Zhongwei City Yongkang Yanggou Yu-Lang Hope Elementary School
Date of Visit: September 20, 2012
Purpose of Visit: Revisit
Grades: K-6 (8 classes total)
The new school building has been in use since its completion in 2011; however, the insulation from some of the classroom window ledges are already damaged and are exposed. It could be due to bad construction quality or lack of care from students. We’ve already asked the school district director to look into it. The principal proposed some future campus improvement ideas (influenced by the above window issue). The new building funded by TDF is already starting to look old even though it’s only been in use for a year. More effort is needed to keep the campus clean and in good condition.
Students
No. of Students: 174 (no boarding)
Students are hardworking and enthusiastic about their studies. They won “quality inspection excellence group” awards in 2011 and 2012. Out of the 10 elementary schools in Yongkang Town, the students here are ranked #1. The graduation rate is 100%, with students going on to the town’s Xitai Secondary School.
Teachers
No. of Teachers: 9
Teachers are hardworking and dedicated. Their performance is excellent.
Buildings/Facilities
– 7 classrooms
– Library: 1,420 books
– Computer Room: 18 computers
– Cafeteria: only for teachers’ use
– Restrooms: 40 squat-style toilets (however, facilities are in bad condition)
– Playground/basketball court
Problems/Issues
The campus grounds (including the playground and basketball court) need concreting as to avoid problems on rainy days. The restroom building is old and dilapidated, which needs to be replaced immediately with 50 new toilets. Lacking library books and PE equipment.