Weekly Newsletter 5 March 2021

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05 March 2021

KOREAN ENRICHMENT WEEK MEET THE TEACHERS STUDENTS AWARDS

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A Letter From The Principal Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of NLCS Jeju It has been a great pleasure this week to have a week of subject enrichment and challenge before the school from the Korean Department. I personally have deepened my understanding of han this week.

I have also had the opportunity to attend a very special presentation by Chairperson Yang Jo-hoon from the Jeju 4.3 Peace Foundation accompanied by Chairman Moon Dae Lim of JDC. I was accompanied by two Year 12 students: Chanhyuk (Chris) Park and Zion Kang and we were presented with English copies of the Jeju 4.3 Incident Investigation Report and the Jeju 4.3 Incident Follow Up Investigations and Report I for our School Library. As always the two students represented NLCS Jeju beautifully with the delivery of a speech which reflected their understanding of the significance of this event for the past and present citizens of Jeju. They also showed how we understand and commemorate this event in School and ensure its significance is recognised and understood globally.

It is good to have all our students back in school full time so that once more we can have a community clearly engaged in their learning and also displaying and living the values and ethos which are an inherent part of North London Collegiate School Jeju. Our education is values based and so as we are once more back as a community full time there is a need for some students to adjust to community living once more and to be more selfless in their approach as well as mindful of the respect and courtesy that is an integral part of our daily lives.

We recognize that courteous behaviour is directly related to respect. This is a recognition of the need for good manners such as holding doors open for one another and thanking others where appropriate as it also demonstrates that we are thinking of others first and we are a more pleasant person to be around. In demonstrating respect for others in our behaviours we are mindful of others, their needs and their role and contribution to our community.

In these challenging times of a pandemic we must continue to be mindful too of how we contribute to keeping our own community safe. We must also show understanding and support for those other communities both locally and globally who are experiencing suffering and distress.

Yours sincerely, Lynne Oldfield Principal

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FOCUS ON OUR KOREAN DEPARTMENT!

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This week, in line with Korean Taught Enrichment Week at NLCS Jeju we are very happy to focus on our Korean Department! The Korean department comprises eleven passionate Korean language and history teachers.

All the teachers in the Korean language department interact with our students throughout every class and beyond, hoping that they will enjoy their school life as well as attain academic success. In the Korean Language and History classes, students improve their academic skills through discussions, role plays, creating music videos or songs and writing ads.They are also exploring Korean culture and history through related societies or CCAs. Also, they organise and run various events in the School and feel very proud of their roots.

Language is said to be a bowl of thoughts. Since you can think deeply only when your mother tongue is clearly established, Korean students can cultivate creative and critical thinking through Korean language classes. In addition, the Korean teachers hope all students establish an identity through Korean literature, feel the beauty of literature, and discover themselves in the process of learning Korean language.

KOREAN ENRICHMENT WEEK

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This week has been Korean Enrichment week - full of fun activities. Starting with the March 1 Independence Movement Day Celebration, students have enjoyed lectures, quizzes, and exhibitions. We are so proud of this fascinating heritage we have here. We aim to protect, cultivate and nurture Korean while offering a truly international experience to every student.

Here’s a sneak peek of the week here!

KOREAN LANGUAGE AND HISTORY TEACHERS

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Ms Yeonha Kim Korean History Teacher

Ms Yeon ha Kim joined us in 2017 as a Korean History teacher. She was attracted to International schools with a wide range of teaching methods. Before NLCS Jeju she worked at an International school in Seoul.

She tells us what led her to NLCS Jeju and explains her passion for teaching “Korean State schools follow a fixed framework . Of course, NLCS Jeju does have an organised plan and a set of standards and learning outcomes but we still have freedom to utilise various methods including essay writing or presentation. I encourage students to try to understand the information rather than memorise all the details. I do all my best to ensure students who are capable of reaching their full potential really go further.”

Ms Yeonha Kim Korean History Teacher

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Ms Kim encourages us to think of History as ancient stories. “Teachers have their students read stories or books in order for them to know the value of reading books. It’s the same for History! One of the aims of History is to build up critical thinking. There are loads of returnee or students joining from other international schools at NLCS Jeju. It is very natural for them to struggle in learning technical terms written in Korean. I would like to encourage them to forget about vocabulary and explore the reasoning behind events” Ms. Kim advised that all of non Korean students and staff can benefit from learning Korean History while they are living here. “You do not have to know every single detail of Korean History but if you know some of the major events which happened after 1900 including Japanese colonial rule and the period of democratization, you can understand Korean citizens better.”

