The Horizon Post S.Y.'22-'23_1st Semester

S.Y. 2022 - 2023: FIRST SEMESTER the HORIZON POST Broaden your Horizon Grade 1 Pupils Featured Scan for the Number Artworks soft copy Costume of the Competition Follow at page 10 HORIZON POST paper Follow at page 5 HORIZON SCHOOL OPENING ENCOURAGED POSITIVITY This September marked the official opening for Horizon International Bilingual School’s academic year 2022-2023. With new goals to achieve, all teachers, staff, parents, and students attended the ceremony with mixed feelings of excitement, joy, and positivity towards the school year to come. Early morning of September 5, 2022, students with their Horizon students Monday Assembly respective homeroom teachers began gathering in Primary students in their classroom the school yard for the official opening ceremony. Some H RIZON SP RTS parents and other special guests also went to school to PAGE: 12 witness students’ production numbers as well as to HORIZON Student's Page officially welcome students PAGE: 10 in their new academic Incoming Grade 8A students, Bich Tam journey. Even though not (left) and Tu Anh (right) mandatory, many attendees were seen wearing masks equipment to avoid problems. and observing proper Tran Hai Phong of Grade 12A and protocols to be safe against Nguyen Ngoc Khue Anh of the recent health threat. Grade 10A, served as the emcees Before going to their for this event. All students have assigned seats, everybody demonstrated willingness to shared a bountiful breakfast participate in the program prepared by the school’s activities and preparedness for kitchen staff. Student leaders the learning activities of this and teachers-in-charge school year. briefed all participants about the school’s event, and With the emcees' cue, all attendees checked technical were welcomed and given a run through of what the ceremony will be... (follow at page 2)

2 HORIZON POST the Everyone was thrilled as the new members of the Horizon pcoangeti1nuation from community, Grade one pupils, entered the program venue. Mr. Faridin Radzhaboev, the school’s principal for this academic Mr. Faridin delivering a welcome year, also delivered a speech to welcome students and to remarks to Horizon students. encourage active cooperation from parents and other sectors of the community. He emphasized the role of the school for learner’s as they acquire 21st century skills. Ms. Nguyen Minh Thuong, Secondary and High School Vice Principal, also delivered a speech to welcome all the attendees. Several groups of students also showcased their talents. Primary students made the day even brighter when they presented a lively children's song conducted by Ms. Tran Mai Linh, the school’s music teacher. A unique percussion band through body synchronous movement was also presented by Grade 8B class. The stage was filled with confetti as more students presented their simple production numbers which were loved by the attendees. And to officially start the school year, the school principal made a resounding beat of the school’s big drum. This action is a symbolic act in Asian tradition which entails a start of something new. The program ended with a great hope of progressive and fruitful academic year. FIRE PREVENTION DRILL CONDUCTED AT HORIZON Teachers, students, staff, and After the orientation, the real admin boards members fire drill was conducted. Despite actively participate and a short time, all students constantly remind each other managed to go back to their the importance of this drill classrooms with their respective especially in times of actual fire teachers and participate in the incidents. actual simulation. Students With the support of Ho were asked to go out again as Chi Minh City - District 2 Fire they heard the fire alarm Police Officers, Firefighters and the School Department, a police officer ringing. Teachers and staff Administration Board Members arrived and oriented all guided the students to participants on the maintain peace and order, and Students moving to their safety evacuation area. significance of conducting fire also do the head count. Fake prevention drills. He smoke and some props were Classes at Horizon emphasized that the activity scattered that made the fire drill International Bilingual School could help both students and more realistic. School security had an emergency teachers to have clear and maintenance staff acted as interruption last 13th of directives of the proper firefighters and helped put out October 2022 due to an routines and procedures the fire. The whole drill went important activity, the Fire during fire incidents. Moreover, smoothly and because of Prevention Drill. In order to he added that this activity can proper cooperation, no prevent casualties and help the whole school to plan casualties were reported. The damages of properties in and prepare and minimize the activity ended meaningfully. such cases that real fire or risks that might happen. Many parents expressed their explosion occurs, the whole Students were actively support and hope for the school school community annually engaged during the to continuously provide their conducts the said activity. orientation. Some of them children with this kind of life asked relevant questions while learning activities. the others volunteered in practical activities such as the proper way of using fire extinguishers.

3 HORIZON POST the HORIZON ENKINDLED THE SPIRIT TEACHERS ARE BACK OF MOON FESTIVAL CELEBRATION FOR AN EXCITING ACADEMIC YEAR! The Mid-Autumn Festival or They also watched dragon and Horizon teachers are back for “Moon Festival” also called “Tet lion dances accompanied by an exciting school year 2022- Trung Thu” by Vietnamese locals traditional beats of drums. 2023! is one of the most special days in Students went astonished as Teaching is a multifaceted Vietnamese culture specially they witnessed how the profession which plays a vital dedicated to young ones. It is a synchronous stunts and role in building a quality school celebration of the harvest and movements got more complex. community for learner’s making time with children after For secondary and high school multifaceted learning needs. all the busy days of working. students, traditional games Part of teaching is that teachers Horizon International Bilingual which strengthen cooperation understand that learning is an School is annually taking part in among house members were unending process for this celebration by adding festive provided. Some of these are the professional development. colors and lively activities for tug of war, sack race, and Here in Horizon International students. “hitting the pot”. Green House Bilingual School - Ho Chi Minh Campus, we take part in Carrying their creatively handcrafted lanterns, students won first place in all of the three fostering an active professional at Horizon International Bilingual competitions followed by the growth among our educators. School celebrated Mid-Autumn other three teams, We believe that by supporting them with comprehensive and relevant training, we can increase the quality of education and encourage productive and progressive pedagogical approaches to learning. Three weeks before the school year begins, teachers went back to school for a series of From left: Dragon and Lion Dances performance, Primary pupils lantern competition, and faculty development webinars, Secondary - High School traditional games competition Festival last September 9, 2022. Blue House, Yellow House, and training workshops, and lesson Friendly inter-house competitions, planning. Headed by the newly and traditional presentations were Red House. A fruit decoration appointed principal for Ho Chi conducted to add excitement in competition was also held with this special celebration. Early this participants from each house Minh Campus, Mr. Faridin day, all students were gathered in Radzhaboev, all members of the schoolyard for an assembly. The putting their imagination into the Horizon teaching team school personnel greeted them action. Each team was able to with a happy Moon Festival create a fruit decoration which were oriented about the celebration and announced a series changes in the school's facilities, of activities that they could partake represents traditional procedures, and roles for the in. For primary pupils, a creative Vietnamese tables during this coming academic year. He lantern competition was held. They encouraged teachers to be made colorful lanterns with unique celebration. Green House also flexible, productive, and designs - a star, a carp, a dragon, won the contest while Yellow and many other shapes with House was announced as motivated as they deal with the vibrant hues. Winners for this challenges of education this competition were announced and second place. Blue and Red year. New teachers and given special gifts while all House took 3rd and fourth spot. participants received certificates of The Mid-Autumn Festival administration board participation. members were also introduced this year was undeniably to the group. With one goal of unforgettable and has making a memorable learning year for students, teachers and exemplified the true spirit of admin members worked peace, togetherness, and youthful joy as aimed by the hand-in-hand, brainstormed ideas, and developed plans for celebration. all subject areas.

