October 17, 2025 - Secondary School Principal Blog
Mr Mike Simpson
Dear Secondary School Families,
On Thursday, we had our first Secondary School Town Hall. These student-led meetings are great ways to strengthen student voice and connection in the Secondary School.
These gatherings give students a platform to celebrate achievements, share sports results, highlight progress on service projects, and promote upcoming student-led events. When students hear directly from their peers, it builds a stronger sense of community and shared purpose.
Another way we purposefully build students connections across the whole school are our developing Chinthe Communities. We have six Chinthe Communities made up of students from different grade levels. These communities are named after significant Myanmar rivers - Irrawaddy, Thanlwin, Sittaung, Maykha, Malikha, and Chindwin.
Next Wednesday, we will have our first student-led Chinthe Community event. In recognition of World Mental Health Day, our Chinthe Connections service learning group will be leading our Chinthe Communities through a series of activities designed to improve and promote our mental wellbeing. In our Chinthe Communities, younger students will be able to learn from older students and older students will have the opportunity to lead.
These kinds of experiences are a direct reflection of our school’s Mission: A Community of Compassionate Global Citizens. By creating opportunities where students can connect, lead, and learn from one another, we are intentionally nurturing a culture of empathy, belonging, and shared responsibility. 
Kind Regards,
Mr Mike Simpson
Secondary School Principal
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Chinthe Expedition Parent Evenings: Please note the change of date
The Grade 6, 7, and 8 Chinthe Expeditions Parent Night has been moved from Wednesday, October 22, to Tuesday, October 21. This change ensures that families involved in the YAC Basketball Tournament can attend after the games.
Mr. Simpson will share an overview of the Chinthe Expeditions, including travel arrangements, accommodation, and activities. He will be in the Chinthe Hub until 7:30 PM to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!
There will be no classes on this day, and Secondary School students are encouraged to attend the conferences with their parents. Families can begin booking their conference times on PowerSchool starting Tuesday, October 21, at 8:00 AM until Friday, October 31, at 3:30 PM. A detailed message with sign-up instructions will be shared separately to guide you through the process.
Chinthe Expedition Parent Evenings