OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION IN 2022
At 2pm on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Hall 700 - Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, the Opening Ceremony of the National Team Selection Exam to participate in the 2022 International Olympic competition took place with the participation of Dr. Le Minh Phong, Deputy Director of Education Quality Management Department, Chairman of the Examination Board; Dr. Pham Xuan Tien, Director of Hanoi Department of Education and Training; Teacher Tran Thuy Duong, Secretary of the Party Committee, Principal of Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted and 191 excellent students from 40 provinces across the country.
Opening the ceremony was a performance by students of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted:
Exciting performance from Cheer Ams club
"Beo dat may troi" by Cam Ca Club
Followed by "Hello Vietnam" by Nguyen Ngoc Ha Chi and the dance group
On the basis of invitations from the Regional and International Olympic Organizing Committee, the Ministry of Education and Training organized the competition to select and train the national team as well as promote the preparations for the teams participating in the International Olympic competition. In the context of the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, the selection and training of international teams in recent years has been carried out with great efforts. The active and effective support of provincial leaders and education experts has contributed to the success of Vietnamese high school students in the international academic arena.
Dr. Pham Xuan Tien
Out of 191 students participating in the exam, 9 students were given special allowances because they joined the team from previous years, while 182 students were selected from the excellent student competition at all levels. The purpose of this exam is to help us select the true talents for the country. Therefore, Dr. Pham Xuan Tien had a couple of words of advice: "You all know that in Vietnam, we are always striving to become rich and strong, and in order to achieve the 2045 growth goal, we must rely on you, the talented people here, to devote to our homeland and our country."
Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Education and Training
"The fact that you are here is a very proud feat, and that's why I wish that, in any exam, you should be calm, determined, and surpass yourself today to have a better tomorrow, bringing pride to the homeland, family and yourself. I hope all good things will come to you” - Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training confided.
Nguyen Ngoc Trung sent to the delegates, parents, teachers very emotional words of gratitude
And finally, shared by Nguyen Ngoc Trung, a 12th grader in Math 1, Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted: “To be here today, we have worked hard to surpass thousands of talented students from many rounds of intense competition. During those hard days, we understand the concern of the leaders and deeply feel the enthusiasm of the teachers and parents. Such companionship has given us very strong determination”
Cozy atmosphere among the Board of Directors, students and parents
The authorities taking photos
Though having experienced 2 years of the epidemic with many disadvantages for both students and teachers, with all the companionship and trust, the young generation of Vietnam has strived non-stop to contribute to the glory of the country. The Website Editorial Board would like to send deepest wishes to 191 students who will take part in the selection exam in the next 3 days. We hope all the students will do well to be on the list to attend the International Olympic competition. You are the representative, the pride of the country, the winner in the hearts of family and friends.
Reporter - Photo: Pham Le Hong Minh - Literature 2124
Translator: Do Thuan An - English 1 2023
