PennSchool Spotlight

The journey to conquer the VEX Robotics Vietnam National Championship 2025 has been an unforgettable experience for the talented members of the Technoholics Talent Squad.

Fueled by tireless dedication and unshakable teamwork, the Technoholics Talent Squad left a powerful mark on this intellectual arena:
– Team PENN BANH U stood out by advancing to the Quarterfinal Round in the Alliance Challenge and ranked Top 13 in the Robot Skills Challenge.
– Team PENN BANH IT proudly made it to the Top 11 in the Robot Skills Challenge and ranked in the Top 20 of the Alliance Challenge.

“Through this competition, I’ve learned so many valuable lessons. I realized that thorough preparation and strong teamwork are the key elements of success. I also discovered that every challenge helped me become more patient, adaptable, and determined to push past my own limits. Though the tournament has come to an end, the experiences and memories from the 2025 VEX Robotics National Championship will always remain a treasured part of my youth.”
— N.Q.T.L, a member of Team PENN BANH U, reflecting on the Northern Regional Round of the championship.

The VEX Robotics 2025 competition was more than just a contest — it was a place where students dared to test their limits, dream boldly, and grow with every challenge. Regardless of the results, the journey itself proved that every member of the Technoholics is a resilient, creative, and passionate warrior.

A big congratulations to teams PENN BANH U and PENN BANH IT for your remarkable achievements and truly inspiring journey. PennSchool is proud of your dedication and believes that you will continue to pursue your passions, grow stronger, and confidently stride forward on your path to becoming the innovators of the future.

“Nothing is easy at the beginning. If you want to achieve something, you have to give it your all.” This heartfelt reflection came from N.N.P, a member of the team representing PennSchool that proudly won First Prize at the STEAM – ROBOTICS Competition held at Nguyen Van To Secondary School in December 2025.

Sharing the same passion, T.L.H – a #HomeOfTheEagles with a special love for Robotics and a member of the Technoholics Talent Team – expressed how the competition became a meaningful journey of learning and connection: “From the moment the competition began, I was so excited knowing we’d be designing and programming a robot to take on specific challenges set by the judges. To build a fully functional and efficient robot, our team came up with a detailed plan for design, construction, and programming. We also prepared backup plans so we could respond quickly to any unexpected issues during the contest. Through countless hours of creating and testing, we gained a deeper understanding of how robots work and how to tackle real-world technical problems.

Participating in the VEX Robotics Competition helped me realize that technology isn’t just theoretical knowledge — it’s practical, hands-on learning we can apply in real life. To build a robot, you need more than technical skills; you need patience, creativity, and strong teamwork.” – T.L.H shared. Technology may not be an easy subject to conquer, but it has empowered our #HomeOfTheEagles to unlock their potential and confidently face challenges in pursuit of their passion.

PennSchool believes that this flame of passion will continue to burn bright, inspiring students to dream bigger, reach further, and become the best version of themselves.

Winning the Judges Award, Team PENN MI Y proudly became the first Vietnamese team in history to earn an international award at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2024.

April 27, 2024, marked a historic milestone as Team PENN MI Y entered the final day of competition at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2024 held in Dallas, Texas, USA. Competing against hundreds of teams from around the world, the representatives from PennSchool impressed the judges and proudly earned the Judges Award — a prestigious recognition granted to teams that demonstrate excellence, creativity, and commendable team spirit.

“The moment we saw our team’s name announced on the international stage, we were overwhelmed with joy and pride. We knew that every member had given their all, and this award is a reward for the incredible effort we’ve poured into this journey. We’re also incredibly proud to have brought honor to our home country. At the competition, all the teams were giving their best and competing fiercely for top results. That created an electrifying, exciting atmosphere – mixed with a bit of nervousness – as we took part in the world’s biggest robotics championship.”
– N.Q.C, a member of Team PENN MI Y, shared after the competition.

The Judges Award is not only a mark of recognition from international experts but also a testament to the determination, creativity, and unwavering spirit of Team PENN MI Y – talented young representatives of Vietnam with immense potential.

