STUDENT WELLBEING AWARENESS GROUP // ISSUE 8
WELLBEING WONDERINGS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020 DESIGNED BY ANDY KIM
FUN FRIDAY VIDEOS - 01 SUMMER TIPS - 02 DAHLIA PAGE - 03
SUPERMAN/WOMAN - 04 COVID-19 INFOGRAPHIC - 05 ONE YEAR RECAP - 06
FUN FRIDAY VIDEOS! BY HELEN JOUNG & HYENA SIM
You can find our Fun Friday Episode 1 below: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RYo2WiIMcFs&feature=youtu.be Having heard that some students are falling behind their academic work, the SWAG put together a video of the members studying so that they can turn on the video when studying and feel
During the school closure due to COVID-19, the
as if they are studying with a friend. You can find
SWAG prepared weekly videos in order to remind
our Fun Friday Episode 2 below:
students of the importance of wellbeing and possible ways they can maintain their health
https://youtu.be/JB5k3iIV4C0
during the quarantine and relax amid rigorous online learning. As a means of making the
Our final Fun Friday video was on sharing some
students’ Friday more exciting, the SWAG decided
workout
to put together a video with a central theme and
moves. Besides our main purpose of motivating
share it with the whole school community every
other students to keep themselves active, our
Friday. Our first “Fun Friday” video was on sharing
other aim for taking the video was to induce
how the SWAG members have been coping with
laughters from the students by showing them
having to stay at home. The video showcased our
some
members making a healthy strawberry milkshake,
movements. You can find our Fun Friday Episode 3
coloring books, taking an ASMR video, jogging,
below:
challenges
of
our
and
entertaining
members’
hilarious
dance
dance
dancing, eating healthily, and reading books at home. By sharing what individual members have
https://youtu.be/stBW_shwBNs
been doing, we tried to encourage others to take time to move away from the screen and try to stay
Most importantly, thank you to all who have
healthy, active, and calm.
shown their support for our videos!
SUMMER TIPS BY LUCIA JIN
- Summer vacation is a great time to learn how to bake and cook for all those foodies out there. Either do it with friends, family or by yourself, students would be able to taste the fruits of their labour and it is so far more delicious than takeouts.
Our school year has come to an end, and it is time
- Take the time to take a break from Social Media.
to welcome the summer with open arms. During
Yes, social media are engaging, entertaining and
these trying times with Covid-19, and the stress of
soothing to watch, but there comes a point where
the upcoming year, it is important for students to
it’s too much! Take walks in parks, or just walk to a
know that they should have fun no matter how
near destination you plan on going! Focus on
tough it gets! We as the Student Welfare
what’s going around, focus on something that is
Awareness Group have come up with a list of
outside your phone.
possible activities that maintains or even induce
- Use this as an opportunity to brush up on your
tranquility and joy.The summer provides a great
old skills or even learn some new ones like
opportunity for students to get closer to their
painting, knitting, football, and such.
family and friends, but most importantly, to take
- Most importantly, remember to balance your
off the stress they have accumulated in the past
academic life and your personal lives. Don’t ever
academic year. To maintain a healthy summer to
forget to have some fun! While many take the time
start students refreshed is to continuously
of summer vacation to catch up and revise for new
practice wellness. This can be done in so many
information for the upcoming year, it is vital that
ways, ranging from Cooking to just taking an
students know Summer Vacation is a day of
entire day of for yourself and yourself only.
recharge and merriment.
DAHLIA: 2020 HEALTH MENTAL AWARENESS WEEK
While mental and physical health was the most serious issue that globally bothered people’s lives in 2020 , SWAG and Dahlia society have engaged the NLCS community within different ways in order to commemorate 2020 Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme of this year’s mental health awareness month was ‘kindness’, which was a necessary attribute to overcome the chaos. After
the
prolonged
quarantine
and
exam
cancellations, the majority of students and staffs in NLCS have suffered from their self-quarantine life. Some people might have wondered how to
BY ERIN LEE
spend time wisely, some might be depressed about the fact that they should avoid going outdoors, or some might have lost their track of academics. Since it was an unfamiliar situation for everyone, getting confused about coping with the situation were obviously a difficult problem to solve for everyone. The entire uncertainties have taken away a lot of people’s mental health, and that’s why SWAG x Dahlia have decided to take initiatives.
