Excited for the new school year.

Following the simultaneous opening ceremonies on September 5th, this morning (September 8th), over 387,000 students of all levels throughout Ca Mau province officially began the 2025-2026 school year with their first lessons. An atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm permeated the schoolyards and classrooms. Belief, expectations, and determination were reflected in the eyes and smiles of teachers and students, opening a new journey filled with many goals and aspirations.

Báo Cà Mau•08/09/2025

Letter from President Luong Cuong to the Education sector on the occasion of the opening of the 2025-2026 school year.
Ca Mau, along with the rest of the country, enters the new school year: Discipline – Creativity – Development
Opening ceremony in sign language at a "special school"

Enthusiasm and determination at the junior and senior high school levels.

At Ho Thi Ky High School (An Xuyen Ward), the first flag-raising ceremony of the new school year took place in a solemn atmosphere. The national flag fluttered against the blue sky, and the resounding singing of the national anthem awakened a sense of pride, instilled a spirit of responsibility, and inspired the determination of teachers and students to strive for excellence.

This school year, the school has 3,876 students in 87 classes across both junior and senior high school levels. Nguyen Quang Khoi, a student in class 12A7, shared: “Entering our final year, we clearly see the responsibility and pressure. Today's first lesson gave us a feeling of a new beginning filled with determination. I hope to receive support and guidance from the teachers so that I can prepare as best as possible for the important exam ahead.”

Students of Ho Thi Ky High School (An Xuyen Ward) during the first flag-raising ceremony of the new school year 2025-2026. Photo: TRUC LINH

Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony, Mr. Chau Van Tuy, the school principal, said: “Every school week begins with the flag-raising ceremony – where we reflect, learn from experience, and set new goals. Today is especially significant because it is the first flag-raising ceremony of the school year. I hope that you, especially the 12th-grade students, will demonstrate initiative, unity, and effort to achieve good results in your studies and personal development.”

After the ceremony, the students returned to their classrooms in high spirits. The first lessons were conducted in a relaxed yet meaningful manner, helping them quickly adapt to the routines and fostering a spirit of healthy competition in learning from the very first day.

The first day of school for first graders.

For first-grade students, today's lesson is an unforgettable milestone. Some were shy, others were full of excitement, but all embarked on a new journey with a mix of emotions. The first Vietnamese lesson wasn't heavy on knowledge, but was designed to create interest and joy, so that the children would love their class and school even more.

A lively atmosphere during the first flag-raising ceremony for elementary school students. Photo: TRUC LINH

Ms. Phan Ngoc Thuy Huong, homeroom teacher of class 1A at Phan Ngoc Hien Primary School, expressed: “I always strive to make the classroom a second home for the children. I hope that every morning at school will be a joy, so that they will love their class, their friends, and their teacher from their very first steps.”

The students attentively listen as their teacher teaches the first letters of the alphabet for the new school year. Photo: TRUC LINH

Students in class 1B, Phan Ngoc Hien Primary School (An Xuyen ward) are excited about writing their first letters. Photo: TRUC LINH

On the first day of the school year, many schools also organize bonding activities, introduce school rules, launch competitive campaigns, and help students define their goals. Parents also participate, encourage, and provide warmth and motivation for their children.

Joy from the city to the countryside

Not only in the city center, but everywhere from urban to rural areas, the first day of school for students of all grades brings many emotions, but all take place in a joyful atmosphere filled with love.

In Phuoc Long commune, from early morning, the roads leading to schools were bustling with parents dropping off their children. From preschool and primary school children to secondary and high school students, everyone had memorable moments on their first day of school.

The children were brought to Phuoc Long Kindergarten by their parents early in the morning.

In preschools, many children are still hesitant when they are away from their parents' embrace for the first time, but thanks to the kindness and warmth of their teachers, they quickly feel comfortable and familiar with the new environment. In other classes, whether new or returning students, they all have an eager and confident attitude. The first lessons take place with enthusiasm and seriousness, as they embark on a new "race."

The students at Phuoc Long Kindergarten begin their school day with physical exercises.

With the joy and shared determination of teachers and students throughout the province, the first day of the 2025-2026 school year went smoothly, creating a new momentum to continue the glorious journey of the Vietnamese education sector in general, and Ca Mau in particular.

The modern facilities of Vo Van Kiet High School in Phuoc Long commune welcome the new school year.