4 HORIZON POST the HORIZON mpowered Y o uth FOR THE nvironment With the theme \"Empowered The participants registered for Each team was also oriented Youth for a Clean and Green the activity from 7:00 am to 8:00 about how the trash collection Environment\", teachers and am. But before that, Community competition will be ranked. At students at Horizon International Service Club (CSC) officers and exactly 9:30 am, trash collection Bilingual School unite for this year's members came to school earlier to started. Students went to their school clean-up drive activity. prepare all the needed materials assigned location and cleaned Organized by Horizon's and equipment that would be every corner and street. Community Service Club, all used for the clean-up drive. Community people smiled as participants gathered together and Students were also encouraged to they watched Horizon students helped clean the streets of Thao come earlier for orientation, warm- doing this inspiring activity for Dien, near the school's vicinity. up, and preparation. Hosted by the environment. The main Duong Bao Ngoc of G10A, CSC clean-up activity ended after After over a week of President, and Ho Hien Long of students had two rounds of preparation, the school's G8B, CSC Secretary, the event walking in the area specified on Community Service Club (CSC) kicked off with a friendly game the map. At 10:30 am, weighing successfully hosted Horizon's Clean- called \"The Dragon Tail\". Each of the collected trash started. More Up Drive Activity on the morning of the house participants enjoyed the than 20 garbage bags with a Saturday, September 24, 2022. The matches. Ultimately, the Green total mass of 177 Kg of trash half-day event was filled with House and Blue House teams were collected by 70 Horizon meaningful sharing and discussion were declared winners. To give all teachers and student about environmental protection participants a clear picture of the volunteers. With the most and purposeful action for an eco- event, an overview of the activity participants and mass of trash friendly movement. This activity schedule was presented by Ms. collected, the Red House team serves as the school's participation Bao Ngoc, the club president. It was declared the clean-up drive in the World's Clean-Up Day held was followed by a simple message champion, followed by the last September 17, 2022. The main from Mr. R-Jay Delizo Bool, the CSC Yellow House team, Blue House goal of the activity is to promote moderator. In his message, he team, and Green House team. awareness about environmental emphasized the importance of the After the cleaning, all issues concerning environmental activity and the duty of all students participants enjoyed the wastes on rivers, seas, and oceans to continue the clean-up drive not flavorful meal prepared by Mr which affects marine biodiversity. only on this day but also in their Naryman Jambayev, head of all Moreover, this activity also serves as daily lives, especially in their the Houses, and the Horizon the platform for the school to classrooms and other school Kitchen staff. encourage students and teachers facilities. He also presented a video to work together and help lessen clip which explained the purpose The activity was indeed a street wastes that cause floods and of World Clean-up Day and how meaningful and purposeful one. end up dumped in the community the world's countries respond to it. Students were taught the value river. To promote active The members of CSC also initiated of caring for and protecting the engagement among all the the distribution of all materials like environment and how simple members of the Horizon gloves, garbage bags, hand but solidified actions can community, all Secondary and sanitizer and clean-up drive maps. significantly impact saving High School teachers were invited mother Earth. through the school's house system. Games and Procedures were prepared by the club officers and members, while the school admin team sponsored gifts, prizes, and food for all the volunteers.

5 HORIZON POST the GRADE ONE PUPILS LEARNED NUMBERS THROUGH INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY Counting numbers and decorated with numbers. being able to recognize them This also provided quality correctly is one of the fundamental mathematical time (bonding time) skills that every Mathematics between parents and their student should learn. To child through project master this skill, one must be making, and costume patient and detail-oriented at designing. Lastly, the activity the same time. Creativity is helped students develop also a key to help learners be their confidence by showcasing their designed more familiar with counting costume in front of the other numbers. As a response to members of the school the challenges of this valuable mathematical skill, community.The activity held primary grade 1 students, was concluded by awarding with the initiative of their certificates and special gifts for all students who Mathematics teacher, Ms. participated. Some distinct Dilafruz Turanova, conducted creations were also an inter-class competition recognized and were given called “Number Costume special awards. Jennet Making Contest” last Muratjanova of Grade 1B was September 26, 2022. In this contest, the students awarded as the best Number designed a costume Costume while Bui Luu Truc decorated with numbers Lam - 1B, and Truong Gia Huy with the help of of Grade 1A were also recognized as 2nd and their parents/guardians 3rd best designed and modeled their creation in front of the costumes respectively. whole Horizon With this activity, we community through believe that our a mini fashion grade one pupils show. Everyone was found it more fun thrilled as they learning numbers cheered for their instead of being favorite model and stressed by it. creation. They will be more interested As one of the in using numbers programs supported by STEM Department, especially when solving the primary aim mathematical of this activity is to help grade one problems, and be pupils be more engaged in exploring acquainted with counting numbers more number problems Some of Grade 1A and Grade 1B pupils with required in 21st century their number costumes during the mini by designing a costume learning. fashion show event in the school yard.

