Members of the Youth Union from class 10 Oxford welcomed the online gathering with great zeal

The Youth Union from class 11 France 2 chose to organize a face-to-face event right in their classroom

Following January with the theme “Under the flag of our Communist Party advances the capital’s youth with confidence”, February upholds the theme of “Youths with revolutionary principles”. Students from different unions are not only granted the opportunity to take a closer look at various aspects of the Communist Party or The Vietnamese Revolution, but also the occasion to apply many behaviors and lifestyles into real life. Misconceptions or inquiries such as “What is Revolution?”, “What are Revolutionary Principles”, or “What should youths and students do in order to realize the Revolutionary Principles?” are all addressed in details.

Youth Union from class 11 Math 2 picking up new knowledge on the Revolution

Youth Union from class 12 France 1 joining hands to generate new ideas, and to take action according to their Revolutionary Principles

Beyond the realm of “Revolutionary Principles” that is general, living ethics is also a part that needs to be tackled with regards to this month’s theme. In today’s ever-evolving society, an era of advancements, Vietnamese youths have never ceased on the pathway of personal development, always rising to seize the opportunities to integrate with the international community. The profuse young generation nowadays is the core, as well as a vital pillar, that holds the nation’s development within their grasp. Thus, youths’ lifestyles and manners greatly impact a society’s face. In whichever era, with well-guided living ethics, combined with clear desires and goals, young people are able to, step by steady step, head for the great values in this life, not only for themselves, but also for the community as a whole.

Youth Union from class 11 Biology engaging in their convo about Aesthetic Priciples

Youth Union from class 10 English 2 expressing their views on the issue of Moral Principles

Tedious sessions on dry theory are merely not sufficient to render such Youth Union gatherings griping and engaging. Hence, it is indubitable that the  thought-provoking questions for discussion and mini-games incorporated play a key role in livening up the meet-up. Cast in the light of social maladies committed by youths, immoral behaviors deemed against good-nature principles have been condemned by all students, who later came up with preventive measures. Living without any ethics or principles, young people are likely to fall prey to the whirlwind of gambling, drugs and maladies, to lose themselves, and eventually drift further away from their bright future. Looking culprits’ underhanded measures to attract more people into their pernicious lifestyle in the eye, we students should be careful in dealing with social relationships, such as by avoiding mingling with undisciplined people. Moreover, pupils should also proactively join anti-drugs campaigns in response to the school’s and union’s encouragement. 

Youth Union from class 12 Physics 2 discussing and condemning youths’ wrongdoings these days

Youth Union from class 11 Russia organizing the game “Who’s that person?” to enhance their understanding of principles

Youth Union from class 10 Informatics looking into Kim Dong’s background

Besides, with extensive promotion, the competition “Pride of Viet Nam”, on the topic of history and culture, has been enthusiastically and fully participated by almost all class Unions. Throughout the competition, young students are able to explore Vietnamese culture, as well as to express their love and knowledge about our country’s history, without any borders. With a view to constructing a nove, yet intriguing and insightful, this year’s question has been updated with new content about viewpoints and undertakings to promote Vietnamese culture, people, according to 13th Congress’s Documents; strategies to boost tradition and custom until the year 2030.

 Competitors from Youth Union from class 10 France 2.2

The competition found its way to the Youth Union from class 11 Literature

Especially, for 11th and 12th graders who take part in the “Red Poinciana Volunteers” during Summer 2021 will be hailed and given recognition by the school’s Standing Committee.

Certificates for “Red poinciana volunteers” awarded to partakers from class 11 English 2

This event also marks the end of the February Youth Union Gathering within Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the gifted. Let’s hope that via this month’s theme, we youths have been able to single out well-informed living ethics for ourselves, so as to reach for even greater values. Let us never be lethargic in establishing life principles for ourselves, Let us make constant effort in pursuit of these principles. Let us also live up to our 20s, burning vigorously with these well-guided principles.

Reporter: Nguyen Tu Minh - 10 Chinese

Translator: Le Trung Kien - 11 English 2

Photos: Youth Unions from different classes