For the regular well-being wednesday activity, the
To briefly introduce the video, it emphasizes how
SWAG opened a compliment zone on 27th of May,
kindness is closely linked with protecting our
where all the year groups came back to school
mental health. The content
after the staggered re-openings. The main activity
definition of kindness, health benefits of kindness,
was writing some positive compliments for anyone
kind actions to take in our real life, and tips to
around the school community during break times
remember before we actually take steps . The last
and lunch times. Those who’ve written sincere
main message we wanted to deliver was to be kind
compliments to each other were provided a small
to yourself - prioritise some “me” time, so that you
treat and a positive mission to complete such as
can relax and reflect on how you’re feeling. We
‘holding the door for the next person.’ Those notes
provided some ways to be kind to ourselves such
are planned to be attached in a big board in order
as turning off social media channels or spending
to make it visible, and to further spread positivity
some time in nature which is great for our mental
to the surroundings. Thankfully, there were plenty
health.
includes the re-
of responses which actually surprised us. Before you go into your holidays, please make sure The Dahlia society has approached the students as
that you are keeping your mental health and
well. Following the year before, we’ve sticked
physical health at the same time. Do not put
small positive notes in random places around the
excessive burden to yourselves nor stress out too
school which could refresh and delight people,
much. Always remind yourself that you are living
such as ‘Keep your face to the sunshine and you
the best moment of your lives, and embrace it as
cannot see a shadow.’ The quotes were aimed to
far as you can. If you struggle with handling your
make people cherish their lives and basically - love
mental health, look around and seek for help -
themselves ! They are currently preparing a video
there will always be someone who is caring for you
about the manual of kindness, which is the theme
all the time.
of this year’s mental health awareness month.
SUPERMAN & SUPERWOMAN
The title of superwoman falls to Ms.Powell, who has tirelessly worked in the school especially in pastoral care. Being a true pioneer in the school, she was suggested by many as a person who consistently made efforts to introduce new approaches in how the school approached
BY FRED LEE
pastoral issues. She brought positivity where it needed to be and took every student and staff under her supervision with care. Such efforts of
The title of superman/woman is only given to the
general kindness therefore had to be compensated
people who have truly shown their passion for care
by the title of superwoman.
and loving for those around them. This year we had several nominated by the student body but the
Because both superman and superwoman of this
nominations for the last superheros of this academic
year are unfortunately leaving us after this
year has had truly thoughtful response and reflection.
academic year, this title is fully meaningful and
Having numerous nominations of qualified candidates
the school body only hopes that the variety of
for this year’s last superman/woman, the school had a
quality candidates for our schools’ superheros
difficult
continue, Helen Joung.
time
awarding
such
prestigious
title.
However, we came to a final decision. Geomun
house
master,
Mr.Fowler
recieved
overwhelming support from many students and staff from Geomun. Multiple nominations suggested that he truly displayed his commitment to care, not only his own students but everyone around him. Therefore Mr.Fowler has been titled the last superman of the 2019-2020 academic year.
COVID-19 INFOGRAPHIC BY MELANIE KANG How to protect yourself from Covid-19. During dayto-day activities, people can take the following measures to prevent infection, in accordance with WHO guidelines: 1. Clean the hands regularly with an alcoholbased sanitizer, or wash them with soap and water.
The
recommendation,
CDC
also
advising
make that
this
sanitizer
should contain “at least 60% alcohol” and that people should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds. 2. Clean surfaces — such as kitchen seats and work desks — regularly with disinfectant. 3. Avoid crowded areas when going out, for people over 60 years old and people with any underlying health problems. 4. Try to avoid close contact with people who display flu-like symptoms, including coughing and sneezing. 5. Get accurate information about COVID-19. Some good sources include the Pan American Health Organization and WHO websites.
