“Jam” and “sil” mean silkworm room. Today we visit Seoul Jamjeon Elementary School. But did you know Jamsil-dong got its name from silkworm breeding during the Joseon period?
Seoul Jamjeon Elementary School is located in Songpa District. It is in the neighborhood of Jamsil-dong. The state once encouraged people to raise silkworms here. They founded Dongjamsil. It was the “east place for sericulture”.
Seoul Jamjeon Elementary School is a public elementary school. It was established on November 26 1981. The school motto encourages students to “think fairly”. They should “live uprightly”. And they should “grow healthily”.
The school has symbols. The school tree is the ginkgo. The school flower is the rose. As of May 1 2022 there were 525 students enrolled. There were 38 staff members.
The location of Seoul Jamjeon Elementary School is interesting. It sits among many other schools. Nearby are Seoul Beodeul Elementary School and Seoul Jamil Elementary School. There is also Seoul Jamsin Elementary School.
Transportation is convenient. Jamsil Station is nearby. It serves Lines 2 and 8. Jamsilsaenae Station is also close. It runs on Line 2 as well.
Seoul Jamjeon Elementary School continues to educate. It is a place where students learn and grow. It serves its community in Jamsil-dong. Take a moment to appreciate the school’s dedication. It shapes young minds in Seoul.