Open House offers English and Journalism
IDEA International School hosted an Open House for Hue City students to have fun at its campus and learn more English. The students interviewed one another and took photographs for a student-produced newspaper. More than 50 students from eight Hue primary schools came to the Open House on Monday, April 2. Guest speaker for the day was Mr. Jay Hartwell, a University of Hawaii journalism faculty who was visiting Hue. IDEA School Managing Director Nguyễn Bảo Quỳnh Nga came up with the Open House concept when Mr. Jay, a family friend, offered to teach a newspaper course to her students. “Working with younger students is exciting because they want to learn new things and improve their English,” said Mr. Jay, who was a reporter for 12 years before joining the University to advise its student newspaper. Ms. Nga said children in Hue rarely get opportunities to learn English while having fun with and meeting other students. “The Open House is also a chance for our students to share their international educational experience while making new friends,” said Ms. Nga. During the week Mr. Jay taught, students went on field trips to Thua Thien Hue newspaper and Joint Stock Printing Company and visited TRT television station.
IDEA International School students Nguyễn Ngọc Anh Thư, Nguyễn Nguyễn Nhật Hoàng, and Phan Nguyên Bảo Nhi are the host editors for students from Hue City schools, who came to an Open House that offered lessons in English and journalism taught by visiting faculty from Hawaii.
IDEA Open House schedule: snacks, games and fun Monday’s Open House involved six volunteers from Hue University who helped with activities throughout the day.
Photo Task 10:45-11:15: Reading Time and Indoor Games 11:15-12:00: Lunch 12:00:-13:30: Nap time 8:00-8:15: Welcome 13:30-14:15: Interview Task and 8:15-9:00: Introduce and exercises Photo Task 9:00-9:15: Free play 14:15-14:30: Snack 9:15-9:45: Learn about interviewing 14:30-15:15: Learn how to design a and taking photos newspaper 9:45-10:00: Snack 15:15-16:15: Olympic Games 10:00-10:45: Interview Task and 16:15-16:30: Course Conclusion
Hue Generation Kids News was produced with no profit and did not intentionally infringe on any copyright.
Blue - 2
Photos by Lê Giang Lâm Ms. Lê Thị Tuyết Đào and Mr. Noa Marshall Thomas (rear) are teachers from IDEA School who lead the Blue Group with volunteers Lê Nguyễn Yến Anh, Nguyễn Bảo Nhất Châu and IDEA Managing Director Nguyễn Bảo Quỳnh Nga.
Blue Group student Hồ Phan Minh Quang interviews Nguyễn Anh Quân using one of 12 Dell computers that IDEA School provided for the journalism focus of its Open House Day.
Mr. Jay Hartwell shows the daily newspaper of Hue and a clock to explain how reporters need to make deadlines to produce a paper. Standing to his left are IDEA School’s guest editors who helped explain the process.
3 - Blue Nguyễn Hoài Như Ý Đặng Văn Phước Nguyên Hồ Ngọc Phương Nhi
Books Are Good
Football Is Fun By Hồ Ngọc Phương Nhi Hue Generation
By Đoàn Minh Châu Hue Generation
English Play & Sing By Đặng Văn Phước Nguyên Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? His favourite sport is football, because Her favourite sport is volleyball, beShe likes badminton, because she feels it is fun. cause it is funny. happy; it helps her [grow] higher. What is your favourite kind of music? Her favourite kind of music is pop, because it makes her feel comfortable.
What is your favourite kind of music? His favourite kind of music is rock, because it is interesting.
What is your favourite kind of music? Her favourite kind of music is rock, because it is interesting.
What is your favourite Y “Mison” is 9 and thing to do Nguyên is 10 and attends Phú Hòa Nhi is 10 and attends when you are attends Thuy Bieu School. Phước Vĩnh Primary free? What is School. School. His favourite your fafree and why? vourite Her favourite thing is reading books, thing to do is to listen to music, because it is interesting. thing to do when you are free? because books are good. Her favourite thing to do is to listen to Who is your favourite idol and why? Who is your favourite idol? music, because it is interesting. Her favourite idol is Thuy Tien, be- His favourite idol is Ngô Kiến Huy, Who is your favourite idol and why? cause she is a very good and nice sing- because he is handsome. Her favourite idol is Đông Nhi, beer. Who is your favourite manga charcause she is a beautiful girl. Who is your favourite manga char- acter and why? He likes Doraemon, because he is Who is your favourite manga character and why? acter and why? Her favourite manga character is Dor- kind. She likes Peach Boy, because he is aemon, because he always helps his What is your favourite food and kind. friends. why? He likes chicken, because it is very What is your favourite food and What is your favourite food? why? Her favourite food is chicken, because yummy. She likes strawberry, because it is very it is very yummy and useful. What is your favourite school subyummy. What is your favourite school sub- ject and why? He likes Computer, because he can What is your favourite school subject and why? Her favourite school subject is Eng- play any game when finishing his ject? study. She likes English, because she can lish, because it is interesting. play and sing when finishing her study. If you could be an animal what If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If she could be an animal, she would He would be an elephant, because it is would it be and why? She would be a cat, because it is beaube a butterfly, because it is beautiful. big and beautiful. tiful. What is your favourite thing to do when you are
Blue - 4 Lê Ngọc Tuyết Nhung Hồ Phan Minh Quang
Healthy Badminton
Loves a Challenge
Yummy Bananas By Nguyễn Hoài Như Ý Hue Generation
By Nguyễn Anh Quân Hue Generation
By Hoàng Lê Gia Ái Hue Generation
Đoàn Minh Châu
What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? She likes badminton, because it’s very His favourite sport is soccer, because Her favourite sport is rope jumping, because it is fun. it’s fun and it makes us healthier. good for her health. What is your favourite kind of music and why? She likes c h i l d r e n ’s music, because it’s very funny.
