Innocent smiles on the first day of school of first graders in Ho Chi Minh City

The clear eyes and innocent smiles of first graders brightened up the first day of the new school year 2025-2026 this morning (August 20).

This morning, first graders at many primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school for the 2025-2026 school year. In many schools, the atmosphere was bustling to welcome students on their first day at a new school, a new grade.

The principal and teachers of Dang Tran Con Primary School, Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, welcome first graders back to school.

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The school gate is bright with red flags with yellow stars on the first day of school, August 20.

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At Dang Tran Con Primary School, Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the school gate was bustling from early morning. Parents brought their children to school and participated in many activities in the schoolyard to help them get used to the new learning environment. Many children were nervous and shy, hugging their mothers tightly on their first day as first graders.

Ms. Pham Thuy Ha, Principal of Dang Tran Con Primary School, greeted the students at the school gate. She encouraged the first graders and participated in many activities and games with them. Many students smiled broadly as they participated in the welcoming performances organized by the school.

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Parents come to school together and participate in activities in the school yard with the students.

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The innocent smiles of first graders on the first day of school

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Students of Dang Tran Con Primary School participate in activities in the schoolyard, then move to class and listen to teachers instruct on school rules.

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Since early this morning (August 20), Nguyen Van Troi Primary School, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has been bustling with excitement as it awaits first-graders to return to school for the 2025-2026 school year. On the first day of school, first-graders will participate in activities from 7:30 to 10:30. Ms. Pham Thi Anh Thu, Principal of the school, said that this school year the school will welcome nearly 400 first-graders.

The atmosphere of first graders returning to school was also bustling in Ho Chi Minh City this morning at primary schools such as Dien Bien , Vuon Lai ward; Nguyen Binh Khiem, Sai Gon ward; Thuan Kieu, Dong Hung Thuan ward; Tran Hung Dao, Cau Ong Lanh ward...

Under the leaves in the school yard, are the clear eyes of first grade students.

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Students hug their loved ones tightly on the first morning of school

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The children got to play many games on the first grade welcome day.

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Ms. Pham Thuy Ha, Principal of Dang Tran Con Primary School, Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (in blue ao dai), participates in games with students.

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The primary school gate opens, the 2025 - 2026 school year begins with many new things

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nu-cuoi-trong-tréo-ngay-tuu-truong-cua-hoc-sinh-lop-1-tphcm-185250820093718002.htm