Discover the latest news, events, and achievements from our Secondary School community.
As we mark Thingyan, this week offers a moment to reflect and look ahead. We celebrated our Seniors at their final assembly, enjoyed Thingyan activities, a strong musical, and a YAC MS Girls Volleyball win. Families are also invited to the upcoming University Admissions session.
Mr Mike Simpson
4/9/2026
In this week’s blog, Mr. Simpson reflects on the value of real, human creativity. From the IB Art Exhibition to the ISY Musical "Once Upon a Mattress," he highlights the power of work that is personal, imperfect, and full of story, celebrating students who create, take risks, and share something meaningful with their community.
Mr Mike Simpson
4/2/2026
A Week of Partnership, Growth, and Reflection. This week’s blog highlights our Parent-Teacher Conferences, a focus on grit through acceptance rather than avoidance, celebrations of our Seniors as graduation approaches, and the continued strength of our community through sport and shared learning experiences.
Mr Mike Simpson
3/26/2026
This week's blog reflects on what matters most at ISY: students thinking deeply, learning with purpose, and being part of a community where they feel safe and belong.
Mr Mike Simpson
3/19/2026
This week’s blog highlights our International Women’s Day celebration and guest speaker Dr. Poht Poht Kyi, Cathryn Berger Kaye’s visit supporting our ongoing service learning work and Book Week across the ISY community.
Mr Mike Simpson
3/12/2026
This week’s Secondary School blog reflects on what it means to be truly student-centered at ISY. The blog also shares upcoming events, including International Women’s Day with guest speaker Dr. Poht Poht Kyi and the return of service learning consultant Cathryn Berger Kaye to ISY.
Mr Mike Simpson
3/6/2026
This week’s blog highlights how being on time is an act of respect that protects everyone’s right to learn. Mr. Simpson thanks families for reinforcing this message at home, emphasizing that punctuality nurtures a compassionate community built on shared responsibility.
Mr Mike Simpson
2/27/2026
How do we know we are making a difference? This week’s blog explores how we answer that question through two intentional practices: student feedback structures and MAP assessments.
Mr Mike Simpson
2/11/2026
Aligning with ISY's commitment to student wellbeing and balanced technology use, this weeks blog encourages students to reclaim their focus. By trading screens for "boredom," students activate the brain’s default mode network—a powerful asset for creativity and reflection—ensuring they return from break refreshed, present, and ready to learn.
Mr Mike Simpson
2/11/2026
This week’s blog highlights ISY coming together to celebrate Lunar New Year, alongside reflections from Grade 12 students as they prepare for graduation. We also look ahead to Junior (Grade 11) University Nights and online workshop designed to support families through the admissions journey.
Mr Mike Simpson
2/6/2026
This week’s blog shares: Chinthe Communities Olympiad, building connection across age groups, Teachers Teaching Teachers Conference, collaboration and shared learning, Seniors, graduation in sight and early university offers.
Mr Mike Simpson
1/30/2026
This week’s blog highlights Kristine Mizzone’s visit to ISY, the Teachers Teaching Teachers Conference, university and IB pathways, learning through culture with Htamane, and an important student safety update related to increased traffic near the school.
Mr Mike Simpson
1/23/2026