Yen Son Boarding School readies for opening

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on August 21 attended the final rehearsal for the inauguration and trial operation of Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Yen Son commune. Also attending were Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ha Trung Chien, and representatives of several departments and agencies.

At the final rehearsal for the inauguration and trial operation of Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School.
An art performance at the event.
Provincial leaders attend the final rehearsal.

The project covers 5 hectares and has total investment of more than 263 billion VND (10.07 million USD). It is designed for 30 classes and includes classroom buildings, subject-specific buildings, boarding facilities, a dining hall, a swimming pool, sports grounds and various auxiliary works.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, the school will have 1,050 students, including 420 primary students in 12 classes and 630 secondary students in 18 classes. A total of 1,036 students will live on campus. The school will have 66 managers, teachers and staff members. 

The inauguration will begin at 8 a.m. on August 22, featuring an opening art performance, the delivery of a report on the project, the signing of a coordination programme between Chieng On Border Guard Station and the school, an commendation session, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, commemorative tree planting and a tour of the school’s facilities.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet inspects the school’s facilities.

To prepare for the inauguration, relevant agencies, units and local authorities have taken a proactive and coordinated approach, working swiftly to complete items. To date, the main preparations have been carried out as planned.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet speaks at the event.

Chairmann Viet asked relevant departments and agencies, local authorities and the school to continue reviewing all preparations and conditions for the inauguration, ensuring that the event is held in a safe and meaningful manner.

He also called for the swift completion of preparations to receive students and conduct a trial operation of the school, particularly boarding arrangements, dining facilities, learning and student care./.

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