March 22, 2024
Athletics and Activities
Dear Chinthes,
This week we have sent our last contingent of students to SEASAC events for the year. This weekend saw the softball and badminton teams travel to their respective destinations. Please read more below for information on these two teams and where they are traveling to.
Speaking of SEASAC events, the ISY Music group came back from the SEASAC Music Festival on Sunday. Please read below for more information about how this group got on.
Our middle school football team played their last friendly match of the season on Tuesday. This was the last time they will play before their end of season tournament this Saturday. Please continue reading in the Middle School Athletics section for the match report of this game.
Upcoming Athletic Events and Practices
Middle School:
MS Football End of Season YAC Tournament, March 23, 8:30 AM at South Dagon Field
YCI Badminton Tournament, March 29 at ISM
High School:
YCI Badminton Tournament, March 29 at ISM
Practice Times
HS Touch Rugby
Tuesday 2:40-5:00 PM (ISY Field)
Thursday 3:30-5:30 PM (ISY Field)
MS/HS Badminton
Monday/Wednesday girls/boys 3:30-5:30 PM (ISY Gym)
ES Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:20-3:20 PM
MS and HS Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30-5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 6:45-7:45 AM
Community Sports Group
The Community Sports group is a group of students that have come together to provide sporting opportunities for the ISY community.
Their latest event will be a 3 Vs 3 basketball tournament. Here is a snapshot of what will be happening:
What: 3 Vs 3 basketball tournament
Who: MS boys and MS/HS girls
When: April 1 and 2 after school
Where: ISY Gym Court 2
More details will be made available next week.
SEASAC Music Festival
SEASAC Music Festival
Here is a summary of the SEASAC Music Festival by Ms. Bekka:
“Day 1 Summary: Today was a full day for our group. With bright eyes and excitement everyone was ready at 5:00am to board the plane. After an uneventful flight we arrived here in Singapore ready to find out what the journey would lead to. Our gracious hosts made sure we were fed and comfortable before we dove into our first 2 hour rehearsal. During the rehearsals students worked with talented directors. Laughter and hard work were at the center of their work. I was proud of all the students’ attention and efforts. With the great start we had today, the concert on Saturday is going to be amazing!
Day 2 Summary: You might not believe it, but your students today have been making music for more than 8 hours. Working with students from other schools and countries around the world they are making new connections both within and outside of themselves. The music is truly coming alive. The directors take time to help the students personalize, interpret, and express the deepest parts of the songs. Their feet are tired, their brains are exhausted, and they are almost ready for their performance tomorrow! I am proud of the work they are doing and am so thankful that these students are willing to be here and grow.
Day 3 Summary: Concert day is the culmination of days and weeks of hard work. It is exciting and exhausting. The students had four hours of rehearsal this morning followed by a dress rehearsal and a performance at 4:00. Thank you to the parents that were able to travel and be with us. The students gave their best performance at the concert and celebrated with all the performers at a gala and dinner. Fun was had by all and I am very proud of all their hard work!”
High School Softball
High School Athletics
Softball
Our boys SEASAC softball team traveled to Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday to play in the SEASAC Division 1 tournament over the coming weekend. The boys have been developing their skills over the last few months in the YISL softball league here in Yangon. The team has a great mix of fresh and experienced players, and big hitters, but also sharp fielders. We look forward to following their tournament.
If you would like to follow the team please use this link for the live stream of the tournamnet’s matches:
SEASAC Softball
Badminton
Our SEASAC badminton team traveled to UWC East School, Singapore on Thursday to play in the SEASAC Division 1 tournament over the coming weekend. The girls and boys teams will be trying to do their best in this tournament. If they play to the best they can they should be proud of their achievements.
If you would like to follow the team please use this link for the live stream of the tournament’s matches:
SEASAC Badminton
Middle School Athletics
On Tuesday our middle school football team played their last friendly match of the season. This was the last time they will play before their end of season tournament this Saturday.
After a quiet start and a fairly even first half ISY upped the tempo in the second half. ISY were able to assert their dominance by scoring four goals. The boys went on to have complete control of the game.
This was a good game to stretch the boys legs before Saturday. ISY won the match 5-1.
After School Activities
Parents will be able to check their child(ren)’s ASA schedule on PowerSchool. They will also be able to check where and when the ASAs will be and who is the ASA supervisor. This information will be automatically updated as changes are made to the students’ ASA schedules.
The times for ASAs are as follows:
Elementary school ASA 2:20 – 3:05 PM
Middle and high school ASA 2:40-3:25 PM
Swim Team
Here are the training times for our elementary, middle and high school swim teams.
ES Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:20-3:20 PM
MS and HS Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30-5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 6:45-7:45 AM
Community Sport
Every Saturday a group of ISY community plays badminton and pickleball in the ISY gym. This is from 3:00-5:00 PM.
If you are interested in playing either of these community sports please come along at the given day and time and you will be welcomed.
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ISY Sports Broadcasting
Last year a sports broadcasting club was started at ISY. They were able to cover some of our high school basketball games with great success. They produced a very professionally polished product.
This year they will cover our high school athletics for the whole year. If you are interested in this please follow the link below and this will lead you to the group’s Youtube page. So far the group has covered two high school volleyball games and some of the high school basketball games from last year.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzBh86SGxeV22RG6ZHYW2g
Facility Schedules
Over the Thingyn holiday there will be some closers of the ISY facilities.
The pool and gym will be closed from April 13 – 19. All other facilities will be open as usual.
ISY facilities are open and ready to be enjoyed by the ISY community. You will be able to see below the available times to different facilities.
Please note, to use ISY facilities you MUST use this booking form and be a member of the ISY community. No people outside of the ISY community will be given access to ISY without previous permission. This form also includes a liability waver.
Tennis Court
Weekdays 2:30-6:00PM
Weekends 8:00AM-5:00PM
(Middle and elementary school students need to be accompanied by an adult)
Swimming Pool
Mornings
Open 6:30 – 7:30 AM Monday – Friday
Afternoons
Monday 5-6 PM
Tuesday 3:30-6 PM
Wednesday 5-6 PM
Thursday 3:30-6 PM
Friday 5-6 PM
Weekends
Open Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM
Closed Sunday
(Please note to use the Swimming Pool you must book your place)
Fitness/Weights Room
Weekdays
Closed 7 AM – 2:30 PM (School hours)
Weekends
24 hours (Please note to use the Weights/Fitness Room you must book your place)
**Please note** The Fitness/Weights Room is busy with a lot of equipment in it. Could all users please tidy up after themselves. This means wiping down equipment after using them and returning all weights and moveable equipment back to its correct place. This will make for a much more pleasant experience for everyone!
HS students may use the Fitness/weights Weights Room unsupervised.
MS students may use the Fitness/Weights Room only with adult supervision.
ES students are not allowed in the Fitness/Weights Room.
Outdoor Areas
Weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30 – 6 PM
The Field
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the field will be used until 5:30 for ISY sports teams practice.
(Please note that to use the Outdoor Spaces you must book your place)
Weekends
8 AM – 6 PM
**These times may change once more sports start up at ISY**
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:
Kindest regards,
Mr. Jonathan O’Sullivan
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040