As part of their Unit of Inquiry, guided by the central idea “Artifacts and stories reveal shared themes of human life across time,” Grade 1 students explored their personal histories and selected meaningful artifacts to represent themselves. One of the artifacts they chose was their school campus.   

Madame Baishan, The Baishan Education Group’s Founder, welcomed  students with grace, humor, and warmth, and thoughtfully answered their Unit of Inquiry questions; fueling the children’s curiosity and sense of wonder.  

The students asked our living historical resource:

“Was it hard to build this school?”

“Who gave this school its name?”

“How old were you when you first thought of having your own school?”

“Why is it so big?”

“Why did you build this school?”

“Why did you want foreigners to come and teach here?” 

“Why does the school have your name?”

When students learned that the school’s oldest artefacts are displayed in the Baishan History Museum, several immediately planned to climb the stairs afterward to photograph the precious exhibits; particularly the bedding and linens designed by Madam Baishan 33 years ago.  

At the end of the interview, Madam Baishan suggested a group photo, sharing her hope that in 30 years’ time, this image would become another treasured historical artefact for today’s students.