read his article here.

Remember, our Emotional Guidance Team is always available to speak to members of the community who may need support, do not hesitate to email Mr. Caudle (jcaudle@ nlcsjeju.kr).

Other News

MEDICAL REVIEW 2022-23

“What an extraordinary Medical Review! To paraphrase Mr. Geoff Hall when he was announcing the winners, such was the standard of content delivered and the concise, measured and reflective answers from the finalists for each of the unscripted questions from the judges, there were not enough new and/or unused superlatives from previous years of Review finalist announcements to go around. If you missed the review, you can watch the recording here. An outstanding feature can be viewed between 1:15:43 to 1:34:17 where Yena and Eugene answered unscripted impromptu questions for nearly 20 minutes. Many thanks to those of you who supported this year’s Medical Review, be it through preliminary judging, finalist judging, preparing the PAC, publicising the event or printing out all the certificates and leaflets - Thank you.” - Ms. Kym Prichard and Mr. Mark Kim.

Congratulations to the winners and highly commended groups:

1st Place

Yena Cho and Eugene Lee (Y12) - ‘The Case For or Against STEM Cell Research’

2nd Place

Seojin Yang and Jungwoo Won (Y12) - ‘Microbubbles’

3rd Place

Hailey Choi and Jimin Son (Y10) - ‘Gene Therapy’

Highly Commended

Sean Park and Hyun Koo (Y10) - ‘Three Parent Babies’

SO HAPPY - VIDEO 2

We are pleased to share with you video number two from Seoha Han’s ‘SoHAPPY Insights’! Another thought provoking video. Thank you Seoha.

“How to use paper without cutting down trees? If you consider that there are no solutions to deforestation due to the overwhelmingly extensive stack of paper we use, here’s some “so happy” news. Indeed, solutions like paper recycling do point in the correct direction, there are even more revolutionary alternatives that may surprise you. I personally thought this insight was a bit too mind-blowing to not share, so you have nothing to lose by investing just 2.7 minutes of your time to learn about this game-changing solution.” Seoha

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

At NLCS Jeju we pride ourselves on the extra-curricular provision for our students. The Beyond the Curriculum team works tirelessly to be able to offer over 150 CCAs and Bryant activities.

An area that we believe is very important is outdoor education. Whether that is a Jeju coastal walk, a residential activity centre, with rock climbing and zip wires, or the Duke of Edinburgh award. Anyone who knows Mr. Chaddock knows how passionate he is about this - read his recent article in the International Teacher Magazine - here.

Other News

NEW JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS

The Junior School Student Council has 5 new admissions. Our two new Year 3 and Year 4 classes and Year 2 have been busy presenting speeches and voting. We would like to congratulate the following new Student Council members who were elected to represent their class: Max Yoon 2JL, Elliot Kim 2GF, Green Kim 2KT, Kwon Jang 3LG and Holly Jeong 4JH. This is a new photo of all the JS Student Council together.

Front/middle L-R: Joshua Lee, Juho Ha, Sooin Lee, Elliot Kim, Kwon Jang, Max Yoon, Ada Bulut, Yuin Kwon, Holly Jeong and Green Kim.

Back Row L-R: Jungwon Lee, Joon Sung, William Cho, Dante Lee, Geo Kim, Harry Yoon, Jihoon Choi, Philip Joo, Celina Kim, Hayoon Cho and Mollie Quinn.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PLAYGROUND BIDDING PROJECT

The Junior School Student Council has many roles and one of which is to work together to make the School even better. They undertook some research and discovered that following on from the creation of the fantastic new First School playground, Lower School students would like to improve their play area too. They undertook lots of research and have some great ideas, all of which they had the opportunity to present to Mr. Luke Godley (Bursar) this week.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PLAYGROUND BIDDING PROJECT

Other News

GECMUN

Almost 300 students from 25 schools (including from Taiwan and Saipan), met face to face for the first time in four years. A number of NLCS Jeju students from Year 8 to Year 13 participated.

We are pleased to announce that NLCS Jeju won the overall Best Delegation Award! Ms. Lesley Gissane said “This is a testament to the depth of talent in our school, all those who participated did so fully and every delegate contributed to this win.”

