Area middle schools students recently took it upon themselves to organize a performance for senior citizens in their community. Here’s Joseph Kim with their story.
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Jeoji Community Center in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju City

Students are dancing to the rhythm of the music in front of a group of senior citizens. Though their routine is far from perfect, the elderly are appreciative and happy to see these young kids performing for them.

When the students and teachers’ performance came to a climax, the elderly couldn’t help but dance along.

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Byeon Chang-sil / Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju City
I am thrilled that the students and teachers worked really hard to perform for us.
[변창실 / 제주시 한경면 ]
"선생님과 학생들이 혼연일체가 돼서 보여준 모든 장기에 대해 흐뭇하고 좋습니다. "

Students from Jeocheong (조청) Middle School visited a nearby senior welfare center. Around 30 of the students participated in the talent donation performance for the seniors.

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Yang Jin-hyeok / Student body president, Jeocheong Middle School
Thank you for the warm welcome, even though we made some mistakes here and there.
[양진혁 / 저청중학교 학생회장]
"저희가 준비한 것보다 지역 주민분들께서 반응을 잘해 주셔서 고맙습니다."

Educators believe such participation offers students the opportunity to gain leadership experience and learn the value of teamwork.

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Kim Hee-seon / Teacher, Jeocheong Middle School
I've been thinking we should support students in exploring opportunities outside of school more so that they can develop, and make use of, their talents.
[김희선 / 저청중학교 교사]
"아이들을 학교에 가두지 않고 밖으로 나와서 재능을 발휘할 수 있는 기회를 학교차원에서 많이 만들어야겠다는 생각 많이했습니다."

[Camera] Moon Ho-seong
[Reporter] Joseph Kim

Although the students are not professional entertainers, their earnest performance has warmed the hearts of the local community.

Joseph Kim, KCTV