Service learning at ISY is more than just after-school activities—it is authentic, real-world education in action. Nick Sturmey, Service Learning Coordinator, reflects on how these projects deepen student learning, foster compassion, and prepare students to become positive changemakers in the world.

Build For Change and Community Sports teamed up to support Kalitaw School by designing and building sturdy soccer goals. Through creativity, collaboration, and trial and error, ISY students turned a simple idea into a meaningful project rooted in service and STEM learning.

Discover the inspiring journey of Chinthe Fund Elementary Group students as they connect with Kalitaw School. From sharing meals and creating a documentary to bonding over games, this partnership highlights hope, friendship, and the power of education.

The Service Learning Blog team at ISY has wrapped up a successful year of storytelling, publishing 22 articles and conducting interviews that highlight the spirit of service and community. Through teamwork, creativity, and compassion, the correspondents captured the essence of service learning in action.

Being a High School STUCO officer is about more than just organizing events—it is about teamwork, communication, and representing student voices. Ei Kalayar Thein (Grade 9) shares how collaboration and leadership make the STUCO experience both rewarding and manageable.

The bright smiles around campus were unmistakable! Thanks to Evergreen Dental Care’s generous support, 52 children from ISY’s Chinthe Fund partners, Kalitaw school and the Care to the Least Center (CLC), enjoyed free dental treatment and a joyful day at ISY.

Chinthe Connections, a new student-led service group, launched the Gratitude Wall to promote mental wellness and reflection. By sharing kind words and expressions of thanks, students created a powerful space for connection, calm, and community during the busy exam season.

ISY’s Trashion Show turned trash into art as students from grades 6 to 12 created stunning outfits using only recycled materials to celebrate Earth Day. From sea creature gowns made of plastic bags to glittery circus-themed designs, the event combined creativity with a powerful environmental message.

March 8th. A day to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women all around the world. International Women’s Day is a reminder of the progress made on the journey for equality. For this year’s International Women’s Day, ISY service learning group Hnin Si, took the lead by organizing impactful events.