Congratulations to all our students but in particular to those who received recognition:

Verbal Mentions - Soohwan Benjamin Jun and Jianhao Leo Li

Honourable Mentions - Keonyi Kim and Jaehoon Roy Song

Outstanding Delegate - Richard Park and Minjune Dan Huh

Best Delegate - Lyulf Tuffs

Outstanding Chair - Jeslyn Park

Ms. Gissane offered ‘special thanks’ to under secretary general, Eunju Seo who not only supported all of the chairs and delegates but has been involved in planning this conference for almost a year, and has handled every issue of the planning, organisation and troubleshooting with aplomb.

Contact Ms. Gissane today to find out more about MUN and how to be part of it through your CCA - MUN is open to all year groups and is offered at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

KOREA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

Last December Lily, Olivia, and Sam (Y11) had the opportunity to take their research from the Medical Review one step further. KSEF (Korea Science and Engineering Fair), is a competition hosted by KSS for future engineers and researchers. They entered the international division with their study: ‘Meta-analysis on the relationship and effect of a highly-GMO-dependent diet on gut microbes.’ A scientific research paper and a 7-minute presentation with an 8 minute Q&A session was judged by a panel of 5 international experts on the topic of study.

Here are some personal reflections from the group:

“My aim, as we prepared for this competition, was to learn how to construct and write a paper and meet panels who would comment on our technical and logical flaws in our thinking to push us further. KSEF is a competition traditionally with stronger experimental study candidates. We were jumping in the deep end to choose a research method (Metaanalysis) that we were not only new to, but one that didn’t include any practical investigation in the lab.

The largest thing I take away from this experience is what I learnt from my teammates. We all have very different areas of interests and strengths. Each with a clear role to play, we learnt how to blend as a team and learn different angles of approach to a single research question. There were several times in the process where I thought “Oh, so this is what we call cooperation!”. - Lily

“Through KSEF, we learnt how to write a formal research paper which required extensive research and enhanced logic to strongly support our topic. The most challenging part of the process was researching. There were a limited number of studies available for us to use as our field of research is a newly introduced study of applied biology. Sometimes, we had to sit separately at the cafe to concentrate on the research, other times, we communicated with each other to brainstorm ideas and think about different approaches to the question. The panels that judged our presentation were experts in this field of study. They asked questions that challenged our logic and provoked us to think outside the box. I believe that KSEF is the starting point of our research journey, which we will take on further in the future.” Olivia

“During the preparation of the competition, without a doubt, all three of us faced difficulties. Especially, when I was reviewing numerous studies for the appropriate candidates for meta analysis, I had to handle more than one college-level research every day. Not only were the readings difficult, but also when interpreting data statistics so that they can support our thesis. Furthermore, laying out specific data statistics that are useful and diffusing it into our paper was another challenge. Preparing, arguably, was not the most brutal part of this competition. The worst was when the judges asked questions and our team had to answer it at the last moments of the presentation. The questions were not just difficult to answer, but sometimes required wit as well.” Sam

Other News

PERC VIDEO COMPETITION

Yena, Eugene, Sam, Lily and Ashley share information about a competition they recently entered. “The Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition was hosted by the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. Students in Years 11,12 and 13 from around the world participated to produce a video about an ethical problem, discussing the ethics, implications and responsibility involved in the issue. Our group chose to explore the topic of synthetic embryos, inspired by the recent progress in the successful development of a mouse embryo using stem cells.

Our team developed an insightful approach to questions of ethics in the mindset of critical thinkers in the process of preparation. We found the optimum blend between scientific facts and philosophical questioning to come to our own unique evaluation presented in the video. Being succinct in our response for a complex and multi-faced question was challenging, but definitely a valuable experience to develop our own notions upon future biotechnology.”

The group was a “highly commended entry.” Well done all!

by: Yena Cho, Eugene Lee, Sam Kim, Lily Kim, and Ashley Yoon Of North London Collegiate School Jeju

DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIP

The Jeju Forensic Network Online Debating Championships took place on the weekend. This was the event’s third year and attracted 9 teams from around Jeju and South Korea. The winning team named ‘the Goat’ included students from SJA, Unjung Middle School and St Paul Prep. Though NLCS Jeju did not win this year, we are very proud of our students who help to arrange such an event for so many students from different schools to participate in.

