UTS Opening Ceremony for the 2025 – 2026 School Year: We’re ready to Grow, Lead, and make a meaningful Impact! UTS UTS Opening Ceremony for the 2025 – 2026 School Year: We’re ready to Grow, Lead, and make a meaningful Impact!

UTS Opening Ceremony for the 2025 – 2026 School Year: We’re ready to Grow, Lead, and make a meaningful Impact!

TIN TỨC

03/10/2025

On September 5, 2025, in harmony with the joyful back-to-school spirit of more than 26 million students nationwide and the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s education sector, the US Vietnam Talent International School (UTS) held its Opening Ceremony for the 2025–2026 academic year, officially kicking off a new school year with the theme Grow – Lead – Impact.

UTS Opening Ceremony for the 2025–2026 Academic Year at Văn Lang Campus

UTS Opening Ceremony for the 2025–2026 Academic Year at Văn Lang Complex

The resounding sound of the school drum proudly marked the beginning of the year, as UTS held its Opening Ceremony simultaneously for the first time at both Văn Lang Complex and Saigon South Campus – the 30,000 m² green flagship campus – setting an inspiring tone for the year ahead.

This new academic year launches with the direction Grow – Lead – Impact, inspiring the entire UTS community to grow, to lead, and to make positive impacts on themselves and society.

Entering the new school year with shared excitement

On September 5, in a solemn yet vibrant atmosphere, UTS officially opened the 2025–2026 academic year with the theme Grow – Lead – Impact.
This message conveys trust in holistic development, leadership capability, and the meaningful impacts each UTS-er will create.

Performances by UTS students at the Opening Ceremony

Performances by UTS students at the Opening Ceremony

This year’s ceremony was special as it was the first time held simultaneously at both Văn Lang Complex and Saigon South Campus, welcoming nearly 1,800 students back to school, joining the spirit of 26 million students nationwide. The National Anthem and the ceremonial drumbeat united thousands of UTS hearts in national pride and marked the beginning of a new learning journey.

UTS-ers hòa chung tiếng trống khai trường với 26 triệu học sinh cả nước

UTS-ers join the nationwide drumbeats of a new school year

In her speech, Ms. Anita Spittle – UTS Head of School – emphasized: “At UTS, we believe that education is not only about knowledge, but also about nurturing the mind and soul so that each individual may grow holistically, lead with confidence, and create meaningful impacts.” Her words once again reaffirmed the directions and core values that guide the UTS community.

Ms. Anita Spittle delivering her speech at the Opening Ceremony

At Văn Lang Complex, the ceremony highlighted the tradition of lifelong learning cultivated through generations, where national values are harmoniously combined with an international vision.

Students at UTS Văn Lang Complex

The excitement continued with the Growing Talent Scholarship Award 2025, motivating UTS-ers to strive in learning and spread inspiration throughout the UTS community.

UTS-ers proudly receiving the Growing Talent Scholarship Award 2025

Meanwhile, at Saigon South Campus, the event marked an important milestone as the school welcomed its very first cohort of students, embarking on a comprehensive learning and training journey in a modern environment with a long-term development vision.

The pioneering generation of UTS-ers at Saigon South Campus

A commitment to a new journey

The Opening Ceremony for the 2025–2026 academic year closed in an atmosphere of joy and inspiration. Particularly memorable were the heartfelt speeches by student representatives from both campuses.

Nguyễn Trần Thiên Phúc (Grade 6.1S, UTS Saigon South Campus) shared: “Here, we don’t just ‘study lessons – do homework,’ but also join many exciting activities… Learning is no longer dry, but like a journey of discovery – both of knowledge and of ourselves.”

Nguyên Khang (Grade 3.9 OIC, UTS Văn Lang Complex) expressed a sense of connection: “At UTS, we don’t just learn knowledge, but also learn to grow, to lead, and to create meaningful things. Every day, we grow as we do our best. We learn to lead and inspire by helping our friends. From that, we make a positive impact when we spread kindness to others.”

UTS students delivering speeches at the Opening Ceremony

These simple yet sincere words affirmed the determination of the new generation of UTS-ers: to live fully by the spirit of Grow – Lead – Impact, ready to continue the journey of holistic development, leadership, and meaningful contributions in an exciting new school year.

Elementary UTS students joyfully welcoming the new academic year

UTS sends its message for the 2025–2026 school year

The new year opens many opportunities and challenges for the entire UTS community. This is not only the start of another learning journey but also a crucial stage for every UTS-er to strengthen resilience, develop skills, and foster independent thinking in a dynamic, multicultural international environment.

Performances by UTS students at the Opening Ceremony

With its orientation toward holistic and international-standard education, UTS remains committed to building a positive, creative, and connected learning environment. Every student is encouraged to develop leadership ability and a strong sense of community responsibility – true to the spirit of Grow – Lead – Impact for this academic year.

UTS extends its best wishes to all students, parents, and teachers: together, we will grow, lead, and create meaningful impacts for ourselves and the community.

To accompany your child in this new school year, parents can register for school tours, explore UTS programs, and attend in-depth consultation sessions – an important step for families and the school to work together in supporting students’ long-term growth.

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