Principal pays out of his own pocket to reward excellent students with overseas trips

Before the Hanoi City-level excellent student selection exam in 2025, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Hue, Principal of Nguyen Hue High School, decided to offer prizes of foreign trips corresponding to the following prizes: First Prize - to Europe; Second Prize - to one of the developed countries in Asia (Korea, Japan,...); Third Prize - to Taiwan.

The principal said that these awards will be given to students who win first, second, and third prizes in competitions for excellent students at the city level and above. All expenses for the trip will be covered by her.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Hue, Principal of Nguyen Hue High School, decided to spend her own money to "reward" overseas trips to excellent students with high scores. Photo: *NVCC*

Perhaps this “doping dose” has added spirit and will to the students. In the Hanoi City-level excellent student selection exam for the 2025-2026 school year, Cung Van Nam Khanh (student of class 12A13) of Nguyen Hue High School excellently won second prize in English.

“A promise made, a promise made,” Ms. Hue said she would keep her promise and reward Nam Khanh with a one-week trip to Asia as a congratulatory gift for his achievements.

“The award shows my respect and affection for the students’ efforts. This year, Nam Khanh is in grade 12 so he may have many plans. I am campaigning and waiting for his family to consider the appropriate time and let him choose the country he wants to experience,” Ms. Hue said.

The principal hopes that during the upcoming trip, in addition to visiting, exploring and experiencing famous destinations, students will also participate in experiential activities, cultural exchanges in other countries and access an international educational environment.

Ms. Hue gave gifts to encourage good students.

Sharing with VietNamNet , Ms. Hue said that the idea of these rewards is to encourage and motivate students' learning spirit.

“Love for students is probably a feeling that needs to come from the heart and not from any calculation. I love my students like my own children. This is what I want to do to encourage them,” Ms. Hue said.

Ms. Hue said that over the years, she and the school have had rewards to encourage students. However, this year’s “generous” reward is the first time. The principal hopes that in the coming years, there will be conditions to reward more students.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/co-hieu-truong-bo-tien-tui-tréo-thuong-chuyen-di-nuoc-ngoai-cho-hoc-sinh-gioi-2452981.html