The new school year drumbeat resounds on Truong Sa archipelago

(Dan Tri) - Joining the atmosphere of the opening of the 2025-2026 school year nationwide, on the morning of September 5, the school drum rang out on the islands of Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton and Da Tay.

Before the start of the school year, local authorities, organizations, officials, soldiers, teachers, parents, and students joined hands to clean the environment, decorate classrooms, and prepare for the nationwide event of bringing children to school.

The joy of going to school in Truong Sa special zone (Photo: Navy).

During the opening ceremony, on the school yard, which was brilliant with flags and flowers, students in their neat uniforms happily entered the new school year, amid the emotions of their parents, teachers and soldiers who are day and night protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands.

Drumbeat marking the opening of the school year on Son Tu Tay Island, Truong Sa Special Zone (Photo: Naval Region 4).

Students of Truong Sa special zone sing the national anthem to welcome the new school year 2025-2026 (Photo: Navy).

Happy smiles for the new school year (Photo: Navy).

The Truong Sa Special Zone – a sacred sea and island region of the Fatherland – always faces many difficulties regarding weather, infrastructure, and distance from the mainland. The opening ceremony here holds special significance: affirming the concern of the Party, State, and Army for the cause of education , and providing further motivation for teachers and students to overcome difficulties and strive for excellence.

Teachers take care of students on the first day of school (Photo: Navy).

At the ceremony, the island commanders and local leaders presented gifts, encouraged the teachers and students, and expressed their confidence in the young generation of Truong Sa, who are always diligent, studious, and nurturing aspirations to build their homeland and country.

The opening ceremony on the Truong Sa archipelago is not only a celebration for teachers and students, but also a testament to the close bond between the military and civilians, adding color to the back-to-school season across the country.

Flag-raising ceremony marking the start of the new school year on Song Tu Tay Island (Photo: Contributor).

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

Students happily go to school on Da Tay Island (Photo: Contributor).

Vietnamese People's Navy soldiers inspect books and school supplies for students in Truong Sa (Photo: Naval Region 4).

Parents prepare school supplies to take their children to school in Truong Sa (Photo: Naval Region 4).

Ngoc Anh, Thanh Vu

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/tieng-trong-nam-hoc-moi-ron-rang-tren-quan-dao-truong-sa-20250905170425127.htm