Brief History of Shanhua Elementary School

Shanhua Elementary School, located in Shanhua District, Tainan City, Taiwan, is one of the most historically significant educational institutions in the area. Established in 1898, its origins trace back to the Tainan Mandarin Training Institute's Wanli branch. This institution was one of the earliest efforts to provide formal education in the region during the late Qing Dynasty and early Japanese colonial period.

Over the years, Shanhua Elementary School has undergone numerous changes and developments, reflecting the educational and social transformations of Taiwan. It has continued to serve the local community as a center for learning and growth, maintaining its role as a cornerstone of education in Shanhua District.

History of Shanhua Elementary School

Shanhua Elementary School was initially established as the "Wanli Branch of the Tainan Mandarin Training Institute" on May 1, 1898, following approval from the Taiwan Governor-General's Office. In October of the same year, following the reorganization of the Mandarin Training Institute into a public school system, it was renamed "Wanli Public School."

On October 15, 1906, a branch was set up in Zhijia Nong (which became Zhijia Nong Public School in 1918 and is now known as Anding Elementary School). In March 1917, a branch was established in Beizidian's large temple, which moved to Qieba in 1920 and is now Qieba Elementary School. In 1920, Wanli Public School was renamed "Shanhua Public School," and a branch school was established in Liufenliao on April 1 of the same year, but it was closed in November of that year.

In May 1922, a higher-grade department was established. In 1941, the school was restructured and renamed "Shanhua West National School."

After World War II, on December 6, 1945, the school was renamed "Shanhua First National School," and in February 1947, it was renamed "Shanhua National School." In 1955, the Dazhong Branch was established (now Dazhong Elementary School). In 1959, the Dacheng Branch was established (now Dacheng Elementary School). In 1963, the Yangming Branch was established (now Yangming Elementary School). In August 1968, with the implementation of nine-year compulsory education, the school was renamed "Shanhua Elementary School."