NLCS Jeju Newsletter 17 December 2021

NLCS JEJU NEWSLETTER 17 DECEMBER 2021

STUDENT COUNCIL LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS JS CHRISTMAS CONCERT DANCE RECITAL

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A Letter From The Principal Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of NLCS Jeju After another successful term at NLCS Jeju I am always pleased to speak with students and to hear their suggestions and comments. We have many students at school who have so many brilliant ideas for the School as well as giving such a reflective perspective on school life over the last term. The School Council encapsulates this and I always look forward to their meeting!

There are not many schools around the world who are as able to offer students, especially in the middle of this very long pandemic, the experience and opportunities that we are with such a range of CCAs, Bryant and Service. We also have our commitment to the highest level of academics supported throughout by strong pastoral care. I know that you join with me in thanking our committed and exceptionally hard working teachers for their efforts this term.

All this is supported by a professional group of support staff who go above and beyond the call of duty every day to ensure every student has an exceptional experience here at NLCS Jeju I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in 2022 Your sincerely, Lynne Oldfield Principal

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STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council are very happy to share their Annual Review and Update with all students, parents and staff of NLCS Jeju.

Annual Review It has already been a year since the current Student Council took a whole new approach to how the student-led committee functions. Our mission, more than anything, was to ensure that the Student Council was not just a group of students complaining about what’s wrong in the school. Instead, as Year Group Representatives, we sought to find creative solutions to problems that affected the whole school. The bond within our team has grown significantly with every meeting, brainstorming session, and every issue we solved.

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Hence, we are proud to present some of our most successful projects and changes for the better. In the beginning, we restructured the system of collecting students’ voices. A holistic approach, as one might put it. In our meetings, the Student Reps would gather a consensus of their year group from the Tutor Group Reps and bring forward issues relevant to the whole school. In addition, a new sub-committee system (consisting of Publicity, Action, and Food) enabled us to focus on more minor yet critical issues in the respective field with full intensity.

The Student Council has also looked into the idea of setting up NLCS’s very own Tuck Shop, with drinks and packaged goods as well as stationery supplies for all students to buy when the line at break gets too long. Although it has taken longer than expected, we have not stopped following it through. Another significant change would be the new sanitary pad dispensers that will soon be installed in five of the girl’s toilets around the school (they will be free to use).

Currently, the main topic of interest in the Student Council is the traffic system and other transport-related issues that may affect the environment. We hope to start campaigns for a more eco-friendly way to go around campus by implementing challenges and rewards. The Student Council will continue to listen to student feedback on various matters around the school, and we are more than happy to discuss positive changes that the school can make.

To get your voices heard, do get to know who your Student Council Representatives are!

We warmly welcome the new Student Council members of 2022 to take on the legacy of the current members and build upon the foundation, bringing more projects to fruition.

Meeting With the Principal On December 8, the 2020-2021 Student Council and the newly elected Student Council attended a Question and Answer session with the Principal, Ms Oldfield. This provided an opportunity to ask the Principal about matters affecting the student body and thank the School for supporting many initiatives over the last 12 months.

Questions covered three main areas - Academics, Facilities, and Boarding.

• Academics, Fairness of the grading system/how to create a more constructive feedback system so that students could better understand how grades are awarded. Ms Oldfield mentioned that she will speak to the academic leadership team and ensure that a system is put in place to allow systemic student feedback throughout the school year.

• Facilities The new drop-off system in the mornings has been very successful and helped ease some of the traffic congestion that had been previously reported. In addition, we raised our concerns regarding the recent wifi quality in school, as many students have complained about the connection being slow or dropping out. Ms Oldfield has asked Mr Wehrle, the school’s Head of IT, to look into this issue.

• Boarding New projects that would enhance the quality of boarding as well as general questions that were raised by boarders. Ms Oldfield clarified that certain events, such as the Hip-Hop Night, are benefits that boarders rightfully deserve. Regarding the new bicycle rental system for boarders, Ms Oldfield showed great support and approval. Finally, Ms Oldfield made clear the rules regarding emotional counselling when questions such as confidentiality were raised.

Overall, the Student Council was honoured to represent the students’ voices and thrilled to achieve practical results. This meeting will enable the future Student Council to further develop helpful projects and promote a better learning environment.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Head of Drama, Mr Ian Peirson, directed the Senior School Musical in somewhat difficult circumstances - not least given that we were closed to students for the week beforehand meaning that several days rehearsals were lost. However the students and staff made up for lost time and the performances on 9 and 10 December were hailed as some of our best ever!

