Visit from Mr Vuong

On the 27^th of November, Henry’s father, Mr. Vuong, came to our class to talk about his life, from youth onwards. Mr Vuong started from the beginning, when he was just a child, and, with intricate and precise detail, pulled his biography out of his memory. His story is a rough one, full of twists and turns, yet an inspiring one of bravery and perseverance. Mr Vuong’s tale sprouts from his childhood in communist South Vietnam, where life was ferociously tough, and where the government controlled the land with an iron fist. As time passed, Mr Vuong eventually fled from his homeland and, on a perilous journey across turbulent waters, with some foreign aid, he eventually arrived in Australia, and built a new life here.

I believe that Mr Vuong, with his intriguing story, has really made an impact on our class, and has given us a true insight into life under a vicious communist regime at the same time. We already knew that if you try, you can succeed, regardless of what obstacles or difficulties that may stand in the way. Now, we have a true example of that principle: Henry’s father, Mr Vuong – a truly inspirational man.

 -Amos

Mr Vuong sharing his lifetime experiences with Room 20