It depends on how strict the local PaiChuSuo is. In Tianjin you need to report when you leave the city. The first time you register they will fine you if you can't prove you just arrived in the city. Yunnan is very relaxed compared to other areas of China.

With the Young Pioneers the 'best' of the class is invited to join first with a special ceremony. After Mayday then all kids are 'joined'. If you don't wear a scarf to school then the kids are in trouble, but don't worry there will be more entrepreneurial kids who sell scarfs outside the school door.

KIA runs a scout group, I am not sure if they have a girls group though.

Hi, Yes that is a nice area, safety in Kunming is very good and is not really an issue, but near bus terminals or railway stations are known for pick pockets though.

You are within walking distance to a Carrefour and many places to eat.

The only concern for you is where you will be working as the area where the apartments are in basically the middle of the city and traffic can be pretty bad.

Sorry to change the topic,, but I remember that Kunming was planning to also do a "BRT" system, north south along Beijing road, but they decided to spend BIG on the subway instead. After your positive comments on the BRT in Urumqi I wonder if the right choice was made in Kunming.