More than 160,000 students participate in VChampions

Hanoi The second season of VChampions English Contest attracted more than 160,000 students from hundreds of primary and secondary schools in 7 districts.

VChampions English Competition is a competition organized by the Hanoi City Youth Union in collaboration with the Vietnam-USA Society (VUS) to help students improve their listening and speaking skills, practical communication skills and develop soft skills. Here, students are "immersed" in an English environment when participating in experiential activities and competitions.

The second season is larger in scale than last year in terms of grade level and scope. The contest targets primary and secondary school students in 7 districts, including: Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, Cau Giay, Hai Ba Trung, Hoang Mai, Nam Tu Liem and Bac Tu Liem.

The qualifying round of VChampions is held at school. Photo: VUS — The qualifying round of VChampions is held at school. Photo: *VUS*

This year's VChampions consists of 5 groups with a significantly increased number of contestants compared to the previous season. From 150,000 primary school students from 106 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, this year's qualifying round has the participation of 162,000 contestants from 167 schools. The organizing committee has selected nearly 300 faces with the highest results to enter the Final, taking place on April 17 at Au Co Theater.

This round is organized in the form of "Golden Bell" knockout competition. Through many competitions of English knowledge, speed challenges and logical thinking skills, the organizers found the faces with outstanding achievements in 5 groups.

In the final results, Vu Gia Bao (Dong Da), Pham Huu Nam Anh (Thanh Xuan) and Nguyen Khanh Ngoc (Cau Giay) won the first, second and third prizes in group A. In group B, the three contestants who won the highest prizes were: Nguyen Dinh Diem My (Cau Giay), Nguyen Truong Tuan Khoi (Thanh Xuan) and Chu Ngoc Linh (Bac Tu Liem). Nguyen Tran Chi Thien, Quach Phuong Thao (Cau Giay) and Quach Minh Hieu (Nam Tu Liem) won in group C.

In groups D and E, Pham Xuan Huy (Cau Giay), Nguyen Tran Uyen Nhi, Nguyen Ngoc Bao Chau (Hoang Mai); Ngo Ngoc Hoang Long (Cau Giay), Nguyen Tien Dat (Hoang Mai) and Phung Ha Anh (Thanh Xuan) won the three highest prizes.

The winning contestants in the VChampions Final round. Photo: VUS — The winning contestants in the VChampions Final round. Photo: *VUS*

Ms. Nguyen Lan - Vice Principal of Nam Tu Liem Primary School (Nam Tu Liem) shared that VChampions gives students more environmental experiences, new challenges, self-assessment of their own abilities and motivation to try harder.

"At this arena, students are also enriched with life experiences, knowledge and understanding. Students become bolder, more confident and develop their abilities comprehensively," she added.

Students participating in the VChampions Final round. Photo: VUS — Students participating in the VChampions Final round. Photo: *VUS*

After two years, V-Champion has created opportunities to enrich knowledge in many fields such as social sciences, culture and arts..., while spreading the love of learning English to students in the capital. Students have the opportunity to practice what they learn in school, increasing opportunities for exchange and fighting spirit.

VUS representative also said that achievements are necessary. However, aspirations are greater. VUS believes that each achievement you achieve today will be the source of future aspirations.

"We will accompany parents and children to 'nurture their aspirations to reach far' from their early achievements, so that children can be more confident and steady when stepping out into the world," the representative added.

Nhat Le

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