March 6, 2026 - Athletics, Arts and Activities Blog
Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)
This week's highlights:
- 📅 Upcoming Events: YAC Badminton Tournament; SEASAC Swimming, HS Football and MS Volleyball
- 🏊 SEASAC Swimming: Best Wishes to our Swimmers in Kuala Lumpur!
- 🎈Community Competition and Intellectual Growth: HS Dodgeball Tournament this Saturday; Middle School scholars compete in the Yangon Math Competition on Sunday.
- 😁 Wellness Workshops at ISY
- ⚽ Recent Match Highlights: HS Football and MS Volleyball Recap
Upcoming events for next week
| 🏊♀️ Chinthe Swimmers |
This week, we extend a huge congratulations and "good luck" to our SEASAC swimmers who are currently in Kuala Lumpur, competing at GIS. These international experiences are vital to our strategic theme of Internationalism, allowing our athletes to build connections across the region while showcasing their hard work and discipline on a grand stage.
| 🎈 Community Competition and Intellectual Growth |
We have an exciting weekend ahead on campus and beyond! The High School Student Council is hosting a Dodgeball Tournament this Saturday—a fantastic opportunity for our community to gather and enjoy some friendly competition. Additionally, we wish our Middle School scholars the best of luck at the Yangon Math Competition this Sunday. This event highlights the Critical Thinking and Reflection our students apply to academic challenges, just as they do in athletics.
| 😁 Wellness Workshops at ISY |
This month, ISY will host a series of Wellness Workshops on campus designed to help relieve stress and support overall well-being. These sessions will introduce practical techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga, and Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) that can help calm the mind, increase energy, and promote balance.
If you are interested in attending any of the following workshops, please complete the interest form by March 10. This will help confirm participation and scheduling.
Upcoming workshops:
The Happiness Program, Breathing and Yoga
Instructor: Skumar
Dates: March 14 to 15 and March 21 to 22
Cost: 150,000 MMK
TRE, Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises
Instructor: Hugues Tierny, Physiotherapist at Samitivej International Clinic
Dates: March 17 and March 24, 3:45 to 4:45 PM
Cost: 80,000 MMK
Note: Limited to 10 participants per session
Weekly Yoga Classes at ISY - Sign up here
Instructor: Mr. Skumar, originally from Myanmar, received his training in India and has over 10 years of teaching experience both locally and internationally.
Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays
Cost: 100,000 MMK per session (fixed rate).
**The more participants who sign up, the more affordable the class becomes for everyone, as the cost will be shared among attendees.
For more information, please contact the ISY Clinic.
| 🏸 Success at the Badminton Tournament |
ISY recently hosted the Yangon Athletic Conference (YAC) Badminton Tournament on February 27 and 28, welcoming teams for two days of competitive matches and strong sportsmanship on our courts.
Our Chinthe athletes delivered an excellent performance across the tournament:
🥇 Girls Team, 1st Place
🥉 Boys Team, 3rd Place
Individual performances were also recognised with Most Valuable Player honours awarded to Yoon Yoon Myet Chal (Grade 9) and Zwe Myat Min (Grade 11).
Recent Match Highlights
| MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| 🏐 Middle School Girls Volleyball: ISY 2 vs. YIS 1 |
The Middle School Girls Volleyball team delivered an impressive performance this week in their matchup against YIS. The Chinthes opened the game with incredible focus, setting a strong tone from the first whistle. Our athletes showcased exceptional skill at the service line, which proved to be the deciding factor in their early success and paved the way for a hard-fought victory.
While the final set felt like a rollercoaster, the girls demonstrated remarkable resilience. Despite a difficult start to the frame, the team remained composed, found their rhythm, and rallied together to secure the win. It was a true collective effort on the court, with several of our newer players, including Ruby and Pinky, rising to the occasion with standout performances. Additionally, our 8th-grade leaders provided much-needed stability with their consistently powerful serves throughout the match. Congratulations to the entire squad on a fantastic display of the Chinthe spirit!
| 🏐 Middle School Boys Volleyball: ISY 2 vs. YIS 0 |
The Middle School Volleyball team secured a thrilling victory this week in a tightly contested match against YIS. From the opening serve, both teams competed at a high level, trading points in a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. While the scoreboard remained neck-and-neck for most of the set, the Chinthes showed great composure under pressure as the game reached its climax.
In the final stretches of the match, ISY’s teamwork and determination allowed them to pull ahead just enough to clinch the win by a single point. It was a complete team effort, with Dennis and Adrian standing out for their exceptional play and leadership on the court. Their ability to execute during crucial rallies was the difference-maker in today's competition. Congratulations to the MS Volleyball team on a hard-fought and well-deserved win!
| HIGH SCHOOL |
| ⚽ High School Girls Football: ISY 3 vs. Network 3 |
The HS Girls Football team displayed incredible resilience this week in a thrilling away fixture against Network. The match began with ISY finding their rhythm under early pressure, eventually breaking the deadlock in the first half when captain Victoria struck a magnificent direct free kick into the back of the net.
The second half tested the Chinthes' mental strength as the opposition intensified their attack. After an unfortunate own goal and two quick set-piece strikes, ISY found themselves facing a 3–1 deficit. Refusing to back down, the team showed immense character and tactical discipline. The momentum shifted back to ISY as Jessica and Tuesday both stepped up in the clutch, scoring two well-executed goals from open play to claw back and secure a hard-fought draw.
Individual performances were key to the comeback; Victoria led by example with her distribution, while Penny excelled in a creative role to link the midfield and attack. It was a proud display of competitive spirit that highlights the bright future of this squad.
| ⚽ High School boys Football: ISY 3 vs. Network 1 |
The ISY squad delivered another dominant performance this week, controlling large stretches of play with poise and precision. From the opening whistle, the Chinthes tested the opposition’s keeper early, creating several dangerous opportunities through fluid movement. The deadlock was finally broken when ISY capitalized on a well-executed goal from a set piece to take the lead.
The second half presented a new challenge as a determined Network side found their rhythm, putting the ISY backline under increased pressure. However, the Chinthes quickly regained control, utilizing clinical finishing to extend their lead to 3-0 and effectively put the game out of reach. While Network managed a late consolation goal, the result was never in doubt.
The defense was truly outstanding throughout the match, anchored by Pyae Pyae and YMH, whose disciplined performances earned them well-deserved plaudits. Congratulations to the entire team on a fantastic display of the Chinthe spirit!
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