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It is estimated that each year, up to 100 million tons of food waste is generated from the processing industry worldwide, and the journey to overcome this is a long and multi-faceted aspect that requires us to be aware of responsibility, patience and commitment to take appropriate and timely actions to save the environment. UTS-ers in Grade 7 have implemented a food waste project which they dedicatedly researched the situation of food waste in the world and Vietnam. Not only that, they also interviewed friends and teachers to gather multi-dimensional views on this issue. At the end of the project, the children demonstrated their reporting skill when making a complete presentation to the whole class about what they had learned and came up with solutions. UTS-ers also spread strong messages on this topic by drawing posters calling for people to sign and promise not to waste food. Take practical action as part of our commitment to the food waste problem. UTS hopes that building learning projects related to environmental issues will help students improve their responsibility towards society and the world around them, thereby forming portraits of global citizens. Let’s take a look the memorable moments in this project!

To start an energetic week, the students of Grade 2 experienced a unique culture of Vietnam through the project “Toy Figurine!”. Under the detailed guidance from the toy figurine artisan, students have crafted their own animals, cartoon characters from colorful glutinous rice powder such as flowers, snakes, Doraemon… which were very adorable. The project ” Toy Figurine!” not only helps students learn more about Vietnamese folk art, but also foster their patience, meticulousness and bring valuable opportunities for them to utilize their creativity.

On May 9th, 2022, the opening ceremony of UTS Sports Day, which is the most awaited sporting event of the year officially began, which started a dynamic May for the UTS community. The atmosphere at the schoolyard exploded because of athletes from all grades and the enthusiastic cheering spirit of UTS spectators. In the first week of UTS Sports Day, the fiery competitions in the categories of Tug of War, Basketball, Chess took place extremely exciting. And in the upcoming rounds, UTS Sports Day promises to bring more surprises and attractions as the teams begin to go deep into the inner rounds to find the champions. Let’s take a look at the highlights of the opening ceremony  

Science is always one of the most exciting lesson at UTS and is extremely favorite subject of all the students. Through practical lessons: Simple circuit fitting, UTS—ers at class 5.1 discover many extremely interesting things when manually assembling circuits with only 3 components in diverse ways to make them light up.  With the guidance of Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Quy, “little electrical engineers” also learn more about insulating materials, conduct electricity through practice with familiar materials in daily life such as rubber, metal, paper, glass, and wood. Besides, UTS believe that students can practice observation skills, reporting skills as well as connecting with friends to complete group exercises in the best way.  The practice sessions and experiments through science lessons implemented in the curriculum at UTS have brought extremely positive effects. This method of hands-on education has created passion and excitement for students in discovering scientific knowledge and allowing them to think, create and discover new knowledge in the journey of knowledge cultivation. 

  May 15th is selected by United Nations as the International Day of Families when family members can connect to each other and raise awareness about families’ issues. At UTS, we also have a family of big sisters, brothers in High School and lovely younger ones in Primary School. UTS-ers always take care as well as help each other if necessary, without distinction of age. The “Love Giving” stories-telling project is an activity which helps strengthen the connection among students at UTS. Students of Primary School usually listen to stories told by their Parents before sleeping. To bring the familiar and cozy feelings to Primary School students, Grade 10 UTS-ers visited classes, spent time telling short stories and then gave mini gifts to their juniors before the sleeping period. This project helped UTS-ers prove event organizing, presenting and detailed planning skills. Besides, this is an occasion for UTS big family to take care of each other which proves the contribution spirit – one of six core values of UTS-ers.

On April 4th at UTS, there was a Nobel Challenge academic contest for Secondary and high school students. The Nobel Challenge is not only an intellectual playground to help UTS-ers confidently assert themselves but also an opportunity for them to learn from the experiences of other students in the school about Natural Sciences subjects. The contest featured four teams, each with seven members ranging in grade from 6 to 12. Grasping knowledge is not enough, the teams also need to think and provide the correct answer within a certain time limit. With the spirit of enthusiasm and solid knowledge, the teams have excelled through 4 rounds and achieved flying color results. Hopefully these “learn to play, play to learn” activities will contribute to bringing an exciting atmosphere and a natural passion for the learning journey of each UTS-er!