6 HORIZON POST the HORIZON COMMUNITY CELEBRATED DIVERSITY THROUGH CHARITY BAZAAR AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURE DAY Horizon International Bilingual Student Council officers, headed by The whole day's activity ended School, Ho Chi Minh City Andy Tran, grade 12A student, and Mr. with a total of 253,896,000 VND celebrated this year’s Charity Guvanch Berdiyev, the school Head collected by all booths and Bazaar and International Culture of Activities also came earlier to donated by generous parents. Day last October 29, 2022. This is ensure the smooth flow of the activity. These amounts will be donated one of the biggest celebrations The formal program started with a through the school’s partnership that the school has been ribbon cutting done by Mr. Faridin with different organizations and conducting annually to appreciate Radzhaboev, the school principal. He different cultures and traditions as also delivered a message to express charity agencies here in Vietnam. well as to promote sharing and gratitude to all the students, parents, Out of the total amount generosity. With the theme “Color and teachers who prepared a lot for collected, the Grade 5B class, the Future”, the whole school their booths. He encouraged all who represented Denmark, was community was decorated with guests to support each class and live awarded first place with the festivities from diverse nations of up the true spirit of the event, to give most collection. They were able the world. Students, parents, and share for a good purpose. to contribute a total of teachers, and many other guests Everyone got excited as they spent a wonderful day as they witnessed the parade of flags 24,090,000 VND. It was followed hopped from one country to modeled by one representative from by G7A-Vietnam (19, 546, 000 another and enjoyed authentic each class. Special presentations were VND), G1B-France (19, 055, 000 delicacies and products that were also showcased during the event VND), G3B- Japan (17, 595, 000 prepared by each class. including a Vietnamese dance VND), and G12A - Belgium (17, presentation from Grade 7A and a 325, 000 VND). For the booth Early in the morning of the modern dance presentation decoration competition, Grade event day, students from different performed by primary dance club. 1A, who represented the classes started preparing their People were amazed with the magic booth and decorated it with elements from the respective show performed by the school’s Philippines, was awarded first country that their class had invited professional magician. All place for primary level. G3B- chosen. Twenty-one countries of attendees grabbed the opportunity Japan, and G1B-France got the world were represented to share fun with their kids and be second and third place during the celebration and each involved in this purposeful activity. respectively. In the secondary booth exhibited authentic foods, Throughout the day, all guests took and high school level, Grade 7A, goods, and provided unique part in a variety of activities which who represented Vietnam, won activities of their theme country. emphasized the importance of Many students and guests also knowing different cultures and first place. G8A-Singapore and came to school wearing traditional sharing time and resources for charity G6A-Italy won second and third attire of their class’s country. place respectively.

7 HORIZON POST the Recreational and educational at the same time! This is what the Horizon International Bilingual School offered to its students during their trip to Lang Xanh, Ben Tre last November 25, 2022. Away from the busy streets and noise of Saigon city, students had a refreshing experience of “eco-tourism” at Ben Tre province. Most of them who signed up for this activity had an unforgettable adventure with their friends and teachers. From the long bus ride to the park’s engaging games and picturesque view of the province, AN ECO-LEARNING AND HISTORICALstudents can’t help but seize the fun and freedom far from their VISIT DAY FOR HORIZON STUDENTSfour-sidedclassrooms. The whole day adventure started with all participants course area. They fought their “ninja battles” with vim and vigor against gathering at the school yard for their teachers and fellow Horizon students. They also had the the assembly. Students were opportunity to meet and play with students from other schools. After oriented about the trip’s itinerary, the sumptuous lunch, they were taught how to cook “Banh Xeo”, a schedule of activities, and some traditional Vietnamese pancake filled with vegetables and special safety reminders to avoid any sauce. The park’s activity ended with all the students sharing their own- unwanted incidents. With the made “banh xeo” and stories of eco-experience. On the way home, students also visited a historical landmark help of tourist guide staff, students were then assigned to their buses called Tran Rach Gam - Xoai Mut (Victory Monument) in Tien Giang and seats. For more than two Province. They visited museums and were relieved with the rich culture hours of bus ride, students actively and history of