Chilseong Elementary in Daegu Wins Top Prize as No. 1 Outstanding School in the National "Climate Action School Challenge"

Chilseong Elementary School in Daegu (Principal Gong Youngsoon) was selected as the top school nationwide in the second semester of the 2025 academic year for the "Climate Action 1.5°C School Challenge." The school received the Grand Prize (Minister of Education Award) and held a recognition ceremony for outstanding schools on March 9, 2026, to commemorate the achievement.

The event was attended by student council executives, representatives from the Korea Climate & Environment Network, the eco-friendly company Greenwave, and The Hyundai Daegu, who shared in the significance of the award together.

Daegu Chilsung Elementary School students are posing for a commemorative photo after winning the Grand Prize at the Climate Action School Challenge.

During the recognition ceremony, more than 50 pots containing air-purifying plants were presented to students, along with a plaque recognizing the outstanding school. These pots are sustainable and eco-friendly, made by recycling agricultural waste vinyl, and are intended to provide students with a hands-on educational experience about environmental issues and resource circulation. The plants will be placed in each classroom so that students can experience the importance of resource circulation and environmental conservation in their daily lives.

Chilseong Elementary School has consistently operated ecological transition education as a distinctive school project, integrating both knowledge and practice. Through small everyday actions, students are learning the importance of responding to the climate crisis and participating in various educational activities that emphasize environmental protection as a necessity for survival, not just a choice.

Principal Gong Youngsoon stated, "In this era of climate crisis, it is important for students to grow into citizens who not only understand environmental issues but also put them into practice in their daily lives," adding, "Our school will continue efforts to empower students to build a sustainable future by helping them understand and practice solutions to environmental challenges through education."

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