From about 6:30 a.m., at Phan Van Tri Primary School (District 1), a large number of parents took their children to back to school.
Many students coming to a new elementary school for the first time were confused and worried. The school has arranged rows of chairs in the schoolyard area so that parents can sit together and return to school with their children.
The school organized many activities such as giving gifts, taking photos, clowning, etc. so that students would not be surprised and quickly integrate into the new school.
Ms. Khanh Linh (District 8) said that on the first day, she had to wake up early after summer vacation, so her child was still sleepy in the morning, but when she went to school, she was very happy and excited.
"Today is a working day, but I also took the opportunity to arrange and bring her here to attend back-to-school with her. At the new school, I hope she will study well and be obedient," Ms. Khanh Linh said.
Ms. Le Yen, another parent, shared that in order to prepare her child for entering grade 1, in addition to preparing books and supplies, she also taught her child some letters in advance to help her child feel less confused and not create pressure. for me. This morning her child was also quite happy, quickly adapting to her and the new environment.
"Yesterday I went to bed early, this morning I woke up, I didn't sleep in like usual. I also cooperated very much in eating breakfast, doing everything according to my pre-determined schedule," Ms. Yen said.
Ms. Pham Thi Hue - Vice Principal of Phan Van Tri Primary School said that this year the school has 4 first grade classes with 97 students. During 2 weeks of familiarization, first grade students will get to know their teachers and learn the functional classrooms. In addition, children are also instructed to prepare books and get used to the first steps of first grade students.
“This week you will come to school from Monday to Friday morning, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every day. When school officially opens, the children will study as a boarding school and then study all day," Ms. Hue shared.
According to the plan, from August 26, all students at all levels in Ho Chi Minh City will return to school.
In the 2024 - 2025 school year, Ho Chi Minh City has more than 1.7 million students, an increase of more than 24,000 students compared to the previous school year.
