Suzhou No.10 Middle School Explained

Suzhou No.10 High School
Native Name:江苏省苏州第十中学
Motto:cultivate renowned scholars of the future(诚、朴、仁、勇)
Established:1906
Type:Public
Principal:Liu Yuanzhao(柳袁照)
Staff:206
Students:about 1300 (after Zhenhua Middle School was separated)
Country:China
Location:8 Xiangwang Road, Canglang, Suzhou, Jiangsu
Website:Suzhou No.10 Middle School

Suzhou No.10 high School[1] is a four-star high school in Jiangsu province. It is located in the south-east of Suzhou. It has operated for more than a century.[2]

History

Suzhou No.10 High School was established by Wangxie Changda in 1906 as Zhenhua Girls' High School. Zhang Binglin and Cai Yuanpei once served as school managers. In 1917, Wang Jiyu took charge. Many celebrities taught here, including Zhang Taiyan, Hu Shizhi and Bei Shizhang.

Scenery

Suzhou No.10 High School is regarded as ‘the most Chinese school’.[3] It covers an area of, of which 37% is greenery. The West Garden holds the remains of the Weaving Department of the Qing dynasty. Many antiques and monuments are present on campus, such as the Ruiyun Peak, Zhenhua Hall, Weiji Tablet, Jisi Pavilion and the Ninghuai Pavilion.

Alumni

Notable alumni include Fei Xiaotong, Professor He Zehui,[4] Yang Jiang,[5] He Yizhen, Hu Shuqin, Yan Weimin, Wang Shuzhen and Zhu Linan.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 江苏省苏州第十中学 . Nths.cn . 2009-02-15 . 2011-11-17.
  2. http://www.ameson.org/ahsp/en/schools/50-suzhouno-10 Jiangsu Suzhou No. 10 High School
  3. Web site: "最中国"的学校全国仅两名额 苏州占其一 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425231359/http://sz.xinhuanet.com/2010-05/14/content_19786959.htm . dead . April 25, 2012 . Xinhuanet.com . 2010-05-14 . 2011-11-17.
  4. Web site: 何泽慧:率真而温暖的苏州女儿 . Chinanews.com . 2011-06-22 . 2011-11-17.
  5. Web site: 杨绛:"清水芙蓉"铸就不服输性格 . Chinanews.com . 2011-07-18 . 2011-11-17.