this countryside. Nearby, they also had a quick stop in a participated in game activities, souvenir market where they bought authentic products of the trivia drills, and music jamming. province for their families. Indeed, the whole day adventure was loaded Boredom was left with no space with a refreshing breeze of eco-learning and historical recollections. during the long trip. COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB: As soon as the students arrived at their destination, they HEADS-ON PLANNING, HANDS-ON ACTION, HEARTS-ON SERVICE immediately changed their clothes to farmer’s attire prepared CommunityServiceClub thatthestudentshavethoughtof. by the friendly and welcoming (CSC'22) is a club established CLUBORGANIZATIONALTASKS: this year to develop student's awareness President: DuongBaoNgoc,10A staff of Lang Xanh. With the “go” of four important societal aspects, VicePresident:NguyenKhanhLam,10A signal, they ran to the muddy field Charity, Literacy, Integrity, and Secretary: HoHienLong,8B and started their first activity, the Camaraderie (Unity). In lieu of this, the Treasurer:NguyenNgocKhueAnh,10A “Giant Volleyball”. Both teachers club has three main goals. 1. Develop PlanningandProgramStaff: MinhHa,7A, and students shared the fun as awareness and better understanding AnhThu,8B,XuanNhat,10A,MinhThuong, they competed against each of the communities that students live in. 10ACreativeStaff: DangKhoa,10A, other. Among the other activities 2. Conduct activities involving NguyenHoang(Raffy)6A,HoangLam,10A that they engaged in were the fish community services such as charity, FacilitiesandPropsStaff:PhuongThy6A, environmental protection, literacy Ngalyn,6A,BichChau,10A,GiaNghi,10A, catching, rice planting, and boat programs, child-care programs, and YenNhi,10A,TrucQue,10A,TranNguyen race. Everyone got their “ninja etc. 3. Guide students in making careful Thao,10A persona” out when they hopped plansandintheimplementationof the Moderator:Mr.R-JayDelizoBool into the action-packed obstacle

8 HORIZON POST the CHUC MUNG NGAY NHA GIAO VIET NAM: VIETNAMESE TEACHER’S DAY ‘22 whom they believe have members, former Vietnamese contributed a lot to the school heads were also invited as Started in July 1946, country’s development, and their special guests. Ms. Nguyen Thi Vietnamese Teacher’s Day is personal life as well. Bach Kim, former vice principal celebrated every 20th of Last November 18, 2022, the for secondary-high school level, November to give honor and Horizon International Bilingual and Ms. Tran Thi Hai, former vice show gratitude to all the School celebrated the Vietnamese principal for primary level, teachers who are teaching teacher’s day in recognition of together with the school principal across Vietnam. Both foreign Horizon’s teacher’s patience and led the ribbon cutting ceremony and local Vietnamese teachers hard work. This day, teachers were to officially start the program. are visited by their former and acknowledged for their undying Several production numbers current students, and parents of motivation for students to learn were also presented that gave a their students to give some and keep on dreaming for their lively and entertaining words of appreciation, flowers, future. Teachers were offered atmosphere in the school’s event and presents. This tradition has flowers, card greetings, and yard. Some students from the been passed from generation to special gifts which the students school’s Dance Club performed generation due to Vietnamese prepared on their dear educator’s an upbeat and refreshing high regards to their teachers day. Aside from the school admin. modern dance number while WITH Grade 8B students also CSC: CELEBRATING WORLD PERSON presented a dance number with DISABILITIES DAY THROUGH PROJECT \"CHIA SE\" the modern Vietnamese song about teacher and learners. On December 3, 2022, the international communities will be Nguyen Tu Anh, 8A student, observing the World Persons with Disabilities Day. This annual serenaded the teachers and all program is conducted to promote an understanding of disability guests with the music of “dan issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being tranh”, a classic traditional string of persons with disabilities. For this year, the theme for this instrument in Vietnam. One of special day is, \"Transformative solutions for inclusive the highlights of the said event development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and was the awarding of certificates of appreciation for all the teachers equitable world “(UN, 2022). Last November 10, 2022, the Community Service Club (CSC) where students and guests gave visited Truong Chuyen Biet Khiem Thinh Hy Vong Binh Thanh in a warm applause to their dear Ho Chi Minh City to get to know better learners with disabilities, mentors. From kids of primary to their way of learning and their needs for studies. Club members teens of secondary-high school, headed by Duong Bao Ngoc, the club president, and Nguyen all students went all out to give Khanh Lam, the club vice president, both G10A, follow at page 9) their teachers a memorable day.