Thanks to all of those who made this event possible, the Leadership Team - Convenor: Shona Hyun Park and Chief Adjudicator: Brian Yoon, and the Adjudicators (Key judges that contributed) - Hyeji Kim, Kyungkyu (Richard) Park, Andy Xin Zhang, Terry Kim, Yoonhee Han, Suk-joon Brandon Yoon, Fred Lee, Siah Park, Peter Chang and Elin Jang. As well as thanks to Ms. Louise Symonds and Mr. James Munday.

Watch the full video of the competition here.

GERMAN CCA

Our lucky German CCA students got to try German Pumpernickel bread last week. With various toppings, including German cheese. The consensus was that the bread was ‘lecker’ (German for tasty).

Other News

SONITAS OPEN MUSIC LECTURE

We were delighted to welcome renowned professional cellist Mr. Joonho Shim to NLCS Jeju last week. The special event was arranged by our student led society, Sonitas. The aim of the event was to give students the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a professional musician and more importantly how to become such a great musician.

Mr. Shim was joined by our very own Seok Hyeon Moon (Y12) when they treated us all to a performance of Sonata for Two Cellos in G Major by Jean-Baptiste Barriere.

We extend our gratitude to Mr. Shim for taking the time to visit our School and for sharing his remarkable talent with us all. You inspired us all.

LIVE MUSIC

It’s not just our staff and students who get to enjoy incredible live music on campus, it’s our parents too! Our assembly performances are recorded and shared on our YouTube channel. Enjoy some of the recent performances:

Olivia Kim - 14 February - Madeleine Dring - Pink Minor

Angela Lee - 14 February - Gabriel Fauré - Morceau de concours (accompanied by Ms. Kim)

Yuta Takeda - 21 February - Racing into the Night arranged for piano by Yuta

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

International Women’s day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We celebrate all our students everyday, but on 8 March we will pay particular attention to the women in the NLCS Jeju community.

Our founding School in London, is a school for girls and has been a pioneer in girls’ education since it was established in 1850.

Though NLCS Jeju may be a co-ed school, we pride ourselves on supporting women in the same way that the founding Headmistress, Ms. Frances Mary Buss had envisaged. All our students are given the opportunity to grow and flourish and be the best they can be. Our older students support and guide our younger students through the vertical house system and our students in leadership positions inspire others, whilst setting wonderful examples.

There were a number of women who followed in Ms. Buss’ footsteps. One whose name is very well known at NLCS Jeju is Ms. Sophie Bryant. Our Saturday co-curricular programme is named after her and you’ll see from her short bio, this is a very apt namesake. Sophie Bryant.

Other News

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Sooyoung (Reception), Yeju (Y6) Little 8 member and Julia (Y13) - Big 8 member and Head Girl

We thank all the women in our community - our students, staff, parents and beyond.

Other News

Such a treat to have a concert on campus! Take a look at these great photos, captured by

JS DIGITAL STUDENT MAGAZINE

Thank you also to Mr. Matthew Kim, class of 2015 and professional music producer, who spent the weekend here to support our students, your time and expertise are invaluable

Thank you to Ms. Dee Patterson for sharing this exciting edition of the student magazine. We hope you enjoy reading it.

PANCAKE DAY

Here are some fun photos from our pancake race last week. We hope they had a chance to eat some yummy pancakes after all that running!

UGC News

We recently shared news of some early decisions received by our students. We are now sharing the students behind those exciting offers!

Carnegie Mellon University

Tepper School of Business Business Administration

Why did you select this university and this course?

CMU’s Tepper School of Business provides a strong business program while offering a flexible curriculum from which I can choose from countless elective courses. As someone deeply interested in interdisciplinary studies, I was fascinated by the availability of courses which would allow me to incorporate knowledge from various subjects. While building a solid foundation of business knowledge through the Tepper School, I will leverage diverse elective courses in the College of Fine Arts and Computer Science. In addition, there is no doubt that I will be able to build networks with prestigious scholars and entrepreneurs in the Tepper School of Business, one of the most respected business schools in the US. How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

My University Guidance Counsellor, Ms Boyong Kim, has guided me through the application process and advised me with special care. I am thankful to my subject teachers, Ms Barai and Mr Warrier, for writing my recommendation letters and inspiring me to develop my academic skills. Special thanks to my tutor, Mr Maher, who supported me academically and allowed me to adapt to the new school environment.

