Halla East Newsletter September 2023

Halla East News September 2023

Message from the BM September 2023 The Year 12 girls have settled in well and taken on the Halla Ethos quickly. There were some teething issues whilst they explored their new found freedom and established exactly what they can and canʼt do. As they now all know the expectations, we will be enforcing these as we move forward.

The Year 13ʼs girls had a challenging start with the iSAMs upload causing issues for several on our girls and it is a measure of their maturity and learnt communication skills that this was dealt with so well. Academically, many of them are in a great place- EEʼs done, much of CAS completed and projects signed off, final submissions of their IAʼs underway so they can turn their focus to the demands of their college preparations. The UCG counsellors have been in home to support our boarders with 1:1ʼs and there has also been excellent IA support sessions. I am so pleased they heeded advice given last year.

The whole Halla East team have undergone their safeguarding training and I am currently retaking a course “Child Protection for International Schools” to compliment my “Child Protection Advance” course completed in 2022. I am very pleased with the progress made by our new ABM, Ms Yoon, who is always ready to ask questions if she has any concerns about a studentʼs well being or safety. She is an asset to our team!

Message from the new ABM September 2023

Mrs Yoon I wanted to become an ABM of Halla East, because I was a happy boarder during my teenage years. During my years of boarding, I was fortunate to forge an enduring sense of family and community with the other girls and boarding staff. I love being the ABM of Halla East, because I enjoy getting to know all the girls on both their good and bad days. I am aiming to inspire the girls to develop resilience, grit and a positive attitude when facing adversity.

With Mrs. Coughlan and Mrs.Smith's guidance and support, I've learnt that being a good ABM requires commitment: Commitment in time, effort, and emotion.

After long hours of work, being an ABM can be difficult at times. However, I feel lucky to be surrounded by brilliant and empowered girls who work hard to reach their full potential everyday. I hope to remain committed and vigilant to keep all students happy, safe and feel valued as individuals.

Student Events August 2023

Halla Welcome party

Yr12 IGCSE Halla Tea

Halla East and North Y12 boarders got together for a fun night to get to know each other. It was great seeing everyone having fun and building friendships. The Y13 house committee did an amazing job coming up with game ideas that brought the students together. We hope to have many more events where students can purely have fun and take a break from working hard!

Congratulations Y12s on completing your IGCSE! It was great seeing some of your parents at the Halla Tea Party. We hope that they enjoyed seeing where you live and enjoyed the food and music. Special thanks to the music students for performing great songs that day. Y12s, be proud of your achievements and I look forward to celebrating many more achievements with all the girls! Well done!

IGCSE Award

Super stars!

Mrs Cʼs Yr11 Chemistry class.

Well done - girls!

Student Events to look forward to August 2023

Halla Climb - 21st October (rescheduled) All year 12 Halla studentʼs will be expected to join us to climb the Yeongsil trail of Halla mountain. This trip was postponed due to the typhoo weather but hopefully will go ahead as planned. Please do not make any exeat/ Halla pass arrangements until after 3pm on Saturday. A letter with all the details will follow.

Outduction workshops Outduction is an exciting initiative run in Halla boarding Homes to engage, prepare and educate students when the leave NLCS. Every new adventure starts with and induction, where NLCS students are ending their journey with us and we want them to feel prepared for life beyond NLCS. All year 12s and 13s have had their inductions and we have the next events planned and ready.

15th October year 13s First night Out out (more information to follow, but this event is to raise the awareness of the social differences in western countries and building knowledge and understanding on keeping safe.

Year 12 will be directed by the medical staff on self medicating, dangers, awareness and again about how to keep self safe and healthy

Parent Events to look forward to August 2023

Chuseok Break You will shortly be welcoming home your daughters to enjoy the family celebration of Chuseok. We have so enjoyed getting to know our new girls and rekindling our positive relationships with the year 13 girls.

As a parent myself, I know too well how special these moments can be when you can gather the whole family. The Halla Team would like to wish you and your families a wonderful Chuseok holiday !

Who is who in Halla East Committee?

August 2023 Home Captain: Angela Yumin Lee Events Captain: Gabrielle Jungahn Oh

Media Captain: Jiwon Kim and Katie Joohyun Hong

Academic Captain: Chloe Eunseo Lee and Kate Minjae Kim

Well being Captain: Ashley Min Koo and Ji-Min Lee

Halla East News September 2023

Until next time…

August 2023

Ms Shayna Coughlan - scoughlan@nlcsjeju.kr Ms Julia Smith - jsmith@nlcsjeju.kr Ms Amy Yoon - ayoon@nlcsjeju.kr