Cheoncheon Elementary School in Suwon Lets Students Choose Next Year's After-School Programs First

Cheoncheon Elementary School in Suwon offered next year's after-school classes to students in advance to gauge their interest.

The school incorporated candidate programs scheduled to open in the 2027 school year among currently operating classes to observe which classes attract students, then finalize the 2027 schedule accordingly.

According to Cheoncheon Elementary School on the 11th, the school held a "2026 School Year Tuition-Based After-School Free Trial" from the 3rd to 7th, with 156 students from grades 1-6 participating.

Yerim Youth Arts and Culture Promotion Center, the outsourcing partner for after-school programs, participated. Both sides covered all tuition fees including instructor fees, teaching materials, equipment costs, and facility fees.

There were nine programs. Total miniature crafts, picture book gardening class, Korean history class, computer class, creative cube, violin, badminton, creative cooking, and basketball rotated one hour per day.

Classes emphasized hands-on creation and movement. Students molded summer fruits from clay to fill shaved ice bowls, solved 2×2×2 pocket cubes starting from the top, and made croissant sandwiches to take home in cases.

Interest was divided at the registration stage. Total miniature crafts, Korean history class, and creative cooking filled their 22-person capacity, while picture book gardening class also filled all 8 spots. Violin had 12 registrations out of 13 capacity, and creative cube had 9 out of 10.

Safety management was also prioritized. Plastic sheets were laid on tables during cooking and gardening classes to organize the practical environment, while badminton and basketball classes included warm-ups and controlled spacing. No accidents occurred over the five days.

The school plans to continue collaborating with the outsourcing partner, community, and specialized institutions in the second semester to enhance the quality of after-school programs.

Principal Jung Eun-young stated, "It was a meaningful time where the school and outsourcing partner worked together to provide students with beneficial learning opportunities and give parents strong confidence in after-school programs," adding "Going forward, we will continue to make diverse efforts to create an educational community where learning is joyful and teaching is fulfilling."