The bustling, joyful atmosphere on the opening day of school nationwide

(Dan Tri) - On the morning of September 5, this year's opening ceremony became more special and memorable than ever when all levels of education in 34 provinces and cities, colleges and universities simultaneously entered the new school year.

On the morning of September 5th, General Secretary To Lam attended the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the education sector's tradition and the opening of the 2025-2026 academic year, held in Hanoi. Also present were Party and State leaders, former Party and State leaders, Minister of Education Nguyen Kim Son, along with officials, lecturers, and students from the education sector (Photo: Thanh Dong).

The solemn flag-raising ceremony was held simultaneously at schools in 34 provinces and cities across the country this morning (Photo: Thanh Dong).

General Secretary To Lam beats the drum to inaugurate the 2025-2026 school year at the National Convention Center ( Hanoi ) (Photo: Thanh Dong).

At Phan Huy Chu High School (Dong Da Ward, Hanoi), the opening ceremony was held in a vibrant and joyful atmosphere that permeated the entire schoolyard. This is the first year the opening ceremony has been implemented in 34 provinces and cities.

Amidst the fluttering red flags and the resounding drumbeats marking the start of the school year, joy and excitement shone on the faces of both teachers and students, making the first day of school even more solemn and meaningful (Photo: Manh Quan).

This year's opening ceremony of the school was honored with the presence of leaders from Hanoi City and representatives from the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, creating a solemn and meaningful atmosphere for the teachers and students of the school (Photo: Manh Quan).

Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, a student in class 10D3 at Phan Huy Chu High School (Dong Da Ward, Hanoi), arrived at school with excitement. Despite his slow steps and the use of crutches due to a leg injury, he still carried hope and determination as he embarked on the new school year (Photo: Manh Quan).

At Nguyen Dinh Chieu Secondary School (Hanoi), more than 1,500 students and numerous parents shared in the joy and radiance of the opening ceremony for the new school year.

More than just a school that sows the seeds of knowledge, Nguyen Dinh Chieu is also a special home, nurturing faith and giving wings to the dreams of many underprivileged students, including visually impaired and disabled children, helping them to be more confident on their journey to seek knowledge and integrate into the community (Photo: Hai Long).

Teachers and students on a special opening day at Xa Dan Primary and Secondary School, Hanoi (Photo: Nguyen Ha Nam )

Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, attended the opening ceremony at Tran Phu High School (Phu Tho Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) (Photo: Khoa Nguyen).

At the opening ceremony of Vinh Thanh High School (Can Tho City), journalist Pham Tuan Anh, Editor-in-Chief of Dan Tri newspaper, presented a symbolic plaque to Mr. Nguyen Phuc Tang, Deputy Director of the Can Tho Department of Education and Training, as a gift of health insurance cards.

Journalist Pham Tuan Anh, Editor-in-Chief of Dan Tri newspaper, said that with the program of donating health insurance cards to disadvantaged students, the 2025-2026 school year will be the fourth consecutive year that Dan Tri newspaper has implemented it (Photo: Trinh Nguyen).

In the joyful atmosphere of the opening day of the school year, the radiant and enthusiastic faces of students from Le Quy Don High School (Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) are captured in each photograph, recording memorable moments of their school days (Photo: Nam Anh).

The charm and radiant, enthusiastic demeanor of the female students from Tran Phu High School (Ho Chi Minh City) added a fresh and vibrant touch to the atmosphere of the opening day ceremony (Photo: Khoa Nguyen).

The Vietnam Academy of Dance held an impressive and colorful opening ceremony, with a large turnout of students on stage (Photo: Do ​​Minh Quan).

Students and teachers in Ninh Binh stand solemnly during the flag-raising ceremony to welcome the new school year (Photo: Thai Ba).

The cheerful and enthusiastic atmosphere among first-grade students at Yen Hoa Primary School (Hanoi) this morning (Photo: Quoc Dung).

Naval officers and soldiers also served as parents, with children attending school on the first day of the new school year on Da Tay Island, Truong Sa Special Zone (Photo: Naval Region 4).

On the islands of Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton, and Da Tay in the Truong Sa Special Zone (Khanh Hoa province), students eagerly returned to school. Prior to this, the authorities, officials, soldiers, teachers, parents, and students worked together to clean, decorate, and prepare for the back-to-school day (Photo: Naval Region 4).

A cultural performance to welcome the new school year by soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy at Song Tu Tay Primary School, Truong Sa Special Zone (Photo: Naval Region 4).

The opening ceremony was held at Lam Thuy Ethnic Minority Boarding Primary and Secondary School in Kim Ngan commune, Quang Tri province. This school is located in a mountainous area of ​​Quang Tri province, with one main campus and five satellite campuses. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school has 345 students (Photo: Tien Thanh).

In Tan Trieu ward, Dong Nai province, from early morning, buses carrying the children of factory workers to the opening ceremony of the new school year bustled in and out of the workers' dormitories and along the roads bordering the industrial zones.

Mr. Le Van Khanh (Tan Trieu ward, Dong Nai province), a parent, shared: “This year my child is starting first grade, so he's very excited to attend the opening ceremony. He woke up early, and his mother prepared his outfit so I could drive him to school. I hope he studies well and quickly integrates into the environment with his classmates.”

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