What is your favourite kind of music and why? His favourite kind of music is rock, because it’s outstanding.
What is your Quang “John” is 8 What is your Nhung “Na” is 12 f a v o u r i t e and attends Thuận f a v o u r i t e and attends Phú Hòa thing to do Thành Primary thing to do when you School. School. when you are free? are free and She likes to watch comedies, because why? it’s very funny. His favourite thing to do when he is Who is your favourite idol and why? free is playing computer game, beHer favourite idol is Xuan Mai, because it’s fun and interesting. cause she sings very well and she’s Who is your favourite idol and why? very nice. He doesn’t have any idol, because he Who is your favourite manga chardoesn’t like anybody. acter and why? She likes Doraemon, because he is Who is your favourite manga character and why? very clever and he has a magic bag. His favourite manga character is What is your favourite food? Phineas, because he is smart. Her favourite food is hamburger, because it’s yummy and it has a nice What is your favourite food and why? smell. His favourite food is fried chicken, beWhat is your favourite school subcause it’s delicious. ject? Her favourite school subject is Eng- What is your favourite subject? lish, because it’s very interesting and His favourite school subject is Maths, because it’s difficult and he loves a funny. challenge. If you could be an animal what If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If she could be an animal, she would would it be and why? be a cock, because she likes to say “O- If he could be an animal, he would be a lion, because it’s beautiful. o-o-o” to help people wake up early.
What is your favourite kind of music and why? Her favourite kind of music is pop, because it is Châu is 11 and goes to attractive. Trường An School. What is
your favourite thing to do when you are free and why? Her favourite thing to do is to ride a bicycle, because it is very interesting. Who is your favourite idol and why? Her favourite idol is Mr. Dam, because he is a very good singer. Who is your favourite manga character and why? Her favourite manga character is Ngo Khong, because he is clever. What is your favourite food? Her favourite food is banana, because it is yummy. What is your favourite school subject and why? Her favourite school subject is Maths, because it is very good. If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If she could be an animal, she would be a bird, because it is beautiful.
5 - Blue Nguyễn Nguyễn Nhật Hoàng
Honey Badger in a Magical Pocket
By Nguyễn Quang Hoà Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport? His favourite sport is soccer, because it is fun and it gives him good health. What is your favourite music? He likes pop music, because it sounds good. What do you when Hoàng, “Vip,” is 11 and you are free studies at IDEA and why? International School. He likes to play computer and watch TV, because they make him feel happy. Who is your favourite idol? He likes Linkin Park (a famous music band), because they have many good songs. Who is your favourite manga? Doraemon, because he has many cool things in his magical pocket. What is your favourite food? He likes to eat KFC and pizzas because they’re delicious. What is your favourite subject? He likes English and Maths, because they’re interesting and fun. Photo by Lê Giang Lâm If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If he could be Nguyễn Nguyễn Nhật Hoàng is one of 52 students who earned a certificate from an animal, he would like to be a HonJournalism Instructor Mr. Jay Hartwell from the University of Hawaii. ey Badger, because it can eat anything and it never loses.
Blue - 6 Phan Thanh Thảo
Trần Tố Linh
Nguyễn Anh Quân
Playful Puppy
Singing Rabbit
Soccer = Healthy
By Trần Tố Linh Hue Generation
By Phan Thanh Thảo Hue Generation
By Hồ Phan Minh Quang Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is running, be- Her favourite sport is swimming, be- His favourite sport is soccer, because cause it helps her feel better. it’s fun and it makes us healthier. cause it helps her feel better. What is What is your your fafavourite vourite kind of music kind of and why? music and Her favourite why? kind of music Her favouis folk songs, rite kind because it is of music is very good. rock, beWhat is your cause it is Thảo “Lemon” is 9 and favourite very interstudies at Phước Vĩnh Linh “Apple” is 11 thing to do esting. Primary School. you and attends Quang when What is are free and Trung School. your favourite thing to do when you why? are free and why? She sings She plays games when she is free, be- songs when she is free, because she cause it helps her be happy. wants to practice her voice. Who is your favourite idol and why? Who is your favourite idol and why? Her favourite idol is Minh Hằng, be- Her favourite idol is Bảo Thy, because cause she is very beautiful. she sings very well and she is beautiful. Who is your favourite manga character and why? Who is your favourite manga charHer favourite manga is Xuka, because acter and why? she is smart and gentle. Her favourite manga is Doraemon, because he is very kind. What is your favourite food? Her favourite food is chicken, because What is your favourite food? it is delicious. Her favourite food is fish, because it is delicious. What is your favourite school subject and why? What is your favourite school subHer favourite school subject is Eng- ject and why? lish, because it is exciting. Her favourite school subject is Music, because it is exciting. If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If you could be an animal what If she could be an animal, she would would it be and why? be a puppy, because puppies are very If she could be an animal, she would small and nice. be a rabbit, because it is very nice.
