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After a long summer break, UTS students officially returned to school on 15 August 2024, kicking off the 2024–2025 academic year with excitement and joy. Every corner of UTS Van Lang Complex and UTS Botanique Campus was filled with smiles and anticipation, marking the beginning of a promising new school year. A New School Year Begins with Energy and Excitement!  The vibrant energy of our students and educators lit up every corner of the UTS campuses.  To make the first day of school truly memorable, our teachers and staff carefully prepared a clean, welcoming, and colourful learning environment to greet students back on campus. From the moment they stepped through the school gates, UTS-ers kicked off the new school year with energetic high-fives, warm smiles from teachers, and cheerful greetings from our Eagle mascots. Laughter and excitement filled every check-in corner as students captured special memories together.   Teachers Welcoming Students Back to School – First Day of School – Getting to Know One Another During the student orientation session, students gained a deeper understanding of the 2024–2025 school theme, “Think Bigger – Learn Happier – Grow Together,” inspiring them to embrace the new academic year with confidence and enthusiasm. Afterwards, they enjoyed lunch together before attending their very first lessons at UTS. New members of the UTS Community also quickly settled in with the support of their teachers and classmates, beginning their journey with excitement, confidence, and curiosity.        Switching On for a Meaningful New School Year!  The 2024–2025 academic year has officially begun under the theme “Think Bigger – Learn Happier – Grow Together.” Throughout the year, UTS-ers will be encouraged to think bigger, discover the joy of learning, and grow together within a caring and positive community. UTS will continue to stand beside every student,

“Học tập suốt đời” là 1 trong 6 giá trị cốt lõi tại UTS.  Tuần lễ Đào tạo và Phát triển (PD Weeks) là hoạt động thường niên tại UTS, tạo cơ hội cho những “người ươm mầm“ UTS cùng nhìn lại hành trình của bản thân và toàn thể Cộng đồng sau một năm học, chia sẻ những thông tin hữu ích và định hướng năm học mới; đồng thời, nâng cao kiến thức chuyên môn, nỗ lực để cải tiến các quy trình vận hành nhằm mang đến chất lượng giáo dục tốt nhất cho học sinh.   Những “người ươm mầm“ cùng chia sẻ quan điểm giáo dục của UTS: “Tận tâm ươm dưỡng nhân tài“ Tuần lễ Đào tạo và Phát triển 2024 bắt đầu với Buổi gặp mặt toàn trường với sự tham gia của cả Cộng đồng UTS. Tại đây, những người ươm mầm tận tâm trong năm học 2023 – 2024 đã được vinh danh vì luôn nỗ lực và mang lại tác động lớn trong hành trình ươm dưỡng những hạt mầm tài năng.   Trước toàn thể giáo viên – nhân viên, cô Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Lan – Hiệu trưởng Trường Quốc tế Nam Mỹ UTS khẳng định lại quan điểm giáo dục, tầm nhìn, sứ mệnh và chủ đề năm học 2024 – 2025 để tất cả những nhà giáo dục tại UTS hiểu rõ và đồng lòng nỗ lực vì mục tiêu chung ấy.  Nâng cao kỹ năng chuyên môn và giảng dạy  Học tập và giảng dạy hiệu quả là một trong những mục tiêu được Nhà trường ưu tiên hàng đầu. Các chuyên đề nhằm giúp các nhà giáo dục nâng cao kỹ năng chuyên môn và giảng dạy đã được tổ chức xuyên suốt Tuần lễ đào tạo

With the mission “Growing Talent With Care”, UTS continues our journey of nurturing talented students at the new campus: UTS Saigon South – a billingual International K-12 school located in Phong Phu 5 Residential Area, Binh Chanh, Ho Chi Minh City.  On July 1, 2024, the project officially reached the topping out stage for the Primary and Kindergarten campuses, marking a promising new milestone for a high-quality, comprehensive educational project in the southern part of the city.      Topping Out Ceremony of UTS Saigon South Campus: A Promising Educational Project  UTS Saigon South Campus is the third campus of the leading bilingual school system in Ho Chi Minh City. The campus is built in Phong Phu 5 Residential Area, Binh Hung (old Binh Chanh district), one of the central locations in the area, connecting major urban districts such as District 8, District 5, and District 7.  The ceremony, attended by representatives from partner units, Board of Directors of Van Lang Education Group, and staff of UTS, was a great success, marking a new milestone for the entire UTS Community with a promising educational project.      During the ceremony, Mrs. Bui Thi Van Anh, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Van Lang Education Group and Chairman of the Board of Van Lang University, emotionally shared: “It has been exactly 81 days since the groundbreaking ceremony. The project has progressed at an incredible pace, measured by days and hours, day by day marking significant progress. This remarkable pace is not only a testament to the close coordination among all relating units but also the result of extraordinary efforts from all parties involved, regardless of sun or rain, day or night. Looking back on the journey, I feel truly emotional, surprised, and immensely proud. Each brick, each square meter

