May 2017 Update
Date of Visit: May 10, 2017
Purpose of Visit: Revisit
Grades: K-9
The school has shown exceptional performance, and has now been designated as Wushi Town’s central school.
Students
No. of Students: 590 (150 kindergarten, 277 elementary, 163 junior high; 80 boarding)
Teachers
No. of Teachers: 46 (all boarding)
Buildings/Facilities
– Classrooms
– Teachers’ offices
– Multipurpose rooms (multimedia, computer, music, art)
– Dormitories (for students & for teachers)
– Library: ~10,000 books
– Computer room: 50+ computers (but need replacements)
– Cafeteria: well-managed; this school is the only school in Huangshan District that’s testing out a “free nutritious lunch” program, results have been outstanding; meals are served in three shifts and include four dishes and a soup; students are responsible for cleaning up after meals; six workers on staff to prepare meals.
– Restrooms: flush-style toilets; great condition
Problems/Issues
The school has implemented a highly successful lunchtime “Cultural Lunch” reading program. It is so popular that the school is in need of new books. Since there are around 600 students and teachers dining in the cafeteria everyday, the cafeteria/kitchen facilities need upgrading to support the load. Student showers still need to be constructed.