What is your favourite kind of music and why? His favourite kind of music is rock, because it’s outstanding. What is your Quân “Gay” is 11 and f a v o u r i t e studies at Trần Quốc thing to do you Toản Primary School. when are free and why? His favourite thing to do when he is free is reading comics, because it’s interesting. Who is your favourite idol and why? He doesn’t have any idol, because he doesn’t like anybody. Who is your favourite manga character and why? His favourite manga character is Jerry, because he is wise. What is your favourite food? His favourite food is chicken, because it’s delicious and healthy. What is your favourite school subject and why? His favourite school subject is Maths, because it’s difficult and he loves a challenge. If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If he could be an animal, he would be a lion, because it’s beautiful.
7 - Blue Hoàng Lê Gia Ái
Lê Thị Minh Thùy
Nguyễn Quang Hoà
Doraemon Is Clever Comics Are Exciting Maths Is Knowledge By Nguyễn Nguyễn Nhật Hoàng Hue Generation
By Lê Ngọc Tuyết Nhung Hue Generation
By Lê Thị Minh Thùy Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is rope jumping, She likes badminton, because it gives He likes soccer, because it gives him her good health. good health. because it’s good for her health. What is your favourite kind of music? Her favourite kind of music is child r e n ’s music, because it’s very
What is your favourite kind of music and why? She likes rock music, because it sounds good.
What is your favourite kind of music? He likes rock music, because it sounds good.
What is Hòa, “Boy,” is 10 and your faWhat is Thùy, 9, studies at Phú studies at Quang Trung your faHòa Primary School. v o u r i t e School. thing to do vourite nice. when you thing to do when you are free? What is your favourite thing to do are free and why? She likes to read comic books, because He likes to read books, because they when you are free and why? give him knowledge. She likes to clean the floor, because they’re exciting. she wants to keep her house clean. Who is your favourite idol and why? Who is your favourite idol and why? Who is your favourite idol and why? She likes Bảo Thy (singer), because He likes Mạnh Vũ (singer), because he sings very well. Her favourite idol is Xuan Mai, be- she sings very well. cause she sings very well. Who is your favourite manga char- Who is your favourite manga character and why? Who is your favourite manga char- acter and why? She likes Dorami (Doraemon’s sister), He likes Doraemon, because he has acter? many cool things in his magical pockShe likes Doraemon, because he’s because she is cute. et. very clever. What is your favourite food and why? What is your favourite food? What is your favourite food? She likes chicken, because it’s very She likes chicken, because it is deli- He likes to eat meat, because it is delicious. cious. delicious. Ai, 9, studies at Phước Vĩnh Primary School.
What is your favourite school subWhat is your favourite subject? She likes Art, because she likes draw- ject and why? She likes to learn English, because it is ing. very interesting. If you could be an animal what If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If she could be an animal, she would would it be and why? be a dog, because it helps her take care She would like to be a rabbit, because it is cute. of her house.
What is your favourite subject? He likes Maths, because it gives him knowledge.
If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If he could be an animal, he would be a lion, because the lion is strong and ferocious.
Yellow - 8
Photos by Lê Giang Lâm Teacher Ms. Nguyễn Thị Mỹ Nhung (rear) poses with the Yellow Group and Hue University volunteer Hoàng Minh Nhật.
Yellow Group plays with a parachute to use up morning energy before learning about interviewing and photography. IDEA School placed 52 stuLê Triệu Hoàng enjoys the free time pe- dents into four groups that took turns using 12 computers to interview one riod at Open House. another and then cameras to take horizontal and vertical shots.
9 - Yellow Hồ Nhật Phú Anh Comb the Cat
Lê Triệu Hoàng Tom & Jerry
By Trần Hoàng Quốc Khánh Hue Generation What is your favourite What is your favourite sport? Football, because he sport and why? wants to be a player. Tennis, because his dad What is your favourite plays tennis. kind of music? Duck song, Hoàng, “Boom,” is 6 and because he loves duck. What is your favourite attends IDEA International kind of music? What is your favourite School. Disco music. thing to do when you are free? In his free time he What is your favourite food and why? plays football, because he thing to do when you are Watermelon. Yummy. loves to play football. free? What is your favourite Who is your favourite Playing games. idol? His favourite idol is school subject? Dương Triệu Vũ, because Draw. Who is your favourite he is so handsome. manga character? If you could be an animal Tom and Jerry. Who is your favourite what would it be? manga character? Conan, What is your favourite Snake. because he is so smart. By Đặng Anh Kiệt Hue Generation
Phan Thị Hồng Nhung Table Tennis Is Funny
Lê Văn Duy Read a Book, Eat Delicious Fish
By Lê Hoàng Nam Phương Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Table tennis, because it’s funny. What is your favourite kind of music? Rock music, because it’s interesting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Her favourite thing to do is playing badminton, because it’s fun. Who is your favourite idol? Singer Hồng Nhung, because she is a good singer. Who is your favourite manga character? Her favourite manga character is Nobita, because he is kind.
By Đoàn Ngọc Thành Luân Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Badminton, because it’s very funny and very interesting. What is your favourite kind of music? Pop, because it’s very exciting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? His favourite thing to do when he’s free is reading a book, because it’s very interesting. Who is your favourite idol? Nam Cường, because he sings very well. Who is your favourite manga character? Conan,
Nhung, “Na,” is 10 and studies at Quang Trung Primary School. What is your favourite food? Her favourite food is chicken, because it’s very yummy. What is your favourite school subject? Her favourite school subject is English, because she can learn to read, write and speak. If you could be an animal what would it be? It would be a bird, because it can fly.
