On August 25, the 2026 National Defense Education Program kicked off at Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School. All new students, dressed neatly in uniform, embraced the new semester with spirited enthusiasm. At the Grade 10 opening ceremony, Vice Principal Wang Yongquan encouraged students to build resilience and collective spirit, while student representative Ruan Hong called the experience “a baptism of youth.” Instructor representative Meng Xianyao urged students to embrace discipline and teamwork. In the afternoon, Grade 7 students watched a short play on the Long March to commemorate its 90th anniversary. Principal Zhu Xuehua officially launched the program by presenting command flags and banners, marking the start of a transformative journey.