How do you feel about the offer / university / course / future?

I intend to keep up my grades for the next few months to prepare for university. Because I am considering taking Computer Science as a double major or minor, I would also have to familiarise myself with programming languages. I am excited to attend such a great school with a fantastic curriculum that focuses on the real-world application of business notions and technological innovations.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

Although I am still determining my future career, graduating from CMU would provide me various opportunities, from management consulting to data analytics or software engineering. I sometimes imagine myself working on Wall Street or starting my own business with entrepreneurial passion. No matter what direction the future brings me, I am ready to take the next journey and continue to learn.

Northwestern University Communications Performance Studies

Eunsoo Big 8 Arts Ambassador

Why did you select this university and this course?

The main reason I chose Northwestern was because of its emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and its active clubs. Being in NLCS also allowed me to pursue not only my academic interests but also my artistic passions, such as music and performance. Tech team experience and my extended essay on music history helped me realise that I enjoy studying performance and hence I was excited to find a performance studies curriculum at Northwestern.

How do you think NLCS Jeju has prepared you for the next stage in your education?

7 years in NLCS as a boarder definitely did not contain just happy moments. Like everyone, I had my own ups and downs regarding academics, friendships, and even wellbeing. Although I genuinely believe that the school’s support coming from my house staff, the emotional counselling team, and the university guidance team was incredibly helpful, the moments where I found my own way out of these struggles also helped me flourish. NLCS taught me how to become independent and when to reach out for help. I know that these experiences will continue to help me at university and I am forever grateful for the opportunities provided and the amazing people I met at NLCS.

How do you feel about the offer / university / course / future?

One important thing that I learnt at NLCS was to not be afraid of trying out new things, so I will carry on this value at university and approach everything with an open mind. I’ve always followed my heart and therefore I believe that my future is very open to a lot of possibilities. Though I am one step closer to my childhood dream of becoming a director, I am very open to exploring other fields in university. I am excited to see what my future holds.

Why did you select this university and this course?

NYU is one of the best schools in the states, located in NYC with various people around. Also, NYU Dentistry is always in the top 5 schools in the states. Hence, as a person who wanted to devote me to the dental field, a school that provides many cases with developed technologies would be the perfect start for my future life.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

NLCS has provided me with the perfect guidance in applying to colleges. Not only subject teachers but also many other supporting staff, especially my tutor (Mr. Dowling) and my CAS supervisor (Mr. Glen Roberts) I was able to learn various non-academic-based lessons. Specially, Mr. Cho, my University Guidance counselor who I’ve met since yr 10, has been the best UGC. He was the one who supported me mentally since yr 10 with large critical information for applications. Especially when writing my college essays, he has put in a thorough read-through and left me very important comments which enhanced my essay to the next level. Most importantly, he actually helped me with my university choices and strategies. The last-minute support and encouragement were the important kicks that made me place in NYU Dentistry.

How do you think NLCS Jeju has prepared you for the next stage in your education?

NLCS brought a lot to me while applying to universities. Obviously, with the high-level teaching staff and curriculum, I am getting well-prepared for college studies along with an IB education. Thanks to many of my subject teachers (Mr. Kim, Ms. Cha, Ms. Symonds) who have taught with the best quality from the beginning of the IB course, I was able to achieve a high level of knowledge and could successfully head towards the end of academics in NLCS. Furthermore, as IB encourages a huge amount of individual studies, I was able to be more prepared and grow my independence in studying.

How do you feel about the offer/ university / course / future?

It is true that I am very excited to be offered this place as this was my dream school/ program. Hence, it was one of the happiest moments in my entire life when I received the offer. However, at the same time, as this is a huge turning point, I can’t hide my feeling of anxiety.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

As I’ve applied for the dental program, I would like to be devoted to the field of dental care. It is a bit far from now, but in the future, I would love to connect sports with dentistry and work with athletes for their oral safety.

Why did you select this university and this course?

It was not an easy decision, but I ultimately chose Dartmouth for its Liberal Arts based curriculum. I loved that I would be able to take a variety of classes before I had to declare my major. Also the resources the school provided for both prospective applicants and current students were easy to access and very supportive.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

I am grateful to my University guidance counselor, Ms. Kim, who supported me through the process of researching and applying to college, and always gave thoughtful answers to even the most simple questions. Moreover, I am thankful for my teachers who have been understanding of the overwhelming stress of university applications and made sure to check up on us every now and then.