Anh, “Potato,” is 10. His school is Phước Vĩnh. What is your favourite food? His favourite food is chicken, because it is delicious. What is your favourite school subject? Maths, because it is interesting. If you could be an animal what would it be? He wants to be a cat, because he likes to comb a cat’s hair.
Duy is 9 and goes to Phú Hòa Primary School. because he’s smart. What is your favourite food? His favourite food is fish, because it’s delicious. What is your favourite school subject? His favourite school subject is English, because it’s very interesting. If you could be an animal what would it be? He would like to be a dog, because it’s very cute.
Yellow - 10 Nguyễn Hữu Phúc Nguyên Play Sports
Nguyễn Quỳnh Trang Jump High By Nguyễn Hữu Phúc Nguyên Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport? Badminton is her favourite sport, because it’s very funny. What is your favourite kind of music? Cha-Cha, because it’s great.
What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Riding a bicycle is her favourite thing, because it is good for her health. Who is your favourite idol? Minh Hằng, because she sings very well.
By Nguyễn Quỳnh Trang Hue Generation
Trang is 10 and studies at Phú Hòa Primary School. What is your favourite food? She likes chicken, because it’s delicious. What is your favourite school subject? English, because it is interesting.
If you could be an animal what would it be? She would Who is your favourite like to be a rabbit, because it manga character? Xuka, can jump high. because she is very beautiful.
What is your favourite kind of music? Pop, because it’s interesting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? She always plays games with her sister, because they are very happy. Who is your favourite idol? Uyên Linh, because she sings very well.
Who is your favourite manga character? Mickey, because he is funny.
Nguyên is 11 and attends Phú Hòa Primary School.
manga character? What is your favourite kind Doraemon, because he is of music? Hip Hop, because very smart and he’s kind to it’s very exciting. everyone. What is your favourite thing What is your favourite to do when you are free? food? He likes noodles with Playing sports and going eggs, because it’s delicious. out with his friends, because they help him be stronger and What is your favourite school subject? English, stronger. because it is useful and Who is your favourite idol? interesting. Khánh Phương, because he sings very well and is very If you could be an animal what would it be? He would handsome. like to be a dog, because it Who is your favourite can do a lot of things.
Bùi Nguyên Hạnh Swim Like Michael Phelps
Trần Thị Phương Oanh Vietnamese Teaches Everything By Bùi Nguyên Hạnh Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Volleyball, because it’s fun.
What is your favourite sport? Football, because it’s very interesting and good for his health.
By Trần Thị Phương Oanh Hue Generation
Oanh, “Ca Ri,” is 12 and studies at Quang Trung School.
What is your favourite sport? Swimming, because she wants to be a swimmer. What is your favourite kind of music? Pop, because it’s light.
What is your favourite What is your favourite thing food? Chicken, because it is to do when you are free? She always goes swimming yummy. with her friends, because she What is your favourite thinks it is very happy. school subject? Vietnamese, because she learns everything. Who is your favourite idol? Michael Phelps, because he If you could be an animal swims very well. what would it be? She would like to be a bird, because she Who is your favourite manga character? likes to fly. Doraemon, because he is
Hạnh, “Len,” is 12 and studies at Quang Trung School. kind. What is your favourite food? Chicken, because it is yummy. What is your favourite school subject? Science, because she learns about plants and animals. If you could be an animal what would it be? A rabbit, because she likes to eat carrots.
11 - Yellow Lê Hoàng Nam Phương Cute Xuka
By Phan Thị Hồng Nhung Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Swimming, because it’s useful. What is your favourite kind of music? Rock, Phương, “Suri,” is 11 and a student at Vĩ Dạ School. because it’s interesting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are What is your favourite free? Her favourite thing to food? Ice cream, because do is singing a song, because it’s very cool and yummy. it’s funny. What is your favourite Who is your favourite school subject? Her idol? favourite school subject is Miley Cyrus, because she is France, because it is very talented. exciting. Who is your favourite If you could be an animal manga character? Her what would it be? She favourite manga character is would be a bunny, because Xuka, because she is cute. it is lovely.
By Lê Văn Duy Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Running, because it’s very funny and very interesting. What is your favourite kind of music? Hip hop, because it’s very exciting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? His favourite thing to do when he’s free is playing football, because it’s very interesting. Who is your favourite idol? Mai Huong, because she sings very well. Who is your favourite manga character? Conan, because he’s smart.
Luân is 9 and goes to Phước Vĩnh School. What is your favourite food? Ice cream, because it’s delicious. What is your favourite school subject? English, because it’s very interesting. If you could be an animal what would it be? He would like to be a bird, because it’s very cute.
Đặng Anh Kiệt Big C & Big Buffalo
Trần Hoàng Quốc Khánh Future Swim Teacher By Hồ Nhật Phú Anh Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? His favourite sport is swimming, because he wants to be a swim teacher. What is your favourite music? His favourite kind of music is Con Heo Dat, because he loves pig. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? In his free time he listens to music, because he loves music. Who is your favourite idol? His favourite idol is Xuan Mai, because she is so cute. Who is your favourite
Đoàn Ngọc Thành Luân Smart Conan
Khánh, “Beer,” is 10 and attends Phước Vĩnh. manga character? His favourite manga character is Doraemon, because he is so sweet. What is your favourite food? Beef, because it is so fat. What is your favourite school subject? Science, because he likes to learn about animals and plants. If you could be an animal what would it be and why? He would like to be a dog, because he likes to take care of his house.
