As usual, the morning began with the solemn flag-raising ceremony where all the staff, teachers, and students in the school sang the National Anthem proudly. Two students in grade 11 Literature, Tran Quynh Anh and Nguyen Ngoc Dan Khanh, with many outstanding academic achievements, were honored to carry out the flag-raising ceremony.

The staff, teachers, and students standing solemnly and neatly for the ceremony

Two individuals honored to represent the whole school and raise the flag

Next, Ms. Tran Thuy Duong and Ms. Duong Tu Anh - Vice Principal of the school came in person to award prizes to the members of the Organizing Committee of Ngay Hoi Anh Tai (NHAT) for their enormous contributions in organizing a successful and smooth-sailing NHAT'22.

Ms. Tran Thuy Duong giving prizes to the organizers of Ngay Hoi Anh Tai

Chu Hoa Bao Tram, 12 History student as Head of NHAT'22’s Public Relations Department, had a lot to share about the organization of the event: “During the event, everyone was incredibly busy but in the end, all of us felt content and satisfied. When the show all came to an end, I was overjoyed but also very choked up and nostalgic because this is my last NHAT season after 3 years of running the event. Also, this year marks the first time NHAT took place following the pandemic with almost all the pre-events, making it a notable one. Even though this year's NHAT season is probably the shortest, I was amazed by all the efforts the different majors and Ambassadors put into their performances throughout the entire journey.”

The OC of Ngay Hoi Anh Tai with the school’s ExCo’s faculty members

During the flag-raising ceremony, teacher Duong Tu Anh, vice principal of the school, informed everyone of the special appearance of the Hanoi People's Committee Inspection team, which had come to visit and assess the educational environment at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. Amsers were instructed to be on their best behavior and to maintain the school's grounds so that they could greet the guests in the most appropriate manner possible.

The flag-raising ceremony marked the start of a new school week for all of the teachers, staff, and students of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. May this week be a pleasant and enjoyable one with plenty of excitement at our beloved school!

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