How do you think NLCS Jeju has prepared you for the next stage in your education? Having the option to choose my IGCSE and IB options as well as being given the opportunity to experience a variety of extracurricular activities have helped me gain a better perspective about myself and things I am interested in. Being involved with Service has also been crucial to help me gain a greater understanding of global issues beyond our school community.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

I’m not completely sure yet, but I want to pursue a career in STEM, and go on to do research.

Why did you select this university and this course?

Columbia appealed to me not only with its world-renowned Ivy League status but also with a traditionally strong humanities education alongside some of the most groundbreaking faculty and brightest minds from around the world. From understanding the forces of humanity to expressing human longing through the arts to grasping life through the written word, Columbia’s Core Curriculum also appealed to my desire to challenge myself and develop invaluable, lifelong intellectual skills. And of course, you can’t beat New York City. I saw the dynamism of Manhattan - a cultural melting pot like no other - as my nook.

For me, the power of history lies in its ability to dissect grand narratives into granular pieces with uniquely human stories. With history, I saw that I would have endless opportunities to examine and interpret human identities and stories that have underlaid our eras.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

NLCS Jeju has been a truly integral part of my life throughout the past ten years. I thank my UGC counsellor, Mrs Izabella Sloczynska, for guiding me through the long and winding road of university applications. I also thank Mr Ben Matthews, Ms Justine Oliver, and Mr Thomas Pettifor for cultivating in me a genuine love for learning and wholeheartedly recommending me for Columbia.

How do you feel about the offer / university / course / future?

I’ve had waves of surprise, joy, and gratitude. I can’t wait to start a new chapter of my life in Morningside Heights this coming autumn and embrace all that Columbia and the City have to offer.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

At Columbia, I will continue to explore the ampersand between history and literature. Later, I picture myself pursuing journalism, law or literary criticism, but I hope I will one day serve my nation too.

SPORT

KISAC MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALLTOURNAMENT IN BUSAN

Our Division A team competed at Busan Foreign School (BFS) and our Division B team at the International School of Busan (ISB) in February.

Congratulations to both teams!

Division A - 3rd place

Division B - 2nd place

Thanks to the student coaches: Eunri Kim Y10 and Woojin (Jay) Lee Y10 and to the staff coaches Ms. Spivey, Ms. Crabtree, Ms. Davis, Mr. Herrera, Mr. Nam and Mr Pua.

SPORT

FOBISIA GAMES

A number of our students are currently in Thailand for the FOBISIA games. There are lots of photos being shared on the PE Departments Instagram page. Follow them now to keep up to date nlcsjupe - when our students return we will share all the news with you but we are excited to confirm a number of medals have already been won. We wish all the students all the best for the rest of their competitions - but we are proud of all of you already for your commitment and for representing the School. More pictures.

BOARDING QUESTION TIME

Thank you to our day and boarding parents who either joined us in person or submitted questions for the Boarding Question Time on Wednesday. It was a very informative session and your excellent questions will help us to further understand the needs and wants of our boarders. If you were not able to attend you will soon be able to watch the video recording of the session.

Boarding News

BOARDING AFTERNOON TEA

After three years it was a real pleasure to invite our boarding parents into the boarding homes - thank you to the boarding teams for arranging such a wonderful event. Thank you to our catering team, Quadra, who provided a delicious spread of fruit, cakes and sandwiches. The afternoon was filled with laughter and everyone was treated to musical performances by our students. We are looking forward to hosting more of these events. More pictures.

IHO HOME ARTWORK

If you have ever visited the beautiful Iho beach you will recall the two iconic Jeju pony lighthouses. Inspired, a group of talented boarding students who live in our Iho boarding home have transformed a wall with a mural depicting the red lighthouse. Well done to Gloria, who thought of the original idea and started the mural. Thanks also to Grace, Louisa and Amy who all contributed by painting and to Hannah for supporting them allthe creation took a total of 15 hours, but we think it was worth it! Here’s a photo of the Iho staff in agreement! photo

As well as being a feature of Iho beach, the metaphor of a lighthouse reflects the values of Iho.