By Lê Triệu Hoàng Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Football. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Go to Big C. Play games.
Kiệt is 6 and attends IDEA International School.
Who is your favourite Chicken. idol? Mom. What is your favourite Who is your favourite school subject? English. manga character? Pikachu. If you could be an animal What is your favourite what would it be? Big buffalo. food?
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Ms. Nhật watches Đặng Anh Kiệt take a vertical, then horizontal photo.
IDEA School teacher Mr. Noa Marshall Thomas uses song and motion to create one group out of four at Open House Day.
Mr. Noa works with the Blue Group to select one photo for each.
The four groups (above) compete in an afternoon game that involved English and team work. Earlier Yellow Group members (at right) got to know each other with an activity that used agility and coordination while dancing with a parachute. This made it easier to interview one another later as the Green Group does (upper right photo). After taking photographs and interviewing, groups play together.
Photos by Lê Giang Lâm
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Photo by Lê Giang Lâm
Teacher Ms. Phan Chơn Hiền leads the Green Group with help from Lê Nguyễn Yến Anh and Lê Thị Nga. The students come from Lê Lợi, Phú Hòa, Phước Vĩnh, Quang Trung, Vĩnh Ninh, and Trần Quốc Toản schools.
Lê Nữ Uyên Phương
Dolphin Is Intelligent
By Phan Tiến Nhật Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Running, because it is interesting. What is your favourite kind of music? Pop, because it is popular. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Reading, because reading books helps her to widen her knowledge. Who is your favourite idol? My Tam, because she is beautiful. Who is your favourite manga character? Doreamon, because he can do a magic trick. What is your favourite food? Ice cream, because it is delicious. Phương, “Katy,” What is your favourite school subject? is 10 and English, because she is good at it. studies If you could be an animal what would it at Quang be? Dolphin, because it is intelligent. Trung School.
Ngô Thị Bảo Trân
Cycling Helps Me Feel Better By Lê Châu Bích Trâm Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? She likes football, because she wants to be a footballer. What is your favourite kind of music? She likes pop, because when she hears it she want to dance. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? She likes riding a bicycle, because it helps her feel better. Trân, “Ni,” is 11 and attends Phú Who is your favourite idol? Uyên Linh is my favourite idol, because she Hòa School. sings well.
Who is your favourite manga character? She likes Doraemon, because he is intelligent. What is your favourite food? She likes chicken, because it is delicious. What is your favourite school subject? She likes English, because she wants to be an English teacher in the future. If you could be an animal what would it be? She would be a dog.
15 - Green Bùi Dương Anh Thơ
Dương Huệ Thư
Reading Books Relaxes
Reading Widens My Knowledge
By Nguyễn Ngọc Anh Thư Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is rope jumping. She likes jump rope, because it is healthy. What is your favourite kind of music? Jazz, because jazz is soft. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? She reads books, because reading books makes her relax. Who is your favourite idol? My Le, because she sings very softly. Who is your favourite manga character? Nobita, because Nobita is kind. What is your favourite food? Ice cream, because it is very yummy. Thơ is 9 and attends What is your favourite school subject? Drawing, because she likes to look at her Quang pictures. Trung If you could be an animal what would it School. be? Rabbit, because it is cute.
By Nguyễn Phúc Bảo Quân Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Badminton, because it is so interesting. What is your favourite kind of music? Valse, because she likes dancing. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Reading, because reading helps to widen her knowledge and improves her writing skill. Thư, “Phang,” Who is your favourite idol? Bao Thy, is 11 and studies because she has a beautiful voice. at Quang Trung Who is your favourite manga Primary School. character? Edogawa Conan, because he has a good, wide knowledge. What is your favourite food? Ice cream, because it helps her feel cool in the summer day. What is your favourite school subject? English, because it’s funny. If you could be an animal what would it be? Bird, because she can fly everywhere.
Nguyễn Ngọc Anh Thư
Lê Châu Bích Trâm
Science Reveals the World
By Bùi Dương Anh Thơ Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is badminton. She likes playing badminton, because it is fun. What is your favourite kind of music? K-pop, because K-pop is interesting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? She listens to music, because listening to music makes her relax. Who is your favourite idol? SNSD, because they sing and dance very well. Who is your favourite manga character and why? Doraemon, because Doraemon is cute. Thư, 10, studies What is your favourite food? Pizza, at IDEA because it is delicious. International What is your favourite school subject? School. Science, because science lets her know more about the world. If you could be an animal what would it be? Puppy, because it is lovely.
Future Maths Teacher
By Ngô Thị Bảo Trân Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? She likes badminton, because it helps her feel better. What is your favourite kind of music? Mai Huong is her favourite kind, because she likes to watch television. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? She likes to play football, because it helps her feel better. Who is your favourite idol? Dong Y is her favourite idol, because she wants to be a dancer. Trâm “Ni,” is 9 and is Who is your favourite manga character? enrolled at Mickey is her favourite manga character, Phước Vĩnh because he is handsome. What is your favourite food? She likes School. fish, because it is good for her health. What is your favourite school subject? She likes Maths, because she wants to teach Maths in the future. If you could be an animal what would it be? She would be a cat, because it helps to kill a mouse.
