"Picked My Desired Class with My Own Hands" ... Bonghwa Dochon Elementary's Student-Selected Winter Vacation Seasonal School Gains Popularity

Dochon Elementary School conducting a student-selected winter vacation program.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwi-yeol] Dochon Elementary School in Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk, operated a winter vacation seasonal school from the 13th to the 14th for all students to reinforce basic academic skills and restore self-esteem.

This seasonal school was conducted as a program to heal the hearts of students wounded by COVID-19.

Grade-specific Hope Ladder programs were operated. For emotional healing, more than 30 experiential programs were organized, including electronic drums, mobility, interior design, science experiments, bead crafts, badminton, miniature making, cooking classes, plastic model making, flower arranging, knitting, ukulele, paper art, fitness, and AR experiences.

The method allowed students to directly choose the classes they wanted to attend, resulting in very high satisfaction among students and parents.

Fifth grader Kim Jeong-woo said, “This was the most fulfilling seasonal school I have ever attended at school. I was excited because I could choose and participate in the programs I wanted.”

A parent left a message of thanks: “The seasonal school programs are so diverse and rich that the children really like them and want to go to school even during the vacation.”

The school said, “We thank the students and parents who empathized with the purpose of the winter vacation program and actively participated, as well as the teachers who donated their talents.”

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