Trong Diem secondary school officially inaugurated

On August 19, Quang Ninh province inaugurated Trong Diem secondary school, renowned for its proud tradition of academic excellence and leadership in education.

The ceremony was attended by Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Vi Ngoc Bich, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Vu Van Dien, leaders of provincial departments and localities, along with teachers and students of Trong Diem secondary school.

Constructed on the site of the former Provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities, the new Trong Diem secondary school was completed after more than a year of construction. With a total investment of nearly VND 160 billion (approximately USD 6.3 million), the school covers 1.5 hectares and features 45 classrooms, accommodating up to 2,000 students.

Key facilities include a five-story administrative building, two four-story classroom blocks, a multi-purpose hall with a basement, and a modern library converted from the former practice building. The project not only stands out as an architectural highlight but also meets the full criteria of a high-quality school, serving as an effective educational hub for students across the province.

Speaking at the ceremony, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Vi Ngoc Bich affirmed that education and training are always a top national priority. Upholding this spirit, Quang Ninh has consistently placed education at the heart of its development strategy, mobilizing resources to build a modern, comprehensive education system aligned with digital transformation.

“The goal is to train high-quality human resources, meet the demands of rapid and sustainable development, and realize the province’s vision of becoming a modern service-industrial hub, an international tourism center, and a dynamic growth pole in northern Vietnam”, she underlined.

Notably, Resolution No. 99 issued by the Provincial People’s Council on May 31, 2022, allocated nearly VND 2 trillion to support localities in building and upgrading infrastructure and equipment for public schools, with the aim that by 2025, 92.07% of schools in the province will meet national standards, an increase of 2.07% over the initial target.

The completion and inauguration of Trong Diem secondary school ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year not only addresses the needs of teaching and learning but also underscores Quang Ninh’s strategic vision for education, laying a solid foundation for future generations of high-quality human resources.

In order too maximize the value of the investment, Ms. Vi Ngoc Bich requested that the project owner and relevant agencies expedite the handover, asset management, and final settlement procedures while ensuring effective operation and maintenance.

The school leadership was urged to build on its tradition, create a modern, well-rounded educational environment, and make the best use of its new facilities in line with the province’s education reform goals and human resource development strategy. At the same time, teachers and students are encouraged to uphold responsibility in preserving and protecting the new campus, making Trong Diem a model of excellence and a source of pride for Ha Long ward and Quang Ninh province.

At the ceremony, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son extended his congratulations to the teachers and students. He affirmed that the construction of Trong Diem secondary school reflects the strong determination of Quang Ninh’s political system to nurture future generations.

He also expressed hope that the province will continue investing in education, building more modern schools to serve the community.

The Minister emphasized that the education sector is now focused on holistic human development, with the aim of nurturing cultured, socially responsible citizens who know how to live happily for themselves and contribute positively to society.

Trong Diem secondary school, formerly the Hong Gai town junior high school for the gifted, was founded in 1993 and has borne its current name since 1996. Over its 31 years of development, the school has maintained its leading position in quality, standing out in the movement of “Good teaching - Good learning.”

With numerous outstanding achievements, it has been recognized as a national standard school and honored with the third-class, second-class, and especially the first-class labor orders awarded by the President in the 2024-2025 school year.