Green - 16 Nguyễn Minh Hiếu
Fly Like a Dragon
Lê Vĩnh Nguyên
Delicious Fish and Mickey
If you could be an animal what would it be? Dragon, because he could fly.
By Trần Nhật Quang Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? He likes football, because he wants to be a footballer. What is your favourite kind of music? He likes rock and roll, because it is very exciting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? He likes to watch a football program, because it is very interesting. Who is your favourite idol? Footballers, because they are very good. Nguyên “Super Who is your favourite manga Strong” is 8 and character? Mickey Mouse, bestudies at Vĩnh cause he is friendly. Ninh School. What is your favourite food? Fish, because it is very delicious. What is your favourite school subject? English, because he can speak English. If you could be an animal what would it be? Tiger, because it is very angry.
Phùng Hữu Minh
Phan Tiến Nhật
By Nguyễn Minh Hiếu Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? He likes soccer, because it is funny. What is your favourite kind of music? Michael Jackson’s music, because it is very interesting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Go to the park, because he can do many fun things. Who is your favourite idol? Michael Jackson, because he sings Minh “Bin” is 8 and very well. attends IDEA InternaWho is your favourite manga tional School. character? Doraemon, because he is smart. What is your favourite food? Egg, because it is good for his health. What is your favourite school subject? Maths, because it is interesting. If you could be an animal what would it be? Cheetah, because he could run fast.
By Lê Nữ Uyên Phương Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Football, because it is healthy. What is your favourite kind of music? Cha-cha-cha, because it is exciting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Singing, because he wants to be a singer. Who is your favourite idol? Đàm Vĩnh Hưng, because he sings very well. Who is your favourite manga character? Trang Quynh, because he is intelligent. What is your favourite food? Chicken, because it is healthy. Nhật is 8 and What is your favourite school subattends Lê Lợi ject? Maths, because it helps him be inPrimary School. telligent. If you could be an animal what would it be? Fish, because I can swim under the water.
By Phùng Hữu Minh Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? He likes baseball, because it is interesting. What is your favourite kind of music? Rock music, because it is very good. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Playing baseball, because he feels funny when he plays. Who is your favourite idol? Hồ Quang Hiếu, because he sings very well. Who is your favourite manga charHiếu “Win” is 10 acter? Son Goku, because he is very and studies at Phú strong. Hòa School. What is your favourite food? Beef, because it is very delicious. What is your favourite subject? English, because it is very funny.
Run Like a Cheetah
Cha-Cha-Cha
17 - Green Trần Thanh Phước
English Is Very Funny
Trần Nhật Quang
Monkey, Maths & Rap
By Đinh Mỹ Thành Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? His favourite sport is badminton, because it is so fun. What is your favourite kind of music? His favourite kind of music is cartoon music, because it is good. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? He likes to watch TV when he is free, because the show is good. Who is your favourite idol? His Phước is 10 and studies favourite idol is Khánh Phương, because he sings very well. at Phú Hòa School. Who is your favourite manga character? His favourite manga character is Doraemon, because he has magic. What is your favourite food? His favourite food is chicken, because it is very delicious. What is your favourite school subject? His favourite school subject is English, because it is very funny.
By Lê Vĩnh Nguyên Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? He likes tennis, because he wants to be a tennis player. What is your favourite kind of music? He likes rap, because it is fun. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? He likes to watch funny cartoons, because it makes him laugh. Who is your favourite idol? He likes Minh Hằng, because she sings excellently. Quang “Win” is Who is your favourite manga character? His favourite is 10 and studies Doraemon, because he is fun. at Quang Trung What is your favourite food? School. Hamburger, because it is good. What is your favourite school subject? Maths is his favourite subject, because it makes him feel good. If you could be an animal what would it be? Monkey, because it is very funny.
Nguyễn Phúc Bảo Quân
Đinh Mỹ Thành
Drawing to Architecture
By Dương Huệ Thư Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Badminton, because it is so fun. What is your favourite kind of music? English music, because he likes to study English. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? Drawing, because he wants to be an architect. Who is your favourite idol and why? Taylor Swift, because she is beautiful. Who is your favourite manga character? Sakura Kinomoto, Quân “Mouse” is because she is smart and pretty. 12 and studies at Trần Quốc Toản What is your favourite food? Ice Primary School. cream, because it helps him feel cool in the summer day. What is your favourite school subject? English, because he can sing many English songs. If you could be an animal what would it be? Lion, because he wants to be king of the jungle.
Doraemon Has Magic
By Trần Thanh Phước Hue Generation What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is badminton, because it is so fun. What is your favourite kind of music? Her favourite kind of music is pop, because pop is very good. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free? She likes to draw a picture, because she likes to draw. Who is your favourite idol? Her favourite idol is Uyên Linh, because she sings very well. Who is your favourite manga character? Doraemon, because he Thành is 10 and studies at Phước has magic. What is your favourite food? Vĩnh School. Chicken, because it is very delicious. What is your favourite subject? English, because it is fun. If you could be an animal what would it be? Rabbit, because she likes the rabbit.
Orange - 18
Photos by Lê Giang Lâm Ms. Hồ Thị Thái Bình (lower left) leads the Orange Group with assistance from Bùi Thị Khánh Hưng (center).
Television crews from TRT and HVTV (at left) tape stories about Open House day.
19 - Orange Dương Chính Trung Swimming makes me tall
Trần Ánh Xuân Nhi Rock makes me happy By Nguyễn Đại Hiển Minh Hue Generation
By Đặng Phương Uyên Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is table tennis, because it makes her healthy.
