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Secondary 2 & 3 Cultural Immersion Trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2025

19 December 2025

Sec 2 and 3 students explored Ho Chi Minh City's history, culture, and career pathways on a four-day trip. Read on to see how they grew as leaders and changemakers.

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Large group posing with a Regent Secondary School banner for a Ho Chi Minh City cultural immersion trip, Oct 2025.

From 28 to 31 October 2025, our Secondary 2 and 3 students embarked on a four-day, three-night cultural immersion programme to Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in southern Vietnam.

A group of young people pose in front of the Buu Dien post office building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

A group of young people in blue polo shirts pose in front of a military helicopter and tank outdoors.

Several children in blue shirts and conical hats stand in a garden, listening to a guide point at a papaya tree.

A group of 17 students, accompanied by four teachers, participated in a meaningful and enriching learning journey. During the trip, students visited key historical landmarks such as the War Remnants Museum and the Independence Palace, where they gained insights into Vietnam’s journey towards independence following the Vietnam War. Visits to the Saigon Central Post Office, the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre, and the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum further deepened their understanding of the city’s cultural diversity and Vietnam’s rich heritage. Students also took part in a farm-to-table cooking experience, where they learnt about sustainable farming practices and how agriculture remains a viable and meaningful career pathway in Vietnam.

A large group in yellow uniforms poses indoors with two men in wheelchairs at the front, smiling and giving thumbs up.

Children in blue shirts do origami in a classroom; two youth in yellow shirts present on a red stage to seated kids.

In addition, a visit to a local orphanage allowed students to put into practice the values and leadership skills they had developed through the Community Youth Leadership Programme. They organised engaging activities such as keychain-making and sing-and-dance sessions, bringing joy to the children while serving as positive role models in the community.

A group of students in red uniforms and two adults in suits pose together around a conference table in an office.

Six people smile indoors as two hold a plaque for JGL Worldwide, with a screen displaying the company name behind them.

The students’ learning was further enriched through a visit to a local SME, where they received a warm welcome from the staff. Through presentations, interactive quizzes, and panel discussions, students gained valuable insights into potential education and career pathways, aligning with their Education and Career Guidance learning.

Through these experiences, our students developed a deeper appreciation of Vietnamese culture. More importantly, they learnt the value of active contribution, service, and leadership, becoming changemakers who make a positive impact on others. These meaningful lessons will remain with them long after the trip has concluded.