In the early days of September, when the mainland is bustling preparing for the new school year, in Truong Sa Special Zone, officials, soldiers, teachers, parents and students are also busy preparing for the opening day.
At Truong Sa Primary School, the school grounds are being renovated every day.
From early morning, officers and soldiers, along with teachers, parents and students, took the opportunity to sweep the schoolyard, clean tables and chairs, windows, arrange classrooms, and take care of green trees and flower beds.
Seemingly simple tasks are carried out urgently and responsibly. Thereby, contributing to creating a green, clean, and beautiful learning environment, ready to welcome students into the new school year.
Not only cleaning schools and classrooms, officials, soldiers, teachers and parents also decorate classrooms with students.
Along with preparing facilities and school supplies, students at schools in the Truong Sa Special Zone also actively practice cultural performances to serve the new school year opening ceremony.
After school hours, the schoolyard resounds with singing, music and applause of encouragement.
Nguyen Pham Yen Quynh, a 5th grade student at Song Tu Tay Primary School, shared: "We are very happy to be attending the opening ceremony soon. In addition to preparing books and new clothes, we also practice arts to perform on the opening day.
I hope the new school year will have many good lessons, to have fun with friends and study well.
From Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton to Da Tay, each place has different conditions, each school has its own preparation method, but all aim for the common goal of creating the best conditions for students to enter the new school year with excitement and confidence.
Behind the specific tasks are the feelings and responsibilities of the army and people towards the young generation, as well as the concern for students who are studying and growing up in the open sea.
Lieutenant Colonel Vu Duc Quynh, Commander of Truong Sa Island, said that taking care of education on the island is the common responsibility of officers, soldiers and people.
Lieutenant Colonel Vu Duc Quynh added that every time the new school year begins, officers and soldiers are ready to join hands with the school and families to prepare facilities, clean schools, donate books, and encourage children to go to school with a spirit of excitement and confidence.
The opening day is approaching. The school has been cleaned and decorated; lesson plans, books and new clothes are ready; art performances are also being diligently practiced by the children.
Amidst the vast waves, the school drum of Truong Sa is about to resonate, opening a new school year with faith, enthusiasm and beautiful aspirations.