“Integrity - a lighthouse is a Reference point/ navigation (values, guiding light, morals). Hope. Protection and guidance. Has to be open minded. Doesn’t judge, accepts every day / boat / weather condition as it comes. And ultimately because we want Iho girls to leave strong and resilient - Strength (resilience). Lighthouse has to cope with all sorts of conditions, sea water, weather, hot/cold.”

Enjoy the video of the pony’s creation video

Here are some key dates from our CAC.

From a joyous saturnalia celebrating the outwitting of a snide Persian advisor to standing on speeding horses to showcase bravery in battle, March certainly comes in like a lion with holidays that reflect centuries of history and long-held cultural customs.

Ash Wednesday (Feb 22)

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) that represents the Christian Jesus’s time of temptation in the wilderness. Lent asks believers to set aside a time each year for similar fasting, marking an intentional season of focus on Christ’s life, ministry, sacrifice, and resurrection. Read more about Lent here.

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Jewish holiday that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian rule of Israel. The story of Purim is recounted in the biblical Book of Esther, whose eponymous heroine saves her people from the conniving of the King’s most trusted advisor through her honesty and bravery. Read more about Purim here.

Purim (March 6-7)

Cultural Awareness Committee news

Hola Mohalla (Mar 8-10)

Hola Mohalla, standing for “mock fight”, is a Sikh festival that takes place on the first day of the lunar month of Chet. Guru Gobind Singh established Hola Mohalla as an occasion for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills in simulated battles. Participants in Hola Mohalla perform daring feats to showcase their courage, such as Gatka (mock encounters with real weapons), tent pegging, bareback horse-riding, and standing on two running horses. Read more about Hola Mohalla here.

Staff News

MEET YOUR HEAD NURSE

As you will see from previous newsletters we want to introduce you to the various teams around the School, who may not be as visible as others but are integral in the smooth running of the School and contribute to the success of our students. Today we find out more about our Head Nurse and a founding NLCS Jeju member, Ms. Minji Jeon.

Our Medical Centre is committed to the health and wellbeing of every student, providing medical service for all students. It is staffed by four fulltime and qualified nurses, offering 24/7 care. Minji can be contacted any time in an emergency.

Name: Ms. Minji Jeon

Occupation: Medical Centre Head Nurse

Experience: I have a degree in Nursing, a variety of certificates and a valid national certification. Moreover, I completed the HELP(Health Emergencies in Large Populations) pre course at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the United States and I have a Masters of Public Health (MPH) from Yonsei University in Seoul.

I have had a wide variety of experience, including working at one of the university hospitals in Seoul, as an Occupational Health Nurse in Seoul for one of the famous chemical companies in Germany, and as a school nurse.

How long have you been a nurse?

I have been working in the medical field for more than 18 years. What is your most memorable moment during your nursing experience?

ItookafieldtriptoWHO(WorldHealthOrganisation)inGeneva,Switzerland,andattended a seminar there with graduate school professors and postgraduate students. This was such a valuable and unforgettable experience for me as it was dedicated to the wellbeing of all people and guided by science, and global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.

Why did you decide to become Head Nurse at a school?

My grandfather was the principal of Junior school, so I have been interested in being a school nurse since I was young.

This decision was ingrained further when I had teacher training at a Junior School., where I learnt that I was popular with children in each grade, and also the school nursing work impressed me deeply with a very bright mood and positive energy from students.

How long have you worked at NLCS Jeju

I have worked here for about 11 years as a founding member of the School.

What does the future hold?

My next dream is to become a good health and safety leader in the School as I believe that effective health and safety management can help minimise risk and protect against accidents.

What is the best part of your job?

I think the school nurse can integrate human dignity, integrity, autonomy, altruism, and social justice for the health and well-being of children in school.

Taking care of children while being a school nurse adds extra rewards and satisfaction by seeing them grow and learn in a secure and loving environment.

INTERNATIONAL FAIR - COEX

….and finally

We are heading to Seoul tomorrow - if any of your friends or family are considering NLCS Jeju for their children we would love to meet them! Attending the fair will be Ms. Natalie Wilson (VP Academic), Mr. Pete Scargill (AVP Boarding and House Ethos), Ms. Helen Lock (Director of Marketing, Admissions and Community Engagement) and Admissions Officers -Ms. Kelly Kim and Ms. Nayoun Ye.

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