Xiqun Hope Elementary School
Xiqun Hope Elementary School () is a Hope Elementary School located at Longjin Village, Banqiao Township, Zhijin County of the People's Republic of China. It was founded in 2003 by Grace Charity Foundation of Hong Kong and the local government.
History
In 2003 Hong Kong philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. Mak donated ¥60,000 to Grace Charity Foundation. With another ¥60,000 of matching fund from the local government, a school was established. Construction finished in 2004. Initially there were 4 grades and 2 teachers. However, due to the lack of teachers, Grade 3 and 4 were soon abolished and students transferred to nearby schools. In the beginning of 2008, a volunteer teacher named Ning Han from Shanxi came to the school. Together with Mr. and Mrs. Chi Yong from Shenyang they steadily built the school up. In September 2008, the school has again had 4 grades, with facilities including a basketball court, a wall and a computer room, most of which were funded by donations.
Campus
The school is located by a country high way, about 15 minutes by bus to Banqiao Township, and 50 minutes to Zhijin County. The school building is 2-story high, with 6 classrooms and 2 offices. In the summer of 2008, volunteers led by Chi Yong installed fluorescent lights in the classrooms, making the school the first in the township to have lights during night. A wall, a basketball court doubled up as playground were built over the summer of 2008, thanks to the donation by philanthropists Li Guang and Xue Yungong, and a matching grant by the township government.
Staff and Students
In November 2008, there are 119 students, 1 paid local teachers and 4 volunteer teachers in the school.
Influence
It is the first Hope Elementary School in China to have its own website. It is also the only elementary school in Banqiao Township to have school uniforms.
External Links
zh:锡群希望小学