September 20th
Blog Post
Dear Parents,
You will have read the announcement this week regarding the appointment of a new Elementary Principal for the 25-26 school year. It has been an honor to serve as the Elementary Principal at ISY. I am fully committed to my role for the rest of this school year. I am staying on at ISY in a new role and look forward to continuing to work alongside you all in the coming years.
Discover ISY: A Community of Compassion and Change
We are excited to share our new video showcasing our amazing school. Please tune in and discover more about our outstanding Chinthe Fund partnerships and the remarkably compassionate community at ISY. See the video below.
REMINDERS
Please remember that during this time, we only have dedicated adult supervision on campus in the morning from 7:30 AM. Elementary School Students go directly to the steps at dismissal unless they have an after-school activity.
Warm regards,
Ms. Sandy Sheppard
PRIDE OF THE PRINCIPAL (POP)
We had POP in assembly today.
Well done to the students who demonstrated our learner profile.
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ISY’s Commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding At ISY, we take great pride in safeguarding our community, especially our students. We are committed to maintaining a comprehensive Child Protection Policy, which outlines the measures we have in place to protect students from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. This policy, available on our website, details the strategies we employ to ensure student safety, including thorough recruitment checks, extensive training for all members of the school community, and clear expectations for staff behavior. Our Child Protection Policy is aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the 2019 Myanmar Child Rights Law. It is regularly reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees and the Director to ensure that ISY remains at the forefront of best practices in safeguarding. |
Dates to Remember
25th September – Lent Day – no school
11th October – Last Day of School (school finishes at 11:30 AM)
PROMOTING READING AT ISY
Ensure your child has a book in their bag for dismissal time.
Then waiting time can become reading time!
New Elementary School Principal Announcement
ISY is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Elementary School Principal for the 25-26 school year, Mr Geoff Heney.
Geoff and his wife Kate hail from Ottawa, Canada. Their teaching career has taken them from Ottawa to Korea, Shanghai, Qatar and they are currently working in Hong Kong. Kate is an experienced early years teacher and Geoff has a variety of teaching and administration experience. Their children, Megan and Ben grew up in Doha and Hong Kong and are both currently back in Ontario attending university.
Kate and Geoff are looking forward to learning and working at ISY and experiencing a new culture in Myanmar.
Strengthening Community through our Parent Association
Meet our newly appointed Parent Association Executive Committee!
ISY parents came together this week at the Parent Association Annual General Meeting, where they were introduced to the new committee and signed up to support the school by joining committees. We are excited for the year ahead! #ISYCommunity #ISYParents #TogetherWeGrow
Myanmar Language Book Drive: Help Us Share the Joy of Reading
Collection Dates: September 23 – October 4
Drop-off Location: Teak Steps
The Reading Matters Club is excited to announce a book drive for one of our Chinthe Fund projects, the Care to the Least Clinic (CLC). We are asking the ISY community to donate new or gently used Myanmar language books for children aged 2-18.
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in service learning, helping foster children’s love of reading while contributing to our broader community.
When to Keep Your Child Home
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Resilience: A Vital Life Skill
Resilience is the ability to bounce back or adapt when things don’t go as planned. It’s a crucial skill for children to develop, and it consists of three key elements: control, challenge, and commitment.
A resilient person focuses on what they can control. They view obstacles as opportunities for growth rather than signs of failure. Instead of being discouraged by setbacks, they become energized to overcome barriers and continue toward success. Finally, resilient individuals are committed. They set goals, create plans, and dedicate their time and energy to all aspects of life—whether it’s work, family, or social connections.
So, how can we nurture these qualities and skills in our children?
Control: Give your child opportunities to take risks and try new things. As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children by ensuring their success, but sometimes this can prevent them from developing independence. By allowing them to navigate tasks on their own, they learn to identify what is within their control and what isn’t.
Challenge: Let your child see you fail. Share your everyday mistakes and demonstrate how these “mini-failures” are valuable learning experiences. Show them that failure is not the end—it’s the beginning of growth.
Commitment: Model goal-setting and perseverance for your children. Whether it’s your daily exercise routine, sleep schedule, or healthy eating habits, demonstrating dedication provides a powerful example that can influence them for years to come.
Resilient individuals tend to have a positive outlook on the future, achieve more of their goals, manage their emotions better, maintain healthy relationships, and express empathy and compassion.
If you have any questions or concerns about this or other topics, feel free to contact me, Ms. Patty, at escounselor@isyedu.org.
Warm regards, Ms. Patty
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040