Many schools in Hanoi let students stay home, students study online because of storm No. 5

Due to the impact of storm No. 5, heavy rain, many roads were deeply flooded, many schools in Hanoi announced that students would stop going to school, and students would switch to online learning.

VOV Me Tri area on Luong The Vinh street, Dai Mo ward, Hanoi - Photo: NAM TRAN

On the morning of August 26, some schools in Hanoi had scheduled to gather students to prepare for the opening of the school year, but had to notify students not to go to school because of heavy rain and flooding on many streets.

According to regulations, only students in grades 1, 9 and 12 are allowed to go to school at this time. Students in other grades only come to school to prepare for the opening ceremony. However, many principals said that because it rained heavily all night, they proactively told students not to go to school.

Ms. Cao Thanh Nga, principal of Phan Huy Chu High School - Dong Da (Hanoi), said that at 6:15 a.m. today, she saw information that many roads were flooded, so she notified students via electronic contact books and SMS messages to study at home.

In the coming days, due to the preliminary and final rehearsal schedule of A80, the school has decided to switch from in-person teaching to online teaching during the time before National Day.

Many high school and middle school principals of schools in Tay Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Dong Da wards, etc. also said that because the rain was so heavy right when students were going to school, even though they had not yet received information about the flooding, they still stopped students from going to school to ensure safety.

"My child was scheduled to go to school to gather and prepare for the opening ceremony, but the rain was so heavy that I proactively called the homeroom teacher. She asked for the principal's opinion and announced on the class group that the students would be off school," said Ms. Hang, a parent in Ha Dong, Hanoi.

Speaking to Tuoi Tre Online , Mr. Tran The Cuong, director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, said: The Department has asked schools to flexibly direct the handling of flooding caused by the weather and may temporarily suspend students from going to school, ensuring convenience and safety for students.

Hanoi University of Civil Engineering sends notice to switch to online learning - Photo: Screenshot

Also on the morning of August 26, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering sent out a notice to all students and lecturers: "Due to the impact of the storm, heavy rain, and deep flooding in many places, all classes today (August 26) will be switched to online". To ensure teaching and learning, the school's technical system will be operating to promptly convert.

Foreign Language University - Vietnam National University, Hanoi decided to postpone the health check-up schedule for new students and move the meeting schedule for new students online to ensure safety due to heavy rain and deep flooding; CMC University announced the postponement of Orientation Day schedule to students.

Similarly, schools such as Banking Academy, East Asia University of Technology, University of Commerce ... also informed students to switch to online learning.

As for the University of Commerce, students will study online from the second shift. On August 27, they will continue to study online due to road closures and traffic restrictions to serve the September 2 parade rehearsal.

Previously, on August 23, the Ministry of Education and Training also sent a telegram to the directors of the Department of Education and Training of provinces and centrally-run cities from Quang Ngai and above about proactively responding to storm No. 5.

According to the Ministry of Education and Training, storm No. 5 is a strong storm, causing heavy rain over a wide area in the central and northern regions, with the risk of flash floods, landslides and flooding in low-lying areas, riverbanks and urban areas.

To proactively respond to storm No. 5, the Minister of Education and Training requested the directors of the Department of Education and Training of provinces and centrally-run cities from Quang Ngai and above to closely monitor the storm's developments, be on duty 24/7, and maintain regular contact with local authorities and rescue forces to promptly respond in case of incidents.

At the same time, develop a plan to ensure school safety, move assets, machinery, equipment, tables, chairs, and records to a safe place to ensure no damage, breakage, or loss. Promptly repair damage, clean and sanitize schools/classrooms immediately after storms and floods to ensure safety, cleanliness, and disease prevention.

Prepare necessary conditions for facilities and teaching equipment to serve the opening of the new school year; Establish information channels with parents to manage students and minimize risks caused by natural disasters.

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