“I believe History is not static. I went to Harbin with KS4 students the year before last. It was such a great experience to encounter Korean history - made more real and more tangible by tracing the footsteps of Ahn, Jung-Geun, Korean independence activist. Hopefully, in the near future, I would love to visit Harbin and Shanghai again.”

When the School can run another such trip we urge students - whatever their background - to take advantage of the opportunity.

MEET THE TEACHERS

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Misun Park - Korean Language Teacher and Founding Member of NLCS Jeju Ms. Misun Park is one of the founding members of staff who have been here at NLCS Jeju since 2011. She chooses ‘Change’ as the keyword to summarize the decade! “There’s been a lot of change in the last 10 years. Students, teachers, schools, villages - everything has changed. When the school first opened, other neighbouring schools and new apartments were under construction, so I remember listening to constructions during classes. Lots of things have changed now and I cannot even remember what it was like before. The whole neighborhood has been totally transformed and now the GEC can be truly be called Global Education “City”

Ms.Park has worked in many different public schools and international schools. She has compared literature to glasses that brighten the view. “We cannot think beyond where we live, however, literature can make people open their eyes in different areas. Literature does not end by just reading it, it gives insight and understanding of the world we are living in.

This means that it is a great tool to understand the society and the IB programme fulfills this goal successfully.

Misun Park Korean Language Teacher

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Students sometimes say that the class is magical. For example, when Year 12 students learned about Kim Seung-ok’s “Goat Is Strong,” they said they could not even understand the title of the book and it sounded weird at first. However, by thinking about the meaning of the book throughout the class, they understood the symbolism of the goat and found out how people’s desires and the real world were projected into the work. Now they have got the tools to understand the society and the class. As such, each text gives you a view of the world and enables critical thinking.You develop the power to think about what’s behind what you see.

She shared some advice for IB Korean learners. “IB programmes are student oriented programmes. How much you prepare and think about the class will be reflected during the class. Literature and language are tools and frameworks for understanding the world, so it will be helpful to improve empathy by reading various books. Being curious is also important.

Why did the author write this novel? Why did the author choose this background? Why did the main character act like this? I encourage you to ask a lot of questions about the background of the literature and about the world while reading. The meaning depends on how you approach it, so I hope you bring a lot of ‘Whys’ to the class. It’s the learning journey to find answers to those whys.”

“The reason why Korean literature is more important to Korean students is that they can understand other people and other people’s societies only if they understand their own society, including themselves.You can understand the diversity of society and its relationship with others in the view that you can critically look at the world where you were born, raised, and living in. In that way you can truly be a global citizen.”

MEET THE TEACHERS

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Jaeshin Kim - Korean Language Teacher Ms. Jaeshin Kim joined NLCS Jeju Korean department in 2017 after working in various workplaces such as global companies and public schools .

“When I first started working here, I was surprised at the shorter class period than public schools. High results are required, which is sometimes challenging to teachers. However, it is always very fulfilling when I see students focus even in this shorter class time and develop their knowledge and skills.

Jaeshin Kim Korean Language Teacher

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For example, students in our school have less experience in writing long essays in Korean, so their writing skills are relatively low. Writing skills are also a quality requiring a lot of time to grow. So I spend a lot of time giving very detailed feedback. Usually, it takes about a half hour to look through a piece of writing. Sometimes it takes more than an hour! Students even tease me that I’m a teacher with a red pen. However, the development becomes really noticeable, so both students and I are very proud of it.”

Since she knows each student very well, she sometimes gives advice on subject choice. "IB Korean requires university level skills because it requires self-analysis of text. Based on the classes, I give students genuine advice which can lead them to the best results and entry to the university of their choice."

Finally, she recommended perusal rather than extensive reading to students who want to take IB Korean. She added that the most important thing is to know the writer's intentions and establish your own thoughts.

