More than 600 'child soldiers' leave for the 2017 Military Semester

(Baonghean.vn) -On the morning of June 25, the Provincial Youth Union coordinated with the Department of Education and Training and Military Region IV to organize the departure ceremony of the "2017 Military Semester" program for more than 600 students.

Being the 7th year organized in Nghe An, the military semester program has affirmed its correctness and novelty, creating trust from parents and support from all levels, sectors and the whole society.

What is special about this 7th year is that in addition to students from the city and neighboring districts, there are also students from mountainous districts such as Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Que Phong, Quy Chau, Nghia Dan, Quy Hop, and even students from other provinces from Ha Tinh and Hanoi.

Leaders of the Provincial Youth Union, Department of Education and Training, Military Region IV and students respectfully offered flowers and incense at Ho Chi Minh Square before leaving for the army. Photo: My Nga

This year’s military semester focuses on changes in content, methods and training locations. The basic new features this summer are: guaranteed facilities; the program is moderated to suit the students’ abilities and focuses on the development of children’s personalities.

More than 600 students were divided into 7 companies, participating in study and training at the Vinh City Center for National Defense and Security Education. Photo: My Nga

During 10 days of studying and training in a military environment (from June 26 to July 4), the students will become real soldiers, equipped with valuable lessons on discipline, self-awareness, independence, honesty, courage, creativity, sharing and the will to succeed in life.

The course focuses on training students to be independent, overcome their own fears and challenges to become people with stronger will.

In particular, the children are taught skills to prevent and combat child sexual abuse; knowledge of adolescent reproductive health care. At the same time, they are educated about family affection, sharing love with relatives as well as the community through gratitude activities, visiting policy families, historical sites; cultural exchanges with officers and soldiers with the theme "Singing with soldiers".

The "young" soldiers are eager to leave for the army. Photo: My Nga

This is a program that makes many parents satisfied and confident, because after the course their children have made a lot of progress, both in awareness and action in studying and life. Photo: My Nga

"Military Semester 2017" will be a practical and useful playground, bringing many interesting experiences to students this summer.

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