Following on from Saturday’s very successful International Day, this week has been a very busy one that highlighted how our compassionate Mission is central to everything we do.

Throughout the week, students and teachers have learned from global citizenship and service learning expert, d’Arcy Lunn. d’Arcy’s message that all our choices, decisons, and actions have an impact on people (including ourselves) and the planet was very well receieved.

d’Arcy’s time with us culminated in a keynote address and workshops at Thursday’s Teachers Teaching Teacher conference. We hosted close to 300 international educators from Yangon in a conference that allowed teachers to share their ideas and learn from their peers. Students are the ultimate beneficiaries of teachers collaborating from learning from one another and we are proud to facilitate this as Yangon’s leading international school.

The week finished with a Lunar New Year Assembly. Thank you to all of the parents who helped organize this wonderful celebration and to our Parent Association for donating funds to this event. This was a fitting end to a week that focused on celebrating who we are as a school – a community of compassionate global citizens, lifelong learners, and agents for positive change.

A reminder that the school campus will be closed next week on Wednesday, January 29th, to observe the Chinese New Year.

Quarter 2 / Semester 1 Reports Available on Powerschool

Your child’s Quarter 2 / Semester 1 Report is now available on PowerSchool. The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of what has been covered in Quarter 2 and an indication of your child’s academic achievement and progress at this point in time. 

Please take the time to review this report together with your child. If you have any questions relating to your child’s reports, please email your child’s teacher(s) for clarification. If you have any questions relating to the reporting process in general, you can contact our Associate Principal, Ms. Stacey Wotton on swotton@isyedu.org. 

Accessing PowerSchool:

• Click the following link to access PowerSchool
• Enter your username
• Enter your password. If you have forgotten your username and password contact powerschool@isyedu.org for assistance.
• Click on the login button

Accessing your child’s Report:

• Once you log in, you will see your child/children’s name on the left-hand side top of the screen along with the information of the student schedule. 
• Click on your child’s name 
• Click on the “Document” icon on the left side of the screen
• Student Documents box will appear on the screen
• Click on the file name “S1 Report 24-25”

If you have difficulty accessing your child’s report, please know that you can contact the Secondary School office by email (secondaryoffice@isyedu.org) for assistance.

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ISY Legacy Page

This dedicated page showcases our rich history, key milestones, and the incredible stories that make ISY the vibrant community it is today. Take a moment to explore the page and join us in celebrating our legacy, starting with the official kick-off at tomorrow’s Family Fun Fair.
Let’s honor our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a bright future together! Visit the page here: ISY Legacy Page

Activities & Athletics

Here is a link to Ms.Rebekka Jensen’s Athletics and Activities Blog for up-to-date information regarding Activities and Athletics at ISY.

After School Activities start this week.

ISY Leading Child Safety in Yangon

ISY takes great pride in being a leader in the educational community when it comes to child safety, placing the well-being of our students at the forefront of our mission. Our child protection policy, in place since 2016 and updated annually, adheres to best practices and incorporates progressive strategies to ensure a safe learning environment. This comprehensive policy includes regular training for all employees, thorough background checks and reference screenings, a personal safety curriculum for students, clear reporting procedures, and a robust code of conduct. Each component of the policy is designed with a student-centered approach, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to child protection. This year, ISY is partnering with a respected child protection community leader to review and enhance our policy, further affirming our dedication to providing the highest standard of care and safeguarding for our students.  The complete policy can be found here and on our website in both English and Myanmar.  

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact the ISY counselors, Patty Amundson-Geisel at escounselor@isyedu.org or Mick Amundson-Geisel at mamundson@isyedu.org.

Wear a Hat!

It is very hot and sunny now. It is important that we protect ourselves against the sun. When outside in the sun and especially during PE classes, students have been asked to wear a hat.

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