On October 16th, Dr. Ben Schmidt - Cambridge Assessment International Education Regional director South East Asia & Pacific , visited Nguyen Sieu school and participated in the ceremony that honors Nguyen Sieu student for their outstanding achievements in the school year of 2019.
At the ceremony, the principal - Mrs Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, shared her thoughts and feelings with the students, parents and guests:
" We have came a long way, on this 6-years long journey, with many challenges and hardship along the way. The results we see today is the fruit of your own hardwork, your own perseverance, and the proof that the path that we chose is the quickest route that will reach out into the world, helping us become a global citizen. The students in the Checkpoint programs are still showing outstanding results, especially in Maths and Science, with most achieving excellent marks, and some, the highest grade possible, 6/6.
The sixth IGCSE exam is also continuing to post impressive results, with Maths, English and Science posting the average mark higher than that of the overall global standard. With 80% students receiving A/A* in Maths and Physics, proving our forte.
Even more special, is our AS program students who first started 6 years ago with the Checkpoint program. With 80% receiving an A in Maths, Physics and Biology, higher than the global average, we are immensely proud of your achievements. The numerous challenges that you faced, and so many hardships, all led to this day. This year, you will face 2 great hurdles: the national high school exam and the A Level Test, we believe you will triumphantly cross the finish line and realizing your dreams, building a foundation for the younger generation who look up to you. We applaud you for your courage, your diligence and your efforts!
On behalf of the teachers, I wish you the will and perseverance to pursue your A Level goal. From the 10% students who studied the Cambridge program, we now have over 76% of our student body who are currently engage in the program. Your generation is realizing the reality of making Nguyen Sieu a Bilingual school that carries the traditional Vietnamse values, to carry forth the name of the school out into the world.
I would also like to thank our expat teachers, from all over the world, to help making Nguyen Sieu a multi-cultural school, and together with us, educating a generation of students who can master the skills of the 21st century. We shall continue working together for our beloved students. On this occasion, I would also like to express my appreciation to the Cambridge Examinee Commitee, as well as the Hanoi board of education, who have always supported us in our endeavors.
Last but not least, we would like to thank the parents of our students, who placed their trust in us , the faith that kept us going foward with the program.
Also in the ceremony, Dr. Ben Schmidt participated in the talkshow hosted by the students, with the theme of how to utilize your time and study efficiently. The director also noted Nguyen Sieu achievements with the Cambridge program, especially the investment in the school facilities, which help the students develop a well-rounded academic profile.