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방송일시 2009.4.14 오전9시
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 ‘ Living Tips                                                                Tues. April 14th /09

Becky: You know last week I talked about the free medical clinic at Joongang Presbyterian Church in Gwangju, Michael. So I want to tell a joke that might apply to last week’s theme. It’s actually one that my daughter told me. She’s really into “Knock-Knock” jokes these days. Alright?
Michael: Okay.
B: Okay. Are you ready for this, Michael.
M: I don’t know.
B: I don’t know either. It’s really funny.
M: shoot.
B: It’s my daughter’s joke. She’s nine.
M: Oh. I bet it’s great, Becky.
B: Why did the banana go to the hospital?
M: I don’t know. Why?
B: He wasn’t peeling very well.
M: Ha. Ha. Ha.
B: Wasn’t that awesome? Well I promised my daughter that I do this, because she can’t  hear me on the radio. So, I thought I’d give her a minute on the air.
M: That’s so nice Mommy.
B: Thanks, Michael.
B: I hope everybody had good information from last week’s show. Well, today I’d like to give some information about the school that I visited a couple of days ago. When I visited the medical clinic last week, I came to the realization about how diverse Gwangju might be in its foreign community. Of course medical care is such a priority for foreigners in Gwangju, but what are all the educational options for children of foreigners here in Gwangju?
I believe that wherever you are, if you start a life there you need to have certain support and basic rights from that society you have become part of. Your children’s education is therefore a must.
M: Right, I would definitely agree with that.
B:  Well, you know there are some educational opportunities now for foreigners who reside in Gwangju. In fact, I have done a little research and I’ve found a new school which has opened up and caters directly to the ever growing community of migrant workers residing here. The school reaches out to accommodate international couples, foreign students, migrant workers, or North Korean children. There is a school located in Kwangsan Ku, Sam Do Dong. It’s called Saenal Hakyo, “New World School.” It’s a K-12 school for children of migrant workers. Basically, these children are unable to communicate in Korean. So, the primary mission statement for the school is to provide an education opportunity for the children to learn Korean along with their own language. How did this come about, you might say?
Well it all started back in 2005. The founder and Principal Lee Chan Young saw the growing need for these children and began planning for a school. It started as the Kosian School Establishment Committee. By February 2008,  they started nine more branch schools in Korea, Kyounki Province, Incheon, Busan, Choonbuk Province, and Choongnam Province. Initial support wasn’t easy, but he was able to use a classroom at Pyoung Dong Middle School. But it soon grew. Before long, he could no longer accommodate the students. Fortunately another option came his way. He was granted permission from the city to use a school called Sam Do Elementary, which had been closed down for years before. They had an opening ceremony on the twentieth of February, 2009. They have about 40-50 students which represent 11 different nations.
They are from China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa, Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Romania.
M: Wow, how they get information about the school, and where did they get support?
B: They are from everywhere in Korea, they have a dormitory actually. When I got there they were building a new dorm facility, and they have shuttle bus for the people.
M: Because they are from different nations, don’t they have any problems to understand each other?
B: Yeah I asked him about that also… He said it’s no problem. Their hearts are so open, you know.
They’re all in the same situation, like, Korea is not their country. They can’t speak Korean so they sympathize with each other and they love the school and they seem very happy.
M; How do they run the school?
B; Basically, it’s all through donations. Students only pay like $10 per a month. A lot of city communities help them out.
M: What is their goal?
B: They want to make them realize what the purpose of life and live together with other citizens in the community. Also they want them to get the skills they need for now and the future.
M: What kind of curriculum do they have?
B; Basically, they learn stuff like they would learn in a regular Korean school, including special activities like music Korean traditional instruments, computers, arts, etc.
And they have also opportunity to learn their own language. They also need a lot of teachers but it’s getting harder and harder to meet the demand. So they need a lot of volunteers.
 Actually I met a lady from the Philippines named Sheryl. She has a second grade girl that she teaches English. And they had American female teacher, also. They have another teacher who teaches a variety of different languages, but they teach one on one style too so they need many more volunteers. They also need more Korean teachers as well. They are very enthusiastic this year because they hope that they will become officially recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education as a legitimate school.
Whoever listens to this program, I hope might reach out to them and help them out with this school
Lastly I asked Mr. Lee, what his philosophy of education. He said simply it’s love.
M:That’s awesome.
B: Isn’t it? And it’s so rare to find such selfless people ready to serve their community.
M: Can you give that basic information about the school again.
B: Sure thing, Michael. The name is Saenal Hakyo or Saenal “New World School.” It’s located in Kwangsan Ku, Sam Do Dong. The Principal is Lee Chun Young You could give them a call at 062-943-8935. They are on the World Wide Web at www.saenalschool.com. Sorry, but it’s all in Korean. If you want to send your children there, or if you want to volunteer, please contact them. The number again is 062-943-8935. And it’s www.saenalschool.com
Thanks Michael.
M: Becky Czae everyone. Thanks for that. See you next week, Michael
B: Thanks. Bye.