The Journey of Learning Bears Fruit!... 'Yeongdeungpo Neulpureum School' Graduation Ceremony Held on the 22nd

Fifty Elementary and Middle School Students to Graduate at District Office Annex Auditorium on the 22nd
A 93-Year-Old, the Oldest Adult Literacy Student in Seoul, Graduates... The Moving Story of Neulpureum School
All High School Equivalency Test Class Students Pass, Opening New Possibilities for Adult Literacy Education

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it will hold the "2024 Academic Year Yeongdeungpo Neulpureum School Graduation Ceremony" at 1:30 PM on the 22nd in the annex auditorium of the district office.

Operated directly by the district, "Yeongdeungpo Neulpureum School" is an adult literacy education institution where elementary and middle school academic credits are recognized. Currently, a total of six classes are running, including elementary and middle school courses. Choi Ho-kwon, principal of Neulpureum School and district mayor, will award diplomas to 27 elementary students and 23 middle school students at this graduation ceremony, sharing the joy together.

The graduation ceremony will consist of ▲awarding certificates (perfect attendance award, outstanding learner award, honorary student award) ▲congratulatory and response speeches ▲screening of congratulatory videos from family representatives ▲singing of the graduation song, providing a warm occasion to celebrate with families.

Especially, this year’s graduation ceremony carries special significance with the graduation of a 93-year-old elder, the oldest learner among adult literacy graduates from Seoul’s elementary and middle schools. Enrolling in the middle school course at age 91, despite advanced age, the elder earned deep respect from teachers and peers for their passionate learning attitude. Recognizing this passion, on February 12, the graduate will visit the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education’s adult literacy graduation ceremony as a representative of the graduates to receive the "Seoul City Model Student Award."

A story highlighting the dedication of families makes this graduation even more meaningful. Families who actively supported their studies by helping with school commutes through rain or snow for three years will be awarded the "Honorary Student Award," expressing gratitude for their devotion and love.

Neulpureum School also raised the potential of adult literacy education by achieving a great success last year when two elders from the newly established "High School Equivalency Test Class" all passed the equivalency exam.

Additionally, through various programs such as ▲field experiential learning ▲literacy education choir festival ▲basic art exhibition for the middle school course, the school continuously supports the elders’ passion for learning.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “I am grateful for the passion of the graduates who have shown that learning has no age limit, and I will always support new challenges. We will continue to do our best to create an educational environment where everyone can enjoy learning opportunities.”

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