September 2012 Update

Dunhuang City Huangqu Yu-Lang Hope School

Date of Visit: September 26, 2012

Purpose of Visit: Revisit

Grades: 6-9 (13 classes total)

The landscaping on campus is very well done, lined with shade-providing trees. Everything is neat and tidy. A new two-story building is under construction in the left rear portion of campus, which will consist of a 200-person occupancy cafeteria on the first floor, and a kindergarten on the second floor. The building is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. The school pretty much has all the facilities it needs, and when compared to other rural schools, this school is exceptional.

Students

No. of Students: 620 (no boarding)

Students are polite and saluted/greeted guests without prompting, attesting to proper guidance by school staff.

Teachers

No. of Teachers: 46

Buildings/Facilities

– 13 classrooms
– 9 multi-purpose rooms
– Kindergarten division (under construction)
– Cafeteria: currently only enough for teachers’ meals. Once the new building is complete, the cafeteria will hold up to 200 people
– Restrooms: 19 pit-style squat toilets + 38 flush-style toilets

Problems/Issues

The campus grounds are only partially concreted, and the ground of the basketball court is uneven. Also, there is no athletic field/track. In need of dining tables/chairs, disinfection cabinet, etc. for the cafeteria.