Athletics, Arts, and Activities Blog
October 25, 2024
Athletics, Arts, and Activities
Rebekka Jensen – Athletics, Arts, and Activities Coordinator
Greetings, ISY Community,
Welcome Back After the Thadingyut Holiday!
We hope everyone had a restful and joyful Thadingyut Holiday! As we return to school, we’re excited to dive back into our Athletics, Arts, and Activities programs. With many exciting events, practices, and performances ahead, it’s a great time to re-engage and make the most of the opportunities this season offers.
Let’s come back energized and ready to give our best both in and out of the classroom!
Welcome back, ISY community!
Exciting Athletic Opportunities: Basketball, Girls Touch Rugby, and Tennis Signups Now Open!
We’re thrilled to announce that signups are now open for High School Basketball (SEASAC and YAC), Girls Touch Rugby (SEASAC), and Tennis (SEASAC) teams! Whether students are experienced athletes or simply interested in trying out, we encourage them to get involved in one of these fantastic sports.
Signing up is easy! Students can scan the QR codes posted on the Athletics, Arts, and Activities boards around campus or use the link provided here: Google Form Our Athletics, Arts, and Activities Office is also available to assist with any signup questions.
Before committing, students are encouraged to review the memos for each sport to understand the expectations, including practice schedules, time commitments, and more:
We’re excited to see our high school athletes take the field and court this season, and we’re looking forward to a memorable and successful season ahead!
Middle School Sports Update
This week marked the exciting conclusion of Middle School Basketball, with a fantastic tournament on Tuesday. Our students gave it their all, showing great teamwork and determination. We’re proud of their efforts and growth throughout the season!
As we wrap up basketball, we’re now transitioning into Middle School Volleyball and are looking forward to another exciting season ahead. Stay tuned for more updates as our teams hit the court!
Please look below for this weeks game highlights!!
Best regards,
Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)
Athletics, Arts, and Activities Coordinator
The International School Yangon
Upcoming Games Next Week
Monday, October 28 HS Volleyball vs. ISM (@ ISY)
Tuesday, October 29 HS Volleyball YAC Semifinal, schedule TBD, location TBD
Thursday, October 31 HS Soccer vs. ILBC (@ ISY)
Thursday, October 31 MS Volleyball vs. YIS (@ YIS)
Friday, November 1 HS Volleyball YAC Finals (@ YIS)
Match Highlights: Last Friday Through This Week:
Middle School
High School
ISY MS Girls Basketball Recap
Final Results: ISY Girls Team – 3rd Place
The ISY middle school girls’ basketball team recently participated in the YAC tournament, showcasing their growth and dedication throughout the season. All games were played with great intensity, and every player contributed to the team’s success. The girls played their hearts out, applying the skills they honed over the season. With such a strong performance, the future of girls’ basketball at ISY looks bright. Great job, ladies!
ISY MS Boys Basketball Recap
Final Scores: ISY Boys Team – 4th Place
The ISY middle school boys’ basketball team displayed significant improvement during the recent YAC tournament, finishing in 4th place. Despite the tough competition, our boys had a lot of fun and learned valuable lessons on the court. It was particularly rewarding to see our 6th-grade players stepping up and showing promise for next season. All players contributed to the team’s efforts, demonstrating positive growth and development throughout the season. We look forward to building on this foundation in the upcoming year!
More HS Game Highlights Coming Next Week!!
Facilities Booking and Hours
(October 30th – onwards)
Fitness & Weight Room
- Open: 24 hours on weekends
- Closed: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Outside Covered Court Areas
- Open: Monday to Friday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Field
- Open: Monday 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Swimming Pool
- Open: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
- Open: Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Closed: Sundays
GYM Court 1 & 2
- Open: 24 hours on weekends (closed 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM for sport practice on Saturday)
- Closed: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tennis Court
- Open: Monday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Friday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Facilities Booking Link: Facilities Booking Link
Questions or More Information
As always, if you have any questions about what is in this blog or anything else that you may think of related to activities or athletics please feel free to contact me at:
rjensen@isyedu.org
Kindest regards,
Ms. Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040