Spreading the spirit of mutual love on the opening day in Ho Chi Minh City

On September 5, in addition to the jubilant and exciting atmosphere of the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 school year, schools in Ho Chi Minh City organized meaningful activities to promote the spirit of mutual love and support, and mobilize donations to support people in localities affected by natural disasters and floods.

At Pham Van Chinh Primary School (Phuoc Long Ward), the opening ceremony was held briefly and solemnly. Notably, responding to the call of the leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training at the opening ceremony, this year the school did not accept flowers from sponsors.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Trang, Principal of Pham Van Chinh Primary School, launched a fundraising campaign to support people affected by floods caused by storms No. 4 and No. 5 during the opening ceremony.

Teachers and students of the school responded to the movement to support affected people.

After the main activities in the school yard during the opening ceremony of the new school year, students moved to their classrooms and turned to the screen to participate in the online flag-raising ceremony, joining in the opening atmosphere of students across the country.

After the exciting performances and welcoming ceremony for 278 first graders, the school launched a fundraising campaign to support flood victims. This meaningful activity not only aroused the spirit of mutual love among teachers and students but also helped educate them about compassion and civic responsibility.

Mr. Ta Van Tam, Principal of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School (Tan Dong Hiep Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) said that this year's opening ceremony was very special as the whole school attended online with the whole country. Students watched the program live on VTV1 right in class, sharing the joy at the same moment.

Students of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School (Tan Dong Hiep Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) responded to the movement to support people to overcome the damage after storms No. 4 and No. 5.

"The new point is that instead of giving flowers, the donors gave gifts of encouragement to students in difficult circumstances and those who achieved high entrance scores in grade 10. In particular, the donation activity to support people affected by storms No. 4 and No. 5 was enthusiastically responded to by city and local leaders, teachers and students, contributing to spreading the spirit of mutual love. Thereby helping students learn how to share, love and live for others more", Mr. Tam shared.

At Marie Curie High School, the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 school year was held in a solemn and warm atmosphere. At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Tran Khanh Bao, Principal of the school, said that on this occasion, the school launched a fundraising campaign to support people in remote areas that are heavily affected by storms and floods, with a total amount of 50 million VND raised. This practical activity contributes to educating students about the spirit of sharing and social responsibility right from the first days of the school year.

Grade 10 students on the opening day at Marie Curie High School.

Mr. Nguyen Tran Khanh Bao also sent words of encouragement to the students, to consider each day at school as a happy day, a journey to maturity and to spread good values. Mr. Khanh Bao emphasized that the students are the pride of their families, schools and teachers; at the same time, he affirmed the determination of the teaching staff and students in practicing and studying well in the new school year.

At Hong Ha Secondary and High School (Go Vap Ward), with the spirit of "a piece when hungry is worth a package when full", following the call of the leaders of the Department of Education and Training, Hong Ha Secondary and High School launched a donation program to support people affected by storms and floods. After 3 days of launching, teachers and students of the school raised 83,655,000 VND, sending to people in the Central region and some northern provinces facing difficulties due to storms and floods.

Students of Hong Ha Secondary and High School excitedly attended the opening ceremony of the new school year.

At Hoa Lu Secondary School (Tang Nhon Phu Ward), Ms. Nguyen Duong Minh Huong, Principal of the school, said that the 2025-2026 school year is a special year when the school continues to maintain its position as the leading secondary school in the old Thu Duc City area. Facilities are increasingly invested in, school order and discipline are ensured, contributing to improving the quality of teaching and learning. This year, the school welcomes 240 6th grade students with many new expectations.

Ms. Minh Huong also expressed her confidence and advised the students entering the new school year: “I believe that you are very excited to enter a new school year with many plans and ambitions for the future. So please try your best right from the first hours of class: Be self-aware, self-reliant and creative in studying as well as in group activities; always remember that every step you take, every action you do, is contributing to building the image of this beloved school where your dreams have been nurtured for many generations.”

This year, the stage and podium areas at schools in Ho Chi Minh City are limited to being decorated solemnly with fresh flowers, not ostentatiously and wastefully.

At Bui Van Moi Primary School (Phuoc Long Ward), Mr. Vu Nhu Ngoc Phach, the school's principal, said that this year the school welcomed about 200 first graders. In the joyful atmosphere of the "first day of school", the school organized many meaningful activities, helping the students have memorable experiences.

In the coming week, students will get acquainted with the school, their friends; with school supplies; with reading, writing, listening, and speaking postures; and with letters and numbers. At the same time, teachers will also guide students on how to line up in class, how to communicate, express opinions, and cooperate with teachers and friends in the classroom.

Teachers and students of Bui Van Moi Primary School happily welcomed the new school year 2025 - 2026 in a bustling and exciting atmosphere.

According to the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, in recent days, people in the mountainous and midland provinces of the North and North Central regions have suffered severe consequences caused by storms No. 4 and No. 5. To accompany and share the above difficulties, the Department recommends that educational institutions in the city launch a campaign to support people affected by storms and floods; guide and encourage units and individuals to convert the form of congratulating the opening ceremony into practical donations and contributions to the school's scholarship fund or join hands to support people facing difficulties due to natural disasters and storms and floods according to the general call of the industry.

After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City leads the country in terms of educational scale with nearly 3,500 schools and more than 2.5 million students from preschool to high school.

After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City leads the country in terms of educational scale with nearly 3,500 schools, more than 2.5 million students from kindergarten to high school, and more than 69,000 students in vocational education - continuing education, and specialized schools. This new school year, the City continues to put into use 1,434 new classrooms from the budget and more than 180 classrooms from socialized sources.

In the context of a large number of students, increasing by nearly 40,000 students compared to the previous school year, the leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City education sector emphasized the goal of ensuring that 100% of school-age children go to school and ensuring that all students have access to the best educational conditions.

Ho Chi Minh City ensures that 100% of school-age children go to school.

Along with the effective implementation of the General Education and Preschool Education Programs, the City continues to implement educational projects and programs, replicate new models such as happy schools, gradually make English the second language in schools, bring artificial intelligence into schools, digital schools...

Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/lan-toa-tinh-than-tuong-than-tuong-ai-trong-ngay-khai-giang-tai-tp-ho-chi-minh-1019503.html