In the context of heavy rain and flooding in many places in Hanoi this morning, October 7, in a post on a Hanoi student group, an account complained about Nguyen Quoc Trinh High School: "They don't let students take a break because of the rain, so they don't even let students come a little late, forcing them to come at 7:15 to wash their faces? Being 1 minute late is still considered late for school."

This information after being posted has attracted much attention from the community, especially parents and students. Many people are wondering if it is true or not and if so, why the school did that.

In response to this reflection, speaking with VietNamNet reporter, Mr. Ngo Van Nghia, Principal of Nguyen Quoc Trinh High School, affirmed that the information shared on social networks is untrue.

Mr. Nghia said that heavy rain in Hanoi occurred locally, some places were flooded deeply, some were not. Meanwhile, the school's students came from many different communes and wards across Hanoi. Currently, the school area and surrounding areas are not flooded.

Therefore, the school is flexible in organizing teaching and learning with the spirit of ensuring the safety of students and teachers above all. Students in flooded areas need to report to their homeroom teachers and stay home from school and participate in online learning.

"The information posted on social media today that students must check their faces and cannot be even 1 minute late is incorrect and causes a big misunderstanding," said Mr. Nghia.

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Heavy rain flooded many streets in Hanoi this morning, October 7. Photo: Thanh Hung.

Mr. Nghia firmly affirmed that in the current situation, the school does not consider any competition or discipline for students arriving late. “I also stood in the school yard and guided students to class today without performing facial recognition roll call as prescribed,” Mr. Nghia said.

According to Mr. Nghia, the school also keeps statistics on the number of students in flooded areas to share and encourage them. The heads of the parent committee all know this and the teachers are well aware of it.

Mr. Nghia said that today, the school still organizes in-person teaching in parallel with online teaching. Because most of the school's students are in the surrounding areas and do not experience flooding. Therefore, the school still organizes teaching to meet the needs of students and parents.

“If the school does not organize classes and pick up students for families living near the school, it will be difficult for parents to accept. Therefore, the organization of classes is done flexibly for each group of students. Currently, the school still organizes classes as usual and students in flooded areas are still on holiday,” said Mr. Nghia.

On October 6, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training requested school principals and heads of units to proactively decide on in-person or online teaching or adjust timetables based on actual weather conditions in the area, facilities and traffic safety conditions; ensuring absolute safety for students, staff, teachers and employees.

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training also requires schools to closely monitor weather developments; review and clear drainage systems, schoolyards, cafeterias, and boarding areas. At the same time, arrange to be on duty, update and promptly report on rain and flooding situations, and impacts on teaching and learning activities (if any) to the Department for synthesis and handling according to regulations.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/truong-hoc-o-ha-noi-phan-hoi-thong-tin-troi-mua-van-diem-danh-xet-di-hoc-muon-2449888.html