STUDENTS

KOREAN HISTORY AND LANGUAGE

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Leo Pei - Year 11 Our students are well known for their bilingual abilities - outperforming native English speakers at IBDP! We spoke to Leo Pei, currently in Year 11, who is fluent in English, Korean, and Chinese. Before moving to Jeju and joining our School he lived and studied in China “When I first joined NLCS Jeju 6 years ago, my Korean was so poor that I had difficulty in Korean class.“ He went to Korean school in China for three hours every Saturday, but still, he felt he made grammatical mistakes and needed to take classes in Korean after returning to Korea. Here at NLCS Jeju he has been able to make a lot of progress with the help of teachers and his own efforts, and now he is more comfortable when speaking Korean.

He recommended reading books to those who suffer from the same difficulty. “I think the fastest way to learn a language is to read books. Start with easy books that are suitable for your language level such as ‘The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly’. Watching a lot of Korean movies is also helpful. You should use English only in School, so it is also important to make many Korean friends outside of school and spend more time talking in Korean.

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Also, I think it’s important to change your mindset. I had little knowledge of basic Korean history, so it was very difficult to study it in Year 7. I thought it was unfavorable to me compared to the students who had already studied it in Korean school. It seemed so natural for me to be behind but I realized that it was just an excuse.!I was able to catch up with other students through greater efforts.”

“I would like to say thank you to Mr. Kang, who has been teaching me Korean since last year. He’s blunt on the outside, but I think it makes me more fulfilled when he makes a compliment on my efforts. I think my Korean has improved a lot thanks to him.”

Do you want to speak multiple languages like Leo? Leo’s advice, start with an easy book!

Heeseo (Ginger) Kim - Year 12 Heeseo Ginger Kim is one of the two students who take IB Korean Literature High Level this year. After joining NLCS Jeju in Year 10, she discovered the joy of literature and chose the IB subject.

“When I first took the IGCSE Korean class at school, I had culture shock! In my previous school, I was used to memorizing when teachers gave me the theme and explanation of the text, but when I asked the teachers here about the theme, I was told to think by myself.

At first, I felt a little lost, but as I got used to the new way of learning and thought about it, I was convinced that it was a far more valuable way of studying literature.”

Some of the students who are interested in literature decided not to take Literature and chose other IB subjects sometimes because they worry about their results. Ginger says not to be afraid! “Some people say that Literature is not a good subject to get good grades.

However, if you love literature and participate in the class with interest, I think you can get good grades if you work hard.

It is also a subject where you can concentrate on selected themes because the scope of text is small compared to other subjects. If you think literature is an interesting subject, I would really recommend it.”

“Literature is the study of language texture rather than language itself. I read books often, and these days I’m reading a book of poems called “The Bloody Cold Heart” by poet Seo Soo-kyung. I sometimes read short phrases through a Twitter account called poems box.

If you’re interested in literature but don’t know how to start, it would be helpful to follow social media accounts sharing short extracts from books.”

STUDENTS FACILITIES

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What’s Available

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We are very fortunate to have some incredible sporting12 facilities here at NLCS Jeju. This Heeseo (Ginger) Kim Year sets us apart from most other schools in the country - and indeed in the world! Did you know that we boast the following -

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Keonyi Kim - Year 10 - ‘About Korea’

Did you enjoy the various activities About Korea prepared at the Korean Enrichment Week? About Korea is an enterprise which promotes Korean culture through creative expression. Keonyi Kim, Head of the enterprise explains why he started this.

“Before I joined NLCS Jeju, I thought about what I really wanted to do, and I wanted to be creative so I decided to join this school. I would like to start my career in Korea even if I go to a university in other countries. My ultimate dream is to be a person who can have a good influence on others.

So I thought it would be nice if I had an opportunity to promote and develop where I was born and raised. Some teachers here have been in Korea for a long time, but they often don’t even know the basic words, so I wanted to raise awareness. I’ve come up with an idea of an enterprise which can affect the campus and society as a whole, and which can be expressed in a creative way.”

About Korea launched last October and now has 27 members. In November last year, during Diversity Week, they also organized simple traditional games such as Jegichagi and Yutnori, as well as performances that reinterpreted Gyunwoo and Jingnyuh in a very witty way. Samulnori performance also drew enthusiastic responses from students.

This week, they also ran various activities to celebrate the Independence Movement Day and the Korean Enrichment Week. There was a short march on Monday, March 1, along with the national anthem and Arirang performance. The students who were watching also sang together, creating a far richer performance.

One of the enterprise’s focuses is creative expressions, not just cultural transmission, so Thursday’s event was even more special. Students found a traditional fairy tale character that matches with their MBTI. If you are curious about About Korea, please check the video through the link. You can follow Instagram (_aboutKorea_) or contact through Kykim24@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr.

