Legend of the Bo Ai school
The focus and cornerstone of our resources and energy is centered around giving the village children of Qinyuan County the benefits of a superior education. The inspiration and vision of Bo Ai (Universal Love) School came in great part from the founder and executive director of Overseas Helping Hands. She realized that only through a sound education can we create real and lasting changes for the village children and give them hope for higher education and a brighter future.
The Bo Ai School
After 3 years of construction, Bo Ai School opened its doors in April of 2005. The Bo Ai School is located in FengCun Village, Qinyuan County, in the southwestern part of Shanxi Province. The journey includes one hour of flying time from Beijing to Taiyuan, the capital city of Shanxi, and then three and half hours by car to our school or one hour of flying time from Beijing to Changzhi and a one and half hour drive to our school.
The facility, built on village donated land, stands out strikingly from surrounding structures in this area. Standing opposite FengCun Village, it has become a magnet for students, parents and teachers. Presently, Bo Ai enrolls 400 students from thirteen surrounding villages. Bo Ai School has evolved to be a shining beacon in education in Shanxi Province, and in 2009, it was awarded the honor of Model School of the Province. In just 3 years, our students improved their average government test scores from 39 to 89.
Overseas Helping Hands is also thankful that its Executive Director, together with its Board of Directors, are at the helm, overseeing the operation and direction of the school. The Executive Director spends close to ten months of the year at the school. Whereas village schools offer only language arts and math, our school offers a comprehensive education including social studies, natural science, computer knowledge, art, music, physical education. We value a holistic education, including character and moral edification. A broad array of strategies helps to reinforce practices like compassion, charity, thanksgiving, personal hygiene, work ethics, team work, responsibility, initiative, creativity, honesty, respect and most of all love for our fellowmen and students.
Overseas Helping Hands wants Bo Ai to be on the cutting edge, so our students will be transformed and grow up to be contributing members of society who lead fulfilling lives. Our vision and goals are evident from the lessons and experiences that the students carry with them into their lives, into their homes and villages. Students arise at 6:30 AM and bed time is at 9:00 PM, five days a week. Each school hour of the day is packed with learning experiences, taught by dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who are graduates of teacher-training colleges or university graduates. Because of the distance that students have to travel to come to the school, students board at the school and return home on weekends.
The Bo Ai School
After 3 years of construction, Bo Ai School opened its doors in April of 2005. The Bo Ai School is located in FengCun Village, Qinyuan County, in the southwestern part of Shanxi Province. The journey includes one hour of flying time from Beijing to Taiyuan, the capital city of Shanxi, and then three and half hours by car to our school or one hour of flying time from Beijing to Changzhi and a one and half hour drive to our school.
The facility, built on village donated land, stands out strikingly from surrounding structures in this area. Standing opposite FengCun Village, it has become a magnet for students, parents and teachers. Presently, Bo Ai enrolls 400 students from thirteen surrounding villages. Bo Ai School has evolved to be a shining beacon in education in Shanxi Province, and in 2009, it was awarded the honor of Model School of the Province. In just 3 years, our students improved their average government test scores from 39 to 89.
Overseas Helping Hands is also thankful that its Executive Director, together with its Board of Directors, are at the helm, overseeing the operation and direction of the school. The Executive Director spends close to ten months of the year at the school. Whereas village schools offer only language arts and math, our school offers a comprehensive education including social studies, natural science, computer knowledge, art, music, physical education. We value a holistic education, including character and moral edification. A broad array of strategies helps to reinforce practices like compassion, charity, thanksgiving, personal hygiene, work ethics, team work, responsibility, initiative, creativity, honesty, respect and most of all love for our fellowmen and students.
Overseas Helping Hands wants Bo Ai to be on the cutting edge, so our students will be transformed and grow up to be contributing members of society who lead fulfilling lives. Our vision and goals are evident from the lessons and experiences that the students carry with them into their lives, into their homes and villages. Students arise at 6:30 AM and bed time is at 9:00 PM, five days a week. Each school hour of the day is packed with learning experiences, taught by dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who are graduates of teacher-training colleges or university graduates. Because of the distance that students have to travel to come to the school, students board at the school and return home on weekends.
