"Lunchtime Becomes Exciting"... Okam Middle School's 'OK League'

Student-Led Sports Club League at Okam Middle School
Selected to Represent Mokpo in the Jeonnam Superintendent's Competition

The 'OK League,' a lunchtime sports club league operated at Okam Middle School in Mokpo, Jeonnam, is creating a vibrant school culture and receiving enthusiastic support from students.

According to the Jeonnam Office of Education on June 23, the 'OK League' stands for 'Okam Middle School Lunchtime Sports Club League.' It is a self-directed physical activity program planned and led by the students themselves. Currently, various sports such as soccer, table tennis, dodgeball, and badminton are organized in a league format, with students forming teams and playing matches every lunchtime.

Through the OK League, students naturally learn how to cooperate and communicate with their peers, and these activities are contributing to making the overall atmosphere at Okam Middle School brighter and more energetic.

By participating in matches, students are naturally learning cooperation and communication among peers, and they are helping to create a lively school environment. The autonomous sports activities through the OK League are also evaluated as helping to build positive relationships among students.

The activation of such physical activities has been supported both by the school's ongoing efforts and by the physical education infrastructure provided by the Jeonnam Office of Education. This year, with the support of the education office, Okam Middle School established a new artificial turf field and a new basketball court, allowing students to enjoy a variety of sports in a safer and more pleasant environment.

Physical education teacher Song Hyun-yong said, "Since the new field was established, not only have PE classes improved, but students are also using the field much more during breaks and lunchtime. In particular, we can now try various sports and activities in PE classes, which has improved the quality of the classes, and the overall school atmosphere has become much brighter and more energetic. We are also planning outdoor basketball activities for next year."

In particular, students who have developed their skills in futsal and basketball through the OK League have been selected to represent Mokpo City and are preparing to compete in the 'Jeonnam Superintendent's School Sports Club Competition,' raising expectations for their achievements.

Park Jae-hyun, Director of Physical Education and Health, stated, "It is most important for a student-led and enjoyable sports culture to take root in schools, just like at Okam Middle School. We will continue to actively reflect the needs of the field and do our best to support physical education infrastructure and programs that help students grow up healthy."

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