Taken by Timothy Draper

The Little Shop of Horrors is both comedy and drama as it tells the story of Audrey II, a plant which feasts on humans as it hungers for world domination. Along the way we watch the love story of Seymour and Audrey (Layla Bu and Jungwoo Won), a villain who can’t stop laughing (Jake Kim as Orin Scrivello, the dentist who loves pain) and the sequin clad Ronnettes who provide a dancing accompaniment to all scenes. Every single member of cast and crew did an incredible job.You can watch it HERE. Special thanks to all the staff and student volunteers and to our Tech specialists who didn’t stop all week - Mr Dex Masrey, Mr Christopher Chang and Mr David Lock.

Can’t wait for the next production!

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Taken by Timothy Draper

CHOIR Ms Ruth Baker joined School in August and has already made a huge difference to our vocal offerings. She was disappointed that we could not have our choirs sing at the big Winter Concert - as we were online and campus was closed. However she was determined to have the choirs show off their talents. You can watch both the performances here. The Choir CCA perform in the PAC Foyer and then the Staff Choir with CCA choir perform a beautiful piece called Gaudeamus Hodie by Natalie Sleeth.You can see both performances.

FIRST SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION Our First School students, as always, have stolen the show with their wonderful “An Out Of This World Christmas”. Will our astronauts be able to get home in time for Christmas? Will their alien hosts help them? What adventures will they have along the way? The production includes some lovely songs, settings and costumes - thank you teachers and parents - and an absolute cuteness overload! Take a look HERE at the video put together by Head of First School, Mr Peter Evans.

FIRST SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION

JS CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Junior School Christmas Concert took place on Thursday, 16 December. The students in Years 3 - 6 had been practising so hard and did really well with all their performances.

We heard from the JS Orchestra, the Strings Ensemble, the Ukelele Ensemble, the Piano Ensemble, the Little Voices Choir and many more!

Composers included the classical - such as Mozart, Holst and Tchaikovsky, modern and traditional pieces including a Sea Shanty and it all ended with a rousing version of We Wish You A Merry Christmas.

Huge thanks to Ms Cristyn Draper and all the Music teachers for inspiring all our students and for creating a truly wonderful Christmas show!

Ms Cristyn Draper

JS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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DANCE RECITAL Monday saw a wonderful Dance Recital from students across the School from Year 4 to Year 13. What a treat for dance lovers - livestreamed HERE to all parents. The show was a collection of movements from Junior and Senior Schools and CCAs. The programme included -

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• IB Dance - Expressive Lyrical - Year 12 and 13 • Year 8s - Charleston • Year 7/Junior Dance Bryant - Superheroes • Senior CCA Advance Contemporary Dance - BLM • Year 8 - Fan Dance • Year 13 IB students - Rise Up • Junior Bryant Dance - Chess • Weds Contemporary Dance CCA - Sasa Fusion • Year 8 - Disco Medley • Year 10 GCSE Dance - A Linha Curva • Year 12/13 IB Dance students - plus ALL - Happy/Finale - Jazz Funk

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CHRISTMAS COOKIES WITH YEAR 1 Ms Hannah Goddard’s Year 1 students have been helping in a very important task. Mrs Claus’s Recipe Book fell in a puddle and all the writing washed away so they have helped write a new one for her.The Christmas cookies turned out very nicely! Well done everyone!

BAKING WITH RECEPTION And more baking exploits in our Reception class. Ms Jenna Hall and Ms Melissa Woo tell us “ Reception have been learning about The Gingerbread Man in class. Sadly, our Gingerbread Men ran away from school and we have been looking for them ever since.

They were spotted in different places around school, and left plenty of crumbs around the First School. The students had a lot of fun baking and decorating their own gingerbread people in the hope it might encourage our Gingerbread Men to come back.”

BEDTIME STORIES We hope you’ve been tuning in since December 1. We have lots more treats in store until December 25. You can watch every evening at 18.00 or catch up with stories that you’ve missed at any time HERE

CHEMISTREE IN CHEMISTRY Every department has celebrated in its own way this festive season. Take a look at the Crystal Chemistree which contributes to wellbeing by encouraging students and teachers to post kind thoughts and messages of thanks for others to see. What a fantastic idea, Mr Lynden Astill and the Chemistry team.

YEAR 12 CRIMINOLOGY ACTIVITY: MURDER MISTERY Ms. Darija Minic shared Year 12’s Psychology department activity this week. It was to solve a murder mystery!