9 HORIZON POST the the Truong Chuyen Biet Khiem Thinh Hy Vong Binh Thanh. The school has over 100 students with disabilities and 39 of them are stay-in students. These students are fully dependent on the school. They are supported with accommodation, food, allowance, and daily personal needs. In this project, CSC members with the guidance of their club moderator, set up boxes for the donation drives. From November 21 to November 30, the project has accumulated different donations including big boxes of goods, toiletries, useful clothes, kitchen spices, packed and canned products. Some parents also came to school and donated special biscuits and boxes of noodles. Of course, Horizon International Bilingual school also gave a special gift, conducted a survey about the students' learning needs. five brand new desktop computers with complete They also proposed a special program that they accessories to support learners with disabilities. prepared for the students at the said school. Club On the 1st of December, Project “Chia Se” went members were amazed by how the PWD students, back to Truong Chuyen Biet Khiem Thinh Hy Vong from primary to high school, are eager to learn and Binh Thanh to deliver these special gifts from the innovate despite their lack of means and resources. They Horizon Community. CSC members were were inspired by how the students at this school strive to welcomed by the school’s teachers and learners. have proper education given the condition that they are They had a short but meaningful meet-and -greet at. The organization thought that such enthusiasm and time with their new friends, the students at the said spirit deserve to be supported even by simple ways like school. Mrs. Diep, the teacher-in-charge at Truong “chia se'' or sharing. On November 21, the Community Chuyen Biet Khiem Thinh Hy Vong Binh Thanh Service Club launched Project “Chia Se” (Project Sharing) expressed her gratitude through a heartwarming in Horizon International Bilingual School. message. She emphasized that the gifts sent to Project “Chia Se” (Project Sharing) aims to support them could help their students a lot, especially for learners with disabilities with their basic needs for their student’s daily learning needs. They promised acquiring quality education. For the said project, the club to invite Horizon again and spend more time for a coordinated with one of the PWD Schools here in HCMC, special program. STUDENT-LED CONFERENCE where they can speak out their accepted, understood, and SUGGESTS EFFECTIVE HOME- proudest achievements. Through welcomed in an extended family SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP this, students are given a chance formed between home and school. to voice out and be heard on their \"By participating in Student-Led personal, academics, and social Conference (SLC), you get provided concerns, issues, and growth. with an opportunity to get support Despite their busy schedules, on any issues that you may most of the parents are hands-on encounter. Furthermore, it is a great in this. They find time to have a way to express your plans and goals meaningful conversation with for the semester and even after you their children even in a 30-minute graduated from high school.\" - Andy period of time. Tran, G12A student and president of Many students enjoy joining Student Council (StuCo) 2022 - their SLC though, some of them Horizon, HCMC. struggles preparing presentations From 14th of November, all and expressing themselves in Horizon students participated in the front of their parents. annual Student-Led Conference Nevertheless, SLC is a time for Activity (SLC). This activity aims to provide students with a platform student. It is their spotlight, their Tu Tran, 6A and Huy, 12A during their \"safe space\" where they can feel presentation for Student-Led Conference, SLC

10 HOR ZONStudent's Page Aristotle's View of Art... \"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.\" \"Spotlight\" By: Nguyen Loan Minh Ha, G7A \"Solitude\" Poster by: Tran Hoang Lam, G10A By: Nguyen Loan Art and Health Minh Ha, G7A Mental \"Night Sky at Research suggests that art the North Pole\" therapy provides relief from mental health disorders. By: Nguyen Loan Creating art allows individual to Minh Ha, G7A let go of their worries or anxiety and focus on the task ahead. Art can be an option to people who experience mental health- related stress. SOURCE: Art and Mental Health by Jennifer Okafor, \"Lazy Cat\" By: Huynh Huong Giang, G7A