RECAP OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20
Arts Performance This academic year was especially enriched in artistic aspects as numerous performances were brought on stage. In the Christmas Concert, the orchestra, band, choir, and staff ensembles blew warmth and bliss into our winter season. Shortly after the Christmas break, Herman Melville’s classic novel was turned into another epic musical production by Mr. Peirson, Ms. De Carteret, the live band, and student actors across
BY EUNICE LEE
all year groups. <Moby Dick the Musical> was an amazing journey for both the cast members and the audience as the seemingly-difficult storyline was
The academic year of 2019/20 has been exciting
captured into an enjoyable one-hour show. This year,
and
students also took initiative in their 2020 Student
tumultuous
for
everyone,
with
many
accomplishments fulfilled yet plans altered. The SWAG organized a quick recap of this year to look back on the amazing achievements we have made as a community!
Musical Project, bringing the Tony Awards winning Broady musical <Dear Evan Hansen> onto the NLCS PAC. After extensive rehearsals and tech management, the team successfully brought laughter and tears to the audience through their passion to promote mental health awareness in our community. With Arts Week
New SWAG After a selective admissions procedure, the original SWAG team passed their baton on new members to join the crew. The new SWAG of
coming up in a few weeks, we look forward to other big and small events such as Sonitas busking, dance performances, the infamous Canons Follies, and much more.
2019/20 gave their best in trying to make a better community for student welfare in NLCS Jeju,
COVID-19 and Online Learning
advancing the prior group members’ exemplary
We had plans, exams, and ceremonies to be held, yet a
efforts and ideas.This year, the SWAG worked in
virus smaller than 0.125 micrometers broke them all in
organizing many lunchtime events, promoting
a flash. COVID-19, arguably the top global issue of
welfare issues, and connecting with students on a
2019/20, switched our classes to online lessons and
personal level to support wellbeing in our school. We held Wellbeing Wednesday events throughout the year including “write a letter to your one-yearlater self”, “play the mental health quiz and sign Evan’s cast”, “random acts of kindness”, and more. Students were enthusiastic in participating in these events and we plan to hold even more exciting
programs
next
year!
In
times
of
quarantine, the SWAG also sent out weekly videos
prohibited us from convening. Under self quarantine and social distancing, not only our school members but the whole international society experienced many hardships
with
the
lack
of
socialization
and
proactiveness. NLCS Jeju luckily adapted to the new learning environment very quickly and was able to continue similar academic enrichment as physical classes, though students and staff missed each others’ presence. If you have/are struggling with any concerns or difficulties from dealing with this unusual situation,
to students in both the junior and senior school to
please feel free to reach out to emotional counselors
give advice on staying active and keeping a
or any members of the SWAG for help! The SWAG
positive mindset. The SWAG also launched an
would also like to reiterate the importance of
academic mentoring program for students to
continual efforts in keeping personal space and
connect with each other for scholastic support and
wearing face masks for all students and staff to
started a “honbap zone” for pupils to freely eat on
prevent any potential risk of infection and ensuring
their own without feeling excluded. If there are any more ideas or suggestions for welfare, please do not hesitate to let us know! Examinations The IGCSE and IB examinations were cancelled worldwide due to COVID-19, but Year 11 and 13 students worked hard through their two-year course and took mock examinations in the winter.
that our school environment is safe enough for continuation of classes! Start Here, Go Anywhere With the year of 2019/20 to its closure, we sadly have to say farewell to students and instructors who will be leaving our campus next year. Year 13s have graduated
as
proud
North
London
Collegiate
Schoolers with different passions and directions in different regions around the globe. Many staff will be
With annual exams postponed to August, Year 10
also moving to different environments next year after
and 12 students are also putting their best into
having spent their time on this beautiful island. As our
preparation for next year with praiseworthy
slogan “start here, go anywhere” says, the SWAG
fortitude and stamina. Year 7 to 9 had tests altered
congratulates every member of our community in
into an online format as on-site testing turned
moving to their next life destination after the initiation
unavailable due to the virus outbreak. The SWAG
in NLCS Jeju. We also look forward to greeting new
wants to give a great round of applause to all students who have worked hard this year and went through tough exams!
members who will start on this campus next year.We applaud every single one of you for your efforts and achievements made this year! Have a wonderful summer and remember: the SWAG cares so much about your wellbeing and is always here for you.