Shishi High School (simplified Chinese: 石室中学; traditional Chinese: 石室中學; pinyin: Shíshì Zhōngxúe) is a state secondary school in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It stands on the site of the first public school ever built, built in 143–141 BC by the Han dynasty governor Wén Wēng (文翁). It was originally constructed in stone, hence the name Shishi (石室), or stone chamber. The school is also known as Wenweng Shishi (Chinese: 文翁石室; pinyin: Wénwēng Shíshì), the "Stone Chamber of Wen Weng".
Between the years 143 and 141 BC, Wén Wēng (文翁), the Western Han dynasty governor of Shu Commandery (modern Sichuan), established the first Chinese public school, Shujun Junxue (Shu Commandery Academy, 蜀郡郡学). The great Han dynasty scholar Sima Xiangru studied at the school.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the school was devastated by fire. It was rebuilt in 199 AD, and continued through China's imperial dynasties as Yizhou Zhouxue (益州州学, Yizhou Prefecture School), Chengdu Fuxue (Chengdu Prefecture Academy, 成都府学) and other names. Shu Shi Jing (a form of Thirteen Classics, literally Shu Carved Stone of Classics, 蜀石经) was completed in Chengdu Fuxue in Northern Song after more than 230 years intermittent carving. In the 17th century, as the Ming dynasty collapsed, Zhang Xianzhong's rebel force devastated Sichuan and the school was destroyed.
In 1661, early in the Qing Dynasty, the Chengdu Fuxue (prefecture school of Chengdu) was reestablished on the site, and became a leading school in Sichuan. Jinjiang Academy, which later became Sichuan University, was established at the school in 1740. Chengdu Fuxue became Chengdu Normal School (成都师范学堂) under the new educational system introduced in 1902 and then became Chengdu Middle School (成都府中学堂) in 1904. It was renamed again to Chengdu Shishi Middle School (成都石室中学) in February 1940, and in mid-1948 was identified as a model for secondary schools nationwide.
In September 1952, after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the school changed its name to Chengdu No. 4 Middle School (成都第四中学). During the Cultural Revolution the school was devastated for the third time; none of the Qing Dynasty buildings still exist. It returned to its former name in April 1983.
Shishi ranks among the top 100 high schools in China. Its admission is highly selective, and attracts applications each year from both local and neighboring middle schools. Most Shishi students scored among the top 10% of their peers on the junior middle school exit exam.
Notable alumni
Guo Moruo (郭沫若): scientist, sociologist, former dean of Chinese Academy of Sciences, former vice-chairman of Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
Li Yimang (李一氓): revolutionist, former member of Central Advisory Commission of the Chinese Communist Party
Ma Zhiming (马志明):[1] mathematician, academician of Chinese Academy of Science, former vice-president of China Mathematics Association, academician of Third World Academic of Science, former vice-president of executive of IMU
He Lin (贺麟): cell biologist, academician of Chinese Academy of Science
shishi, high, school, simplified, chinese, 石室中学, traditional, chinese, 石室中學, pinyin, shíshì, zhōngxúe, state, secondary, school, chengdu, sichuan, china, stands, site, first, public, school, ever, built, built, dynasty, governor, wén, wēng, 文翁, originally, con. Shishi High School simplified Chinese 石室中学 traditional Chinese 石室中學 pinyin Shishi Zhōngxue is a state secondary school in Chengdu Sichuan China It stands on the site of the first public school ever built built in 143 141 BC by the Han dynasty governor Wen Weng 文翁 It was originally constructed in stone hence the name Shishi 石室 or stone chamber The school is also known as Wenweng Shishi Chinese 文翁石室 pinyin Wenweng Shishi the Stone Chamber of Wen Weng Chengdu Shishi High School石室中学LocationChengdu SichuanChinaInformationFormer nameWenweng Shishi 文翁石室 Chengdu No 4 High School 成都四中Established143 141 BC 194 AD 1661 became modern school in 1902 and middle school in 1904PresidentJian Tian 田间CampusUrbanWebsitecdshishi wbr netMain Gate Playground and Main Teaching Building Sir Run Run Shaw Hall for Arts 逸夫藝術樓 Main courtyard Contents 1 History 2 Notable alumni 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditBetween the years 143 and 141 BC Wen Weng 文翁 the Western Han dynasty governor of Shu Commandery modern Sichuan established the first Chinese public school Shujun Junxue Shu Commandery Academy 蜀郡郡学 The great Han dynasty scholar Sima Xiangru studied at the school During the Eastern Han Dynasty the school was devastated by fire It was rebuilt in 199 AD and continued through China s imperial dynasties as Yizhou Zhouxue 益州州学 Yizhou Prefecture School Chengdu Fuxue Chengdu Prefecture Academy 成都府学 and other names Shu Shi Jing a form of Thirteen Classics literally Shu Carved Stone of Classics 蜀石经 was completed in Chengdu Fuxue in Northern Song after more than 230 years intermittent carving In the 17th century as the Ming dynasty collapsed Zhang Xianzhong s rebel force devastated Sichuan and the school was destroyed In 1661 early in the Qing Dynasty the Chengdu Fuxue prefecture school of Chengdu was reestablished on the site and became a leading school in Sichuan Jinjiang Academy which later became Sichuan University was established at the school in 1740 Chengdu Fuxue became Chengdu Normal School 成都师范学堂 under the new educational system introduced in 1902 and then became Chengdu Middle School 成都府中学堂 in 1904 It was renamed again to Chengdu Shishi Middle School 成都石室中学 in February 1940 and in mid 1948 was identified as a model for secondary schools nationwide In September 1952 after the establishment of the People s Republic of China the school changed its name to Chengdu No 4 Middle School 成都第四中学 During the Cultural Revolution the school was devastated for the third time none of the Qing Dynasty buildings still exist It returned to its former name in April 1983 Shishi ranks among the top 100 high schools in China Its admission is highly selective and attracts applications each year from both local and neighboring middle schools Most Shishi students scored among the top 10 of their peers on the junior middle school exit exam Notable alumni EditGuo Moruo 郭沫若 scientist sociologist former dean of Chinese Academy of Sciences former vice chairman of Standing Committee of the National People s Congress Li Yimang 李一氓 revolutionist former member of Central Advisory Commission of the Chinese Communist Party Wu Guozhen former Shanghai mayor Ma Zhiming 马志明 1 mathematician academician of Chinese Academy of Science former vice president of China Mathematics Association academician of Third World Academic of Science former vice president of executive of IMU He Lin 贺麟 cell biologist academician of Chinese Academy of Science Li Jieren 李劼人 litterateur former Chengdu mayor Li Hao 李卓皓 Professor of Economics University of British Columbia Jung Chang Chinese born British writer now living in London best known for her family autobiography Wild Swans Zhong shan 钟山 Academician of the Chinese academy of engineering and the International Academy of AstronauticsReferences Edit People Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science sourcedb cas cn Archived from the original on 2017 04 22 石室校志 by 四川省成都石室中学 1989年10月External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chengdu Shishi High School The official website of Chengdu Shishi High School https web archive org web 20150626070856 http www cdshishi net its A YouTube video introducing the school made by her alumni https www youtube com watch v 5ttEWjo4AFI Coordinates 30 39 17 N 104 03 20 E 30 65472 N 104 05556 E 30 65472 104 05556 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shishi High School amp oldid 1095249518, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
