May 30th
Blog Post
Dear Parents,
We have just one more week to go! Congratulations to all our Grade 5 students on their wonderful Compassion in Action presentations on Thursday evening. It was a lovely event, and we appreciated the parents who came along to support. This ensured that all students had an audience.
Reading Matters Presents:
Summer Book Sale
When:
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Tuesday, June 3rd – 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Wednesday, June 4th – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Where: Secondary School Library
The Reading Matters Club is hosting a Summer Book Sale. Please come and browse, grab some great reads for the break, and support our service learning goals through the joy of reading.
A reminder that Quarter 4 ends on June 6th at 11:30, and the 25-26 school year will begin on August 13th at the new starting time of 8 a.m.
All the best,
Ms Sheppard
LOST PROPERTY
Lost property will be displayed all of next week – after that the items will be donated.
Important Announcement: New School Hours for 2025–26
To meet Ministry of Education requirements and continue to ensure we meet all our curriculum objectives, we will be adjusting our school hours for the 2025-26 school year.
The new hours are:
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Secondary School: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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Elementary School: 8:00 AM – 3:20 PM
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Kindergarten: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Chinthe Cubs: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
We wish to celebrate our Grade 12 students who are already being accepted to multiple universities around the world. Well done Grade 12! We are proud of you.
Dates to Remember
4th June – Report Cards go home – 2:30 PM
6th June – Last day of school – finish at 11:30 AM
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
The Importance of Summer Reading
Many parents wonder how they can support their children academically over the long school break. Most teachers will respond with one simple word: read. The benefits of summer reading are significant and far-reaching.
Studies consistently show that children who engage in regular reading during the summer maintain—or even improve—their reading skills. Reading exposes them to more advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures, strengthens concentration, and stimulates critical thinking. It also supports social-emotional growth by allowing children to explore themes like conflict, empathy, and social dynamics that they can apply to real-life situations. So, how can you encourage your child to choose a book over a screen? Here are a few practical ideas:
- Make reading part of the daily routine. Consider setting a household rule: no screens until 20–30 minutes of reading have been completed.
- Read together. Take time to read with your child or listen as they explore books across different genres. Talk about new vocabulary, and discuss how you or your child might respond to the situations characters face.
- Start a book club. Read the same book as your child and set aside time to discuss it together. This shared experience can deepen understanding and make reading more engaging.
- Try audiobooks. If you’re busy or on the go, listen to books in the car or while running errands. It’s a great way to fit reading into a packed schedule.
- Visit the school library before summer break. We offer a wide selection of books and allow generous checkouts for the summer months.
I sincerely hope you find the upcoming school holiday restful and rejuvenating. I look forward to welcoming you back in August 2025, refreshed and ready to continue growing and learning, both students and parents alike.
If you would like to learn more, please contact Ms. Patty at escounselor@isyedu.org.
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040