The programme includes specific goals for physical education activities, school nutrition and communication on school-based healthcare.

Vietnam aims to have at least 60% of schools offering milk in their meals over the next five years.

Under the programme, Vietnam aims to have at least 80% of schools meeting the requirements on healthcare for students and 75% providing sufficient drinking water and fresh water for other activities.

With regards to physical education, four out of five schools are expected to have a dedicated area with necessary equipment for physical exercises.

All schools will regularly hold sports competitions and be staffed with qualified physical education teachers.

The programme has set the goal that school meals at all educational facilities must meet requirements on nutrition and safety with at least 60% of schools to provide milk and milk-based products in their meals.

Under the programme, students will also be educated with knowledge on preventing diseases, proper nutrition, healthy foods and mental health.

Samsung's “Hope School” inaugurated in Bac Giang

Samsung Vietnam and Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI)/Korea on October 2 inaugurated "Samsung Hope School" at Thang town, Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province.

Twenty-five provinces and cities allow students to return to school

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HCMC may reopen first school next week

A school in HCMC’s Can Gio District might be the first in the city to welcome back students next Monday.

Microsoft honours Vietnam’s three schools and 265 education experts

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FPT to establish school for 1,000 Covid-19 orphans

Technology giant FPT will establish a school to raise and educate over 1,000 children whose parents have died of Covid-19.

Source: NDO