500 'child soldiers' participate in the 2023 Military Semester in Nghe An

On the morning of May 28, at Ho Chi Minh Square, Nghe An Provincial Youth Union held a ceremony to send off the 2023 "Military Semester" class. Attending the ceremony were 500 students participating in the class program. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Attending the launching ceremony were representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, the Provincial Youth Union Standing Committee, the Provincial Youth Development Support Center, the Department of Education and Training, Military Region 4, and Military School of Military Region 4. Photo: Thanh Quynh

The "Military Semester 2023" class is held from28/5 - 06/6/2023at Military School of Military Region 4 with more than 500 students from units inside and outside the province.

During the course, students will be introduced to educational content on patriotism and national pride, focusing on the traditions of the Vietnam People's Army.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Thi Phuong Thuy - Head of the Organizing Committee of the 2023 Military Semester Class spoke at the departure ceremony. Photo: Thanh Quynh

In addition, the course also organizes activities to practice life skills, improve adaptability in the disciplined and strict environment of the Army; organizes collective activities, increases production, physical education and sports, first aid skills, skills to respond to dangerous situations, take care of the sick, and provide guidance on daily activities, etc. to contribute to physical training, self-awareness, team spirit and knowing how to overcome difficulties to overcome challenges.

Student representatives give speeches at the Departure Ceremony. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Thi Phuong Thuy requested teachers, coordinators, and staff assigned to be in charge of classes to uphold their sense of responsibility, solidarity, and ensure the implementation of the class curriculum to ensure absolute safety for students.

Students excitedly join the class. Photo: Thanh Quynh

As for the students, they need to try their best to complete the basic training required of soldiers, experience real life and activities in a collective environment. From there, they can adapt to life away from their families, learn to live independently and overcome difficulties in each training content to accumulate experience and skills to gradually mature and become brave.

After 9 years of implementation, the "Military Semester" Program has affirmed its correctness, received attention and support from all levels, sectors and the whole society, creating trust with parents and generations of students.

Some touching images at the Departure Ceremony:

The "young soldiers" are eager to set off. Photo: Hoa Huong

Parents encourage their children to complete their course well before leaving for the army. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Many parents trust "Military semester""Team" in 2023 will become a practical and useful playground, bringing many interesting experiences for children this summer. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Many female students participate in the military semester this year. Photo: Hoa Huong