Gratitude and Graduation Ceremony for the first graduating class of the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities

Attending the event were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu (Principal of the High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities), representatives of the Parents' Association, all students from grades 10 and 11, and especially 144 students from grade 12.
Attending the event, Associate Professor Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong - Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - shared her joy with the first cohort of students, the first and only cohort of students at the only specialized high school in the country training in the field of social sciences and humanities. She also congratulated the first cohort on their outstanding academic achievements, noting that they overcame all difficulties, even during the Covid-19 pandemic, to achieve many excellent results in student competitions, from the Hanoi National University Olympic level to the national level, bringing honor to the school and placing it on par with other specialized high schools with long traditions and achievements nationwide. The fact that more than 80% of the 12th-grade students have already received offers from universities both domestically and internationally demonstrates their capabilities. The joy and pride felt when the students achieve success not only provides them with a foundation to pursue their future ambitions but also strengthens the teachers' belief in the expectations set since the establishment of the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities. Also at the event, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu - Principal of the High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities - expressed his gratitude to the Board of Directors of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, as well as the departments and training units within the university, for always creating favorable conditions for students' development; along with the sacrifices and care of the students' parents and teachers in the students' learning and training process. He said that three years is not a very long time, but it is filled with many memories, associated with the efforts, studies, and self-cultivation of the students, transforming them from small, clumsy, and innocent children into individuals with deeper understanding, more mature thinking, more composed demeanor, and more skillful behavior. He also appreciated the efforts and hard work of the first graduating class during their three years of study at the school and wished them success on their long journey ahead. Also at the event, Mr. Le Xuan Khe (Head of the Parent Representative Board of the Specialized High School for Social Sciences and Humanities) expressed his gratitude to the teachers who have dedicated themselves to educating the children, helping them grow day by day, both academically and morally. He also wished the K1 students to overcome all difficulties and bring glory to the school and their parents.
In particular, during the ceremony, on behalf of all the students of the first graduating class, Tran Trung Dung – a 12th-grade student specializing in Literature – delivered a deeply moving speech, recounting the entire process of how he and his classmates had grown up at the young specialized high school. Dung advised the younger students: “From now on, the Specialized High School for Social Sciences and Humanities will not only be a four-story building for students, but also become a symbol of goodness, of maturity, continuing the tradition of the Faculty of Literature. Whether that symbol will endure, whether it will be preserved and developed, largely depends on you students – the next generations of the school.”
The Graduation and Appreciation Ceremony took place in an atmosphere filled with cherished memories and profound emotion among all students, teachers, and delegates. This feeling of nostalgia extended beyond the graduating 12th graders to the 10th and 11th graders, creating an unforgettable impression of the first generation of senior students who brought vibrant colors to this young specialized high school.
Also at the ceremony, the final round of the School's Kings & Queens Contest took place, featuring the five best couples. The contestants answered questions in various languages—Vietnamese, English, Chinese, German, etc.—on pressing social issues such as preserving cultural identity, the role of the younger generation, lifestyle, and ethics.
Let's look back at the wonderful moments of teachers and students of the Specialized High School during the Gratitude and Graduation Ceremony for the first graduating class through the video and some photos below: