Children of China´s quake return to class

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-30-2008 10:05

More and more students from quake-hit areas in Sichuan province are getting the chance to return to classes. Some of the students are attending classes in temporary shelters or prefabricated schools. And others are settling down in schools in the provincial capital of Chengdu. One of them is Southwest University of Finance and Economics.

More and more students from quake-hit areas in Sichuan  province are getting the chance to return to classes.

This is one of the new places to study for children affected by the earthquake. Southwest University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu has stepped up with care and love, offering over one thousand young quake survivors a home to live and learn.

Ming Haifeng, publicity official Southwest University  of Finance & Economics

Ming Haifeng, publicity official Southwest University of Finance & Economics, said, "They are from four primary and middle schools in badly-hit areas such as Pingwu and Yingxiu. They are between 4 and 18 years old. About 80 teachers have come with them from the quake-hit areas. They take care of the classes with the help of other temporary teachers sent by the provincial education bureau. Our teachers are mainly in charge of handling their living arrangements."