The Dream School project inspires students with new initiatives

The workshop on English-learning strategies and cyber-etiquette was held at Gia Phu Secondary School in the northern province of Ninh Binh in August. The event was aimed at providing children with effective learning methods and educating them about network safety and was attended by mentors from The Dream School project, as well as several students from grades 6 to 8 at Gia Phu Secondary School.

Chau Anh, president of The Dream School, led a session on effective English learning strategies. Drawing from her own experiences and her journey to achieve high scores in international English exams, Chau Anh shared valuable tips with the students on mastering English proficiency. Her advice covered a range of topics, from effective vocabulary learning techniques to creating more informative mind maps.

Chau Anh, president, The Dream School

In addition to Chau Anh’s session, students were made more aware of online risks through a presentation by Minh Bui, vice president of The Dream School. Using vivid examples and engaging role-playing activities, Minh Bui guided students in understanding how to stay safe online and avoid cyberbullying.

Minh Bui, vice president, The Dream School

To boost student engagement, the workshop was packed with dynamic activities such as collaborative group study sessions, traditional folk games, exciting game shows, and a prize ceremony to cap off the event.

Scholarships totalling VND50 million ($2,000) were awarded to 80 outstanding students from Ninh Binh to celebrate the start of the new school year, including 10 scholarships specifically for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Students from Gia Phu Secondary School participating in keo co (tug of war), a traditional folk game

Minh Nguyen, founder of The Dream School, said, "These scholarships will enable students to pursue their education and strengthen the bond between The Dream School, Sunshine School, and Gia Phu Secondary School. These schools share a commitment to academic excellence and a dedication to contributing to the growth of the province, nation, and society."

Minh Nguyen, founder, The Dream School

"The experience of working on this project has been truly transformative for me. It has helped me hone my interpersonal skills and allowed me to discover new strengths and areas for growth," he said, adding, "Seeing the smiles on the children's faces and knowing that I had a positive impact on their lives was incredibly rewarding. The memories I made during this project will stay with me for a lifetime, and I have been inspired to continue seeking opportunities to make a difference in my community."

So far this year, The Dream School has been involved in organising workshops to teach children English learning methods and online safety, as well as providing gifts and financial support to children who demonstrate outstanding achievements or come from challenging family backgrounds.

The Dream School, established in 2023, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring inclusive and equitable education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for future generations.

The project is supported by Nadine West, BM Window, Sunshine School, IDP Kun, Red Square Vietnam, and The Vietnam Foundation. Until now, the project has provided books and funding for facilities at four schools in Binh Dinh, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc, and Ninh Binh, with the amount of scholarship support and gifts up to VND150 million ($6,000).

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