“Promoting our proud nation in such creative ways; I, you, and we can be together in here, #ABOUT_KOREA”

The Centuries Korean History Enterprise

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The Centuries is a Korean history enterprise that Yurim Nam started two years ago. Yurim has long been interested in History and Geography.“I like History overall, but Korean History has particularly got my attention. Other countries can be divided into developing countries and developed countries, but in Korea the history of developing countries and developing countries coexist through major changes in the 20th century. It is one of rare examples of transitions in the world, so it can be formalized and applied to other countries.”

The Centuries set a theme for each term and hold exhibitions, and make and distribute brochures based on the theme. The main activity is to find historical patterns based on data research and organization. Last term, they worked on the theme of Japanese colonial era. They even planned and went on a school trip to Harbin in 2019. This term, they had exhibitions and quizzes on industrialization in Korea.

“The Centuries’s main focus is history, but we deal comprehensively with economics and the environment as well. We welcome any students who want to look for historical patterns and apply them to other areas. If you bring a topic you’re interested in, we can find a link together.”

If you want to know more about The Centuries, please contact Yurim directly (yrnam23@ pupils.nlcsjeju.kr)

The Centuries Korean History Enterprise

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The Centuries Korean History Enterprise

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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM KOREAN TEACHERS

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For those who are interested in knowing more about Korean culture, our Korean department teachers shared their recommendation lists here. You might find the perfect entertainment for weekends, evenings or holidays!

For Non-Korean Staff and Students Movies Along with the Gods (신과함께)

This movie is about the 49-days journey of a dead man in the underworld with three chariots across seven hells. Such a storyline is predominantly influenced by Korea’s conventional ‘afterlife theory’. The use of high-technology for visualizing the ‘underworld’ and the highquality performance of world-class actors provide rich, fascinating attractions throughout the movie.

Mother (마더) This thriller movie was released on 28 May 2009 under Joon-ho Bong’s direction.

It reached over 3 million audiences and was officially invited to the 2009 Cannes Film Festival for its notable popularity.

The film opens with an intense scenery of the ‘mother’ dancing on a reed field. It narrates a story of the mother struggling to prove her psychologically disorganized son’s innocence in a rather spooky way.

Hence, the movie questions whether the excessive motherly love is a noble love or a dangerous madness.

Novels Our Twisted Hero (우리들의 일그러진 영웅)

The book was published in 1987 in Korea and This was seven years after the Kwangju Massacre. Our Twisted Hero is both the story of a new student dealing with a classroom bully and a political allegory with hints of Orwell’s Animal Farm, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and even a bit of Golding’s Lord of the Flies. The political allegory, of course, is intended to refer to Korea and its recent history. It is a very short novella, only 119 small pages, which, beneath it’s simple schoolroom setting, is actually a meditation on totalitarianism, and how intellectuals who might oppose it can eventually be brought to heel by it, either through a process of intimidation, or a process of assimilation and ease.

Sky, Wind, Stars and Poems (하늘과 바람과 별과 시)

Born and raised in northern Manchuria during the colonial period of Korea,Yun Dong-ju was a poet of the utmost purity, beauty, and sincerity. His posthumously published collection of poems under the title Sky, wind, stars, and poems is one of the all-time favorites of Korean readers. Wishing not to have so much as a speck of shame toward heaven until the day I die, I suffered, even when the wind stirred the leaves. (From Foreword) In simple diction and straightforward expressions, his poems sing of his love for his people, his compassion for the poor and destitute, and his hopes for freedom and independence. These themes still resonate deep within the hearts of the Korean people. His imprisonment and eventual death in 1945 in a Japanese prison lend great poignancy to his work.

Convalescence (회복하는 인간)

Convalescence, by Han Kang, is perhaps her most formulaic work in translation – it fits it well with late Pak Wansuh’s Identical Apartments: Jeon Seung-hee’s “Kong’s Garden, Bae Suah’s Green Apples; and a host of novellas that all essentially tell the same story, albeit in slightly different ways.

