▌Extracurricular, Experiential, and Creative Programs
Extracurricular, experiential, and creative activities are an important component of the school's teaching activities.
Students of all ages have many opportunities to meet, make friends, and exchange cultures and diverse learning methods with international students through annual activities such as:
- Real-world experience and exploration to apply knowledge learned in the curriculum and subject content
- A deeper understanding of their community
- Development of life skills, creative skills, and social skills
- Formation of the qualities and personal values of 21st-century citizens
- Career orientation for the future
- Students can participate in a hands-on experience program to develop competence and skills based on 6 key areas:
EXPLORING TRADITION
Visit historical sites, museums, scenic spots, craft villages, etc., in Hanoi city.
21ST-CENTURY SKILL TRAINING
Camps, fun learning festivals, situational experiences, life skills practice, team building…
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Charitable activities, community connection activities, promoting a lifestyle…
SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH
Science centers, STEM centers, career guidance centers; libraries
TRADITIONAL ART DISCOVERY
Circus, drama, Cheo, puppetry, cinema, painting…
Students participate in real-world experiential programs, visiting historical sites, museums, scenic spots, and traditional craft villages. Throughout their 5 years of schooling, students at Doan Thi Diem - Hanoi will set foot in most of Hanoi's major landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, History Museum, Army Museum, Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum, Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, Duong Lam Ancient Village, Bat Trang Ceramic Village, etc., thereby gaining a better understanding of Hanoi, Vietnam, and its people.
Camp programs, fun learning festivals, situational experiences, first-aid skills practice, gender and gender equality education, cooking, home organization skills, etc., help children build teamwork, and have basic knowledge and skills to live, survive, and handle real-life situations on their own.
During their 5 years at Doan Thi Diem Primary School - Hanoi, students also have the opportunity to explore and conduct scientific research at science centers, discovery academies, STEM centers, and career guidance centers. They participate in reading activities and implement projects, aiming to prepare their learning and research skills for the present and for subsequent academic levels.
With the motto 'School of Dreams and Compassion,' students participate in many community and charitable activities to train their spirit of sharing, empathy, and building their future dreams with love.
Students can showcase their talents, courage, and confidence through art performances, talent competitions, Vietnamese Tet Festival, Science Festival, Environment Festival, Sports Festival, exchanges with international volunteers, etc.