The atmosphere at the start of the new school year in Nghe An.

Opening ceremony of the new school year at Ky Son Ethnic Boarding Junior High School. Photo: Ho Phuong

During the past academic year, Ky Son Ethnic Boarding Junior High School achieved many outstanding results in teaching and learning. The school's Party branch was recognized as an exemplary, clean, and strong unit; the school received the title of Excellent Labor Collective and was awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and the school completed the educational quality accreditation process and was certified by the Department of Education and Training as achieving level 3. Many teachers and students achieved high results in teaching and learning. 63.4% of students were classified as having excellent or good academic performance, and 99% of students were classified as having good or excellent conduct. There were 7 students who excelled at the provincial level.

New students perform the welcoming ceremony. Photo: Ho Phuong

Today, in Ky Son district, 72 schools with 21,768 students simultaneously held their opening ceremonies for the new school year. Despite having just experienced two devastating floods, thanks to the assistance of various forces and local people, the schools quickly stabilized and commenced classes as planned.

Ho Phuong

This school year,Que Phong districtThere are 173 schools with 682 classrooms, spread across 14 communes and towns in the entire district. Joining in the joyful atmosphere throughout the province, with cultural performances and balloon releases, 18,525 students of all levels, along with all teachers in Que Phong district, welcomed the new school year with enthusiasm after the first drumbeat.

A panoramic view of the opening ceremony in Que Phong. Photo: Hoang Tim

According to Mr. Lu Thanh Ha, Head of the Education and Training Department of Que Phong district: “This school year, Que Phong has enough classrooms, but still lacks functional rooms and English teachers in some primary schools. The facilities for schools meeting national standards are still insufficient.”

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* On the morning of September 5th,Thai Lao High School (Hung Nguyen)The school celebrated the opening ceremony of the new academic year 2018-2019 with great enthusiasm. Attending and sharing in the joy with the teachers and students were representatives from the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, the Department of Education and Training, the Provincial Youth Union, and local authorities.

With the motto "teaching effectively, learning effectively," over the years, teachers and students of Thai Lao High School have continuously promoted the emulation movement of good teaching and good learning, achieving many strong achievements in all aspects.

In the 2017-2018 academic year, the school achieved the title of advanced school of the province and was recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as meeting quality standards at level 3. Last academic year, the school had 90 students who achieved the title of excellent student at the school and provincial levels; 99.7% of 12th-grade students passed the high school graduation exam, and over 60% of 12th-grade students passed the entrance exams to colleges and universities; notably, many students achieved scores above 24 points, and were honored and rewarded by the District People's Committee.

This academic year, 2018-2019, the school welcomed 295 tenth-grade students. Building on the achievements, the entire staff, teachers, and students are determined to strive to become an outstanding advanced school at the provincial level, focusing on implementing the movements and campaigns of the education sector; actively deploying cultural education alongside physical education, ethics, lifestyle, and life skills for students.

Phuoc Anh

* On the morning of September 5th, nearly 1,800 officials and teachers and nearly 28,000 students from 66 schools in the area participated.Tan Ky districtParticipate in the opening ceremony of the new school year 2018-2019.

Students in Tan Ky attend the opening ceremony of the new school year. Photo: Cam Tu

In the 2017-2018 school year, Tan Ky had 47 schools meeting national standards; 35 secondary school students achieved the title of Excellent Student at the provincial level, ranking 5th out of 15 districts and cities in Group A, an increase of 4 places compared to the previous school year; 215 teachers achieved the title of Excellent Teacher at the district level, and 1 teacher achieved the title of Excellent Teacher in National Defense and Security Education at the national level for the second time in 2018...

Cam Tu

* Academic year 2017 - 2018,Nghia Dan districtThere were 37 excellent teachers at the provincial level during the period. 100% of teachers met the training standards, with 88.3% exceeding them. Over 380 students excelled at the district and provincial levels; the school won third prize overall in the provincial science innovation competition and third prize in the folk singing competition.

Welcoming first-grade students in Nghia Dan district. Photo: Minh Thai

Also during the past school year, Nghia Dan district had 5 new schools recognized, bringing the total number of schools meeting standards to 50 out of 67 schools in the district, including 100% of high schools meeting national standards. The socialization of education achieved its highest results ever with over 9.7 billion VND raised.

On this occasion, the People's Committee of Nghia Dan district awarded 200 gifts under the "Continuing the Journey to School" program to underprivileged students to encourage them in the new school year.

Minh Thai

* In the joyful atmosphere of the opening day of the new school year, nearly 14,500 students from 37 schools with 93 school locations and 1 Vocational Education and Continuing Education Center in the area attended the opening ceremony.Quy Chau districtThey all held short, solemn, yet joyful and warm opening ceremonies.

Various levels and sectors in Quy Chau district responded to the "Month of Promoting Education" with many gifts presented to poor but studious students. Photo: Be Vinh

During this time, all levels and sectors are implementing and responding to the "Month of Promoting Education," mobilizing donations of scholarships, gifts for the new school year, or contributing clothes and books for students with particularly difficult circumstances to encourage them to attend school.

Baby Vinh

* Also this morning, the leadersDien Chau districtThey were divided into 5 groups to attend the opening ceremony, congratulating nearly 4,000 officials and teachers and nearly 72,000 students across all four levels of education, including nearly 6,000 students entering first grade, on the new school year.

The joy of starting first grade for students at Dien My Primary School. Photo: Mai Giang

This occasion brings joy to the education sector of Dien Chau district as two more schools, Dien Trung Secondary School and Dien Thap Secondary School, receive the title of National Standard School. This brings the total number of schools meeting the standards in the district to 104, accounting for 82.5%. All schools have successfully implemented the directives of the Department of Education and Training to organize concise opening ceremonies, focusing on the celebratory and recreational activities for the students.

Mai Giang

* With nearly 60,000 staff, teachers, and students from over 100 schools,Yen Thanh districtThe opening ceremony for the 2018-2019 school year was held in a joyful and meaningful manner.

Teachers and students at Quang Thanh Kindergarten (Yen Thanh) excitedly celebrate the start of the school year. Photo: Phan Hien.

During the past school year, Yen Thanh district achieved 100% enrollment of children of school age. Throughout the district, 39 students scored 24 points or higher in the recent national high school graduation exam; nearly 300 students at all levels won provincial-level awards in academics, science and technology innovation competitions, and the Phu Dong Sports Festival; one collective received a commendation flag from the Prime Minister; two individuals received certificates of merit from the Prime Minister; and three individuals received certificates of merit from the Ministry of Education and Training.

On this occasion, the leaders of Yen Thanh district presented dozens of gifts to disadvantaged children who have excelled in their studies, supporting them in attending school.

Phan Hien

*This year's opening ceremony to welcome the new school year is a source of joy for the education sector.TownHoang MaiThis achievement has doubled, with three schools in the town receiving the "National Standard" accreditation.

Over 21,000 students in Hoang Mai town enthusiastically celebrated the opening of the new school year. Photo: Dinh Trang

To prepare well for the 2018-2019 school year, the Education and Training Department of the town conducted a review, built 55 new classrooms, and repaired and upgraded many dilapidated classrooms; schools basically meet the requirements and tasks of teaching and learning...

On this occasion, many individuals and organizations also donated numerous gifts to students from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them attend school.