Documentary Chamagodo (차마고도)

It is a hexalogy documentary that narrates a story about the oldest civilized trade route, which was established 200 years before the Silk Road. Since the documentary was filmed with a high-definition camera, it vividly illustrates the beautiful scene of Charmago. Such high-quality production earned positive commentaries from the viewers. The documentary captures the 5,000km road that starts from Unnam and Sacheon, which is about 4km above sea-level in the southwestern part of China, and runs through Tibet, Nepal and India. As the piece contains the journey of traders through the wild, rugged nature, the documentary delivers the hardships that these traders faced during their travel. It also communicates the traders’ respect for all living creatures in nature and their observance of the cycle of nature.

For Korean Staff and Students A Store Selling Time (시간을 파는 상점)

This book was unanimously selected by the judges as the winner of the first ‘Consonant and Vowel Youth Literature’ competition in 2011. The piece was highly praised by the judges for its significant impact in developing the quality of Korea’s youth literature. With the main subject of ‘time-flow’, the writer deftly narrates a complicated, philosophical story in a comfortable and entertaining way, delivering a positive message to teenagers who are frustrated by their poor time-management.

History Recommended to Teanagers (10대에게 권하는 역사)

The first chapter of every history textbook for middle and high school curriculum typically explains, “What is history?” and “Why should we know history?” in order to show the definition of history and the purpose of studying history. Indeed, history is something we must know, but it is often hard and boring for teenagers to learn in school. In this book, the author convinces why teenagers should learn history and how their mindsets should be when approaching history through a narration that contains “historical facts.” Professor Hanjong Kim, the author, talks about “learning history” and “feeling history” so that teenagers can broaden their thoughts and develop a vision through this book.

How to Read a Book: Look through the book, handle it, and integrate it (독서의 기술: 책을 꿰뚫어보고 부리고 통합하라)

This book is a summary of “How to Read a Book”—a masterpiece written by Mortimer J. Adler—for teenagers. Author Yong-woo Heo uses extracts from Korean literature to provide a detailed, comprehensible explanation throughout the book. The author encourages the readers to gain literary skills for high-quality reading by introducing how people should approach and comprehend when reading practical books, literature, mathematics, science, and history. This book will be helpful for all students who want to learn advanced reading techniques.

Word Bowl (말그릇)

We envy a talented orator, but ultimately, we tend to maintain relationships with people who communicate their true feelings via words. We are naturally attracted to a person who articulates one’s thought coherently and concisely.

As much as verbal communication is the most direct way to express one’s mind, without fluent oral skills, faceto-face communications may become difficult.This book provides a chance to reflect on not only your oral skills but also your responses during chats.

MR. LIM - GOODBYE AND SEE YOU SOON

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Last Friday saw the departure of our much loved and respected Korean teacher, Mr. YoungKoo Lim. He shared his sadness with the community as he left in a letter to all staff which he has graciously allowed us to publish here.

Dear NLCS Jeju colleagues, It’s with much sadness that I have to say that I will be leaving NLCS Jeju after serving for over nine years. NLCS Jeju has been home for years.You have been a family to me. I treasure the moments and challenges we have shared as a community. I also value the immense support I have received from fellow teachers, the school administration, students, and parents.

NLCS Jeju has a rich culture that enables students to do their best. I’m proud to have been part of this success. I won’t forget the passion, hard work, and dedication of both the teachers and students in educational excellence.

I have enjoyed working with you. I appreciate the cooperation, commitment, and dedication.

Though it’s time to leave, I will always remember you. All the luck and good wishes for your future and please keep in touch.

Yours sincerely, Young Koo Lim

PUBLICATIONS

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Take a look at Sustainability - Issue 8.This magazine from the Environmental Studies Society is a wonderful, thought provoking read. Subjects include Junk Art, the Texas Extreme Weather and Plastics. Thank you to the team! Enjoy and let them know what you think.

LINK HERE

DEBATE

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Dana Moon is a Year 6 student who already has a passion for Debate. She participated in the YTN-HUFS Elementary School English Debating Championship with her team last weekend. They received the accolade of Exceptional Team.

“We made a team of four and it helped me learn the importance of teamwork. Since it was the first time for all of the team members to enter a debate competition, we gained practical experience practicing tournament sparring with other teams, and I was motivated by the hard work of a lot of students from other schools. I’m a little reserved, but I think it is important to do my best in my role for the team and it’s an opportunity to overcome my own shortcomings as well. I like the saying ‘Diligence makes excellence’ and I want to work harder and try other competitions.”

Well done to all our debaters here in School whatever your age and level. We are very proud of you!

