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Faith, Friendship, and—Most Importantly—Fun: Inside the World of Awana

Photo courtesy: Seoul Foreign School Instagram What makes a certain program stand out in a school full of activities? For members of Awana, the answer is quite clear: a sense of belonging and community. With the goal of spreading Christian values, Awana combines the energy of youth programs with collaborative spiritual growth, creating a comfortable space where students can laugh, learn, and grow together. Originally an external global organization that partners with churche

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#I_AM_SFS

Photo courtesy: Seoul Foreign School 515 students roam the building at the SFHS, bustling between blocks and breaks. The majority of us stick to our “designated” friends and walk past fellow students, knowing little about each other—rarely do we connect with new people during these moments. However, it is bizarre to treat each other like strangers; after all, we are all under the moniker of the SFS community. I AM SFS consists of stories that make up our community. Simi Lee,

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March 1st: From the Streets of 1919 to the Halls of SFHS

Photo courtesy: Seoul Foreign School As all grades race towards the end of the school year, resilience fills the air. However, perseverance isn’t solely about acing exams. It’s a quality deeply rooted in Korea’s culture and history of enduring the darkest days, standing next to one another. March 1st, known as Independence Movement Day or Samiljeol (삼일절), is more than just a break from school; it’s a day to remember when students our age took to the streets, risking their li

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Four for Four: SFS VEX to Dallas for the Fourth Year in a Row

Photo courtesy: Dana Cha (10) and the 2024-25 VEX Team As podium finishers at last winter’s VEX APAC, SFS’ primary robotics team 3723A Millennia has now secured a spot at VEX Worlds, the highest level of competition for high schoolers worldwide. The team—composed of Jayden Lee (11), Eugene Jeong (9), Alex Kil (12), Esther Nam (12), and Eason Ha (11)—earned the spot by competing at this year’s VEX robotics nationals, hosted by Saint Johnsbury Academy Jeju. For those who aren’

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