UHIS Newsletter – T2W4 | Ulsan Hyundai International School

Mid-Year Reports

Mid-year reports will be sent home on Friday 30 January. These reports provide an important opportunity to reflect on your child’s progress and learning so far this year.

Parent–teacher conferences will take place in Weeks 5 and 6, and parents are reminded to ensure they make an appointment with their child’s teacher. UHIS values open communication and strong home-school partnerships, and these conversations play an important role in supporting student learning and well-being. We look forward to working together to help every child continue to thrive.

School Calendar 2026/27

The School Calendar for 2026/27 is now available on our website

School Calendar 2026/27

Health and Well-being Reminder

We have had a number of unwell students in school this week, and a seasonal illness is currently circulating within our community. To help keep everyone safe and well, we kindly ask parents to keep children at home if they are feeling unwell, particularly if they have a fever or other contagious symptoms.

Keeping sick students at home helps protect other children and staff and supports a healthier school environment for all. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in caring for the well-being of our whole UHIS community.

We will still be here when you get better!

Playground Update – Football Pitch Rota

To help ensure playtimes are safe, inclusive and enjoyable for all students, we have introduced a rota system for use of the football pitch. On some days the pitch will be closed to football, on some days it will be available for small games only, and on other days it will be open for full matches.

Students are reminded to check and follow the rota and to choose playtime activities thoughtfully. We have been pleased to see playtimes this week filled with a wide range of activities, with students playing in new ways and enjoying time with different friends. This positive approach helps make break times enjoyable for everyone.

School Consultative Group

The School Consultative Group will meet in Term 2 on Thursday 5 February. This group meets once per term to discuss matters related to school life, community feedback and ongoing school improvement. It provides an important forum for open dialogue between parents and school leadership, helping to strengthen communication and partnership across our community.

We have received a number of items for discussion from the school community, and they have been added to our agenda.

The results of the meeting will be published in next week’s newsletter

Lunar New Year Celebrations

UHIS will hold a Lunar New Year celebration on Wednesday, 11 February, and we warmly invite parents to join us for this special occasion. Students will enjoy a range of activities celebrating this vibrant cultural festival and exploring traditions observed across many parts of the world. We look forward to welcoming families to share in the celebrations, and further details will be shared shortly.

CIS Accreditation

UHIS will shortly begin a new Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation cycle, with a preliminary engagement scheduled for May. The school is currently fully accredited, and this next phase forms part of our ongoing commitment to continuous school improvement.

CIS accreditation is an internationally recognised process that supports schools in reviewing and strengthening key areas such as teaching and learning, student well-being, safeguarding, leadership and governance. Rather than a one-time inspection, accreditation is a cyclical process focused on reflection, evidence and growth over time. As we move into this next cycle, UHIS looks forward to engaging staff, students and parents in meaningful ways that support the continued development of our school.

Ulsan Hyundai International School

During the winter holiday, we completed the final steps in the process of officially becoming Ulsan Hyundai International School. While our name has changed, our identity, values, and commitment to providing a high-quality international education remain firmly the same. This milestone reflects our school’s proud history, strong connection to the Hyundai community, and our continued focus on serving students and families in Ulsan with an internationally minded outlook.

Further information regarding the name change process is available on our website.

UHIS Website – Name Change