Jangan Girls' Middle School Students Growing with Ginkgo Tree Festival

Jangan Girls' Middle School in Hwaseong City (Principal Han Dong-hee) held the '2010 Ginkgo Tree Festival' on the 21st and 22nd, featuring a special stage on the school grounds and in the gymnasium, bringing together parents and local institutional leaders to showcase the results of the 2010 after-school programs and talent education.

On the first day, the 21st, an opening ceremony of the exhibition hall was held, followed by the display of students' artwork, calligraphy, handicrafts, and family mottos.

In particular, contributed works by parents and members of the Joam Good News Rotary Club were also displayed, garnering enthusiastic responses from students and parents.

The in-school choir competition and talent education presentation featured a gayageum (traditional Korean zither) ensemble, Korean traditional dance performances, and taekwondo breaking demonstrations, all receiving hearty applause from the audience.

Additionally, belly dance performances by Nogin Elementary School students and gayageum performances by members of the Lifelong Learning Mothers' Group added to the festive atmosphere.

In the afternoon, science inquiry club presentations and student talent showcases followed, with special performances by Samgwe High School's vocal group and the Farmers Vocal Team, beloved in the Woojung and Jangan areas, further raising the energy of the event.

On the second day, the 22nd, an autumn sports day was held where students enjoyed a pleasant time away from academic pressures, followed by a family camp in the evening attended by students, parents, and teachers.

The family camp, which included a special lecture by laughter therapist Baek Bo-kyung, family relay games, letter-writing to parents, and video letter viewing, helped attendees reflect on family love and its meaning.