Baegot Hanul Elementary School is a public elementary school located at 28-25 Baegot 1-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, and opened on September 1, 2017.
It has been established in Baegot New Town, a new residential area, and has grown based on a stable number of students, and is operated as a school under the jurisdiction of the Siheung Office of Education. The school is creating a student-centered school culture through various events and programs in which the parents, students, and teacher communities participate together.
The school's symbols have not been officially organized and disclosed in the form of triangles or circles, but the trees are known as hackberry and the edification is known as sorghum flower bridge. The hackberry tree symbolizes solidity and vitality, the sorghum flower bridge symbolizes warmth and harmony, and students can experience the meaning of the school symbol themselves through annual planting events.
The school's vision is formed in the direction of emphasizing "students growing in a happy community," and aims to be a "school that learns, grows, and practices happiness together" through student-participating educational activities such as School Love Week, Life Respect Week, and Sports Club Day. The educational goal focuses on helping students grow into healthy community members, caring and communicating with each other.
Siheung Baegot New Town, where Baegot Hanul Elementary School is located, is a new city with a fast-established school district, transportation and living convenience facilities, and is considered an area with a good educational environment. Baegot Life Park and Seoul National University Siheung Campus are located nearby, and due to the nature of the new residential area, there are many young generations and students, creating a lively atmosphere.
In addition to these regional characteristics, Baegot Hanul Elementary School is making various efforts to help students experience learning and growth happily based on school culture and community-centered educational activities that emphasize students' dreams and autonomous activities.
배곧한울초등학교는 경기도 시흥시 배곧1로 28-25에 위치한 공립 초등학교로, 2017년 9월 1일 개교하였다.
새로운 주거 지역인 배곧신도시에 설립되어 안정적인 학생 수를 바탕으로 성장해 왔으며, 시흥교육지원청 관할 학교로 운영되고 있다. 학교는 학부모·학생·교사 공동체가 함께 참여하는 다양한 행사와 프로그램을 통해 학생 중심의 학교 문화를 조성하고 있다.
학교의 상징은 공식적으로 삼각형이나 원 등의 형태로 정리되어 공개된 바는 없으나, 교목은 팽나무, 교화는 수수꽃다리로 알려져 있다. 팽나무는 굳건함과 생명력을, 수수꽃다리는 따뜻함과 조화를 상징하며, 매년 식목 행사 등을 통해 학생들이 직접 학교 상징의 의미를 체험할 수 있도록 하고 있다.
학교의 비전은 ‘행복한 공동체 속에서 성장하는 학생’을 강조하는 방향으로 형성되어 있으며, 학교사랑주간·생명존중주간·스포츠클럽데이 등 학생 참여형 교육활동을 통해 ‘함께 배우고 성장하며 행복을 실천하는 학교’를 지향한다. 교육 목표는 학생들이 서로 배려하고 소통하며, 건강한 공동체 구성원으로 성장하도록 돕는 데 초점을 맞추고 있다.
배곧한울초등학교가 자리한 시흥 배곧신도시는 학군, 교통, 생활 편의시설이 빠르게 구축된 신도시로, 교육 환경이 양호한 지역으로 평가된다. 인근에는 배곧생명공원, 서울대 시흥캠퍼스 등이 위치해 있으며, 새로운 주거지 특성상 젊은 세대와 학생층이 많아 활기찬 분위기를 이루고 있다.
배곧한울초등학교는 이러한 지역적 특성과 더불어, 학생의 꿈과 자치 활동을 강조하는 학교 문화, 공동체 중심의 교육 활동을 바탕으로 학생들이 즐겁고 행복하게 배움과 성장을 경험할 수 있도록 다양한 노력을 기울이고 있다.
Edited by Siheun Kim
<Introducing Baegot Hanul Elementary School in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea>
Baegot Hanul Elementary School is a relatively new public elementary school located in Baegot-dong, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, opening in 2017. Located in the heart of a new city, it boasts a modern and clean learning environment, with over a thousand students enrolled in diverse classes. Beyond basic academics, the school offers a wide range of after-school programs tailored to the interests and talents of each student. Special education classes are also available, fostering a nurturing and nurturing educational system for all students. Furthermore, the school actively collaborates with local youth organizations to engage in experiential learning activities, such as historical exploration and collaborative projects. Active student participation in community outreach events and community outreach fosters a nurturing learning environment where students learn and grow within the community. Particularly, the school's geographic location allows for tidal flat experiences to foster environmental awareness. As a new school, the facilities are comfortable and the school enjoys high satisfaction from parents and the local community. The school, blending seamlessly with the unique character of Baegot New City, is establishing itself as a forward-looking educational institution.
Edited by Sara Kang
