The Spirit of the March 1st Movement: Jinan Jucheon Elementary School's Special 101st Anniversary Celebration Event

Through the School Love Project: Understanding History Correctly and More

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Geon-ju] Jucheon Elementary School in Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk, which embodies the spirit of the March 1st Movement, celebrated its 101st anniversary this year with a special school anniversary event.

According to Jucheon Elementary on the 17th, on the 14th, the school operated the ‘School Anniversary School Love Project’ to explore the history of the school and the local area. Students conducted project-based learning to discover the school's history based on various historical materials.

On that day, students had the opportunity to experience learning beyond textbooks through various forms such as class presentations, role-playing, and video production.

Also, during lunchtime, all students gathered in one place, and considering the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the president of the student council read a congratulatory message celebrating the school's birthday and wishing for its infinite development.

This project learning became an opportunity for Jucheon Elementary students to properly understand the roots and history of their school.

Jucheon Elementary School is based on Waryongam, established in 1654. Through Waryongam, local talents were nurtured, which laid the foundation for the establishment of Hwadong School, considered the root of Jucheon Elementary School.

In particular, Hwadong School, the predecessor of Chucheon Elementary, was founded by contemporary scholars, local officials, and Confucian scholars during the late Joseon period to restore national sovereignty through nurturing talents. It actively participated in the March 1st Movement in 1919, was closed by Japan, and after going through a public school phase, became Jucheon Elementary School.

Student Lee San, who participated in this event, said, “I felt proud to learn about our school's history. I was very angry to know that Japan forcibly tried to abolish our first school, and after learning that students held a 'Manse' movement to reclaim our country, I felt proud.”

Principal Jeong Mi-jeong stated, “Through this School Anniversary School Love Project activity, all members of our school cultivated a loving heart for the school and had a precious time to reflect once again on the direction our school should take and its philosophy.”

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