On August 8th, UTS Vietnam Talent International School was proud and honored to co-host the “OIC Symposium – Oxford International Program” training workshop. This event marks an important step in expanding UTS’s international collaboration and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to enhancing educational quality, providing students with advanced and comprehensive learning experiences. Networking and learning with dedicated educators The training workshop attracted more than 80 dedicated educators from across the country, creating a vibrant environment for networking and learning. Drring the workshop, teachers received updated on the latest information from the Oxford International Program (Oxford University Press – OUP) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity to review and assess the development of the OIC International Program in the 2023-2024 academic year, drawing valuable insights for the future. Meaningful educational perspectives from Dr. Karem Roitman One of the highlights of the workshop was the meaningful speech by Dr. Karem Roitman, DPhil in International Development from Oxford University. She stated, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot replace teachers, as teaching is not just about conveying knowledge but also about connection and mentorship.” Dr. Roitman provided all attendees with a profound perspective on the irreplaceable role of educators in today’s technologically advanced era. Her views reaffirmed the core value of educators and emphasized the importance of building relationships and providing emotional support to students. At UTS, teachers dedicate themselves to guiding students through their journey of knowledge exploration and comprehensive development. Growing a child does not merely teach from textbooks but also nurture valuable values and skills, helping students become confident and ready to integrate globally as global citizens. UTS – Pioneering school in teaching sustainability subject As the first school in Ho Chi Minh City to implement the Oxford International Program, UTS also pioneered the collaboration with OUP to develop

UTS Summer Program 2024 – An experiential vibrant summer

Sustainability is the newest addition to the Oxford International Curriculum (OIC) implemented by Oxford University Press (OUP). UTS is proud to be one of the first schools to pilot the Sustainability subject in Ho Chi Minh City. New aspects of the subject framework and transmitted knowledge will be addressed in this article.   Learn about a sustainable future through this new subject With Sustainability, students access to the core content, skills, and mindset needed to participate in creating a sustainable future for themselves and society. This subject focuses on three domains:  Living on planet Earth: Examining the overall relationship between humans and the planet.  Taking responsibility for the difference we make: Understanding and taking responsibility for our impact on life.  Making change: Initiating changes, starting from small actions to promote sustainable development.      UTS pioneers in teaching Sustainability within the educational framework In the initial first stages of integrating the new subject into the educational framework, UTS students at the primary school level have chance to experience the Sustainability class. Alongside acquiring new knowledge, students also learn how to apply it in practice by engaging with their surroundings to solve problems given by teachers. They were enthusiastic and enjoyed the lesson, reflecting the philosophy that OIC always emphasizes: “The joy of learning”. In the foreseeable future, by officially implementing the subject as a part of the school’s educational framework, UTS aims to equip students with a solid foundation to become global citizens in the 21st century.

To honor the history of Vietnam, the educational project New Gen 2 with ‘Golden Melodies’ theme, has successfully recreated traditional costumes, highlighting the diverse characteristics of the Vietnamese from all regions in the country. With sophisticated preparation, the impressive performances by UTS-ers contributed to a visually stunning, fascinating, and unique project. Beyond professional performance on stage, students also learned public speaking skills and how to confidently express their opinions.

Under the direction of teacher Kim Tho, UTS students in the club learn to independently sow, nurture, and maintain a healthy vegetable garden without the use of harmful chemicals detrimental to health and the environment. From there, in every harvest, students supply the UTS community with reasonable price. This serves to spread nutritious, clean veggies as a value of “Contribution”, while also accumulating funds for the next planting season.

UTS Summer Program 2024: BE AN EXPLORER A dynamic summer – where students are free to explore and experience countless amazing things from their personal traits to interesting puzzle pieces about the world! And all these marvelous and outstanding experiences is now gathering at UTS Summer Program 2024 – “Be An Explorer” at UTS. The UTS SUMMER PROGRAM 2024: BE AN EXPLORER is something parents shouldn’t miss! The program runs for five weeks from June 17 to July 19 for all Primary and Secondary students. At UTS, students can explore themselves and the world around them through one-of-a-kind weekly topics: Week 01: Me, Myself, and I – Knowing who they are helps students plan their next move more precisely and easily. Week 02: Me and My World – Step outside to the world, engage with different people in the community, and learn about the connections around you. Week 03: Going Places – Broadening their viewpoints to the new horizons of knowledge, where there are values that might surprise them. Week 04: The World of Wildlife – Going back to Mother Nature to experience the wealth of wildlife. Week 05: Taste of The World – Learning about nutrition science and take care of our own health. Aside from productive learning time, students also participate in engaging activities and off campus experiential learning trips every Friday. Five exploratory weeks – Five new horizons, only in UTS Summer Program 2024: BE AN EXPLORER