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It Feels Good To Give
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.
Elementary School Blog – June 6th
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Secondary School – June 6, 2025
This week, we have spent time celebrating what is important to us as a school. There was a lot to celebrate!
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – June 6th, 2025
This week’s blog highlights activities and events from the past week.
Secondary School – May 30, 2025
It was an honor to address our Class of 2025 at their graduation ceremony on Tuesday evening. This is a truly special group of young people.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – May 30th, 2025
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A Year to Capture
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.
Elementary School Blog – May 30th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – May 23rd, 2025
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Elementary School Blog – May 23rd
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Kind Words Help
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.
Secondary School – May 23, 2025
Congratulations to our Boys and Girls High School Badminton Teams. They are both Yangon Athletic Conference (YAC) Champions!
Elementary School Blog – May 16th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – May 16th 2025
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Scoring Another Goal with Build For Change
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.
Secondary School – May 16, 2025
Exams are one type of assessment that we use at ISY to develop a fair and accurate understanding of student academic achievement levels.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – May 9th 2025
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Elementary School Blog – May 9th
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Secondary School – May 9, 2025
We are focusing hard on finishing this year strongly. We are also very focused on smooth and successful student transitions into next year.
Life as a STUCO Officer
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.
Secondary School – May 2, 2025
IB Diploma final examinations started this week. So far, so good it seems for our Seniors! We are right behind them.
Elementary School Blog – May 2nd
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Trash to Fashion
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.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – May 2nd 2025
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Secondary School – April 25, 2025
On Monday, our Seniors will begin their IB Diploma final examinations. We wish them all the very best of luck!
Elementary School Blog – April 25th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – April 25th 2025
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Kalitaw School: A Journey of Hope and Connection
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.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – April 11th 2025
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Secondary School – April 11, 2025
Today, we had a special assembly to celebrate our Grade 12 students who are now in full exam preparation mode.
Elementary School Blog – April 11th
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ISY Board Elections 2025
On Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM, there will be the ISY AGM and Board Elections for 2 positions. Find out who the candidates are and how you can vote.
Bright Smiles
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.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – April 4th 2025
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Elementary School Blog – April 4th
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Accelerating Action
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.
Secondary School – April 4, 2025
Tonight and tomorrow night, we are lucky to come together and share the joy of performance. Thank you to everyone who has brought this show to life.
Pop up some Service!
Friday lunchtimes are when crowds of students huddle around the popcorn machine, waiting for bags of fresh and irresistible popcorn. With every munch and crunch, delicious flavors including sweet, salt, chocolate and cheese burst into your mouth – an absolute flavor sensation! Not to mention that a donation to the Chinthe Fund is made with every pop!
Secondary School – March 28, 2025
This week, our Grade 12 IB Diploma Art students, like our Grade 10 World Studies students last week, exhibited their work.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – March 28st, 2025
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Elementary School Blog – March 28th
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Secondary School – March 21, 2025
On Wednesday, our Grade 10 World Studies students exhibited their research on a topic of interest to them.
Elementary School Blog – March 21st
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – March 21st, 2025
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One Plastic Bag At A Time
The Green Initiative service learning group initiated a new project called EcoLab, which aimed to make our campus greener and reduce waste. EcoLab is taking bold steps towards sustainability, starting with our upcoming project to explore introducing biodegradable plastic bags.
Elementary School Blog – March 14th
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A Shot at a Healthier Future
The Myanmar Children Healthcare Project (MCHP) reached another milestone on their journey to making a difference in healthcare, starting with Tha Thana Gone Yi Monastery School. The goal of MCHP is to provide vaccinations and health education to partner organizations and increase awareness about the importance of vaccinations in preventing disease.
Secondary School – March 14, 2025
On Thursday, we hosted the inaugural International Schools Chess Tournament in our gym. There were over 80 student participants.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – March 14th, 2025
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Elementary School Blog – March 7th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – March 7th, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Learning What Service Really Is
The Hnin Si team had an insightful experience at the Kyaik Ke Le Nunnery, where we held a pad donation drive and menstrual education session with over 100 nuns. Hnin Si is a service learning group that aims to tackle period poverty and advocate for menstrual education in the local community.
Secondary School – March 7, 2025
Today, at a special International Women’s Day assembly, we heard from US Chargé d’Affaires Susan Stevenson and ISY Service Group, Hnin Si.
Elementary School Blog – February 28th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – February 28st, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Uplifting Spirits, Achieving Dreams
We are proud to introduce a service learning group led by a team of passionate students coming together to support the patients at the hospital for children. The ISY students do not provide medical aid. Rather, they aim to bring joy and comfort to children facing long and difficult hospital stays.
