The project originated from a lesson given by our own principal – Mrs. Le Thi Oanh – to students of class English 1 (14-17). They came up with the idea of recreating Ams in the form of a summer camp for 9^th grade students all over Hanoi, who wished to become members of Hanoi-Amsterdam themselves.

Pandorams is a mixture of the word “Pandora” ( a box sent from the Gods according to Greek Mythology) and “Ams”. Its aim was to grant 9th grade students an opportunity to communicate and exchange knowledge, as well as to present them the truest and most complete image of Hanoi-Amsterdam’s activities.

Since it took place during a period of two days, Pandorams was divided into two main parts known as Orientation Day and Exploration Day.

Orientation Day (08/09/2015)

Starting off the camp with a formal opening ceremony, Orientation Day consisted of the activities of Orient Talk, and a simulation of the school’s traditional Sports Day (the first pre-event of Ngay Hoi Anh Tai 2015). Orient Talk served as a meeting between the participants and representatives from every specialized classes, where seniors could share their experience and give detailed advice on how to study for the school entrance exams. Afterwards, the students had a chance to acquaint and have fun on the playgrounds of Sports Day with numerous exciting games.

Participants gathering in the auditorium for the Opening Ceremony

Mini-lectures given by guest speakers in Science classes  

Students attending the English class were equally excited

Campers tried their best to win a prize for their teams in the Sports Day event

Exploration Day (09/09/2015)

While Orientation Day focused on academic information and the school’s traditional events, Exploration Day opened up brand new aspects about Ams to our young participants. Firstly it was Ams Tour, where they could explore every corner of Hanoi-Amsterdam with the accompaniment of our friendly leaders. Then they could have some time to join in Ams’s most exalted clubs through Club Talk, by participating in these clubs’ unique activities with their senior members, and finally letting off all of the remaining energy during our Mini AGT Dance Party (recreating the prom night of the famous event “Ams’ Got Talent”).

Cheer Ams, The Healers, Ams Wide Web and S.O.S introducing their club activities to enthusiastic 9^th graders.

Having come to an end after two days full of excitement and joy, Pandorams will forever remain a gift specially dedicated to the future “Amser” generation from students of 10 English 1 (14-17). We, who created and organized the camp, hope that Pandorams has helped them gain a closer insight into Ams and become more motivated to study in order to realize their dreams of becoming students at Hanoi-Amsterdam next year.

We wish you success on your road to Ams and looking forward to seeing you all next summer not as campers, but as official Amsers!

Reporter: Le Minh Trang (English 11-14)

Translator: Hoang Trung (English 11-14)