Increasing the bonus for excellent students is appropriate and encourages talent.

Appropriate policy

Although it is still a draft and is in the process of soliciting comments, the content of the resolution regulating the reward levels for teachers, students, and trainees with high achievements in competitions and exams at the city, national, and international levels in Hanoi has received the attention of many parents, teachers, and schools in the city.

Representatives of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training and schools congratulated the Hanoi student delegation for their high achievements at the 2023 Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad.

Ms. Minh Pham, a parent whose child was a member of the Vietnamese team participating in the international science competition for excellent students authorized by the Ministry of Education and Training to the Department of Education and Training, shared that after participating in the competition and winning the Silver Medal, her child was awarded a Certificate of Merit and a bonus equal to one month's basic salary (1.8 million VND). Therefore, when reading the information about the bonus in the draft resolution that is in the process of soliciting opinions and submitting to the City People's Council for consideration, Ms. Minh Pham strongly agreed.

“Both students and parents, after receiving the award, although aware that it is an honor that cannot be measured in money and many honors and awards, cannot help but feel sad when comparing the award levels of other localities with students who have won similar awards. If the award level for excellent students in Hanoi is increased, it will be a joy and a great motivation for students and parents,” said Ms. Minh Pham.

According to a parent whose child has participated in the national excellent student competition many times, in order for the child to reach the final round, he or she will have to go through a lot of preparation time and qualifying rounds. In that process, in addition to the efforts of the child, parents, and teachers, the material investment of the family is also very large, with the scope of the international competition, the investment is even greater. If Hanoi increases the bonus for excellent students at all levels, it will create encouragement for both teachers, students, and parents.

Nguyen Manh Hung, an encouragement prize winner at the 2022 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), said: “When we returned home after the competition, we were warmly and respectfully welcomed by the leaders of the Department of Education and Training at the airport. At the airport, we received many good wishes; recognition from the city, the school, and teachers. After that, I and the team members also attended many commendation and award ceremonies, but the material rewards we received were insignificant…”.

“Although I am about to become a student and will no longer be able to participate in exams as a high school student, I think that increasing the bonus for excellent students is very necessary. My friends and I participate in national and international competitions because of passion, responsibility, and the desire to test ourselves and affirm our abilities..., but the bonus will be a great source of spiritual encouragement for the contestants. Not only that, I know that there are friends who are eager to study and study well but do not dare to join the team because their financial conditions do not allow it. If the bonus is increased and made public from the beginning, it will certainly increase the motivation of many students,” said Nguyen Manh Hung.

Hope to come into practice soon

For many years, Hanoi has always been the leading locality in terms of the number and training of excellent and key students. However, compared to many other localities, the reward for excellent students in Hanoi is still very modest. Specifically, the city is applying a reward of 20 million VND for students who win an international Olympic gold medal; teachers with achievements in directing, organizing training, and nurturing students who win prizes are rewarded with a reward equal to 1 time the basic salary. Similarly, for the first prize of national excellent students, the reward is several million VND.

Hanoi always pays attention to training and fostering excellent students and is the leading locality in the country in terms of the number of excellent national and international students.

Meanwhile, in some other localities, the rewards for excellent students are very high. For example, Quang Ninh has the highest reward of 700 million VND for students who won gold medals at international Olympics; followed by Hai Phong, Bac Ninh with a reward of 500 million VND; Vinh Phuc with a reward of 400 million VND. Provinces and cities with rewards of up to hundreds of millions include: Thua Thien Hue, Tuyen Quang, Thai Binh...

In national competitions, Kien Giang leads with a prize of 100 million VND for the first prize; followed by Quang Nam - 65 million. Many places spend 40 - 50 million VND such as Vinh Phuc, Ninh Binh, Ho Chi Minh City, Bac Ninh... Other localities, the common prize is 10 - 20 million VND.

In this draft resolution, the reward for students and teachers who win high prizes at national and international competitions in Hanoi is proposed to be more than 12 times higher than the current reward level. Specifically, the highest reward for students who win international Olympic prizes is 250 million VND; for students who win regional Olympic prizes is 150 million VND; for students who win national prizes is 50 million VND; for students who win city prizes is 15 million VND; for students who win prizes at the Road to Olympia Finals organized by Vietnam Television is 50 million VND. If the winning student is disabled or an ethnic minority, the reward level increases by 1.5-2 times. Teachers who directly train and foster are rewarded 70% of the student's level...

Teacher Chu Thi Xuan Huong - Principal of Hoang Mai Secondary School (Hoang Mai District) expressed her strong support for the proposal to increase the above bonus level and said that the bonus level is appropriate, in the right direction, has great value, and creates motivation not only for students and parents but also for teachers and schools. Not only that, the high bonus level also contributes to encouraging the learning movement, improving key achievements and staff quality; retaining good teachers and good students to teach/study at schools in Hanoi; promoting the quality of education and the quality of human resources in the capital.

"Hopefully, the draft resolution will soon be considered and passed, creating excitement for teachers, students and schools," said teacher Chu Thi Xuan Huong.

 

The level of rewards for excellent students in Hanoi has been a matter of concern for the Hanoi Department of Education and Training for many years. Based on the reality and the wishes and proposals of many students, parents, teachers and schools, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training has submitted to the Hanoi People's Council a resolution on the special reward regulations of the education sector with the hope that the reward level for students who win prizes in official excellent student competitions (of the Ministry and Department) will be more satisfactory. Along with that, teachers who have achievements in guiding students to win prizes will also receive appropriate rewards. This contributes positively to discovering and nurturing talents for the capital and the country.

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