This morning, March 30: Opening of the Confidence Day for Grade 10

This morning, March 30, the Confidence Day for 10th Grade Students in 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City was held simultaneously from 7:00 to 11:30 at Hung Vuong High School (No. 124 Hong Bang, District 5) and Vo Truong Toan High School (No. 482 Nguyen Thi Dang, District 12).

lớp 10 - Ảnh 1. — Hats designed by Thanh Loc High School for the festival - Photo: VU

The festival was organized by Muc Tim publication ( Tuoi Tre newspaper) in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union - Youth Union Council, with the support of Vingroup Corporation.

- Ms. NGUYEN XUAN MAI (Deputy Head of Examination and Quality Control Department - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training):

Information about grade 10 admission

The Examination and Quality Control Department will provide students and parents with information about 10th grade admission, exam structure, this year's admission, what the entrance exam to specialized schools will be like, the elimination of specialized classes in specialized schools, etc.

We will answer all questions of candidates and parents about the work and regulations of the 10th grade entrance exam.

- Ms. TRUONG THI BICH THUY (Principal of Hung Vuong High School):

Consulting on choosing subject groups

We will inform and advise parents and students about information related to high schools that students wish to apply to.

Besides, I will also answer questions from parents and students related to the issue of choosing a subject combination; what should we do if the subject combination is not suitable?

Studying 3 years in high school effectively to develop knowledge, skills, towards creating a career, future...

- Mr. LE VAN CHUONG (Deputy Director of Chu Van An Continuing Education Center, Ho Chi Minh City):

Many directions after grade 9

I will inform and advise students on information related to choosing the correct wishes for grade 10; how to choose the right school; choose a school according to level...

In addition, I also provide students with information about other paths for students after grade 9 besides public grade 10.

- Dr. GIANG THIEN VU (lecturer of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education):

Age psychology counseling

I will advise students on information related to age psychology; things to keep in mind when choosing a combination for grade 10; how to take care of mental health when exam season comes; how to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses (which ones suit their wishes, how to choose a school, choose a school according to the combination or choose a school according to their parents' wishes), answer students' concerns about how choosing a combination is related to their future university orientation, and career psychology.

- MSc. CHUNG QUOC PHONG (Head of Admissions Department - Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology):

Help students have a perspective on university and college admissions

I will advise students from a university perspective, such as helping students gain an understanding of the current admission combinations for universities and colleges. So that students entering grade 10 can choose the appropriate combination in the high school program.

In addition, the team of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology will also advise students on majors in foreign languages, information technology in general and the advantages of this major in career rankings...

2 "brothers" participated in the performance at the festival

According to the organizers, two "older brothers" Do Phu Qui and Pham Dinh Thai Ngan also accepted to perform and interact with the students.

In which, Phu Qui performed at Hung Vuong High School and Thai Ngan performed at Vo Truong Toan High School.

* Hello Do Phu Qui and Thai Ngan. Looking back at your school days, when you went from 9th grade to 10th grade, what was your biggest concern?

- Do Phu Qui: When entering the transition period, Qui's biggest concern was whether he would get enough points to get into the school he wanted. In addition, changing the level of education, from middle school to high school, was also something that made Qui worried.

- Thai Ngan: As for Ngan, the most worrying thing is how to choose a school that is suitable for her ability to get into. In addition, she also has to plan the distance to travel closer to home to make it convenient to travel from home to school.

* What are your thoughts when preparing to interact with the 9th and 10th graders at the 10th Grade Confidence Festival? What performances have you prepared for the interaction and do you have any surprise gifts for the students that day?

- Thai Ngan: Ngan hopes that I will be a part of your student memories today as well as be able to encourage and share with you in the upcoming difficult exams. Ngan also ordered custom-made shirts to give to you that day.

- Do Phu Qui: Qui is very excited to participate in the 10th Grade Confidence Festival with his friends. In addition to sharing and encouraging from himself, Qui will send an extremely exciting and special musical gift to all teachers and friends participating in the program.

* Do you have any advice or message for 9th grade students preparing for the 10th grade entrance exam?

- Do Phu Qui: Qui hopes that all of you have prepared carefully, researched in detail about the high schools you wish to attend. In addition, cultivating knowledge is the strength, the key for you to have confidence and calmness, from which you will achieve the best results.

- Thai Ngan: Ngan just wants to say briefly: Know yourself, know your enemy, and you will win every battle. I hope you will make the right choices for your next educational journey!