“Jessica Laughton and I organised a murder mystery revision activity at the end of our Criminology unit with our year 12 Psychology students.The students were split into different investigation teams and briefed on a made-up murder case - the victim, crime scene and suspects - and were then given a series of clues and evidence which they had to follow in order to solve the murder. The idea was to present them with a case and evidence which is as realistic as possible to give them a taste of what real-life inspectors/detectives would face and of course to give them an opportunity to apply and link what we have learned throughout our Criminology unit.”

Students really enjoyed it. You can see how engaged in this lesson and enthusiastic they are in the pictures!

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS If you are looking for something to read this Christmas why not take a look at our student publications La Musawah is edited by Shona Park and designed by Harin Moon. The team has focused on what gender equality means to women - and men - today. This issue - number 3 - includes features on fashion, history and sport (including an interview with our own Ms Sophie Perry about her days as a professional footballer.) Read it HERE Sports Council News is also edited by Shona - with many talented contributers from Years 7 and above. See HERE for some great updates on our School teams and how to boost your personal health and fitness.

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Harin Moon

Shona Park

YEAR 5 AND 6 SET DESIGNS Thank you to Ms Naomi Wilson who has shared some innovative set designs from her Year 5 and 6 classes based on the ideas they have been working on in class. Can you work out the story from the designs? Take a look at the video HERE

PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Take a look at this amazing gallery from our Photography CCA and Bryant. Thank you to Korean Language teacher, Kyungmin Maeng and our talented students Olivia Kim - Year 7 Ruah Kim - Year 7 Echo Cho - Year 9 Michael Chang - Year 9 Layla Park - Year 9

Joohyun Hong - Year 10 Stella Choi - Year 10 Geon Ha Hyun, - Year 11 Jiheon Kang - Year 11

Let us know your favourite!

HISTORY ENRICHMENT WEEK Last week was History Enrichment Week. Mr Dylan Löser and his team of dedicated History teachers made it a fun week in many ways. They organised History quizzes with The History Chaser - where the students gave the Chasers a run for their money! We also had a lecture on Pearl Harbour from Mr Ben Matthews.

We loved the special class for our Year 12 IBDP HL History class who enacted the Communist Long March in China in 1934-35. See the class HERE. It really brought history to life and the students all had a great time!

COMPUTER SCIENCE ENRICHMENT WEEK - PART TWO! When we had to close School several weeks ago we were halfway through our Computer Science Week. Luckily, this week we have been able to run the activities once more so everyone can appreciate the hard work which has gone into this week - from staff and students alike!

Some very festive vehicles roamed the corridors this week. Thank you to Mr Tajvir Singh and his team and all the efforts from the Computer Society

SERVICE TYFYS - Presents For Support Staff The TYFYS (Thank You For Your Service) team have shown a great example in acknowledging and thanking those support workers we see around us but may not stop to consider. They tell us how “ We aim to help those who help us, in return thanks to the various people that support NLCS Jeju. In order to support the external faculty such as the cleaners, Security and the workers around NLCS Jeju, the team has arranged budgets to purchase winter products. We have handwritten letters to show gratitude. The experience has allowed a precious memory and an achievement to the team, and has taught us the importance of always giving back what we have received. Once again, we sincerely thank those who helped us, and we will do more in future to thank more people. “ “I was able to realise once again how grateful it is to be able to study in a clean environment, and it was nice to be able to express my gratitude to those who are working for us!”

“It was meaningful to be involved in the preparation of gifts sent to those who we have not been able to express gratitude to!”

BAKE SALE We have received our Donation Certificate from the Jeju Leukaemia and Paediatric Cancer Association. Our Junior School students, staff and parents raised 2,842,810 from a cake sale and Casual Clothes Day earlier in the term. Well done to you all and we look forward to the next events. Thank you to Mr Gwang Ho Im and Ms Hager Braham who helped coordinate the activities.

ROBOTICS COMPETITION Congratulations to Junyoung (Joshua) Lee in N8B and Ji-Min Lee in N10A. The brother and sister team have just secured the Silver Medal at Seoul National University College of Engineering - Make X Robotics Korean Competition. MakeX is a robotics competition platform that promotes multidisciplinary learning within the fields of science and technology.

It aims at building a world where STEAM education is highly appreciated and where young people are passionate about innovation by engaging them in exciting Robotics Competition, STEAM Carnival, etc.

We look forward to seeing the medals and certificates presented in School.

If you want to find out more then check it out HERE

Junyoung (Joshua) Lee

Ji-Min Lee

GARRETH BRADSHAW - AWARD Our teachers are always learning - even as they teach. Many of them have second degrees, Masters and Doctorates - on top of the ongoing professional training and development that they receive.

