Bingzhongluo Primary School in Gongshan County, Nujiang

Overview

Bingzhongluo Primary School (丙中洛小学) was established in 1951, originally known as the “Gongshan County First Provincial Primary School” (贡山县第一省立小学). In 1956, it was renamed the “Gongshan County Second Complete Primary School” (贡山县第二完小), and it had already developed into a senior complete primary school with a Young Pioneers organization. During the “Cultural Revolution,” the school was further renamed “Bingzhongluo Complete Primary School” (丙中洛完小).

In 1984, the school introduced a boarding class for ethnic minorities, and by 1996, it had expanded to four ethnic minority boarding classes and one preschool class. Prior to 2003, Bingzhongluo school district managed several rural schools, including:

• Qiu Natuan Village (秋那桶村): Gantan Primary School (嘠干堂小学), Nidadan Primary School (尼大丹小学), Biwang Primary School (碧旺小学)
• Jia Sheng Village (甲生村): Jia Sheng Primary School (甲生小学), Tongxin Primary School (同心小学), Sijitong Primary School (四季桶小学)
• Bingzhongluo Village (丙中洛村): Bingzhongluo Complete Primary School (丙中洛完小), Zhanatung Primary School (扎那桶小学), Wangqi Primary School (王期小学), Dala Primary School (打拉小学)
• Shuangla Village (双拉村): Shuangla Primary School (双拉小学), Jiutong Primary School (九桶小学), Bibili Primary School (毕比利小学), Xiaochala Primary School (小查腊小学)

In 2004, Bingzhongluo School District was renamed the Bingzhongluo Central School (丙中洛中心校). The school reorganized and consolidated the 15 rural schools into nine main sites, focusing on centralized education for grades four through six. By 2006, Bingzhongluo had evolved into a central township school with 13 classes, including one preschool class.

School Development and Changes

In 2007, the school was renamed “Bingzhongluo Hongta Primary School” (丙中洛红塔小学). In September 2009, with the correct leadership and strong support from the educational authorities, the school underwent further consolidation. By 2010, four remaining rural school sites were merged into Bingzhongluo Hongta Primary School, making it the first school in Gongshan County to achieve a highly centralized school system, marking a new milestone in the school’s development.

Since the school was established, it has consistently adhered to Marxism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the “Three Represents” (三个代表) ideology, and the Scientific Outlook on Development (科学发展观) as its guiding principles. The school focuses on “people-oriented” education, improving the ethnic cultural literacy of students, and advancing the development of social and cultural sectors. The school has also taken advantage of educational reforms and the implementation of nine-year compulsory education to enhance teaching quality.

Objective and Vision

The goal of Bingzhongluo Central School is to become a model school in Gongshan County, known for its “beautiful campus, strong faculty, good discipline, and high educational quality.” The school has optimized the allocation and utilization of educational resources through the centralization process.

Institutional Structure

Since the implementation of the centralized school system in March 2010, Bingzhongluo Central School established a comprehensive school management system with clear division of responsibilities. The school is organized into various departments, including the Administrative Office (校务室), Office (办公室), Academic Affairs Office (教务室), Political Education Office (政教室), Finance Office (财务室), General Affairs Office (总务室), and the Nine-Year Education Office (普九办). Each department has its specific tasks, but they cooperate and work together to improve the school’s efficiency.

Administrative Structure

Faculty and Student Information

Bingzhongluo Central School operates under the fully centralized education system, with a total of 58 staff members, including 44 full-time teachers. There are also 11 support staff and 3 temporary security personnel. The school offers six grades, with three classes in each grade, along with one preschool class. The total number of classes in the school is 19. As of now, the school has 596 students, with 292 boys and 304 girls.

The school occupies a total area of 10,473 square meters, with a building area of 6,347 square meters. After the school was centralized, it now serves more than 700 individuals, including faculty, staff, and students.

Student and Faculty Statistics

• Total Staff: 58
  • Full-Time Teachers: 44
  • Support Staff: 11
  • Temporary Security Personnel: 3
• Total Students: 596
  • Male Students: 292
  • Female Students: 304
• Campus Area: 10,473 square meters
• Building Area: 6,347 square meters

School Building Development

Bingzhongluo Central School has undertaken significant improvements in its infrastructure under the guidance of local authorities. Since 2004, several new facilities have been added to improve the school’s functioning:

• 2004: The teacher kitchen was expanded to nearly 300 square meters.
• 2005: The student dining hall was expanded by 50 square meters.
• 2006: A new comprehensive teaching building was constructed with an investment of 1.59 million RMB, covering 1,451 square meters. Additionally, a new toilet block was built.
• 2009: A new teaching building with 24 classrooms was completed, which can accommodate 700 students.
• 2011: New student dormitories and a faculty housing building were added.

These infrastructure improvements have significantly enhanced the school’s capacity and the quality of education offered.

Work-Study Activities

Bingzhongluo Central School has always placed great emphasis on work-study programs, particularly since the school was consolidated in 2004. The school actively encourages students to participate in agricultural activities, including vegetable farming and animal husbandry. These activities help improve the school’s financial situation while also teaching students valuable labor skills.

In 2010, with approval from the County Education Bureau, the school started raising pigs at the original Dongfeng Primary School site to support its work-study program. This initiative was designed to raise funds, improve the quality of school meals, and provide assistance to struggling students.

Work-Study Program Goals:

• To create a vegetable base for student meals.
• To improve the school’s financial situation.
• To assist students in learning essential life skills.
• To enhance teaching quality through better resources.

Challenges Faced by the School

Despite the progress made, Bingzhongluo Central School faces several challenges:

1. Limited Agricultural Land: After the consolidation of the school, the vegetable plot for the students shrank to less than 0.2 acres, making it difficult to supply enough vegetables for the student dining hall. In 2011, part of the land was used for building faculty housing, further reducing the available agricultural space.
2. Insufficient Sports Facilities: Due to the increased number of students, the school has inadequate space for physical education and extracurricular activities.
3. Need for Caregiving Staff: The younger students (grades 1 to 3) need guidance and supervision, so the school requires four additional caregiving staff members.
4. Health Services: There is a lack of a health budget for student health prevention and treatment. The school needs to hire two medical staff members (one doctor and one nurse) to ensure students’ physical well-being, a critical issue that has yet to be addressed by local authorities.

Faculty Statistics Table

School Facilities Survey