What is your favourite sport and why? His favourite sport is swimming, because it makes him taller.
W h a t is your favourite kind of music? Her favourite kind of m u s i c is rock, because it makes her happy when she is sad.
Photos by Lê Giang Lâm Questions on each computer help students interview.
W h a t Nhi is 11 and studies at is your Quang Trung Primary f a v o u r i t e School. thing to do when you are free? She likes to ride her bicycle in free time, because it makes her healthy and helps her relax. Orange and Green Group members Who is your favourite idol? Her play together during the late morning favourite idol is Girls’ Generation, Reading Time and Indoor Games. because Girls’ Generation sings some songs very well. Who is your favourite manga character? She likes Doraemon, because he is very funny. What is your favourite food? Her favourite food is chicken, because it is very delicious. What is your favourite school subject? Her favourite school subject is Maths, because Maths makes her Mr. Noa shares one of his favourite clever. books during Reading Time. If you could be an animal what would it be? If she could be an animal, she would be a bird because she could fly so high.
Trung, “Bin,” is 10 and studies at Quang Trung School. What is your favourite kind of music and why? His favourite kind of music is cartoon music, because it is interesting. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free and why? He often reads books in free time, because it can make him smart. Who is your favourite idol and why? His favourite idol is Rooney, because he kicks ball very well. Who is your favourite manga character and why? He likes Nobita, because he is very kind. What is your favourite food and why? He likes eating fish, because they are so yummy. What is your favourite school subject and why? His favourite subject is Maths, because it is good.
Orange - 20 Nguyễn Mai Uyên Nhi I like to speak English By Nguyễn Phước Định Long Hue Generation
Nguyễn Phương Bảo Ngọc A deer who runs fast By Phan Nguyên Bảo Nhi Hue Generation
Phan Nguyên Bảo Nhi Music is fun and good for me By Nguyễn Phương Bảo Ngọc Hue Generation
What is your favourite kind of What is your favourite sport and What is your favourite sport? Her favourite sport is swimming, music? Her favourite kind of music is why? because it is good for her. pop, because it is good for her. He likes table tennis, because it is W h a t W h a t is your is your favourite favourite kind of thing to do music? when you H e r are free? favourite She watch m u s i c e s T V is rock, and does because homework. she likes it. W h o W h a t is your is your favourite favourite idol? Her thing to do f avourite Nhi is 10 and studies when you is SNSD, at IDEA International Uyên Nhi is 9 and a student at are free? b e c ause School. Phú Hòa Primary School. S h e they sing Ngọc is in Grade 3 at w a t c h e s many pop songs. Vĩnh Ninh School. T V , very fun. because it Who is your favourite manga makes her happy. character and why? What is your favourite food and Her favourite manga character is why? Who is your favourite idol? Doraemon, because he is famous. Her favourite idol is Văn Mai Hương, He likes ice cream, because it is very because she sings many songs that What is your favourite food and cold. make her happy. why? Her favourite food is ice cream, What is your favourite school Who is your favourite manga because it is cool. subject and why? character? She likes Conan, because What is your favourite school He likes English, because he likes to he is fun. subject and why? speak English. What is your favourite food? She Her favourite is Music, because it is likes ice cream, because it is cool. fun and good for her. If you could be an animal what would it be? What is your favourite school If you could be an animal what He would be a bird if he could be an subject and why? She like Maths, would it be and why? because it makes her feel good. If she could be an animal, she would animal. be a lion, because she can eat many If you could be an animal what small animals. would it be and why? She would like to be a deer, because it runs so fast.
21 - Orange Nguyễn Đại Hiển Minh Duck is delicious
Nguyễn Lê Hoài Nam Mom is my idol
Phan Nguyễn Khánh Huyền A bird who can fly everywhere By Trần Quốc Bảo Hue Generation
By Trần Ánh Xuân Nhi Hue Generation
By Trương Cẩm Tiên Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport and why? He likes football, because it is fun. W h a t is your favourite kind of music and why? His favourite kind of music is English s o n g s , because he can sing it.
What is your favourite sport and What is your favourite sport why? He like football, because it and why? Her favourite sport is badminton, because it is good for her makes him stronger. health. W h a t is your favourite kind of music and why? Her favourite kind of m u s i c is the music for children, because it Huyền is 10 and a makes her student at An Cựu happy. Primary School. Nam is in grade 3/1 at What is Phước Vĩnh Primary School. your favourite thing to do when you are free? When she is free, she plays What is your favourite kind of games, because she can relax. music and why? He likes rock, because it makes him Who is your favourite idol and why? comfortable. Her idol is Ms. Văn Mai Hương, because she sings very well. What is your favourite thing to do when you are free and why? Who is your favourite manga He likes to go to the park, because it character and why? He is Doraemon, makes him happy. because he is very funny.
W h a t is your favourite Minh is 10 and studies thing to do at Trần Quốc Toản when you Primary School. are free and why? He likes to study Maths, because he will have a Maths examination. Who is your favourite idol and why? His favourite idol is Big Bang, because they sing very well. Who is your favourite manga character and why? He likes Conan, because he is very intelligent. What is your favourite food and why? He likes duck, because it is very delicious. What is your favourite school subject and why? He likes Maths, because he likes numbers. If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If he could be an animal, he would be a dog, because he just likes a home animal.
