Halla North Newsletter May 2025

Message from the Boarding Master

ScottDavies

As the summer draws near and the sun starts to shine on Jeju, we say farewell to our graduating class, and sadly, two members of our Halla North boarding community. Mr. Park leaves us after four years of outstanding pastoral support for our boarding students and Myles (our graduate assistant) is also moving on to pastures new. We wish them every success in the future and hope that they take with them good memories in Jeju and especially in Halla North.

This year, we focused on student wellbeing and promoting mindfulness in our boarding students. We introduced Year 12 to ‘The Daily Calm’ meditation, hiked the Yeongsil trail, had a wonderful Christmas party and began preparing them for life after Halla North with the ‘outduction’ program. Our Year 13 developed life skills, basic medical knowledge, and how to take care of themselves while living in a foreign country. We hope that they have benefitted from these sessions and will find them useful as they embark upon their university adventures.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this year in Halla North, getting to know the new Year 12 and continuing to develop my relationships with Year 13. I have been blown away by the university offers that our boys have received and the maturity and dedication shown by the Year 12s. I look forward to the next academic year and welcoming a new group of boys to Halla North and preparing our current Year 12 for what will be a busy time.

Have a wonderful summer, take care and stay safe.

The North Remembers.

VALEDICTORY VALEDICTORY ��

To the Halla Boys in the Class of 2025, Congratulations and always remember... The North Remembers ��

StudentEvents Trip to the City

Some of the Year 12 boarders went into Jeju City for some well-deserved relaxation and fun. They went to cafes, the trampoline park, and ate some delicious food

StudentEvents

10K Run

After their IB exams, the Y13s took some time to unwind and participated in a 10k run

No Lates!

The Year 12 and Year 13 boarders who were never late throughout the year had a chicken and pizza party ��

HealthandWell-Being

Research shows that quality sleep is crucial for students' success. A good night’s sleep is the best preparation for a busy school day.

Due to ongoing issues with lateness and sleep discipline, we are implementing stricter sanctions.

At Halla North, we emphasize healthy sleep habits to support learning and well-being. Throughout the year, we have focused on addressing sleep deficits affecting punctuality. We continue to promote sleep discipline and introduce effective sleep strategies.

Morning lateness will result in lost privileges and an evening sanction.

Repeated offenses will lead to further consequences, with parents informed.

Late students will study downstairs to complete homework efficiently, allowing more sleep at night.

We hope these measures improve punctuality and promote healthy sleeping habits.

TheNorthRemembers

Myles Saville

Myles has a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from SOAS University, London. A former member of the National Youth Choir of GB, a former chorister of the prestigious York Minster Cathedral Choir, and a Music Scholar of Ampleforth Abbey and College, as well as having attended Leeds Conservatoire for four years.

Myles supports the Year 12 and Year 13 Halla students and is a wonderful addition to the Halla boarding staff.

We wish you well in your future endeavours!

TheNorthRemembers Sangduk Park

Mr. Park has had various experiences, not only as a teacher but also as a government officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He started teaching at Myungduk Foreign Language High School in Seoul before he moved to Thailand as an IB Korean teacher.

Mr. Park has been the ABM in Halla North for four years. He has been a pillar in the boarding home, providing invaluable support to the boarding students. We wish him well in his future school!