Dangling off ‘Dunum

This year, four Year 10 students have signed up to complete the Young Leaders award and as part of the required fundraising abseiled off Segedunum last week. Congratulations to the four Year 10 girls who braved the challenge!

Ski Trip – Important Information

With our Year 10 and 11 ski trip to Alpendorf in Austria just a week away, we would like to share some important information to students, parents and carers regarding the trip and travel arrangements. The following information from our travel company is also being sent home in a letter, but if you would like … Continued

Planner Artwork

The Art department are delighted to announce the four winners of their recent competition, in which students and staff voted from a shortlist of twelve selected pieces of art. The four winning pieces of artwork will now be used as the cover for next year’s academic planner. Thanks to all who took part and well … Continued

Last Day at Unnam

Much of the same today, so I will keep things short. It was my last day at Unnam Middle School, I have had a great time there and a fascinating experience. I have been welcomed by everyone, met some kind and caring teachers and taught some of the freindliest children I have ever met. So … Continued

Bamboo Forests and Amazing Gifts

Wow, what a day. Myself and Suwhee (Art Teacher) went to Gwagju’s Creative Arts High School where I was pleasantly surprised to see an array of high quality Art, Music and Dance. The quality of all work and performances were brilliant, again every student showed a hard working and determined approach to their study – they … Continued

Monday Mosquitos

Well they finally got me, I had been going good so far, but I woke with a few red nibbles here and there, maybe something to remind me of the weekend. Jeju Island kept me busy and entertained, it was hot and sunny which always helps, time was spent visiting more museums and viewing the … Continued

Angels in Korea

Another great day in school today, I taught my first art lesson and got a double period, so the artwork was fantastic. The class was year 8 girls and I introduced some famous British Art to them, focusing on Antony Gormley and his Angel of the North. I had planned to do more than one … Continued

Culture Culture Culture…

I’ll keep things brief today; I started my final 5 days back any Unam Middle school. I arrived early to meet the school cabinet, they spoke great English and we had some fantastic conversations about school and life in Korea / England. I then taught for the remainder of the morning, a Year 8 boys … Continued

A Belief for Education

My last morning in Seoul for a few days started with breakfast delivered from Dunkin Doughnuts, of all places. We packed and left Cassaville for a trip to Yonsei University; Korea’s oldest and most prestigious campus. We had a talk from a Tae Lee, an American lecturer who has worked at the university for 15 … Continued