Blog Archive

  • Reflecting Forward: Ancient Wisdom for a New Academic Term

    Reflecting Forward: Ancient Wisdom for a New Academic Term

    As we step into the second term at NLCS Jeju, it’s fascinating to consider how the practice of new year reflection spans millennia. The ancient Babylonians, some 4,000 years ago, began each year with the Akitu festival—a 12-day period of thoughtful promises and intentional actions. They understood something we still recognize today: the power of…

  • Festive Spirit Fills the First School Library! 🎄

    Festive Spirit Fills the First School Library! 🎄

    The First School Library has been bustling with holiday activities these past two weeks, bringing our community together through creative and thoughtful initiatives. Student-Led Holiday Decorating Our library space has been transformed into a festive learning environment, with students contributing their artistic talents to create personalised baubles for our Christmas tree. This collaborative project helped…

  • Live Blog: Jeff Kinney @ NLCS Jeju

    Live Blog: Jeff Kinney @ NLCS Jeju

    Live updates… 13:19 KST 11 December Thank you for an inspirational visit Mr Kinney 12:35 KST 11 December Lunch with Library Ambassadors and Little 8 12:05 KST 11 December Drawing workshop Year 6 students enjoying a drawing workshop. 11:45 KST 11 December That was fun! Safe to say that everyone enjoyed the lecture. 11:32 KST…

  • Unwrapping the Joy of Reading: Teacher-Curated Book Advent Calendar

    Unwrapping the Joy of Reading: Teacher-Curated Book Advent Calendar

    The festive transformation keeps coming in our library this December, with teacher-recommended books wrapped as daily surprises in our Book Advent Calendar joining the Reco-ration Tree. This innovative display combines festive charm with our commitment to fostering a vibrant reading culture at NLCS Jeju. Daily Literary Discoveries Each numbered package in our advent calendar contains…

  • Sprinkling Christmas Magic in the Library: The Reco-Ration Tree

    Sprinkling Christmas Magic in the Library: The Reco-Ration Tree

    In a delightful fusion of holiday tradition and literary discovery, the Library has transformed into a magical space where book recommendations bloom into reality. At the heart of this enchantment stands our Reco-Ration Tree, a unique initiative that turns cherished reading suggestions into tangible treasures. The Magic Unfolds The idea is simple: members of our…