Who is your favourite idol and why? What is your favourite food and His favourite idol is his mom, because why? Her favourite food is ice cream, he loves her so much. because it is very delicious. Who is your favourite manga character and why? His favourite manga character is Doraemon, because Doraemon is lovely.
What is your favourite school subject and why? Her favourite school subject is Art, because she can draw a nice picture.
If you could be an animal what What is your favourite food and would it be and why? If she could why? His favourite food is chicken, be an animal, she would be a bird, because it is delicious. because she can fly everywhere.
Orange - 22 Trần Quốc Bảo Fly high like an eagle By Phan Nguyễn Khánh Huyền Hue Generation
Đặng Phương Uyên Magic Doraemon Yummy chicken By Dương Chính Trung Hue Generation
Trương Cẩm Tiên I like Miley By Nguyễn Lê Hoài Nam Hue Generation
What is your favourite sport and What is your favourite sport and why? His favourite sport is football, why? Her favourite sport is tennis, because it is so fun. because it is good for the heart.
What is your favourite sport and why? Her favourite sport is tennis, because it makes her stronger.
W h a t is your favourite kind of music a n d why? H e r favourite kind of music is cartoon music, because it is good.
W h a t is your favourite kind of music and why? Her favourite kind of music is country music, because it sounds good.
What is your favourite kind of music and why?His favourite kind of music is rock, because it makes him happy.
What is your favourite thing to do Bảo is 11 and studies when you Uyên, “Mi,” is 11 at Quang Trung W h a t are free and and studies at Primary School. is your why? In his Vĩnh Ninh School. favourite free time, thing to he reads books, because it is very do when you are free and why? interesting. Her favourite thing to do when she is Who is your favourite idol and why? free is playing a game, because it is His favourite idol is The Men, because so good. they sing very well. Who is your favourite idol and why? Who is your favourite manga Her favourite idol is Văn Mai Hương, character and why? because she is very nice. His favourite manga character is Jerry, because he is smart. Who is your favourite manga character and why? What is your favourite food and Her favourite manga character is why? He likes apples, because they Doraemon, because he has magic. are good for his health. What is your favourite food and What is your favourite school why? subject and why? Her favourite food is chicken, because He like Maths, because it is very it is yummy. interesting. What is your favourite school If you could be an animal what subject and why? would it be and why? Her favourite school subject is Art, He would be an eagle, because he can because she can draw quite well. fly high and fly everywhere.
Tiên is in Class 3/c at Phú Hòa Primary School.
W h a t is your favourite thing to do when you are free and why? When she has free time she wants to go to the supermarket, because she can buy everything in there. Who is your favourite idol? She likes Miley. Who is your favourite manga character and why? Her favourite manga character is Conan, because Conan is very clever. What is your favourite food and why? Her favourite food is fried rice, because it is delicious. What is your favourite school subject and why? She likes to study English, because she can chat to the foreigners. If you could be an animal what would it be and why? If she could be an animal, she would be a bird, because she can sing well like a bird.
23 - Orange Nguyễn Phước Định Long Ping Pong is interesting By Nguyễn Mai Uyên Nhi Hue Generation What is your favourite sport and why? He likes ping pong, because it’s very interesting.
Photos by Lê Giang Lâm Bùi Thị Khánh Hưng watches Bảo interview Huyền about her favourite school subject. IDEA school fifth grader Nguyễn Nguyễn Nhật Hoàng and Mr. Jay What is your favourite food and came up with questions that would intrigue students from different schools and help them get to know one another. why? He likes chicken, because it’s very good.
Long is 10 and attends Lê Lợi School.
What is your favourite school subject and why? He likes English, because it’s very fun. If you could be an animal what would it be? He would be a dog, if he could be an animal. What is your favourite drink? He likes Coca Cola. What is your favourite color? He likes red. Students from all four groups compete in the Olympic Games quiz, one of eight activities held during Open House Day.
24 The IDEA International School includes a nursery, kindergarten and primary education, with a dual program designed for Vietnamese and foreign students. The curriculum at IDEA both complies with Vietnamese law and adheres to international standards. If a student is to be able to adapt well and thrive in an international learning environment, the journey has to be started early. The child should be adequately prepared in order to breed confidence, gain maturity, and acquire learning and life skills. IDEA believes one of the first essential building blocks is the ability to use English fluently, in both social life and the academic world. IDEA aims to provide the best conditions to help children develop their personality, broaden
their knowledge, improve their physical health, and acquire and practice life skills. Its English-speaking environment helps children to develop as well as their peers in Vietnam’s best schools and in the world. The work ethic follows the saying “Walk the talk”. The IDEA International School promises only what it can offer.
With the lead of a team of young, talented and proactive managers and the constant efforts of the caring, enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers and staff, a child’s time at IDEA International School is a rewarding, enjoyable and happy experience. The IDEA International School believes in the values set by every child and adult who enters through its doors. IDEA wants everyone who is part of its school community to feel valued, respected and happy. Every opinion, concern and comment, big or small, from a student or a parent, is always listened and responded to promptly. Effective, regular, direct communication and interaction between the managers, teachers, parents and students will show the close attention devoted to each child.
Photo by Nguyen Nguyen Nhat Hoang
Five Aims of IDEA International School - To help develop the students’ intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. - To develop educated and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding.
- To encourage students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners. - To focus on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside. - To prepare the best conditions for children to follow further international education in Vietnam or overseas.
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