11 HOR ZONStudent's Page SCHOOL CLUBS RATED HIGH Club activities are one of the Last November 10 and 17, 2022, BY HORIZON STUDENTS school offerings that really motivate the Community Service Club students to come to school. It is (CSC) conducted a survey to where students choose their field of know the pulse of their fellow interest and work on it with the students on club activities. Out of guidance of a teacher-moderator. 100 respondents, 97% of students Here in Horizon, club activities gave a rate of satisfactory to very happen once every week for two- satisfactory level. However, 3% of hour period. During this time, students are not satisfied. Among students get involve in the varied the club that received high activities designed especially for positive ratings are Dance Club, them. They get engaged in Applied and Mad Science Club, planning and implementation. For and Football. With these ratings, secondary and high school, club the students are expecting that provide them quality time away the school will offer them more from their stressful academic life. activities that they will enjoy. STUDENT'S ECHOES Horizon, along with their amazing faculty, help grow my creativity and skills. I've got the urge to encourage curiosity and fun among students of all ages. - Andy Tran, G12A, StuCo President Horizon helped me develop important skills in life other than learning subjects. They taught me to always explore new things and expand my knowledge - Ho Hien Long, 8B & CSC Secretary From Horizon, I learned not to be shy to speak out. It might be scary sometimes, but everything is going to be alright. It has been few months since the school started, (I think) it's okay to be shy but speak out when needed. - Tu Tran, Grade 6A Teachers in Horizon taught me a lot of things In Horizon, I like helping organize especially \"kindness\". They are really friendly, activities like the graduation day last treat us well. We can communicate with them 2021-2022. I think, I will miss all the like a true friend. I love them! - Bao Ngoc, 10A, Horizon teachers when I graduate too. They helped me a lot in my studies. - President of Community Service Club Khai, G12A, StuCo Officer Horizon taught me to be mature and do things independently, it might take a while but it's really In Horizon, I learned that \"there is worth it. I met new friends and I enjoy the goofy always somebody out there proud of you! I appreciate all the hardworking and funny moments that I spent with them. Other than that, I think, it would be my lovely teachers of Horizon. - Phuong Thy, teachers whom I enjoyed the second after my G6A student class goofy jokes. - Minh Duy, G10 Horizon helped me learn better in English. It gave me a good and friendly environment where I can study. - Phat, 9A, StuCo Officer - Horizon helped me by teaching me new things and skills in life. What I enjoy the most in my many years of stay is the learning and playing time with my friends. - Dieu My, 7A, student-

12 H RIZON SP RTS YELLOW GRIFFIN AND RED DRAGON GOT THEIR FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES IN THE DODGEBALL COMPETITION This month of members who were champion for high September, Dodgeball competing for the day. school level. It was Inter-House Competition All participants have followed by the Blue was introduced to kick off exhibited the spirit of Phoenix house, Red the Horizon Sport events. sportsmanship and Dragon house, and Students from different camaraderie as they Green Hydra house teams of both secondary play the game. They respectively. For and high school threw the ball, catched Secondary Level, Red competed against one it, hit their opponents, Dragon house was another and aimed for and most importantly declared as the their house’s first trophy. enjoyed every battle. In champion. Green The school’s daily lunch the end of this month- Hydra house, Yellow Blue Phoenix House secondary break was filled with long competition, Griffin house, and Blue level players competing for their students’ noises as they Yellow Griffin house house placed next Dodgeball Championship trophy. cheered for their team was declared as the respectively. RED DRAGON HOUSE BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPION IN CHESS TOURNAMENT Red Dragon house on the second place. claimed back-to-back Green Hydra and Blue championship trophies in the recently concluded Phoenix were tied on the third place. Horizon Inter-house Chess For Secon dary Tournament. From the first week to level, Red Dr and Green Hydra won the last week of October, the first place chess enthusiasts of Horizon were having a while Yellow took second battle in the school's place and library. For four weeks, they have been Blue on 3rd. competing for their houses' chess championship trophy. After a tough tournament Nguyen Duy Minh, 6B student Red Dragon House was competing in chess for his team. declared as victors for High School level. It was The tournament ended with followed by Yellow Griffin most enthusiasts hoping to be victors on the next school's years chess battle. NO GAME OVER! FOR HORIZON'S Nguyen Gia Nghi, 10A BRAVE AND SPIRITED ATHLETES sport's competitions were made livelier with the addition of new and spirited house Sports' competition is one of the most exciting leaders. The school's activity office also events that the whole Horizon community is waiting for every year. During this time, students shuffled house members to give students a and teachers from different houses get energized chance to play with new leagues. The scores to cheer and support their team's players. Many and house rankings were also updated from students volunteer their time to participate in the time to time giving all house members new games and vie for championship. This year, the goals as they shout for \"No Game Over!\".

