Two new schools in Jiangqiao town, Shanghai's Jiading district, are scheduled to complete construction this June and start operation in September, local media reported on June 3.
The schools are expected to alleviate local kids' difficulties of getting enrolled in schools, as Jiangqiao's population is on the rise.
The two schools are the North campus of Yuyuan Road No.1 Primary School and Huangjia Garden Kindergarten.
North campus of Yuyuan Road No.1 Primary School
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Construction site of the North campus of Yuyuan Road No.1 Primary School in Jiangqiao town, Jiading district of Shanghai [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
With total investment of 81.2 million yuan ($12.3 million), the primary school covers a combined floor area of 16,900 square meters. It consists of a four-story teaching building, a three-story stadium, a dining hall and a playground.
After completion, the school plans to set up 30 classes with total enrollment of nearly 1,000 students.
Huangjia Garden Kindergarten
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Exterior of the Huangjia Garden Kindergarten in Jiangqiao town, Jiading district, Shanghai [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
The kindergarten covers an area of 7,240 square meters and is designed in a European style. It will have various functions such as early education, child care, public activities and office work as well as dormitories.
The kindergarten plans to have 15 classes with an enrollment of 390 students.