Hanoi Tay Ho District plans to spend 251.6 billion VND to build a new hall, gym, swimming pool, and dormitory for Chu Van An School - the oldest high school in the capital.
In the report to the Tay Ho District People's Council on June 1 on the investment policy for a number of public projects, the District People's Committee said that the renovation and upgrading of Chu Van An High School aims to strengthen facilities, improve teaching quality, and move towards international standards, while still preserving architectural heritage.
Accordingly, the school will build a new two-story auditorium (also a library and conference room), with a total floor area of 1,770 m2; a 1,600 m2 gymnasium combined with a swimming pool, two buildings, and a four-story dormitory. The total newly built floor area is more than 13,000 m2.
The library - self-study room, also known as the octagonal house, is the oldest building on the campus of Chu Van An High School. This building was built in 1898 and has been renovated to serve as a library, principal's office, and computer room. Photo: Giang Huy
In addition, the Tay Ho District People's Committee plans to demolish the old Thang Long Hall, the gymnasium, the council house, the laboratory, the warehouse, and the old garage. The items to be restored and preserved are national monuments, including classrooms A, B, C, D, the principal's office, and the dormitory.
It is expected that this will last from now until 2025, with a total investment of 251.6 billion VND, taken from the Tay Ho district budget and part of the city budget.
In addition to renovating Chu Van An High School, Tay Ho district also plans to purchase teaching equipment for grades 4, 5, 8, and 9 for public schools, totaling more than 28 billion VND.
These plans are awaiting approval by Tay Ho District People's Council.
Building A of Chu Van An High School, built during the French period. Photo: Giang Huy
Chu Van An High School (formerly Buoi School) was established by the French government in 1908, covering an area of about 42,000 m2. This is one of the 5 high schools over 100 years old - the oldest in Vietnam today.
The school has a strong French architectural style, is the place where many important historical events of the capital took place, and was recognized as a historical and cultural relic since 2004. In 1995, together with Hue National School and Le Hong Phong High School (HCMC), Chu Van An School became one of the three national key high schools.
Currently, Chu Van An High School is one of two public high schools with specialized classes in Hanoi, along with Son Tay High School. Each year, the school enrolls about 500 students, and is always in the group with the highest competition rate and entrance score in the city.
Thanh Hang
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