HCM City on April 22 inaugurated three new national-standard schools in Tân Bình District. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ

HCM CITY — HCM City on Tuesday inaugurated three new national-standard schools in Tân Bình District.

The district’s People’s Committee held an inauguration ceremony to officially open a cluster of the three new schools, including Sơn Ca Kindergarten, Hùng Vương Primary School, and Mạc Đĩnh Chi Secondary School.

These schools were constructed on over 50,000 square metres of land in the district’s Ward 6.

This is one of the city’s key infrastructure developments under the 4,500-classroom initiative, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Trần Thị Diệu Thúy, deputy chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the launch of the schools demonstrates the strong commitment of the city’s Party, Government, and the people in improving educational quality.

The new schools help the district surpass the goal set by the city’s 11th Party Congress (2020–2025 term), reaching 301 classrooms per 10,000 school-aged residents, exceeding the target of 300.

“The new schools, all meeting national standards, not only highlight the local government’s commitment to educational infrastructure and community development, but also provide a modern, safe, and friendly learning environment that supports students’ holistic growth,” she said.

According to the district People’s Committee, construction of the schools began in December 2023, with a total investment of more than VNĐ466 billion (US$17.9 million).

Mạc Đĩnh Chi Secondary School occupies over 12,200sq.m, with over 4,000sq.m of construction area, consisting of one ground floor and three upper floors. It includes 45 classrooms, function rooms, specialised subject rooms (IT, Art, Music, History–Geography, Civic Education, English), a library, a swimming pool, and a kitchen for semi-boarding students.

Hùng Vương Primary School covers more than 9,400sq.m, with over 3,300sq.m of construction, also with one ground floor and three upper floors. It features 30 classrooms, functional areas, a dining facility, and a multi-purpose gymnasium.

Sơn Ca Kindergarten spans over 6,300sq.m, with 2,100sq.m of building area, including one ground floor and three upper floors. The facility houses 20 classrooms, function rooms, and a kitchen.

At the event, many students and local residents expressed their joy at the new, spacious and modern learning environment, which is especially meaningful during this period of national pride leading up to the Reunification Day celebration.

Cao Chu Giảng, a local resident whose land was cleared for the project, said the new school cluster is expected to provide educational opportunities and contribute significantly to the district’s development.

Dương Thị Ngọc Phượng, principal of Hùng Vương Primary School, said all classrooms are equipped with projectors, screens, sound systems, and computers.

“Class sizes are kept between 30 and 35 students, and modern teaching aids create favourable conditions for effective instruction and comprehensive education,” she said.

The city also invested in complementary infrastructure such as urban landscaping, upgrading Chấn Hưng and Hưng Hóa streets, and the development of a green park connecting the new schools and surrounding residential areas. The total investment in this extended urban project is more than VNĐ649 billion ($24.9 million). — VNS