MATHS

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Next week is Maths Enrichment Week and we are all very excited. Chair of the Maths Society - Sean Yoon has shared a message about an exciting Maths Concert!

Any Maths, Computer Science, or Physics geeks out there? Every thought of studying Maths, Computer Science, Physics, or Computational Maths? Then consider joining our workshop organized by the Maths Society! Professors from research institutes in Turkey and France will be delivering insightful lectures on interesting topics for Year 12s.

On the Maths Concert workshop night, we will be hosting three main events 1. Two rounds of the World Mathematics Championship, where you will be challenged to solve codes and Maths questions. High performers will receive a prize and a certificate from the WMC! 2. Two lectures and also an IA Help session for Year 12s.

3. A short musical concert during break for your enjoyment, which will be kindly provided

by Sonitas.

The time & venue will be Thursday March 11 (6:30-10:00PM in the auditorium. If you want to participate, please register HERE The Maths Society have been busy and have produced an incredible magazine. Read it HERE and enjoy just a sample of the work coming your way next week.

Watch out for special Math post cards on sale during Maths Week next week.

BRYANTS 18 Hole Golf

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We had a wonderful Bryant Saturday at the weekend with new activities and perennial favourites both in School and on the sports grounds. There were also several off campus activities - all safely socially distanced and regulated. A wonderful activity enjoyed by many students was 18 Hole Golf on a nearby course.This one started early so the lucky students were able to take advantage of the early morning sun! Thank you to Ms. Minsoo Cha and Mr. Sangduk Park who supervised. Mr. Park told us “Fortunately, it was less windy during play and some novice players showed great potential to be good golfers. I was proud to run a brand new Bryant and hope to settle this one as a very popular one. We, teachers, also enjoyed both playing and helping them.The fresh air at 6:00 am was very refreshing especially at the golf course!”

Jeju Dolphins

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Ms. Alison Tuck has shared details of a new initiative by one of our very popular Service Bryants - The Jeju Dolphins. The group has been making keychains which they are going to sell on Friday 12 March outside the Smiley Cafe. The idea is to raise awareness that small local actions can have a big impact on the well-being of the dolphins.

The keychains will be sold for 2000 KRW each. The proceeds will go to Jeju Hot Pink Dolphins to help with their education efforts.

Thank you very much to our students.These little efforts go a long way and there is sure to be a queue for these keychains!

LIBRARIES

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The First School Library Reading for pleasure is associated with mental well-being (Clark and Teravainen-Goff, 2018).

At the First School Library, it’s more than reading for pleasure! Students’ well being is at the heart of the school’s library mission. Mrs. Olivia Hall and Ms. Tabitha Munday have spent months creating a positive, safe and welcoming environment. This is a wonderful place for teachers and students to enjoy each time they come in and Mrs. Hall and Ms. Munday aim to inspire them by creating all kinds of projects combining writing and drawing and crafting skills. Who said “a picture is worth a thousand words?”

Recently, the FS Library team ran projects called “Craft Your Own Jeju Tale” and “Create your own Book Project”. At lunchtime and breaks the Library team helps some pupils, who want to make their own books which they then write a little story in. These creations are on display in the Library for others to be inspired by to create new stories. Some students are creating their own bookmark and others are simply using a sheet of paper where they design their own book covers. The First School pupils love colouring so often prefer drawing projects.

References Clark, C. and Teravainen-Goff, A. (2018) ‘Mental Wellbeing, Reading and Writing: How Children and Young People’s Mental Wellbeing Is Related to Their Reading and Writing Experiences. National Literacy Trust Research Report’, National Literacy Trust.

LIBRARIES Don’t forget that we have an amazing resource in our libraries and librarians. Our Head of Libraries, Ms. Hager Braham and her teams are there to support reading, studying, research and so much more.

Students and teachers, have access to English JSTOR EbscoHost Oxford Research Database Very Short Introduction Oxford Music Online Korean DBpia KISS NDSL Your digital library in one click! To check out these resources simply visit your library online catalogue! (QR code for the online library catalogue: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/109788)

SERVICE

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The Soroptimists The Soroptimists Society is one of many groups, societies and enterprises around School who are working for the greater good of the wider community. They are a group of very passionate young women who tell us here what they do and why.

