Emily came to Korea to teach. She’s at an Elementary school – children up to thirteen. And today, the Principal invited us to look round.
What a day. We were welcomed like royalty with elegantly presented ginseng tea and dainty fruit slices. We looked round the spacious, clean and orderly building where 360 children study.
We saw the classrooms, the well-stocked library, the science labs, the music and art area, the counselling room, the resources area, the sanatorium, the English room, the school broadcasting area, the after-school club rooms, the spacious kindergarten, the staff work rooms … and then the dining room, where we had school dinner, and jolly good it was.
After, we saw the playground, the garden and the sports pitches. We were beyond impressed.
The children were excited to see us, and there were welcome notices greeting us everywhere. My pictures of course are child-free, which is a shame. We had a truly special experience. Koreans clearly value education, and are proud to show off their achievements.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
This is a great, behind-the-scenes sort of experience!
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It really showed how little we spend on education in the UK compared with Koreans.
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How marvellous, I bet you forged a good relationship with the school.
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I hope so. It was a special experience.
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Sounds a great day – what a lovely idea to show you round.
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They were so kind and we felt like royalty.
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What a unique insight into a part of Korea so few visitors would see – lucky you. Do they have a free education system in Korea?
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Free education, free school meals, and very well resourced.
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What a wonderful school! How lovely to be welcomed so enthusiastically – I am sure Emily must be happy there.
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She is. She’s very lucky, and I think there’s a lot of mutual appreciation.
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