Diverse methods
On January 18th, Tran Van On Primary School (Dong Hung Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) held an auction of creative products made by its students to raise funds to support disadvantaged students during Tet (Lunar New Year). This activity was part of the "Sharing Spring - Abundant Tet" program, attracting active participation from staff, teachers, students, and numerous parents throughout the school.
According to Ms. Nguyen Vinh Bao Chau, the school principal, after a semester of studying and training, students from all grade levels have dedicated much time and effort to creating handicrafts and art products that bear their own unique mark. Each product is not only the result of learning, creativity, and practical experience, but also conveys a desire to share with those less fortunate.
The exhibition and auction space is vibrant with the spirit of spring, featuring hundreds of products diverse in materials and forms: from multi-material art paintings such as diamond paintings, 3D clay paintings, and large-format paintings with themes of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) and family reunions, to traditional decorative items such as hand-painted conical hats, bamboo trays, and paper fans. Alongside these are many creative handicrafts such as handmade bags, rattan baskets, designed red envelopes, as well as calligraphy works, red couplets, artistic vases, and decorative piggy banks, all imbued with the atmosphere of traditional Tet.
The atmosphere in the classrooms and exhibition areas became lively as parents enthusiastically participated in the auctions. Each "final bid" not only showed appreciation for the students' hard work and creativity, but also represented a meaningful act of sharing, contributing to a warmer Spring season for children in difficult circumstances. "All funds raised will be used to give Tet gifts, support disadvantaged students, and also support the activities of the Youth Union and scholarship programs," Ms. Chau shared.
On this occasion, Tran Van On Primary School implemented three fundraising projects: auctioning 207 creative products by students, raising over 72 million VND; selling 300 handmade canvas bags made by 4th grade students and teachers, raising nearly 11 million VND; and the "Garden of Compassion" project undertaken by the Teachers' Youth Union, which is expected to provide approximately 200 potted Tet flowers directly planted and cared for by the teachers.
In the same spirit, at Nguyen Van Troi Primary School (Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the Parent-Teacher Association continues to play a bridging role between families and the school in caring for disadvantaged students during Tet (Lunar New Year). Through mobilizing support from parents throughout the school, the association donated 40 Tet gift packages, each worth 200,000 VND, contributing to bringing a warmer and more fulfilling Spring season to underprivileged students.
Ms. Dang Thi Dung, a member of the school's Parent Representative Board, said that the program received a positive response from many parents. "Although the gifts are not large in material value, they contain a lot of affection, care, and practical encouragement. More importantly, the children feel loved, which gives them more joy and motivation to strive for success in their studies and lives," Ms. Dung said.
Cultivating gratitude through experience.
Beyond simply soliciting donations, many schools are opting for methods that involve practical work and hands-on experiences to educate students naturally. At Hiep Tan Primary School (Phu Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the rooftop garden has become a prime example of combining life skills education with fundraising activities to provide Tết (Lunar New Year) support for disadvantaged students.
The garden, spanning over 400 square meters, was built and put into operation in the 2022-2023 school year. Every afternoon, the school's rooftop is bustling with activity as students work together to tend to the lush green rows of water spinach, amaranth, and cucumber vines.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, the school principal, said that after about 1-2 months, the vegetables are harvested, sorted, damaged leaves are removed, and they are carefully packaged for sale. At dismissal time, parents enthusiastically support the initiative, choosing the "homegrown" produce that their children have cared for. In a short time, all the vegetables are sold out, bringing joy and excitement to both teachers and students.
Since the beginning of the school year, the vegetable sales have raised approximately 11 million VND, which has been used to provide Tet gifts for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. "More importantly, through this model, students develop labor skills, learn to appreciate the fruits of their labor, and learn to share with those less fortunate," Ms. Nguyet shared.
At Marie Curie High School (Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), activities to care for the community during Tet (Lunar New Year) are closely integrated with experiential education and career guidance programs. Through the "Spring Volunteer Program 2026," homeroom teachers of 10th-grade classes organized visits and gift-giving to orphanages, disability care facilities, shelters, nursing homes, SOS Children's Villages, and many other social welfare institutions in Ho Chi Minh City. Students not only participated in fundraising and gift-giving but also directly conversed with, listened to, and shared with those less fortunate.
According to Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung, the school's Vice Principal, the "Spring Volunteer Program 2026" not only aims to fulfill academic requirements but also pursues a deeper goal: helping students develop compassion, social responsibility, and community connection skills. With the joint efforts of 24 tenth-grade classes, the program raised nearly 200 million VND along with many meaningful gifts, contributing to a warm spring season for disadvantaged groups and helping students mature through practical experiences.
“What we aim for is not just giving Tet gifts to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, but more importantly, creating opportunities for them to experience, directly give, and share. Through these activities, students learn compassion, a sense of responsibility, and appreciate the value of labor. These are the lasting lessons that the school wants to cultivate in them,” said Ms. Nguyen Vinh Bao Chau, Principal of Tran Van On Primary School.
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