Cheonan Girls' High School

Cheonan Girls' High School Hangul: 천안여자고등학교
Address
102-1, Samyeong-dong, Dongnam-gu Cheonan, 330-150, South Korea
Coordinates	36°46′44″N 127°10′06″E / 36.778772°N 127.168384°E / 36.778772; 127.168384Coordinates: 36°46′44″N 127°10′06″E / 36.778772°N 127.168384°E / 36.778772; 127.168384
Information
Type	Public School
Motto	True, Kind, Beautiful
Founded	1952
Principal	Mrs. Lee Young I
Vice Principal	Mr. Park Sang Ik
Staff	78 (teaching staff)
Gender	Girls
Age	15 to 18
Enrollment	1500
School Colour(s)	Royal Blue, Sky Blue, White
No. of Graduates	20,421
Website	http://www.cag.hs.kr/

천안여자고등학교 (Cheonan Girls’ High School), often referred to simply as Cheonan Yeogo in Korean, is a South Korean Public School for girls aged 15 to 18. It was founded in 1952.

It is located in the city of Cheonan, in the province of Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, and is about 1 hour South of Seoul.

History

1952 - The School was founded by the Chungnam Board of Education
1974 - The school moved from it’s original location in Weonsong-dong to it’s new location in Samyeong-dong. At it’s old site, it had been both a middle and a high school, however it was decided the school should split, and the two should expand separately, with the High School finding a new location.
2002 - The School dormitory was built, designed to house approx. 200 students. The Dorm was named JinHyang meaning “True Scent”. .
2008 - The school was renovated with the addition of several new buildings.
2010 - Chungnam Board of Education awarded the school the title of Myeongmungo Godunghakyo, meaning Prestige School.

Location

The school is located in the city of Cheonan in the province of Chungcheongnam-do, often called Chungnam-do for short. Cheonan is about 1 hour south of Seoul by train, but can be accessed faster by the KTX passing through Cheonan-Asan Station. There is also a subway line (Seoul Subway Line 1) running from Seoul to Cheonan that takes about 2 and a half hours. The school was originally located in Wonseong-dong until 1974 when it moved to Samryeong-dong, under Mount Mamang and next to Samgeori Park on the outskirts of the city. The location is at the foot of the mountain surrounded by farms, making the school a very fresh and natural environment for the students. The walk up the hill to the school is a notable feature for the students, who either remember the walk fondly, or otherwise.

Leadership and structure

There are 70 full time teaching staff at the school, approx. 8 additional teaching staff (including a Native English Teacher) and 10 support and administrative staff. The school also has a nurse and special needs team.

View from the school entrance

Principal - Mrs. Ahn Byoung Ok (English)
Vice Principal - Mr. Park Sang Ik (Biology)
Head of 3rd Grade - Mr. Shin Oek Cheol (Mathematics)
Head of 2nd Grade - Jeon Pil Che (Biology)
Head of 1st Grade - Mr. Yang Jeong Hyeon (Mathematics)

Prestige School Status

Due to the ongoing success of the school, the Chungnam Board of Education deemed the school a model for others, and as such awarded it with the title Myeongmungo Godunghakyo, literally translated as Prestige High School.

Class and examination schedule

All grades take classes in periods of 50 minutes and an additional 4 classes on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Students take both Midterm and End of Term exams, all of which count towards their final grades.

1st Grade

Students Study a total of 16 subjects from 08:30 - 16:30 Monday to Wednesday (7 classes) and 08:30 - 15:30 on Thursday and Friday (6 classes). Subjects are Korean, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Physics, Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, PE, Music, Art, Ethics, Technology, Domestic Science, Geography

2nd Grade

Students are split into 2 groups loosely classified as The Arts and The Sciences each division studying a total of 11 subjects including the core subject. All students still study the core subjects of Mathematics, Korean, Science and English throughout their High School education.

3rd Grade

The class schedule for 3rd grade students mirrors that of the 2nd grade, however the exams structure differs as students must study for and take KSATs - College Scholastic Ability Test.