Garreth Bradshaw, Senior School English teacher and Independent Project Coordinator has very recently completed his final dissertation for his MA. Ed (International Education) with the University of Bath, one of the top ranking universities in the UK (no. 6 behind Oxbridge, St Andrews, LSE, and Durham). Bath is a fantastic university offering some amazing programmes and their work in international education is highly regarded. University of Bath also has a high number of international students. Garreth has been awarded the Austwick Prize for his dissertation, an annual award for the dissertation judged to be of the highest quality for that year.

This is a great honour for Garreth and reinforces his messages to the student body about life-long learning, the value of educational research and International Education.

Congratulations, Mr Bradshaw!

THE 18TH NATIONAL STUDENTS BOOK REPORT COMPETITION Congratulations to Gyuyoung (Peter) Park and Seojin (Bella) Yang in Year 7.They participated in the 18th National Students Book Report competition last summer. After an intense preliminary round and finals, Peter received a Silver award from the Head of Korea Reading Culture Promotion Association and Bella received a Jeju Provincial Office of Education Superintendent Award.

Gyuyoung (Peter) Park

Seojin (Bella) Yang

YEAR 7 MODEL WRITING We are happy to share two great pieces of classroom work brought to us by Mr Kevin Hill.

He is so impressed by the everyday work which can sometimes get lost when standards are so high!

Andy ( Sung Hyun) Kim.Year 7 is a voracious reader, a sincere and kind class helper and leader.

He aims to increase his academic knowledge at all times and has a great sense of humour.

Andy wrote an alternate ending for It by Stephen King -

Bill felt a sense of exhilaration as he glided along the broken and crumbling sidewalk. HI-Yo, Silver, AWAY! He shouted, feeling the wind break and course through his few tufts of hair. He felt Audra tighten behind him, grasping her hands around his belly. Bill did not look back. He only looked forward, forward, forward, into the gaping hole in the sidewalk the storm had made. It reminded him of his adventures, down in the dark with It. Then the memory slipped away, leaving him with an irritating feeling of blankness. It was like one of those times when you had the word on the tip of your tongue, but it resisted coming out into the world, like a shy girl on her first day of school.

Bill turned his head sideways. He could see the people beyond the railings, people pointing at him, people shouting at him to stop. He saw them move past him as if he was in a steadily accelerating train. He kept pedalling, wanting to leave it all behind. Derry was safe. He had defeated… whatever it was that needed to be defeated. It was strange, forgetting like this, but at least he could still recall what was supposed to be happening and what wasn’t. He wasn’t supposed to feel like this, he wasn’t supposed to feel desperation and sadness and fear. That was all behind him. Bill turned his head back to the front and pumped his legs madly, hearing the gunning of the playing cards against Silver’s old rubber wheels. At the last second, he swerved right, avoiding dropping into the chasm that yawned ahead. ( Stephen King’s original…) Sometimes, when Bill Denbrough was asleep, he remembered things, things in the dark, smooth things, hairy things, dark things, and he was again down in the darkness with It, with Pennywise the dancing clown, with Mr. Bob Gray, and Audra Phillips, whose lush body pressed comfortingly against his own, was dancing, dancing, dancing in the deadlights, the dead… the deadlights… and the turtle couldn’t help them.

YEAR 10 POETRY APPRECIATION Tristien Crebier has produced a wonderful piece of work on the Ted Hughes poem - Jaguar.

His reflection makes us return to the poem and consider it anew. Take a look at his work HERE Well done Tristien and Andy!

MUSIC CORNER ABRSM Success Our students are always very successful in their Music exams. We are proud to share some recent ABRSM success (Distinction only) Six students taught by our Instrumental Programme staff got Distinctions this term Jinyeong Oh (Year 11) passed Violin ABRSM Diploma with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Boyun Kim) Amy Kim (Year 11) passed Piano Grade 8 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Boeun Kim) Elena Shin (Year 11) passed Piano Grade 8 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Boeun Kim) Aiden Lee (Year 6) passed Cello Grade 8 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Sojung Lee) Jason Son (Year 3) passed Cello Grade 6 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Sojung Lee) Seokho Yoon (Year 3) passed Cello Grade 3 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Sojung Lee)

Spring Timetable Instrumental Lessons for the Spring Term 2022 will begin on Monday 10th January. Please click on the link below to view the timetable.

INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS - SPRING TERM 2022 ABRSM INFORMATION

PENGUIN VILLAGE - JUNK ART

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