As Vietnam becomes increasingly connected to the global community, international lower secondary schools have become a preferred choice for many families. Offering internationally recognised educational standards while remaining more affordable than studying abroad, these schools provide students with a high-quality learning experience close to home! So, what should parents consider when choosing the right international lower secondary school for their child? Explore the key criteria below with UTS. 1. Teacher-to-Student Ratio One of the most important indicators of educational quality is the teacher-to-student ratio. A lower number of students per teacher allows educators to provide more personalised guidance, closer academic support, and stronger relationships with each learner. When teachers have more opportunities to understand each student’s strengths and learning needs, students are more likely to stay engaged, build confidence, and achieve better learning outcomes. In addition, exposure to teachers with diverse backgrounds and expertise helps broaden students’ perspectives and enrich their learning experience Exposure to teachers with diverse backgrounds and expertise helps broaden students’ perspectives and enrich their learning experience 2. Campus Facilities Campus facilities are another essential factor when selecting an international lower secondary school. A well-designed learning environment equipped with modern classrooms, specialist facilities, and quality learning resources creates the conditions for students to thrive academically, physically, and socially. Parents should also consider a school’s history and educational experience. While established schools often have proven academic programmes and experienced teaching teams, it is equally important to ensure that facilities are well maintained and continuously upgraded to meet the needs of today’s learners. Given the significant investment families make in international education, it is reasonable to expect modern, safe, and student-centred learning spaces. School location should also be taken into account, including accessibility, neighbourhood safety, transportation convenience, and proximity to students’ daily activities. 3. Explore the School’s Academic Programmes 

UTS is an inter-level bilingual school which integrates the optimized MOET program with the modern International program. With the education programs ranging from Primary, Middle School to High School, we bring numerous benefits to the development of our little “talents”. 1. THE CONSISTENT AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PATH The first benefit for students is the consistent and comprehensive development path. With the same education method applied from Grade 1 to Grade 12, students will not have to face the confusion at the transition stage or the difficulty to adapt to the new learning environment. This is an opportunity for students to promote their confidence and high learning spirit to discover their outstanding talents. 2. CONVENIENCE Convenience is another benefit of inter-level school, especially for families who have more than 2 children. Brothers and sisters in a family can study and explore the world at the same school. From that point, parents can save the commuting time and control family finance. 3. THE INCREASE OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES One more benefit of the inter-level bilingual school is the increase of learning opportunities. With lots of students at different ages, the process of exchanging and guiding lessons back and forth among the students becomes easier. In addition, the inter-level school also facilitates students to discover knowledge of a higher level with the enthusiastic support from dedicated teachers. In order for these activities to take place smoothly, UTS’ teachers and staffs always prove the spirit of “growing talents with care”. The final aim of UTS is equipping students with necessary skills to confidently conquer important milestones and contribute to the society.

What Is Project-Based Learning? Project-based learning is an instructional approach designed to give students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through engaging projects set around challenges and problems they may face in the real world. Why Project-Based Learning? We Live in a Project-Based World The truth is, many in education recognize that our modern world is sustained and advanced through the successful completion of projects. It’s true! Your weekend chores, an upcoming presentation, or organizing a fundraising event—they’re all projects. Therefore, we need to help our children become acquainted to how the world operates through real-world projects and their applications. And PBL prepares students to be self-sufficient, creative, and critical thinkers that can take on any challenge. 7 Essential Elements for Project-Based Learning 1. Challenging Problem A project is always based on a meaningful problem to be solved. A well-designed question or problem gives students room to elaborate and explore throughout the learning process. 2. Sustained Inquiry Students completing a project engage in an extended and rigorous research process that includes inquiry, research, and application. A high-quality project requires students to think critically about the driving question, problem, or challenge. 3. Authenticity An authentic project involves real-world context, addresses 21st century skills, and speaks to relevant concerns, interests, and issues in the students’ lives. An authentic project also connects students to other people and communities, creating a unique learning experience. 4. Student Voice and Choice Project-Based Learning gives students the opportunity to make decisions about what they create and how to express their ideas. This inherent autonomy creates a strong sense of ownership in students, pushing them to work harder and care more about their chosen project. 5. Reflection A well-designed project includes structured time for reflection. Time set aside for reflection gives students a chance to make necessary