Secondary School – February 28, 2025
This week we were visited by author, John Coy. Mr. Coy had visited ISY back in 2016. He was very eager to return and glad that he did.
Sharing Pages of Joy
The Reading Matters Book Club is a service learning group we can all learn from. This group ticks all the boxes for service learning.
Elementary School Blog – February 21st
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – February 21st, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Secondary School – February 21, 2025
Tomorrow is our annual Family Sports Day. It is a fun student-led day that supports our Chinthe Fund Partners. See you there!
Secondary School – February 14, 2025
On Tuesday, all students from Grades 2 to 12 came together in their Chinthe Communities for our ISY Olympiad.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – February 14th, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Let’s Celebrate Our Successes
On Saturday, 22nd February, the ISY community will come together at the annual Family Sports Day (9.00-11.00 am). This is a fundraising event for the Chinthe Fund. We will set up a variety of sporting activities for children (and adults) to enjoy.
Elementary School Blog – February 14th
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Secondary School – February 7, 2025
Last weekend, ISY hosted the Yangon Model United Nations (YMUN), simulation of the United Nations with Yangon international school students.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – February 7th, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Nourishing Lives: The Impact of the Community Kitchen
Today, we are excited to shine a light on the Community Kitchen (CK). This incredible service learning group has been making a difference by spreading warmth and kindness through food.
Elementary School Blog – February 7th
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Secondary School – January 31, 2024
Last week, ISY hosted Mr. d’Arcy Lunn as our visiting expert. He was the best person to answer our burning questions about service learning.
Elementary School Blog – January 31st
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A Teaspoon of Reflection
Last week, ISY was fortunate to host Mr. d’Arcy Lunn as our visiting expert. With over 20 years of experience of leading workshops in more than 90 countries, he was the best person to answer our burning questions about service learning. Mr. d’Arcy worked with elementary and secondary students, inspiring them to make “a teaspoon of change.”
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – January 31st, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Elementary School Blog – January 24th
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Secondary School – January 24, 2024
this week has been a very busy one that highlighted how our compassionate Mission is central to everything we do.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – January 24th, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Another Dose of Health and Happiness
Children from our Chinthe Fund partners, the Care to the Least Center (CLC) and the Kalitaw school, came to ISY for their regular clinic appointment. This visit from CLC and Kalitaw showed us that little actions can lead to great results. Here, we focused on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – January 17th, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Elementary School Blog – January 17th
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Secondary School – January 17, 2024
I’m looking forward to seeing you all at tomorrow’s International Day to celebrate the cultures and countries that make up our ISY community.
Art Echo and Build For Change
We are thrilled to spotlight Art Echo and Build For Change! These new service learning groups focus on using their creativity to improve our community.
Elementary School Blog – January 10th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – January 10th, 2025
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Secondary School – January 10, 2024
This week, I have been part of the team that travelled with our Grade 6, 7, and 8 students on their Chinthe Expeditions.
Secondary School – December 13, 2024
We wish you all happy and safe holidays. Our Middle School Chinthe Expeditions will start 2025 off early on Sunday, January 5.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – December 13th, 2024
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Elementary School Blog – December 13th
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Elementary School Blog – December 6th
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Secondary School – December 6, 2024
Our High School Chinthe Expeditions have all returned safely from Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. A lot of fun was had by all!
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – December 6th, 2024
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Secondary School – November 29, 2024
This week, our High School students will be on their Chinthe Expeditions. Grades 9 and 10 to Thailand, 11 to Vietnam, and 12 to Malaysia.
Elementary School Blog – November 29th
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – November 29th, 2024
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
An Island of Sanity: Celebrating the Heart of Our ISY Community
In the “We Belong Together” unit, Grade 1 students at ISY learned the value of every role within the school community. From custodians to school leaders, each person’s contribution matters. The students took responsibility for their own actions, understanding how even small efforts can make a big difference in creating a thriving and respectful school environment.
Community Service Award 2025
ISY is now accepting nominations for the ISY Annual Community Service Award recognizing a person engaged in being a force for positive change.
A Roaring Success – Family Fun Fair
Last weekend’s Family Fun Fair was a roaring success, bringing the ISY community together for an afternoon of excitement, connection and purpose.
Secondary School – November 22, 2024
Join us tomorrow (Saturday, November 23) for our ISY Family Fun Fair. This is a special community event that supports our Chinthe Fund.
Elementary School Blog – November 22nd
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Athletics, Arts, and Activities – November 22nd, 2024
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
Athletics, Arts, and Activities – November 11th, 2024
This week’s blog contains a farewell from the outgoing Athletics and Activities Coordinator.
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