Land given by neighbors, a legacy built for generations.
Dadong Elementary School opened in 1938 as "大東公學校" on land donated by the Peng family of Fengshan, and was renamed "大東國民學校" in 1941. In 1957 it was designated a "national spirit education model school," recognition of its role in the community. At its peak, Dadong was one of Fengshan's three largest elementary schools, with enrollment surpassing 3,000 students.
大東國小創校於1938年，初名「大東公學校」，校地由鳳山彭姓仕紳捐贈，1941年更名為「大東國民學校」。1957年獲評選為「民族精神教育示範學校」，肯定其在地方教育上的貢獻。全盛時期，大東國小曾是鳳山三大校之一，學生人數一度超過三千人。
What makes this school worth knowing.
🌾 A Legacy Rooted in Donated Land
彭姓仕紳捐地建校
The school's original campus was made possible by land donated by the Peng family of Fengshan when it opened in 1938 as "大東公學校."
🎖️ A National Model School
民族精神教育示範學校
In 1957, Dadong was designated a "national spirit education model school," an honor recognizing its educational role in the community.
🏫 Once One of Fengshan's Largest Schools
全盛期逾三千名學生
At its peak, Dadong ranked among Fengshan's three largest elementary schools, with enrollment topping 3,000 students.
🚪 Named for the Old East Gate
古城大東門旁
The school's name reflects its location just outside "大東門," the East Gate of the historic walled city of Fengshan.
Just outside the old city's East Gate.
Dadong Elementary takes its name from its position just beyond "大東門" (the East Gate) of the historic Qing-dynasty walled city of Fengshan, tying the modern school directly to the area's centuries-old urban layout. See the Kaohsiung county page for more on the region.
Find the school.
No. 1, Dadong 1st Rd., Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
高雄市鳳山區大東一路1號
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