On the school named after the revolutionary predecessor

Nurturing many talents

Phan Dang Luu High School was established in September 1961 with the original name of Yen Thanh High School - the first high school of Yen Thanh district. Since April 25, 1984, the school has been honored to be named after comrade Phan Dang Luu - a typical revolutionary intellectual, an excellent son of Yen Thanh rice land and Nghe An province.

Since its establishment, through many difficulties and challenges, but with the tradition of studiousness and the unceasing determination of both teachers and students, along with the timely and wise guidance and support of departments, branches and authorities at all levels from the central to local levels, the school has excellently completed the assigned tasks, becoming the leading flag of high school education in the district, contributing to bringing the school into the top quality high schools in Nghe An province. Now, Phan Dang Luu High School has become a familiar and beloved name for many generations of teachers and students, a prestigious and quality educational "address" for children in the district.

Phan Dang Luu High School. Photo: School Facebook

Over 60 years of construction and development, Phan Dang Luu High School was built by the great contributions of the first generations - those who laid the first bricks to create a solid foundation for the continued development of generations.

During the first 14 years of the school's teaching and learning activities in the wartime context with countless hardships and difficulties. In that special situation, teachers and students of Phan Dang Luu High School bravely faced the hardships and challenges, "all for the beloved South", "all for the beloved students", determined to "teach well and study well". During this period, thousands of young people and students joined the armed forces, 142 of whom heroically sacrificed for the Fatherland, 1 person was awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.

Throughout the school's history, in times of war and peace, the school has always promoted discipline and order in education and teaching. The school's position has been increasingly affirmed by its high quality of comprehensive education, which has fulfilled the task of improving people's knowledge, training human resources, and nurturing talents. Up to now, nearly 37,000 students have graduated from high school, and more than 10,000 students have passed the university entrance exams. From the 2001-2002 school year to the present, there have been 8 students who have achieved the title of valedictorian in the entrance exams to prestigious universities nationwide.

Many other students passed the entrance exams to colleges, vocational schools, and vocational training schools. Many of the school's alumni are professors, associate professors, doctors, masters, engineers, senior technicians, etc. Many hold important positions in Party and State agencies at all levels; are managers, scientists, writers, artists, teachers, prestigious doctors, etc. Every year, the school's students actively participate in major competitions, with 5 excellent students at the national level, 1 student won the third prize in the final round of the "Road to Olympia" competition; 2 students won the third prize in the national "Science and Technology Innovation" competition in the 2016-2017 school year.

Every Monday, students of Phan Dang Luu High School (Yen Thanh) offer incense and flowers to commemorate patriot Phan Dang Luu. Photo: Dao Tuan

From 2011 to now, there have been 716 excellent students at the provincial level, including 19 first prizes, 75 second prizes, and 146 third prizes. The school is always in the top of the province. In the National High School Exams, many students achieved high results, hundreds of students scored 27 points or more. Notably, 5 students were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Le Thi Nhan - Class monitor of class 11A6 proudly said: "From this school, we are not only educated in knowledge and culture but also learn the noble humanistic spiritual values ​​of previous generations. From there, each student is imbued with and nurtured with national spirit, understands and loves the history of the homeland more and constantly strives for the beloved land."

Every teacher is a role model

With the promotion of the movement "each teacher is a model of morality, self-study and creativity", the school's teachers are given the most favorable conditions to study and improve their qualifications. Up to now, 76 teachers of the school have been recognized as excellent teachers at the provincial level, 2 teachers have been awarded the title of Excellent Teacher by the President, many teachers have received Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education and Training, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. There are 30 teachers who are Emulation Fighters at the provincial level, 65 teachers who are Emulation Fighters at the grassroots level, 3 teachers have received the "Teaching Talent" award, 3 teachers have achieved the title of Outstanding Teacher.

Many teachers were awarded the Medal for the cause of education. Many female cadres and teachers achieved the title of "Good at school work, good at home work". The whole school has 57 teachers with master's degrees, and 1 teacher with a doctorate. Every year, the school pays great attention to writing experience initiatives, with 56 teachers having experience initiatives at the provincial level.

A class of teachers and students at Phan Dang Luu High School. Photo: Dao Tuan

Teacher Cao Thi Nguyet, a literature teacher, said: “I used to be a student at Phan Dang Luu High School. After graduating from university, I was honored to return to the school to become a teacher. The school named after revolutionary Phan Dang Luu has nurtured and trained many generations of students. I feel very lucky and proud to be able to continue the career of educating people and contributing to my homeland.”

With more than 60 years of achievements, the school named after the revolutionary Phan Dang Luu has been recognized by the Party and the State. Phan Dang Luu High School was awarded the Third Class Labor Medal by the State in 1996, the Second Class Labor Medal in 2001, and the First Class Labor Medal in 2006.

Teacher Nguyen Van Ngoan - Principal of Phan Dang Luu High School shared: Recalling the achievements that have been made is not to be proud but to affirm the right direction of the school, thereby finding a solid foundation, spiritual support and valuable lessons. To maintain the good tradition, teachers and students of the school will be determined to turn their will into practical action, determined to build "Phan Dang Luu High School into a high-quality key school" of the province and the whole country.

Phan Dang Luu Square. Photo: Nguyen Book