Admissions process

Students enter CGHS at 15 or 16 years old. Students first apply for their High School of choice, after which all students sit a province-wide test in December. Depending on their results, the top 500 students wishing to attend the school are allowed entrance. Students then sit an exam conducted by the school to establish their ability in English and Mathematics.

School uniform

All students must wear a school uniform, however the level of formality depends on the student’s individual preference. Only on special days must all students wear the full formal uniform. Students must not dye their hair, wear accessories, such as jewelry, or accessorize their uniforms

Summer uniform

Students Graduating in their academicals

Formal - Striped White and Blue blouse and a flared skirt.
Casual - gray shorts and a white and blue polo-shirt (designed by the students).

Winter uniform

Formal – Royal Blue Blazer, Cardigan, Vest and Pencil Skirt and tie. White blouse.
Casual – Grey and blue-striped sports tracksuit embossed with the school emblem.

Academic dress

Students graduate wearing university-style robes of black, yellow and red.

School flower, tree, flag and song

A Rose, Ginko Tree and the flag

교가, School Song

The School Song has been translated into English by the students. The original lyrics and the translation can be found below.

흑성산 기슭아래 피는 꿈을 보아라
귀한 정성 뭉치어 높은 집이 서있다
슬기의 샘을 파서 이 강산에 뿌리자
메마른 가시밭에 고운 꽃이 피리라
참되고 착하고도 아름다운 맘에서
풍기는 높은 향기 우리 평생 소원이다
아 아 천안여고 아 천안여고 우리모교
길이 두고 우리마음 거울이 된다

Look at the dream blooming under the foot of Mt.Huksung
One’s rare true hearts stand together in the school house
Dig for the spring water of our wisdom and sprinkle it over the river and mountains of our nation
Then beautiful flowers will bloom in the desolated thorn bush
It was our whole life dream that we are perfumed from our true, kind and beautiful minds
Ah Ah Cheonan Yeogo, Ah Cheonan Yeogo,our school!!
For a long time our heart will reflect what we have learned there there, like a mirror.

Sports

Sports Day takes place on May 26 where students partake in traditional events such as running, jump rope, tug of war and hula hoop.

Gymnastics

Several students excel in gymnastics and attend national and international competitions including most recently, the Asian Games.

Shooting

The school has a dedicated Shooting Club and Team with a full time coach and private firing range. They won 2nd prize in the national “Michuholgi” Tournament in 2010.

Sports Day Gallery

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  Sports Day Opening Ceremony

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  Students warming up together before the events begin

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  The school behind the sports field

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  Students cheer their teams by various means

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  Running race

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  Tug of War

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  Students support their teams as they battle it out

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  Students fighting hard to win ‎

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  Students buy various items to affiliate themselves with their teams.

School clubs and publications

CGHS in Winter

CGHS in Summer

Art Club – A club to further the talents of students looking to become artists.
Cheonyo Karak – This is a traditional Korean music club, playing genres such as Samul-nori. The club frequently wins prizes and practice daily in their own music room. The club also serves as an opportunity to allow students to hear traditional Korean music performed at events such as the school festival.
Webi Club - Singing and Dancing Club
FEEL – School guitar club
DOLCE – Music Club for the Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Base.
Study Clubs – Extra curricular clubs for Maths, Business, Chinese and Earth Sciences.

Notable alumni

Park Ji Yeon – Korean Gymnast who most recently attended the 16th Asian Games. Still a student at CGHS
Kim Hyeon Oh – A Professor at Changan University
Kim Geum Mi – Traditional Korean Singer (Pansori)
Han Jeong Ae – Politician
Jeong Jae Soon – Actress in TV dramas such as “Three Sisters”

Gallery

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  The School Entrance and Main Building

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  The Entrance and Library

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  The School Crest on the main entrance doors

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  The Courtyard between the main building and 3rd grade wing

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  3rd grade wing and mountains

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  Moutains behind the school in Winter

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  Students watch as teachers try to save a trapped sparrow

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  Panorama 1

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  Panorama 2

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  Panorama 3

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  Panorama 4

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  Panorama 5

External links

• Cheonan Girls' High School Website