Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Sichuan Earthquake Student's Return To Classrooms At Yingxiu Primary School





The Chinese National Flag is being hoisted at Yingxiu Primary School, Sichuan Province on Tuesday as the new Semester began for students, 132 students began their studies. The devastating Sichuan Earthquake on May 12 resulted in the deaths of 222 students, 3 remain missing,
20 of the 47 Teachers also perished in the disaster.

Student's silently mourn the deaths of their fellow students and teachers. A student with an artificial right hand is pictured with a bunch of flowers. A student stands during the raising of the flag holding a bunch of flowers, her right leg was seriously injured
during the Sichuan Earthquake. Xinhua Photos

All student's in areas badly damaged during the catastrophic earthquake will be able to resume classes on September 01
the Central Government has allocated $335 Million USD for reconstruction and to renovate school buildings.

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