PennSchool extends its warmest congratulations to every member of Team PENN MI Y. You have not only showcased outstanding talent throughout your journey but also proudly represented a new generation of Vietnamese students who are dynamic, confident, and ready to thrive in a global environment.

May this remarkable achievement be the spark that inspires you to keep pursuing your passion and conquering new academic heights on the international stage ahead.

Excitement, gratitude, pride, and appreciation — these were the emotions felt by Team 350 as they successfully conquered the Cria Top Team category at the Global Round of the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) 2023.

Encouraged by PennSchool to participate in this prestigious annual academic competition, the team members couldn’t hide their thrill and nervousness at the opportunity to meet and compete with hundreds of brilliant young scholars from around the world.

Sharing her reflections after the unforgettable journey, M.N said: “At the beginning of the Global Round, I was quite nervous — I felt anxious during the Team Debate and overwhelmed by the Scholar’s Challenge. But I did my best to perform well. As one of the youngest scholars at the competition, my teammates and I were incredibly proud to be recognized with the Cria Top Team award. I truly cherish every moment, especially when receiving the silver medal for writing and the gold medal for the debate round. I’m deeply thankful for the amazing experiences the World Scholar’s Cup 2023 brought me and also to PennSchool for introducing me to this opportunity. I feel truly proud to be a scholar at this school.”

Teammate G.K, who stood alongside M.N throughout the Global Round, added: “The competition featured many diverse activities and served delicious dinners. One of the highlights was the Scholars Ball, where we could dance and explore cultural booths from various countries, experiencing traditional food and fun activities. Among them, I especially loved the Australian booth for its wide variety of food and souvenirs. I even received a big gray stuffed toy that looked like a camel — it’s my favorite keepsake.” Not stopping at current achievements, teammate T.T also expressed a strong determination to continue studying hard and preparing even better for future competitions.

Behind every medal and award is a story of effort, teamwork, and a thirst for knowledge. Without a doubt, the inspiring journey of Team 350 will motivate other #HomeOfTheEagles to confidently take on challenges, break through their limits, and soar to new heights in both national and international academic arenas.

Intelligent, quick-witted, and determined—these are the adjectives that PennSchool teachers use to describe N.H.N, a student who made a lasting impression by receiving the Achievement Award during the 2021-2022 school year. After completing Grade 9, N.H.N moved to Northland Christian School in Texas, USA, to continue his studies and pursue his dreams.

After more than two years of studying there, with outstanding achievements and relentless effort, N.H.N became a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), one of the most prestigious academic honors for high school students in the United States. During his visit to PennSchool at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, N.H.N had an emotional reunion with his teachers and shared this proud milestone: “I studied hard and worked to earn high grades. Achieving good grades is a necessary condition for a student to be inducted into the National Honor Society. At first, I was a bit surprised when I was nominated to join the NHS. Then, a sense of happiness, perhaps satisfaction, washed over me when I understood the significance of this honor and realized that it was my hard work that brought me to this achievement.”

For N.H.N, being inducted into NHS is not just a prestigious title; it is also an important step toward achieving his dream of attending a top university: “One of the most important requirements for entering college is to have the credentials, reputation, and the ‘gold standards’ that you need to show to others. Top universities want to admit students with excellent academic records, those who have earned high grades, because students with many B’s and C’s are not as competitive. That’s why I joined the National Honor Society — to have a prestigious certificate in my resume, making schools want to teach me and accept me. This is also an important step toward my dream of getting into top universities.”

Although N.H.N has started a new journey in a foreign country, he still cherishes the foundation that PennSchool provided. His strong English skills and the confident, dynamic spirit nurtured during his years at school are the tools that have helped him quickly integrate into the learning environment in the U.S. and confidently assert himself in a new land.

PennSchool wishes N.H.N continued success on his journey of knowledge, achieving even more remarkable milestones and spreading positive inspiration to those around him.