Getting into the rhythm of learning at the beginning of the school year.

- Following the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, teachers and students from preschool to high school across the province returned to school en masse, quickly stabilizing teaching and learning routines.

Students from Cao Loc High School (Ky Lua Ward) participate in extracurricular activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year after returning to school.

The province currently has over 630 schools from preschool to high school with nearly 200,000 children and students enrolled. Following the Lunar New Year holiday of the Year of the Horse 2026, on February 23rd (the 7th day of the first lunar month), all preschool children and high school students in the province returned to school as planned. According to reports from schools, on the first day after the holiday, the attendance rate across the province reached over 96%, with high schools achieving over 98%. Upon returning to school, homeroom teachers checked attendance and reminded students of their schedules. As a result, routines were established within the first week.

Teachers at Chi Lang High School (Chi Lang commune) guide students in reviewing knowledge after the holiday.

At Tan Lien Secondary School (Ky Lua Ward), this school year has 8 classes with 241 students. On the first day back to school after the long holiday, 98% of students were present, ensuring the progress of their studies. Mr. Hua Ngoc Luyen, the school's Deputy Principal, said: After each long holiday, the school pays special attention to maintaining student attendance. The school management board requires homeroom teachers to closely monitor their classes, keep track of students' situations, and immediately contact families when there are unexplained absences. Thanks to this, after Tet, students returned to school in relatively large numbers; those who were absent all had written requests and valid reasons.

Schools have identified the second semester as crucial for the results of the 2025-2026 school year, especially in the final grades. Maintaining discipline after the long break creates a foundation for educational institutions to complete the curriculum as planned, ensuring the quality of teaching and learning during this key period of the school year.

Along with ensuring student attendance, schools proactively adjusted their teaching plans in the early days of the school year. Teachers dedicated time to reviewing knowledge, assessing curriculum progress, and supplementing any missed content. Bringing students back into the learning routine was done according to a specific roadmap, avoiding sudden pressure while maintaining classroom discipline.

At the preschool level, the process of welcoming children back after the holiday is meticulously prepared. Many schools organize gentle group activities, physical games, and plant care to create a cheerful atmosphere. The school canteen prepares a complete menu, ensuring nutrition and food safety from the very first day. School administrators instruct teachers to be gentle and approachable, creating a feeling that helps children adapt to all activities; encouraging children to share stories about their holiday, thereby stabilizing their psychology and making them more open and cheerful when returning to school.

Ms. Hoang Minh Hue (Tam Thanh ward), a parent whose child attends Hoa Huong Duong Kindergarten (Tam Thanh ward), shared: "On the first morning back at school, my child was still clinging to me and wasn't used to being in class, so she was a little tearful. The teacher greeted and comforted her, letting her participate in games with her friends. By the time I picked her up in the afternoon, she was happy, telling me about playing games and eating lunch with her friends. The next day, she proactively said goodbye to me before going into class. The gentleness and patience of the teachers helped the children quickly stabilize their emotions after the long holiday."

In many classrooms, homeroom teachers dedicate the beginning of the lesson to wishing students a Happy New Year and discussing their recent holiday experiences. This open atmosphere encourages students to share stories about their families, New Year customs, and their goals for the new year. After this introductory session, the class moves on to the main lesson with a more proactive attitude.

Reinforcing discipline is done through specific actions such as reminding students about schedules, dress code, and learning attitudes; praising groups and individuals who perform well; and promptly reminding those who lack focus. Seriousness is maintained alongside a friendly atmosphere in the classroom.

Luân Gia Khang, a 5th-grade student at Hồng Phong Ethnic Boarding Primary School in Hồng Phong commune, shared: "The Tet holiday at home was fun, but going back to school and meeting teachers and friends is also great. On the first day, the teacher asked about our Tet celebrations, and the whole class excitedly shared stories."

In many schools, teachers proactively adjust the way they organize lessons in the early days of the school year, choosing formats suitable for each subject and grade level. Learning games, open-ended questions, and group activities are integrated into lectures to encourage greater student participation instead of passive listening. Timely praise and small, encouraging rewards are used appropriately, contributing to student interest and maintaining focus. Besides regular classes, after the weekly flag-raising ceremony, some schools organize collective activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year and themed activities to create a cheerful atmosphere before entering the crucial learning phase of the second semester.

Schools have identified the second semester as crucial for the results of the 2025-2026 school year, especially in the final grades. Therefore, professional management, internal inspections, student training, and remedial classes for students with limited resources are being implemented from the very first weeks. Maintaining discipline after the long break creates a foundation for educational institutions to complete the curriculum as planned, ensuring the quality of teaching and learning during this key period of the school year.

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