Victoria School’s 2024–2025 school closing ceremony: A “happiness” day across 17 campuses

With numerous domestic and international awards and a series of memorable experiential activities, students of the Victoria School system have officially wrapped up a fulfilling and proud academic year of 2024–2025.

On 30–31 May, the Year-End Ceremony for over 1,200 Victoria School students took place across all 17 campuses. Under the theme “The journey within – growing towards excellence”, the ceremony was not only an occasion to honour students’ academic efforts and personal growth, but also a celebration of their transformative journey.

Victoria School – Saigon South honours outstanding students of the 2024–2025 academic year.

A Year of Pride
Centred around the symbolic image of a knowledge vessel, Victoria School’s year-end ceremony conveyed a message of setting sail into the ocean of knowledge. The 2024–2025 academic year marked a meaningful leg of this journey, with many proud accomplishments. During the ceremony, the most outstanding “crew members” were honoured for their continuous efforts and impressive achievements throughout the year.

At a system-wide level, over 130 student awards were earned—from international and national to city and district levels—across various fields such as Mathematics, English, Programming & Technology, Sports, and the Arts. These awards showcased the talent, confidence, and thirst for knowledge of Victoria students.

Outstanding examples such as: Yab Phạm Minh Trung (Grade 5.1): Gold Medal at the national round and Silver Medal at the international round of the HKICO Informatics Olympiad; Đỗ Thiên Minh (Grade 4.1): Silver Medal at the Asia-Pacific Arts Festival; Trần Gia Hân (Grade 12.1): Gold Medal at the National Public Speaking Contest; Bùi Anh Minh (Grade 7.1): Gold Medal at the Math Challenge Singapore 2024.

Students also shone in a wide range of school and extracurricular activities, including Victoria Got Talent, Spelling Bee, National Public Speaking Contest, Sports Day, and Project Week—creating a vibrant and multifaceted portrait of a dynamic academic year.

MEd. Christopher Bradley speaking at the End-of-Year Ceremony of Victoria School – Saigon South.

Sharing at the ceremony, MEd. Christopher Bradley – Deputy CAO, Head of Victoria School – Saigon South – expressed: “We are immensely proud of the achievements our students have attained. Each competition, each playground they participated in represents a learning and experiential journey that the school has carefully crafted. It’s not just about ‘competing,’ but also about discovering and developing their own potential.”

The Closing Ceremony of Victoria Preschool.

Daily Growth and Transformation

Throughout the school year, in addition to the integrated MOET curriculum and the Cambridge International Programme, Victoria School students engaged in a variety of enriching experiences that helped shape their knowledge and skills.
 From enterprise internships at more than 10 leading companies to field trips and outdoor excursions, students were encouraged to connect theory with practice and develop a mindset geared toward global citizenship.

Project-based learning, student councils, club activities, and house-based teamwork further enabled students to discover their strengths and nurture their leadership potential.

Học sinh lớp 5 tại Victoria School - Riverside chính thức tốt nghiệp Tiểu học.

MEd. David Rynne, Head of Victoria School – Riverside, shared: “Each student is a unique journey, an individual with their own dreams, talents, and potential. Our mission goes beyond imparting knowledge – it is about inspiring passion, nurturing courage, and empowering students to explore who they truly are and strive toward their best selves.”

MEd. David Rynne, Head of Victoria School – Riverside sharred at the ceremony. 

Two standout projects of the year—STEAM for Girls and the musical “The Enchanted Crossbow”—left lasting impressions not only on students, but also on parents and teachers. STEAM for Girls empowered and encouraged female students to pursue science and engineering through creative exploration. The musical “The Enchanted Crossbow” was a meticulously produced performance combining history, music, and theatre—turning the school stage into a professional platform for student artistic expression.

Học sinh Victoria School  thể hiện tài năng nghệ thuật tại Lễ tổng kết.

Học sinh Victoria School tái hiện vở nhạc kịch “Chiếc nỏ thần” tại sân khấu Lễ tổng kết.

A wide array of events—Afternoon Tea with Parents, Lunch with Mom, Movie Day, Spring Fair, and more—also brought emotional warmth and strengthened bonds among students, friends, and families.

Setting Sail Towards New Horizons

During the ceremony, students expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their parents and teachers for their companionship throughout the academic year. A highlight of the event was the graduation ceremony for final-year students, which was filled with emotion for both students and families.

Trần Gia Hân, a Grade 12.1 student (left), delivers a speech on behalf of the graduating class at the ceremony.

Wearing her graduation gown, Trần Gia Hân (Grade 12.1) shared: “Victoria is not just a school—it’s a second home, where we’ve found our passions, our friends, our amazing teachers, and our true selves. We carry these values with us as we move forward—confident, courageous, and ready to conquer new milestones.”

As graduation caps soared into the air, it marked not an end, but the beginning of new journeys. With that spirit, the knowledge vessels of Victoria School are set to sail further, continuing to pioneer in creating a joyful and empowering learning environment—where every student becomes the best version of themselves.

The graduation cap-tossing ceremony of Victoria School – Saigon South students.

As graduation caps soared into the air, it marked not an end, but the beginning of new journeys. With that spirit, the knowledge vessels of Victoria School are set to sail further, continuing to pioneer in creating a joyful and empowering learning environment—where every student becomes the best version of themselves.