Orientation Day is an annual, traditional event organized by the school and the Executive Board of the Youth Union to welcome new Amsers and ensure their most awesome first impression on Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. Therefore, they can acquire further knowledge about the school’s learning traditions and activities, as well as familiarize themselves with the environment that will accompany them throughout the three school years.

The Organization Board and Guest Speakers of Orientation Day 2021: Now You See Ams

Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the students had to study online for more than 1 semester of the academic year 2021 - 2020. As a result, the new Amsers lack the initial experience under the roof of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted and the opportunity to participate in the school’s activities. Orientation Day was organized with the desire to provide the newly Amsers with experiences and useful tips to get through 3 academic years with all kinds of lovely memories at Ams.

Tour guides show students the way around the school

Orientation Day 2021 kicked off with an online conference on September 1st, which consisted of customary activities such as generally learning about Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, the school anthem and getting acquainted with the homeroom teachers. However, with a dream to give a positive and complete demonstration of the school, the Organization Board have set their sight on and successfully arranged an offline Orientation Day.

Guest Speakers of the Geographical Tour introduce each place in the school to students 

Keeping the same scale and format as every other year, the event consists of two main parts: the Geographical Tour explores the school environment and the Function rooms - which are the Hanh - Dong Room, Extracurricular Activities Room, Learning Room and Secrets Room. In different rooms, the children will listen to the Guest Speakers. They are Amsers from the previous school year with many outstanding learning experiences and extracurricular activities at Ams. Guest speakers dedicate themselves to guiding and providing the students with moments of interaction, as well as helpful advice and answers to all their questions about the school.

Guest speakers shared their valuable experiences in the Hanh - Dong Room, Study Room, the Extracurricular activities Room, and the Secrets room.

Regarding this year’s event, Amsers 21-24 are still extremely excited and impressed by the experiences that Orientation Day brings. Because the pandemic made offline learning more troublesome, the Orientation Day broadens the student's knowledge of more interesting places and interesting facts about Hanoi - Amsterdam, thereby loving and cherishing every moment to learn and experience 1000 days at Ams.

The Amser 21-24 listened attentively and participated with enthusiasm in the activities of Orientation Day

Orientation day 2021: Now You See Ams for 10th-grade students has met with roaring success, leaving unforgettable impressions on all members of the Organization Board and participating students. Although being held later than usual, after more than one and a half semester has passed, the students will still be excited and astounded by the experiences that Orientation Day offered. Wish all Amser 21-24 will cherish every moment of 1000 days at Ams and reach their own goals, as well as get exceptional academic results!

Reporter: Cao Thành Long - Literature 2023

Photos: Nguyen Mai Trang - Chemistry 2023

Translator: Tran Linh Ngan - English 2124