following the change in the government's education policy, Zhanhai High School has gradually moved away from the exam-oriented mode and has started to emphasize a well-rounded education. With newly expanded extra-curricular activities and diverse interest groups, Zhenhai High School students can pursue their individual interests in their spare time. Students have won top prizes in national invention competitions and national singing competitions. The school underwent major renovation in 2000 as a result of government funding and donations. It has added a science experiment building, an IT building, a gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, and a library with over 100,000 books. School culture Boarding culture Unlike many other schools in Ningbo, 80% of the student population of Zhenhai High School live in the school's dormitories. The school has strict boarding rules and regulations—for example, boarders have to arise each day by 6.30am, and there is study time for boarders each day from 6.15pm to 8.45pm. On weekends, the school organizes activities for those boarders staying in school. The activities includes movie screenings, concerts, and enrichment courses. Arts festival The school arts festival has been held in May every year since 1986. It lasts for two weeks. The school invites artists, scientists and alumni to give talks to students. There are also performances of student-directed dramas. During the festival, students' works on photography, calligraphy, and painting are exhibited in the school's multipurpose hall. Sports meet Every year in November, the school holds an annual sports meet. Students from both Jiaochuan Academy (former junior section) and Zhenhai High School senior section take part in the meet. Students compete for their own classes. At the end of the event, the class with best results will be named "the best sports class." Co-curriculum activities Zhenhai High School has more than 20 extra-curricular activities, including Charity Workstation, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, swimming, band, Chinese orchestra, Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy, maths and science interest groups, astronomy society, seismology club, library club, literature salon, etc., most of which are organized by students. Notable alumni He Xiantu: physicist Li Zhijian: physicist Lin Fanghua: mathematician, Bôcher Memorial Prize recipient References External links School homepage Education in Ningbo Educational institutions established in 1911 High schools in Zhejiang Junior secondary schools in China 1911 establishments in China