Honoring students who won international science and technology Olympiads

Previously, on the afternoon of December 15, at the Presidential Palace, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan also met and commended students who won prizes in the 2023 International Science and Technology Olympiad.

VicePresident Vo Thi Anh Xuan awarded the President's First Class Labor Medal to Vo Hoang Hai.

Among them, 2 students received the First Class Labor Medal, namely Pham Viet Hung and Vo Hoang Hai, both studying at the High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences, under the University of Natural Sciences - Vietnam National University, Hanoi . 6 students received the Second Class Labor Medal, including: Nguyen Tuan Phong and Nguyen Kim Giang (students of Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted, Bac Ninh province); Nguyen An Thinh (student of Tran Phu High School for the Gifted, Hai Phong); Dinh Cao Son (student of Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted, Ha Tinh province); Nguyen Ngoc Dang Khoa and Nguyen Manh Khoi (students of the High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences, under the University of Natural Sciences - Vietnam National University, Hanoi). In addition, 8 other students received the Third Class Labor Medal, 9 students received certificates of merit from the Prime Minister for winning prizes in international Olympic and science and technology competitions.

Speaking at the meeting, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hoped that the students would be confident with this start and continue to strive to conquer the peak of knowledge, and that they would develop their abilities today to become the best contributors to the country. The Vice President also hoped that the students would train their physical strength and skills to become people with comprehensive qualities and abilities. "Studying well is not enough, but also need good health and physical strength to be able to persevere on the long journey in life, conquer other peaks, and become global citizens," the Vice President advised.

At the Meeting and Commendation, the Ministry of Education and Training informed: 2023 is a year of many outstanding achievements of the teams participating in the International and Regional Olympics and the International Science and Technology Competition. Vietnam has 7 student delegations participating with 36 students, achieving excellent results with 8 Gold Medals, 12 Silver Medals, 12 Bronze Medals and 4 Certificates of Merit. Vietnamese student delegations participating in the competition are continuously in the top 10 countries with the highest results and many Vietnamese students have achieved the highest scores.

Students honored at the meeting

Speaking at the ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Do Danh Bich, Head of the Physics Olympiad delegation, said that after the Covid-19 pandemic, 2023 is the first year that all Olympic teams will participate directly in the host country. The transition from online exams with virtual experiments to in-person exams for subjects with experimental content such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology requires careful preparation and training for students, especially in practical skills.

Therefore, right from the organization of the team selection exam with experimental subjects, it has been professionally organized, requiring higher practical skills from students. All teams are trained by experienced teachers and experts, with achievements in training excellent students nationwide; and are provided with the best equipment and facilities during the training process.

Expressing his feelings, Nguyen An Thinh, a student who won a Gold Medal at the 2023 International Mathematics Olympiad, shared: The achievements in this year's International Science and Technology Olympiad are a testament to the tireless efforts and endeavors of myself and the students in the team, the encouragement and support from school, friends and especially family, creating a solid foundation for us to focus on studying and taking exams. In particular, the dedicated guidance and instruction of teachers at schools, national teams, Asian and international teams. And above all, it is the attention and facilitation of leaders at all levels of the Party, State, Government, ministries and branches who have provided funding and created conditions for us to access highly qualified teachers with experience in leading teams. The above attention and facilitation are a source of great encouragement and motivation for us.

At the Meeting and Commendation Ceremony, the Ministry of Education and Training awarded Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Education and Training to the winning students, teachers who trained the team and outstanding collective representatives.

HOANG HUONG

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