Year 2007#

In December 2007, a small Island School group visited Baiwan. They bought new glass windows for Nan An Primary School. They sponsored the cost of accommodation for 18 boarders in Baiwan Secondary School. They paid for the printing cost of an English book which aims to help students better use their textbook. They paid for the registration fee of a village boy who will then eligible to enjoy free education until Secondary 3. They paid for the salary of a new kitchen helper who will look after the boarders at Bei An Primary School. They brought school bags for students in Xi Wang Primary School. They also brought some toys, stationery and candies for the children in the Sunbeam Children’s Home.

In October 2007, 34 Island School teachers and students visited Baiwan. They taught in various schools, visited some local villages and had basketball matches with Baiwan Secondary School and Nan An Primary School. They paid for the new wiring system of the teaching block, and cost of renovating the student dormitory of Bei An Primary School. The group sponsored two sisters, who used to walk 3 hours everyday to go to school, to stay in the dormitory. They also sponsored the school fees of 5 students from the same school.

In July 2007, a group of Island School staff, students and other interested people visited Baiwan. They taught in Hao Qiang Primary School and Bei An Primary School. They sponsored Hao Qiang Primary School to replace more muddy ground with a concrete pathway.