Independent life of highland children 'in search of knowledge'

According to the General Education Program issued with Circular No. 32/2018/TT-BGDDT dated December 26, 2018 of the Ministry of Education and Training, Foreign Languages ​​and Information Technology become compulsory subjects for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. With the current scale of primary schools, investing in facilities, equipment, and arranging enough teachers to teach Foreign Languages ​​and Information Technology at all schools is impossible, especially at remote schools. Faced with that reality, Luu Kien Primary School, Tuong Duong District organized to gather students into main schools to implement semi-boarding. In the photo: Temporary boarding house of Luu Kien Primary School. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Children aged 8 to 10, children of Mong, Kho Mu, Thai ethnic groups in villages far from the commune center such as Luu Thong, Xoong Con, Luu Phong, Pung village... in Luu Kien commune (Tuong Duong) had to leave their families early to live independent lives. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Cleaning his own bed corner in the school's boarding house, Vi Duong Hieu (8 years old, student of class 3B) said: "This is the first time I've been away from my parents. During the day, going to school and playing with friends is fine, but at night, I miss home and my parents very much." Photo: Dinh Tuan

For children of the same age in favorable areas, at this age, their parents are taking care of them little by little. But for children in mountainous areas, doing laundry, washing dishes, cooking, cleaning... are not unfamiliar tasks. Photo: Dinh Tuan

To ensure nutrition and help students have delicious meals, teachers pay attention to changing the main dishes in the meal, one day meat, another day fish, eggs... Photo: Dinh Tuan

Vu Ba Menh (Mong ethnic group) innocently shared: "At school, my teachers cook delicious dishes for me. I love it!". Photo: Dinh Tuan

After finishing their meal, the children carry their trays to the water tank to wash their dishes. Although they are quite young, they wash them very skillfully and cleanly. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Living far away from their parents, the students have more time to play with their friends. In particular, they have created an independent life for themselves. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Ms. Le Thi Yen - President of the Trade Union of Luu Kien Primary School said: Realizing that the students are still facing many difficulties, the teachers often stay close to encourage the students, helping them overcome homesickness so they can focus on studying well. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Talking with Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hung - Principal of Luu Kien Primary School, it is known that the school is facing many difficulties because the facilities are not guaranteed, not only lacking classrooms, but also not having a dining room or accommodation for students. "Before entering the new school year, the school mobilized parents to contribute paintings, bamboo, meters and working days to build a temporary boarding house for students. Currently, there are 128 students staying in the boarding house, but the boarding house only has 10 rooms, so it is very cramped. The school really hopes that the competent authorities will soon recognize the boarding school so that the school has the resources to invest in building facilities and purchasing equipment to meet the needs for better teaching and learning" - Mr. Hung expressed. In the photo: Panorama of Luu Kien Primary School (Tuong Duong). Photo: Dinh Tuan