How will preschool children in Ho Chi Minh City attend the opening ceremony on September 5?

On September 5 this year, all educational and training institutions across the country will open at the same time, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Does the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training have any notes on the opening day of preschool children?

On September 3, the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City issued an official dispatch guiding the work at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year for preschools. The Department of Education and Training requested preschools under the Department, People's Committees of wards, communes, and special zones to guide preschools to prepare well for the opening of the new school year.

Children of 19/5 City Kindergarten in an educational activity

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In particular, preschools must pay attention to environmental sanitation in and around the classroom, renovating and building a rich educational environment so that children can participate in activities right from the beginning of the school year. Staff and teachers must be fully arranged, ensuring enough teachers for each class group. The electrical system, lights, fans, water, toilets, glass doors, fences, fire prevention equipment, trees... must be checked, ensuring safety before welcoming children. The list of children in child care groups and preschool classes must be posted, with full contact information updated for parents to contact when necessary.

What is special about the opening ceremony of preschool children in Ho Chi Minh City?

Tomorrow (September 5), the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 school year will take place simultaneously at all preschools in Ho Chi Minh City. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training will provide specific instructions on the time frame for the opening ceremony.

Ho Chi Minh City kindergarten children in a performance celebrating 50 years of national reunification

PHOTO: THUY HANG

• From 7am to 8am: The facilities organize to welcome children and organize the opening ceremony of the school year with the theme "Children's Day to School". The organization is diverse and rich, arranging activities to create a joyful and exciting atmosphere, helping children enjoy going to school, forming a close relationship with the school, class, teachers and friends. Educational activities are arranged to suit the age of the children.
  
• From 8am to 9:30am is the time for the national opening ceremony. Children from kindergarten age to 4-5 years old will watch the opening ceremony and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of National Education (now the Ministry of Education and Training) broadcast on VTV1 right in their groups and classes. Teachers will also organize fun activities for children in their groups and classes.
  
• Preschool children 5 - 6 years old: Gather in the school yard, hall or lobby area that is airy and safe to perform the flag-raising ceremony at the same time as the opening ceremony at the National Convention Center ( Hanoi ) which will be broadcast live.
  

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training requested preschools to arrange transmission lines and equipment to connect online or watch on VTV1 channel. Have plans to respond to weather conditions, ensure security and order, and prevent fires and explosions during the ceremony.

During the first week after the opening ceremony, preschools need to help children stabilize their daily routine.

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Ensure security and safety when picking up and dropping off children

In the first week of school after the opening ceremony, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training directed preschools to help children stabilize their routines. Welcome children attentively and friendly, creating a joyful, safe and comfortable atmosphere for children when they come to school. Help children get used to the classroom environment, friends, teachers; guide children to recognize symbols of personal belongings and routines at school. Implement daily routines according to the preschool education program, ensuring flexibility and suitability for each age group.

Regarding the organization of educational activities, teachers need to organize gentle, close activities, creating opportunities for children to explore the environment around the school and classroom. Increase physical development activities, exchanges, group movements... Organize experiential activities, practice self-service skills, communication skills, life skills...

In particular, for new children, it is necessary to organize the reception of children in batches, discuss with parents and caregivers about the time to get acquainted, and measures to support children in adapting to the new environment. Units need to coordinate with local authorities to ensure security, order and safety of the school, especially during the time of picking up and dropping off children.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tre-mam-non-tphcm-se-du-khai-giang-the-nao-trong-ngay-59-185250904080324157.htm