Many emotions on the day 1.7 million students in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school

According to the reporter's records, many schools gathered students by grade on the morning of August 26. Meanwhile, some schools organized to welcome new students on August 28.

Having a child entering grade 6 at Tran Dai Nghia Secondary and High School this year, Ms. Ha Diu said that this morning her son voluntarily set the alarm to wake up on time, get on the school bus to go to school. "Starting a new journey, still shy and confused about becoming a secondary school student, but he is very happy and excited although also a bit worried" - Ms. Diu commented.

Parents and students view the class list at Tran Quoc Toan Secondary School (District 1)

Capture the moment of your child's first day at middle school

Parents watch their children board the shuttle bus to Tran Dai Nghia Secondary and High School.

According to the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, in the 2024-2025 school year, the city will increase by 24,097 students (including 22,592 public and 12,463 non-public). Of which, preschool will increase by 6,262 students (public will increase by 2,987, non-public will increase by 3,275); primary school will decrease by 6,185 students (public will decrease by 6,966, non-public will increase by 781); secondary school will increase by 7,022 students (public will increase by 7,437, non-public will decrease by 415); high school will increase by 16,999 students (public will increase by 13,831, non-public will increase by 3,168).

Adjust your child's uniform before the new school year begins.

Transfer students are still confused at the new school.

However, in the 2024-2025 school year, Ho Chi Minh City will still ensure that 100% of children living in the area will have enough places to study. The number of students will only increase significantly at the high school level due to the gap between 12th graders graduating and 9th graders graduating to 10th grade.

It is expected that in 2024, Ho Chi Minh City will put into use 23 projects with 476 new classrooms (the number of additional classrooms is 412) with a total investment of over 2,237 billion VND.

According to the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, the recruitment needs for the 2024-2025 school year (as of July 2024) include 3,522 teachers (specialized: 79 teachers, preschool: 649 teachers, primary school: 1,243 teachers, secondary school: 1,151 teachers) and 720 employees (specialized: 33 employees, preschool: 124 employees, primary school: 241 employees, secondary school: 276 employees).

As of August 2024, the demand for recruiting civil servants working in public service units under the Department of Education and Training in the first phase is 337 people, including 263 teachers and 74 employees. There are 279 successful candidates (including 253 teachers and 44 employees). 11 districts have been and are implementing the recruitment process after being approved by the local People's Committee; 9 districts and Thu Duc City are waiting for approval of the recruitment plan...

Welcome students back to Tran Quoc Toan Secondary School (District 1)

New school year opening ceremony: 100% of students attended the opening ceremony

According to the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, the opening ceremony program on September 5 at all schools includes 2 parts:

Ceremony: The spirit is brief, maximum 60 minutes. Festival: Takes place after the ceremony to create a joyful and exciting atmosphere for students on the first day of the new school year. The opening ceremony program is about 45 - 60 minutes.

Each level of education will have its own specific opening program:

For preschool education, organize the "Happy Children Go to School" festival, focusing on diverse, rich, and appropriate activities, creating a joyful and exciting atmosphere for children.

For general education (primary, secondary, high school), 100% of students attend the opening ceremony. Schools that do not meet the requirements must ensure that 100% of first and final year students attend the ceremony, but must ensure that 100% of students attend the festival welcoming the new school year.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nhieu-cam-xuc-trong-ngay-17-trieu-hoc-sinh-tp-hcm-tuu-truong-196240826085932761.htm