The entrance examination for public high schools has concluded in the province, with the majority of candidates observing that the exam papers closely followed the secondary school curriculum but varied in difficulty level.
Candidates joyful upon completing their exams at Hoang Van Thu
high school for gifted students in Hoa Binh City.
Lasting from June 6 to 8, the high school entrance exam for
the 2024 - 2025 academic year in Hoa Binh has seen over 11,410 registered candidates
participating, with 38 examination sites accommodating a total of 502 exam
rooms. The overall enrollment quota for local public high schools is set at
9,895, or approximately 70% of the total number of students. There are 199
students directly admitted without having to participate in the exam.
The preparation and organisation of the examination were
done under the supervision of relevant authorities and evaluated to ensure
confidentiality and strict adherence to procedures and regulations.
However, there were a number of absentees, with 42
candidates missing the Vietnamese literature exam and 45 missing the English
exam on the first day.
Bui Thi Thang, a parent, said while the two above-said exams
boosted confidence among candidates, the mathematics one left many disappointed
due to its difficulty. Many parents predict that this year's admission scores
may be lower than last year's, especially for top-rank schools in the province.
No abnormal or complex incidents occurred within and around
exam sites, and invigilators strictly adhered to examination regulations and
protocols, said Dinh Thi Huong, Vice Director of the Hoa Binh Department of
Education and Training.
The department is expected to announce the exam scores on
June 13 and 14. It said the grading process is closely monitored to ensure
fairness, objectivity, and accuracy.
The piggy bank campaign has been carried out widely in Cao Phong district for years, showing efficacy in promoting education in the locality.
Lac Son district has made significant progress in promoting gender equality and women's advancement in areas such as politics, economy, labor, health care, and education.
During the two days, October 9 - 10, the Association of the Elderly of Hoa Binh province coordinated with the Help Age International in Vietnam (HAI) to organize a preliminary review and additional training for the club's Board of Directors. Ministries, the Elderly Associations at all levels, and the related parties have a club established in 2024 under the project "Supporting disadvantaged elderly through replicating Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs in Vietnam phase 2 (VIE085)”.
The organising board of the 2024 Hoa Binh technical innovation competition for youngsters and children held a ceremony on October 8 to summarise and honour winners, and launch the competition for 2025.
The local breeds like Ri chickens, black pigs, and other indigenous livestock are being prioritized for the development by many farmers in the province. This is seen as a fitting approach to harnessing the local potential and advantages, and it is bringing the tangible economic benefits.
In recent years, Cao Phong district has made continuous efforts to improve the quality of education and training (E&T), creating the significant highlights in the educational sector. With the synchronized solutions and a focus on resource investment, the district has achieved encouraging results.