The Commendation and Exchange Ceremony for Outstanding Students of PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) in 2024, with many meaningful and interesting activities, helped create an environment for connection, learning, and sharing among excellent and talented students, further spreading motivation for the younger generation to develop themselves, contributing to the building of the homeland and the country. This year's PTSC Outstanding Student Commendation and Exchange Ceremony marks the 10th journey with the participation of 164 students from across the country, out of a total of 204 students who were commended during the 2023-2024 school year. The program was held in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province from August 16-18, 2024, organized by the Trade Union in coordination with the Youth Union and the Veterans Association of PTSC. This is also a meaningful annual event, demonstrating the PTSC leadership's attention to the next generation of employees’ children, recognizing families’ efforts in education, while also providing motivation and morale for employees to feel secure in their work, accompanying the sustainable development of PTSC.
The 2024 PTSC Outstanding Student Commendation and Exchange Ceremony
As part of the program, the students visited PTSC Vung Tau Downstream Port, where they listened to the CHW2204 Offshore Wind Project Management Board introduce the infrastructure systems, machinery, and projects of PTSC and its member units. The documentary "PTSC - The First Offshore Wind Foundations" also attracted the students' interest, helping them better understand the wind power project PTSC is implementing, as well as learning more about PTSC's new activities in offshore renewable energy, and the company's development plans in the context of energy transition. This also helped the students gain a better understanding of their parents' work and provided career guidance for their future. At the Commendation Ceremony, the outstanding students reported their academic achievements over the past year, shared experiences, and expressed deep gratitude to PTSC's leadership for their timely encouragement and support, motivating them to strive even more. The subsequent exchange session was lively with the students' sincere and interesting sharing, showcasing their determination, effort, and perseverance in their studies to achieve high results, bringing joy to their parents and helping them focus on their work.
The Exchange Program between PTSC Leadership and Students
Mr. Nguyen Tran Toan - PTSC Trade Union President, and Mr. Tran Ngoc Chuong - Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Member of the PTSC Board of Directors, praised the students' academic achievements, affirming that PTSC's organizations would continue to maintain activities to encourage and motivate the students to excel in their studies, as well as to provide peace of mind for parents to focus on their work. PTSC leadership hopes that such programs will equip the students with the tools they need as they grow up, helping them to use their abilities to contribute to the homeland and the country. They also expressed hope that the students would continue to strive in their studies, maintaining PTSC's fine tradition of academic excellence. During the exchange, the students also introduced and presented regional specialty gifts from their hometowns to PTSC leadership and units. Each gift was filled with affection and also symbolized the connection between regions and units within the entire PTSC Corporation.
Delegation Offering Incense and Flowers in Memory of Heroine Vo Thi Sau
After the ceremony, the students participated in a colorful Gala program with lively musical performances and unique magic shows. In a warm, friendly, and open atmosphere, the organizers created every opportunity for the students to confidently showcase their talents and skills in front of the crowd, confidently taking the stage with songs and special performances they delivered themselves. As part of the program's activities, on the morning of August 17, the students participated in a homecoming trip to Dat Do District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. There, the students and the organizers performed the ceremony of offering incense and flowers to commemorate the heroine of the armed forces, Vo Thi Sau. Although the weather was not entirely favorable, standing before the Memorial, listening to stories about Vo Thi Sau, all the students solemnly performed the ceremony, listened attentively, and had their own deep reflections on the glorious achievements of the Red Land heroine.
Nguyen Thi Tuong Vy, an outstanding student from the PTSC Thanh Hoa delegation, shared: "After the incense offering ceremony, I can't really find the words to describe my feelings now. Nostalgia, emotion, gratitude... it’s such a special feeling! The image of heroine Vo Thi Sau, as described by the tour guide, is deeply etched in my mind with her brilliant achievements. She is a resilient, indomitable heroine, an immortal monument, a brave example for our young generation to follow. We will strive to study well, always remember the great contributions of the heroic martyrs, and always strive to follow the moral example of the great President Ho Chi Minh...". During the homecoming trip, the organizers also introduced the students to scenic spots and historical sites in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, such as Loc An Wharf - A historical site of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail, Minh Dam Base, and Cam Slope Relic,... so that the students could understand the value of national independence and peace, and uphold the Vietnamese tradition of "Gratitude for those who came before us."
Continuing the program's activities, the students had fun and entertainment at Gozoo Farm Tourist Area, where they participated in a drowning rescue skills training class. The highlight here was the "ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL" team-building activity with youthful, fun, and interesting games, helping the students learn teamwork skills, working together to overcome challenges, and pushing their personal limits. They coordinated smoothly and harmoniously, united as one, regardless of role or position within a group, united, knowing how to share and listen to teammates' opinions, ready to assist each other, and determined to achieve the group's goals. The successful completion of the program left the students with many full emotions and unforgettable beautiful memories. According to their sharing, they felt very excited and proud to receive the love from the PTSC family; each person was further driven and determined to study and train to always be a good child, a good student, and a good citizen, contributing to the homeland and the country.
Article by: Pham Van Hieu (Petro Hotel) - Photos by: Tran Thanh Hau (PTSC Phu My)
