Student Blog

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May 29, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

May 29, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s Service Learning Blog highlights two thoughtful stories from our student writers. Charlotte and Mabel (Grade 5) share reflections from their visit to Kokkoya Organic Farm, where they explored composting and sustainability. The blog also features a powerful end-of-year reflection by Aindra (Grade 7) and Aiden (Grade 8), capturing how service learning has helped students grow as leaders, collaborators, and compassionate community members throughout the year.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

5/28/2026

May 22, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

May 22, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog, written by Mr. Nick Sturmey and Eaindray (Grade 10), highlights how the Helping Hands initiative continues to grow through care, reflection, and partnership. Also, the recent ASEAN School Award celebrates the ISY community’s commitment to meaningful service learning.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

5/21/2026

May 15, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

May 15, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog, written by Shine in Grade 7, highlights the Football Mini League, a long standing ISY tradition that brings students, teachers, and staff together through sport, inclusion, and community connection.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

5/14/2026

May 8, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

May 8, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog highlights ISY’s annual Trashion Show, organized by the Green Initiative service learning groups, where students transformed recycled materials into creative runway designs while raising awareness about environmental issues, waste, and sustainability.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

5/7/2026

April 29, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

April 29, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog from Leo, Grade 10, highlights the B4C service learning group, where students turn ideas into action by building projects such as sports equipment and a new bookshelf for local schools. Through service, design, and teamwork, they are making a meaningful difference in the local community.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

4/28/2026

April 24, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

April 24, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog highlights the Service Learning Celebration, taking a look back on a year of impact across the ISY community.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

4/23/2026

April 10, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

April 10, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

Claire Lee (G9) and Claire Jin (G11) highlight how the Chinthe Fund totalizer makes ISY’s giving visible, tracking progress and showing the power of collective impact.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

4/9/2026

April 3, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

April 3, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

In this week’s blog, Arjun (Grade 11) shares how Grade 5 students are working with high school mentors to explore how compassion initiatives can create real impact, deepening service learning across the ISY community.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

4/2/2026

March 27, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

March 27, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog, by Cherrian (Grade 11), reflects on International Women’s Day, highlighting the work of our student service learning group Hnin Si, keynote speaker Dr. Poht Poht Kyi, while exploring how everyday actions can create meaningful change for girls and women.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

3/26/2026

March 20, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

March 20, 2026 - Service Learning Blog

This week’s blog follows Eaindray, Grade 10, as she reflects on Cathy Berger Kaye’s visit and what service learning looks like across ISY, not just in words, but in the way students learn, think, and take action.

Student Service Learning Blog Writers

3/19/2026