The school run by children

Sheng Siying carries a sign to lead her classmates’ home as team leader of the No 6 Elementary School in Huangpi district, Wuhan, capital of Central China’s Hubei province, Feb 23, 2011. She is in charge of keeping order on the way home from school. Sheng’s class has 32 cadres among 63 students, sparking controversy among the public. “Students need to be concerned and respected,” said Wang Jianwei, the head teacher. Being leaders offers children good opportunities to enhance their self-confidence and coordination abilities, he said. Zhu Quantao, the headmaster of the school said society should be supportive in stimulating students’ initiative rather than just criticism. [Photo/Xinhua]

Students attend Class 1 of Grade 4 of No 6 Elementary School in Huangpi district, Wuhan, capital of Central China’s Hubei province, Feb 23, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]