Shine Ryu (Year 11 Noro) says - Soroptimist Jeju is an enterprise where students provide help to the single moms in Jeju.We gather second-handed clothes, toys and other necessaries to donate to young children in Aeseowon. Thanks to the students and staff ’s sincere help, we could gather many supplies to deliver to the center. Our group launched a clothes drive, photobook and designs to make our students aware that there are girls our age who are taking care of their children. Supporting single moms with our supplies gives them the opportunity to raise their children in a better condition. Due to the COVID-19, we couldn’t visit regularly last year. We are hoping that the pandemic ends so we can go and help the centre soon.

Ria Ju (Year 11 Sarah) This academic year,The Soroptimists launched a clothing drive within our school to gather clothes, toys and other useful supplies to donate to Aeseowon, a private single mothers’ centre located in Jeju. With the support of warmhearted students and staff in our school, we collected far more clothes and supplies than expected. After checking the condition of the collected supplies and washing the clothes, we successfully handed over them to the center. Unfortunately we were unable to help out directly at the centre this time but we hope our donation was a useful gift for them.

Eon Jung (Year 11 Sarah) Soroptimists Jeju have been collecting used clothes, toys and many more useful items for the single moms and their babies in Aeseowon. While participating in this project I realised that there were far more people who were willing to help than I imagined. The most difficult thing while taking part in this clothing drive was sorting out clothes and preparing them for donation. Even though it was physically tiring it was rewarding!

Una Ahn (Year 11 Mulchat) We created a photobook about our achievements, like getting clothes donated by school and organising them to sending them to Aeseowon, single mothers’ facility. Also we have included the news around the world about women. For example we had news about the new black female Vice President, Kamala Harris, in the US and Billie Ellish opening up about body shaming. Our photobook is to inform about soroptimist and the news around the world about women. We are expanding our role not only as a Single Mothers’ Service Bryant but one supporting all women in society.

Crystal Park, Angela Park (Year 11 Sarah) Soroptimist Jeju designed goods for fundraising.

We created not only the content but also design, edit and publish on the theme of maternal love. We used the quote from Oprah Winfrey, “Turn our wounds into wisdom” on the folder in calligraphy letters, sending a message to students that failure in life is inevitable and needs to be faced with courage and heart. By participating in this project it was a good chance to get to know about single parents.

The Soroptimists

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Ginger Kim, Katie Min (Year 12 Halla North) The vision of Soroptimist Jeju is to support single mothers not just in Jeju but all over the world. We conduct activities such as the annual clothing drive, visits to the local single mum centre and fundraising events. However, the fundamental initiative will always be to embrace and understand the suffering of the community. We are always looking for new members of our group. Anyone with passion, willingness to spread positivity and awareness only only to our school community but to a larger audience are welcome to take part in our projects.

CULTURAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE

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We have a new leader for the Cultural Awareness Committee and both new and long established members. Here Fred Lee, Big Eight, Cultural Awareness Committee Ambassador and some of his team share their thoughts -

Visions for Cultural Awareness Committee by Fred Lee (Year 12) The Cultural Awareness Committee aims to bring attention to the relevance of diverse cultures and prepare all members of the NLCS Jeju community to go on to thrive anywhere in the world. Every single way in which we speak, think, and behave are within the realms of pre-established sociocultural norms - cultural awareness has become a significant part of what is meant to be a global citizen in the 21st century. We strive to ensure all members of the NLCS Jeju community feel accepted for their backgrounds. We also wish to inform all members of our community of the ways in which we are largely shaped by the backgrounds we identify with. Ultimately, the committee looks forward to fostering a school environment in which all members of the NLCS Jeju community are able to gain a broader perspective on customs, morals, arts, and beliefs of diverse cultures around the globe so that we become open-minded inquirers of the increasingly globalized community we live in.

Eventually, we aspire for all students, staff, and parents to no longer feel distant and unrelated to all aspects of society.

Lily Downes - Year 11 I am the Visionary Leader in the CAC. As someone not from the predominant culture in the school, I have sometimes found it difficult to adapt to the community. While I have observed that NLCS Jeju has shown a very real possibility of opening its doors to everyone, I still think that our community can do so much more. We are in a critical transitioning phase when we are in need of the students to make the final strides to make this community more welcoming and culturally diverse. Thus, I have felt the need to encourage myself to personally make those efforts. By becoming a role model for this school, I intend to showcase the true diversity and acceptance this school is capable of.

Throughout the year, I hope to help students - from all backgrounds - to feel welcome and accepted in this school. I have a firm belief that my participation in this committee can be my first step towards change.

