The ceremony began with a solemn flag-raising ceremony. With the participation of all students of the school, Vietnam’s national anthem was played. By singing in unison towards the national flag that was gradually being raised, everyone proved their unwavered spirits. The flame of patriotism still burned brightly despite the unfavourable weather.

Then, Ms. Tran Thuy Duong - the school's principal and teacher Bui Van Phuc - the school's vice principal presented prizes to the 10th graders who passed the valedictorian exam of each specialized block. The list of valedictorians of 10th grade in the academic year 2021-2022 includes:

1. Nguyen Tien Quang Vinh - The valedictorian of Mathematics

2. Hoang Anh Minh - The valedictorian of Physics

3. Nguyen Quynh Giang - The valedictorian of Chemistry

4. Nguyen Kien Thanh - The valedictorian of Computer Science

5. Luu Khanh Linh - The valedictorian of Biology

6. Tran Quynh Anh - valedictorian of Literature

7. Nguyen Thai Son - valedictorian of History

8. Nguyen Ha Diem Anh - The valedictorian of History

9. Nhu Ha Xuan Anh - The valedictorian of Geography

10. Le Ha Anh - The valedictorian of English

11. Le Do Khanh Vy - The valedictorian of Russian

12. Nguyen Dieu Trang - The valedictorian of Chinese

13. Hoang Nhat Linh - The valedictorian of French

14. Pham Sam Truc Anh - The valedictorian of French

15. Bui Tran Phuong Tra - The valedictorian of the dual system

Mr. Bui Van Phuc, the school's vice principal

Ms. Tran Thuy Duong presenting awards to the best students

Teachers and students happily congratulate award winners on the achievement

After that, the excellent students who won the first prize in Grade 12’s National exam for the Gifted also walked on the stage to receive the awards from the school. Below this is a list of 24 exemplary students in natural sciences:

1. Nguyen Nhu Giap - 12 Maths 1

2. Tran Ngoc Hieu - 12 Maths 1

3 Nguyen Ngoc Minh - 12 Maths 1

4. Pham Tuan Minh - 11 Math 1

5. Tran Hoang Nam - 11 Maths 1

6. Tran Phuong Anh - 11 Physics 1

7. Giang Khanh Chi - 12 Physics 1

8. Vu Thanh Dat - 12 Physics 1

9. Chu Tuan Phong - 11 Physics 1

10. Tran Minh Quang - 11 Physics 1

11. Nguyen Trung Bach - 12 Chemistry 1

12. Ngo Huy Dang Khoa - 10 Chemistry 1

13. Tran Dang Khoi - 10 Chemistry 1

14. Han Minh Ngoc - 11 Chemistry 1

15. Nguyen Tien Phong - 12 Chemistry 1

16. Hoang Huy Anh - 12 Biology

17. Nguyen Quoc Thai Duong - 11 Biology

18. Dao Mai Khue - 11 Biology

19. Le Ha My - 11 Biology

20. Tran Ha Ngan - 11 Biology

21. Le Huy Chau - 11 Computer Science

22. Le Tuan Hoang - 11 Computer Science

23. Nguyen Duc Huy - 11 Computer Science

24. Vu Nhat Nguyen Thu - 12 Computer Science

In the second round of awards, with the participation of 25 students who won first prizes in Literature, History, Geography, English, Chinese, Russian, French, the whole school once again honored these shining stars:

1. Phan Bach Duong - 11 Literature

2. Tran Minh Thu - 11 Literature

3. Tran Ha Trang - 11 Literature

4. Do Ngoc Linh - 11 History

5. Pham Bao Thu - 10 History

6. Nguyen The Hoang Tung - 11 History

7. Nguyen Phuong Anh - 12 Geology

8. Nguyen Ha Thu Giang - 11 Geology

9. Nguyen Minh Hao - 12 Geology

10. Nguyen Ngoc Lien - 12 Geology

11. Nguyen Thuy Linh - 11 Geology

12. Pham Duc Tien - 12 Geology

13. Do Thuan An - 11 English 1

14. Nguyen Hai Duong - 11 English 1

15. Bui Nguyen Ngan Ha - 12 English 1

16. Dang Tran Bao Khue - 11 English 1

17. Do Binh Kiet - 12 English 1

18. Pham Tuan Nhat Minh - 12 English 1

19. Pham Thai Ngan - 11 English 1

20. Nguyen Ha Phong - 11 English 1

21. Nguyen Thao Van - 11 English 1

22. Tran Huu Minh Vuong - 12 English 1

23. Ngo Huyen Anh - 12 Russia

24. Ly Phuong Nhi - 12 French 2

25. Dao Hanh Trang - 12 Chinese

Such was the number of students winning high prizes and brilliant achievements that has led Ams to believe the school's tradition of studiousness will be further promoted by each succeeding generation. The pioneers will take the lead and carry on their shoulders the responsibility of inspiring the next students, all of whom will altogether make golden history for Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted.

Reporter: Nguyen Tu Minh - Chinese 2124

Photojournalist: Nguyen Thuy Chi - Oxford 2023

Translator: Nhat Huy - English 2023