The school changed its name many times

From elementary to high school

Established around 1870, this was the first primary school in Vinh Long province. According to the Vinh Long Biographical Gazetteer published in 1925, the school had two famous teachers. The first was Teacher Le Dang Khoa, from Tan Giai village, Binh An commune, Vinh Long (now Ward 3, Vinh Long City). Mr. Khoa graduated with a high school diploma from the d'Adran School in Saigon and then taught at the Long Xuyen Provincial School. In July 1891, he transferred to teach at Vinh Long Primary School, and in 1912 he was promoted to first-class teacher.

The second teacher was Mr. Le Minh Thiep, the district head. Before being promoted to district head, Mr. Thiep had worked as a teacher at this school in 1886. In 1917, when teacher Le Dang Khoa passed away, he was appointed head of education, and in 1919 he held the position of director of schools in Vinh Long province.

In the early 1940s, after completing primary school, students in Vinh Long who wanted to attend secondary school had to go to Can Tho or My Tho. Therefore, most dropped out after obtaining their primary school diplomas. In 1947, when Father Nguyen Ngoc Quang assumed the role of Director of the Vinh Long Minor Seminary, he, along with Mr. Nguyen Van Kinh, then the inter-provincial primary school inspector for Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Tra Vinh , actively campaigned to establish the first secondary school in Vinh Long.

Entrance to Luu Van Liet High School, 30.4 Street, Vinh Long City

On December 2, 1949, Collège de Vinhlong was officially established, with Mr. Nguyen Van Kinh appointed as its principal. In 1951-1952, the school received funding to build two more classrooms. At that time, the school had a total of six classes and its Vietnamese name was changed to Primary College. In early 1954, the school changed its name to Nguyen Thong Secondary School, beginning with classes from the seventh to the fourth grade, then called first-level secondary school. In 1958, the school added a second-level secondary school, with classes in the third, second, and first grades.

On January 23, 1961, Nguyen Thong High School was renamed Tong Phuoc Hiep High School and moved to the former premises of the Internat Primaire Elementary School. The old Nguyen Thong school premises were handed over to Nguyen Thong Semi-Public High School. In 1975, Tong Phuoc Hiep High School was renamed Vinh Long Town High School and from 1979 onwards, it was renamed Luu Van Liet High School.

Strict rules

In 1961, when Mr. Truong Van Cao was the principal of Tong Phuoc Hiep High School, the school had nearly 1,000 students. The school's regulations, with 9 clauses and 24 articles, were very strict.

Specifically, students are only allowed into the school 15 minutes before class begins. At the start of each class, students line up outside the classroom, completely silent, waiting for the teacher or supervisor to give the order to enter. During class, they are not allowed to loiter in the yard. When leaving, the whole class must line up. Students with bicycles must ride last. Even while waiting to enter the school, students "must stand on the sidewalk or close to the edge of the road to allow for easy traffic flow for passengers and vehicles"...

The regulations require students to respect both public and private property. Therefore, they have a duty to keep the school, classrooms, desks, and books clean and intact. Littering in the classroom or on the grounds is strictly prohibited, as is writing, drawing, or carving on desks or walls. Before leaving, students must close the doors and turn off the lights. Students are not allowed to ride bicycles in the schoolyard or park them in front of offices…

Male students' attire consists of a short-sleeved white shirt, navy blue trousers, and leather or canvas shoes, or leather sandals. Shirts must be tucked into the waistband. Long-sleeved shirts are prohibited from being rolled up. Cowboy-style haircuts are forbidden for male students. Female students wear a white ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress), white or black trousers, and wooden clogs; thin blouses and tight-fitting tops should be avoided. Students arriving within 10 minutes of a violation must report to the supervisor and explain the reason. Students who are more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed into class. For first-time offenders, parents will be asked to vouch for the student. For second-time offenders, the student will be temporarily placed under family supervision for 3 to 7 days. Repeated violations may result in expulsion. Students who are absent without permission will not be allowed to enroll and must have a parent confirm the reason for their absence.

Regarding cultural conduct, Article 17 requires: "Students must always show manners and discipline towards everyone, both inside and outside the school. Being disciplined and well-mannered means respecting elders, being considerate to juniors, speaking humbly, greeting politely, not causing disturbances, not teasing, and not being unruly." When encountering a funeral procession or procession, one should stop at the side of the road and respectfully remove their hat...

Because student discipline and ethics are paramount, the school clearly stated in its open letter to parents: "You send your children to our school, and we have a duty to educate them to become good people. True to our mission, we constantly monitor their academic performance and conduct. We earnestly request your assistance by reminding your children to adhere to the rules and follow the timetable strictly."

Ms. Phan Hoang Tu Nga, Principal of Luu Van Liet High School, said that in 2018 the school was completely rebuilt with all the necessary classrooms, functional rooms, laboratories, and a sports hall… Currently, the school has a total of 41 classes, with 1,614 students from grades 10 to 12. (to be continued)

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-xua-o-nam-ky-luc-tinh-ngoi-truong-nhieu-lan-doi-ten-185250111211428549.htm