School notices and family life in two languages

A family can need language support even when one adult speaks Korean well. Share important information in a way that everyone involved can follow.

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Make notices easier to handle

  • Keep school and childcare notices in one place.
  • Mark the action, due date and person to contact on each notice.
  • If the meaning is unclear, ask the sender before acting on an automatic translation.

Use support where it exists

  • Family-centre services may include interpretation for school or administrative situations.
  • Ask about the supported languages and whether a booking is needed.
  • Check local opportunities for children’s Korean and home-language learning.

Keep communication shared

  • Agree which adult handles each task and how updates are shared.
  • Help children ask for clarification without making them responsible for translating sensitive adult matters.
  • Use a few repeatable Korean questions for everyday contact with teachers or carers.

A little Korean goes a long way

  • 안내문을 설명해 주실 수 있나요? — Could you explain this notice?
  • 제출 기한은 언제인가요? — When is the submission deadline?
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