The High School for the Gifted expresses its gratitude to teachers Le Ba Khanh Trinh and Nguyen Thanh Hung.

On the evening of July 28th, the High School for the Gifted (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) held a ceremony to express gratitude to teachers Le Ba Khanh Trinh and Nguyen Thanh Hung. These two teachers are considered "legends" in mathematics and computer science at the school.

Associate Professor Vu Hai Quan, Director of the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, presents the Vietnam National University Commemorative Medal to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung (far right) and Mr. Le Ba Khanh Trinh (far left) - Photo: provided by the university.

Teachers Nguyen Thanh Hung and Le Ba Khanh Trinh are renowned for their achievements in training and nurturing many generations of talented students at the High School for the Gifted, especially their success in national student competitions and the International Mathematical Olympiad and the International Informatics Olympiad.

Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hung served as Vice Principal of the Gifted High School from 2007 to 2018. This is considered one of the school's "golden" periods, with outstanding achievements not only domestically but also internationally.

During this period, students from the Gifted High School brought home 27 medals from regional and international Olympic competitions; 23 first prizes, 151 second prizes, 213 third prizes, and 152 consolation prizes from the national excellent student competition.

Later, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hung resigned from his administrative duties to focus on teaching. As the head of the IT department, Dr. Hung directly led the High School for the Gifted's IT team to brilliant achievements, winning 17 medals in regional and international IT Olympiads (including 1 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze); 17 first prizes, 71 second prizes, 110 third prizes, and 57 consolation prizes at the national excellent student competition.

The Board of Directors of the Gifted High School expresses gratitude to teachers Nguyen Thanh Hung and Le Ba Khanh Trinh - Photo: provided by the school.

Meanwhile, Dr. Le Ba Khanh Trinh was already famous during his school days, known as the "golden boy of Vietnamese mathematics" (winning first prize with a perfect score of 40/40). (and also won a special prize for a unique solution in the 1979 International Mathematical Olympiad).

As the head of the mathematics department at the High School for the Gifted, Dr. Le Ba Khanh Trinh directly led the mathematics team to achieve many outstanding results, including 19 medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (including 5 gold medals, 9 silver medals, 3 bronze medals, and 2 honorable mentions); and 171 national-level mathematics competitions for gifted students (including 14 first prizes, 47 second prizes, 63 third prizes, and 47 consolation prizes).

Dr. Le Ba Khanh Trinh has stepped down from his position as head of the mathematics department at the High School for the Gifted since March 2025; Distinguished Educator - Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hung will retire from August 2025.

According to the school administration of the Gifted High School, Mr. Le Ba Khanh Trinh and Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung will continue to work with the school as advisors in the training and development of gifted students in the future.

The High School for the Gifted was established in 1996 and is a specialized high school directly under the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. The school's name omits the word "high school" to distinguish it from other high schools under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training.

Following the merger, Ho Chi Minh City has 5 specialized high schools, of which 4 are under the direct management of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training and 1 is under the direct management of the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.

HOANG HUONG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/truong-pho-thong-nang-khieu-tri-an-thay-le-ba-khanh-trinh-va-thay-nguyen-thanh-hung-20250729084046939.htm