Warrick Kwon - Year 10

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When I was younger I had the pleasure of getting to know Oasis, one of the legendary bands who led the Britpop scene along with a few other bands such as Blur. Fascinated by their tunes and enigmatic lyrics, I was intrigued to take a closer look into the genre which revealed that not only were the bands musically pleasing, but they also acted as powerful cultural ties that bonded people from completely different backgrounds - what several centuries of colonisation and warfare could not do was easily accomplished by a single band from the outskirts of Manchester! However, I noticed that this valuable opportunity that I wholeheartedly enjoyed was often missed by many others, as the limitations to one’s cultural awareness easily become the borders of one’s world considering an especially monocultaralist context of South Korean society. Thus, I saw the Cultural Awareness Committee as the opportunity for me to help our students experience the thrill and excitement I felt. As the Communication Leader, I hope to work closely with other members of the committee this year to promote cultural awareness.

DANCE

DANCE

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Please enjoy this wonderful gallery from the IGCSE Dance exams - Choreography. Special thanks to Ms. Stella Taylor and the Dance team.

UGC

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We are delighted that our UGC have such great links with the University of Queensland.

On 3 February they gave a lecture to our Medical Dialogues CCA and a few other students interested in Biochem joined the session. The lecture title was Discovering and developing new pharmaceuticals: introduction to medicinal chemistry and high throughput screening.

Presenter: Dr Ben Ross Date: Feb 3, 2021 https://uqz.zoom.us/rec/share/boSzPchpQCfNBpaFN7baLYcp-_2eZD6Hx0n4LT5tEs1mM hsCAOrnNCoNfiirCU-u.rQJCpZJGgMFLaOTE And on 17 February we heard Human cancer and cancer drug discovery Presenter: Professor Sarah Roberts-Thomson h t t p s : / / u q z . z o o m . u s / r e c / s h a r e / AI1wKSC1VoUNnxshC38nif0wa4FcKmbZ4iP3nWLeeurVeYIConGav73Yo1CGXDF4. s5TU_tJJj6So_X_v

EX STAFF UPDATES!

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Mr. Keith Yi We love hearing about what our teachers and other staff do after they leave us. Especially when they have such strong attachments to our community as Mr. Keith Kitong Yi. Mr.Yi was the founding Junior School Head and later became Parent Relations Manager - making many friends across students, staff and parents.

He left us to spearhead an IB teaching programme at a university in Seoul - and also to focus on a book which he wrote about his love of teaching. He tells us “I am honored and thankful that you can share the story of donations collected due to the book, I Touch the Future, I Teach (나는 미래를 꿈꾸며 가르친다). A few days ago I received a further 399,900 KRW from the publisher from online and bookstore sales. Therefore, I have now raised 3 million KRW. 100% of any money raised is going to low-income students in Korea, New York, and UNICEF supported countries. If anyone would like to donate or buy the book online, people can still do that Yes24 or Kyobo Books Donations: YI KEITH KITONG (Dream Big Fund) 계좌번호 농협 302-1452-4821-11 The whole experience of writing and publishing a book was a wonderful way to end my 34-year education career. However, I am actually starting another journey in a few weeks...I developed a new course titled, “Global Citizenship Education and IB” for Inha University. I will teach two sections, one for graduate and one for undergraduate students this academic year starting on 1 March. I will certainly be sharing my experiences of NLCS Jeju with students.”

ARTS

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Coming up we have two wonderful productions from the Arts department. Next week, March 12, is the Spring Concert - a festival of Music and Dance from the whole School!

On March 18 and 19 you can watch Alice in Wonderland in the PAC. The cast have been rehearsing for months and the show will be spectacular! Watch both via Livestream - or if you are staff or students you can request tickets to join live. See posters for details!

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MUSIC CORNER

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Don’t forget the following links

Instrumental Lessons - SUMMER TERM - Deadline 10th March, 12pm 2021 There is still time to sign up for lessons for this coming Summer Term!

Sign Up Information - KOREAN Sign Up Information - CHINESE Sign Up Information - ENGLISH

ABRSM Exams & Piano Accompaniment Sign Up A reminder that all exams are online. Please find information on how to sign up for these exams. !!!NEW DATES ADDED!!!

We are also offering exam preparation and piano accompaniment for our Instrumental Programme Students. Sign up now!

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