Nghe An teachers return to school early to join hands in overcoming storms and floods
My Ha - Tien Hung•July 29, 2025 16:46
The recent flood has caused severe damage to dozens of schools and school sites in Nghe An. The recovery work is still fraught with difficulties, especially as the new school year approaches.
Teacher Phan Thi Nho - Thanh Son Kindergarten is one of two teachers from the local area of Thanh Binh Tho commune. A week ago, when the flood suddenly came, she and her husband, along with local authorities, were the first to arrive at the school and stayed up almost all night to move teaching equipment, televisions, and electronic devices. However, the historic flood that had not appeared for many years still caused flooding and swept away many of the school's assets. Ms. Nho sadly said: We have transported many times, moving them as the water level rose. But because the school only has a row of level 4 houses, the furniture can only be placed in low places, so when the water level rose quickly, many of the items were swept away by the flood. Photo: My HaThe flood on the evening of July 22 caused Thanh Son Kindergarten and Primary School (Thanh Binh Tho Commune) to be deeply submerged in floodwater and severely damaged. In the photo: The fence separating the two schools was broken and collapsed. Photo: Tien HungApart from some plastic toys that were saved, many teaching equipment were damaged. After the flood, teachers returned to the school to quickly rebuild the school. Photo: My HaThe remaining assets after the flood are being cleaned and rearranged by teachers. Teacher Nguyen Thi Hoa - Principal of Thanh Son Kindergarten shared: We were able to move 8/9 TVs from the classrooms, some computers and teaching aids. Of the remaining, about 30% were salvaged... Photo: Tien HungWith the help of the Provincial Police, local authorities and the active participation of teachers, today the school cleaning work has been basically completed. Photo: My HaOn the morning of July 29, the Thanh Binh Tho commune government inspected the storm and flood recovery work of schools. During the discussion, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy An - Secretary of the Commune Party Committee said: Although the damage was quite heavy, the commune was still luckier than many other localities in the whole province. Therefore, we determined to overcome it ourselves, mobilize local resources to reserve resources for other communes. Photo: Tien HungThis morning, the work of overcoming the storm and flood in many schools in Con Cuong commune is also being urgently carried out. At Chi Khe Kindergarten, in the past few days, dozens of soldiers of Company 7, Battalion 5, Regiment 335 stationed in Anh Son commune have come to the school and the people in the flooded area of Con Cuong commune to participate in the cleanup. Nearly a week ago, this school was flooded almost to the roof and buried in mud more than 1 meter deep. However, the cleanup has now been basically completed. Private Tran Van Duc from Thanh Hoa province added: Although it was difficult, the brothers in the unit were very happy to have accompanied the teachers and schools. Photo: My HaThe relationship between the army and the people during the rainy and flood days is so warm. Photo: Tien HungTeacher Phan Thi Tuyet - Principal of Chi Khe Kindergarten was still emotional when talking about the recent difficult days of the school. After the flood, despite being supported, this school still faces many difficulties because the total damage is up to nearly 1 billion VND. The most worrying thing is that all electronic appliances and cooking equipment in the kitchen have been damaged or washed away. Many construction works such as toilets also need to be repaired soon because they are now filled with mud and can no longer be used. The school principal also said that her biggest wish is for the school to return to normal soon so that in early September, more than 300 students of the school will be able to go back to school and stay in boarding school. Photo: My HaThe kitchen area of Chi Khe Kindergarten is left with only empty spaces. Photo: My HaThe tables and chairs are still messy but have been cleaned. Photo: My HaOn the morning of July 29, more than 30 teachers of Hung Thinh Kindergarten (Hung Nguyen commune) traveled more than 100km to Chi Khe Kindergarten to overcome the storm and flood. Teacher Nguyen Lan Anh - Principal of the school said: Although it has just been transferred to a 2-level government, the structure of the old schools in the Hung Nguyen Department of Education and Training has changed, but the kindergartens Hung Thinh, Hung Tay, Nguyen Hue, Hung My (now in Hung Nguyen commune) have proactively contacted each other and discussed solutions to join hands to support schools damaged by floods. Coming here, seeing the hardships of teachers in the highlands, we truly sympathize. Although there are still many difficulties, I believe that with the determination and cooperation of the local government, of "schools helping schools", the schools will soon be stabilized, ready for the new school year. Photo: Tien HungIn addition to joining hands to clean up and overcome the flood, teachers from Hung Nguyen commune also donated part of their salary to support damaged schools in Con Cuong commune. Photo: My Ha
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