Male student of district school in Tan Ky with double valedictorian title
Nguyen Duc Duy Phong - Student of class 9A3, Nguyen Trai Secondary School (Tan Ky) has excellently won the position of Top scorer in Math 2 class, Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted in the 2025 - 2026 school year. He is also the top scorer in the 10th grade entrance exam this year of Tan Ky district.
After days of anxious waiting, the male student of the district school burst into happiness when the results were worthy of his efforts. Phong achieved a total score of 28.75 (the highest in Tan Ky district) in Math, Literature, and English. In the specialized subject (Math), the male student scored 14, valedictorian of Math 2 class, Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted.
His mother is a Geography teacher 12 km away from home, his father is a freelance worker, Phong is the eldest in a family of 2 brothers. Due to the nature of his work, his father is often away from home, his mother is busy and comes home late, Phong is aware of his responsibilities, in addition to class time he also arranges his study time reasonably to take care of some household chores.
Ms. Dinh Thi Hien - Phong's mother shared: "Since childhood, Phong has always been proactive and formed the habit of self-study. He has quite equal ability in natural subjects, but in Math, Phong has always been steadfast in his passion and choice."
Meeting Phong, my first impression was that he was a polite student with a tall figure and a charming smile. Talking to Phong, I learned that after finishing the 10th grade entrance exam, he calculated his own score and thought that his scores were not low, but he was quite surprised to become the valedictorian, because the 10th grade entrance exam is always a "competition" of many students with good academic achievements from secondary schools in the district.
The male student shared that the time to review for the 10th grade entrance exam was quite stressful. He decided to focus on two main subjects: Math and English, and at the same time, consolidate his knowledge of Literature to ensure his score. The key is to be diligent and practice regularly every day. You must maintain your love for the subject. Then, studying will also become fun.
Duy Phong's way of studying is to focus on absorbing knowledge in class, and spend time at home practicing questions, honing skills and reflexes in doing the test.
Duy Phong said that he has been passionate about Math since grade 4. His talent and passion for the subject have helped Phong conquer his goals with impressive results. In grade 4, he won third prize in the provincial Math competition for children. In the district-level Math competitions for excellent students in middle school, Phong always led the whole district, in which, in grade 8, he achieved excellent scores (20/20 points). Notably, in grade 9, he won second prize in Math in the provincial-level Math competition. Having been eager to learn since childhood, he has shown himself when he has been an excellent student for 9 consecutive years. He also participated in and won high prizes in intellectual playgrounds related to Math such as: VioEdu Math Arena, Timo Math...
Sharing his study secrets, Phong said: “I always try to study all subjects equally, but especially spend a lot of time practicing deeply with Math – a subject I have loved since childhood. I also often do practice tests, self-study through advanced books and consult with teachers and seniors.”
“Phong has a high spirit of self-study and self-training. He is also exemplary in following school rules and is worthy of being a good student. In his relationships with friends, he is very sociable and is always loved by friends and teachers.”
Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Hang - Homeroom teacher of Nguyen Duc Duy Phong
The 10th grade entrance exam for the 2025-2026 school year has left an unforgettable impression on the heart of the male student of the district school. The achievement that Phong achieved is not only an honor for him and his family, but also a shared joy and pride for teachers and friends at Nguyen Trai Secondary School - the school with the top quality at the secondary level in Tan Ky district.
About to enter a new level of school, Duy Phong said he is not pressured by the position of valedictorian but wants to quickly integrate, learn from friends and continue to pursue his passion for Mathematics.
"I hope that during my 3 years at Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, I will not only develop my Math ability but also be able to explore new fields that I love," Duy Phong said.
Duy Phong’s achievements are a testament to his constant efforts and learning spirit. Phong is not only the pride of his family and school but also a role model for other students in their efforts to excel in their studies.