13 H RIZON SP RTS HORIZON'S FOOTBALL CUP CHAMPIONS: RED DARGON FOR HIGH SCHOOL, YELLOW GRIFFIN FOR SECONDARY Football is no joke in Vietnam as they joined this action-packed and so does in Horizon! For years, sport. Most teachers and students this sport has been one of the can’t help but scream every time most awaited events for most of their team scores goals. Coaches the people living in the country. were also hands-on during their Companies, household house’s competition. Not only the communities, and of course players were “on fire” during the schools, are annually organizing games, but also the spectators as competitions to encourage they yelled their house’s chants budding and professional football and color. After the month-long players to showcase their skills competitions, two houses were and share it to many football fans. declared champions. With the Horizon students are undeniably total team scores and goals of 14, thrilled as they joined football Yellow Griffin House was declared matches throughout the as champion for secondary level. lunchtime schedules during the Red Dragon, Green Hydra, and month of October. Blue Phoenix were next in place Horizon’s football yard was filled respectively. For high school level, with cheers as members of each Red Dragon House was declared house urged their players to win as the champion with the total their match during the score and goal points of 23. Green simultaneous football battles. Hydra House was second place Both secondary and high school while Blue Phoenix and Yellow secondary and High School students during football players were invited to Griffin got 3rd and 4th place their football match. participate and train themselves respectively. GREEN HYDRA HOUSE DOMINATES TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT Table tennis, also known as “ping This month-long tournament won first place. Green, Yellow and pong”, is one of the most popular sports concluded with fair and exciting Red follows respectively. While in being played indoors using a paddle, results. Green House dominated the the Doubles Category- High small hollow ball, and a rectangular table tennis court. Le Tran Nguyen School Level, Red Dragon was table with lines similar to that of tennis Thao “Lucy”, G10A student and awarded first place. Yellow Griffin, and badminton. This sport is not new to Green Hydra House representative, Green Hydra, and Blue Phoenix many Horizon students but due to its was admired by many for having took2ndto4thplacerespectively. complexity, not all students choose to shown her skills in table tennis. She The teachers’ tournament was playitandonlyfewcanreallymasterthe stood against male representatives also loaded with exciting matches. “ping pong skills”. from other houses in a competition In the end Mr. Eziz of Green House November played a significant role in dominatedbymen.Fortheranking, was declared champion. Mr. increasing students’ interest in table Singles Category - Secondary Level Suleyman of Blue House was the tennis. Ping pong masters were was won by Green House followed second place while Mr. Torey from gathered and invited for another by Red House, Yellow House, and Yellow House and Mr. Alijon from exciting house tournament. Students Blue House respectively. For the Red House took the 3rd and 4th and teachers competed against one Singles - High School Level, Green placerespectively. another and decided which School Hydra also won first place. Blue This year, table tennis is not just House would dominate this “head- Phoenix, Red Dragon, and Yellow a sport for a select few, it is now a hand” sport. The matches were divided Griffinplaced2ndto4threspectively. sport to be sought to in the next intotwocategories,singlesanddoubles. FortheDoubles-Secondary,Blue sport’stournamenttocome.