Border boarding school set to become cultural and educational hub

The Son La provincial People’s Committee on August 22 held an inauguration ceremony and trial operation of the Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Yen Son commune.

At the inauguration and trial operation ceremony of Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School.

The event was attended by Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; Ha Trung Chien, standing member of the provincial Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; Vi Duc Tho, standing member of the provincial Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, representatives of provincial departments and agencies, local authorities, as well as students, parents and residents of Yen Son commune.

Delegates attend the ceremony.

Construction of the school began on December 4, 2025, in line with the Politburo’s Notice No. 81-TB/TW, dated July 18, 2025, on the policy of investing in building schools in border communes.

After nearly nine months of construction, the project has been completed thanks to close provincial oversight and the concerted efforts of departments, agencies, local authorities, the investor and the contractor. It was among the first two projects completed in Son La out of 13 inter-level boarding school projects being built in the province’s border areas.

The Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet delivers remarks at the inauguration ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman Viet praised the close coordination among provincial departments, local authorities and businesses, saying they had mobilised resources and expertise to complete the project with a strong sense of responsibility.

Provincial leaders present flowers to congratulate the school.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman Viet praised the close coordination among provincial departments, local authorities and businesses, saying they had mobilised resources and expertise to complete the project with a strong sense of responsibility.

He called on local authorities and the school to conduct a comprehensive trial operation immediately following the inauguration, with a focus on helping students establish routines for boarding, daily activities and adapting to their new learning environment. He also stressed the need to closely monitor students’ meals, sleep, health and psychological well-being.

The provincial leader urged the school to continue working with the project investor and contractor to complete remaining works and ensure a full handover on schedule. The school should also cooperate with the Border Guard Force to educate students on ethics, values, patriotism and love for their homeland, with the goal of turning the school into a cultural and educational hub of the border commune, where every teacher helps sow the seeds of knowledge and every graduating student becomes a driving force in building their homeland.

The Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School and Chieng On Border Guard Station sign a cooperation agreement.
The project investor hands over a symbolic key to the Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School.

At the inauguration, the Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School and the Chieng On Border Guard Station signed a cooperation agreement for the 2026-2027 academic year.

On the occasion, the provincial People’s Committee awarded certificates of merit to four organisations and six individuals for their contributions, while the Yen Son commune People’s Committee presented certificates of commendation to three organisations and 47 individuals.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the school.
Chairman of the provincial People's Commtitee Nguyen Dinh Viet present certificates of merit to outstanding organisations.
Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Ha Trung Chien present certificates of merit to outstanding individuals.
Provincial leaders plant a commemorative tree on the school grounds.
Provincial leaders tour the school’s classrooms.
Provincial leaders visit a boarding room.
Delegates inspect meals prepared for boarding students.
Delegates pose for a commemorative photo with the school’s students and teachers.

 

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