The first Khmu student in the resettlement area passed the university entrance exam.

With 28.30 points, Xeo Van Uynh - a 12E student at Cat Ngan High School (Thanh Chuong) was admitted to the Physical Education major at Bac Ninh University of Physical Education and Sports.

Although I had not yet received the admission notice, Uynh was very happy because I had achieved my long-standing wish. “That afternoon, I opened my phone to check my score and saw that I had the 6th highest score in the school and my name was on the admission list. I was so happy that I ran to my mother and said: “Mom, I passed the university entrance exam” – Uynh shared.

Uynh and her mother. Photo: Huy Thu

According to Uynh, she has been passionate about sports since she was a child. During her junior high school years, she liked soccer, and in high school, she loved volleyball. Her house is nearly 20 km from Cat Ngan High School, so she had to leave home and rent a room in Thanh Lien commune to study. Since entering 10th grade, besides her passion for sports, Uynh began to pursue a new dream: to become a student at the University of Physical Education and Sports.

During high school, he enthusiastically participated in movement activities, school and local sports competitions, and contributed to the team's high achievements in Phu Dong Sports Festivals. Uynh went to Ho Chi Minh City to learn volleyball and participated in competitions for several units.

Locally, during the summer activities, I was also a typical face participating enthusiastically and dynamically in movements launched by the Youth Union and the Commune Youth Union.

Uyen actively participates in the school and local sports movement. Photo: Huy Thu

Uynh said: After completing the national high school exam, I went to Bac Ninh to compete in aptitude subjects such as 100m running, jumping in place, and weighing and measuring body shape. "With my own abilities, I think it is reasonable for me to compete in sports. I love sports, so I want to become a sports teacher in the future, to pass on the passion to students" - Uynh confided.

Sharing the joy with her students, Ms. Phan Thi Tuyet - homeroom teacher of class 12E, Cat Ngan High School said: Uynh is an ethnic minority student, obedient, gentle, talented in sports, always diligent in practicing and enthusiastically participating in class and school activities. Hearing that Uynh was admitted to Bac Ninh University of Physical Education and Sports, many teachers in the school and I were extremely excited. Her efforts to overcome difficulties and pursue her passion have been rewarded. Receiving this good news, we know that the school will also have gifts to encourage her.

Uyen (front row, sitting far right) during her school days. Photo: Huy Thu

Over the past few days, the joy of their son passing the university entrance exam has spread throughout Uynh’s small family home in Thanh Duong village, Thanh Son commune. He and his family have received many congratulations from villagers, teachers, siblings, and friends.

According to Uynh, her family left Tuong Duong for Thanh Chuong in 2006. With 4-5 sao of land to grow crops, every day her parents have to do many other jobs to make a living, doing whatever is called. Due to difficult family conditions, after each school day, Uynh goes to herd buffaloes and do housework to help her parents...

Uynh's family house in Thanh Duong village. Photo: Huy Thu

Mr. Xeo Van Duong (52 years old) - Uynh's father said: His family has 3 children, Uynh is the youngest son, Uynh's two older sisters are married far away. Everyone in the commune knows that Uynh is passionate about sports. His family always supports, creates conditions and respects his decision when choosing a gymnasium and sports school to compete.

“Now that Uynh has passed the university entrance exam, my wife and I are very excited. Our family’s circumstances are still difficult, but we still support him in his studies and take care of whatever he lacks,” Mr. Duong shared.

Uynh is the first Khmu student in Thanh Son commune to pass the university entrance exam. Photo: Huy Thu

For the people in Thanh Son resettlement commune, Uynh's university entrance exam results are also a common joy for the villagers.

Mr. Lu Van Duong - Chairman of Thanh Son Commune People's Committee said that Thanh Son commune has many ethnic minorities living, of which the Khmu people account for 30% of the commune's population. In general, the life of the Khmu people here is still difficult, the number of poor households is the highest in the commune, and children have to leave school early to go to work.

Over the years, some families have tried to create conditions for their children to study, and some have finished high school. Uynh is the first Khmu student in the commune to pass the university entrance exam, bringing joy to the whole commune.