Learning came to life through collaboration and community on May 5 as Middle Years students partnered with Grade 2 students for a meaningful cross-grade activity centered around biographies and role models. As part of an English Language Acquisition unit exploring life stories, Middle Years students created engaging book trailers to
It was a historic week for our readers as MYIS claimed two championship titles in the latest Battle of the Books competitions! Last Monday, our Elementary School team faced off against 13 other schools from Bangkok and Chiang Mai in the inaugural South East Asia Battle of the Books. The
Students from MYIS, Ruamrudee International School (RIS), and Bangkok Prep recently came together for an exciting Battle of the Books scrimmage in Bangkok, hosted on the MYIS campus. The Battle of the Books (BOB) is a collaborative reading competition that encourages students to develop a love of literature while strengthening
MYIS Book Week is happening January 26-30! Our theme this year is “Stories Connect Us”. More information about all the fun reading and story telling opportunities coming soon. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek of a few activities for the week. We invite parents to get involved during
At MYIS, we aim to do what’s best for our students. That commitment extends beyond the curriculum and classroom experiences. One of the ways we support student health and learning is through the use of positive pressure systems in our classrooms for students ages 1 to 7 years old. What
Grade 6 students participated in a Writing on Demand task as part of their writing development. They were given a 30–40-minute time frame and a prompt to produce an informational piece explaining a process. This task promoted student agency by allowing learners to choose a topic they felt confident and
The 8th-grade students are currently studying chemistry, focusing on how physical and chemical properties help identify different substances. This week, they conducted a lab on density, solubility, and flammability. By collecting data on these properties they were able to determine the unique characteristics of various chemicals. Soon, they will apply
Throughout the term, band students have been immersed in the study of two distinct musical genres: Broadway musical style, typically associated with indoor performances, and march music, traditionally performed in outdoor settings. In this context, students have gained valuable experience in recognizing and adapting to the unique sonorities and interpretative
In the Middle Years, students engaged in service learning. The stages of service learning promote reflection, and students took time to reflect on their trip. Here are some of their thoughts: Leonce: “I was surprised at the high extinction rate these days.” Kaley: “I think the most memorable part would
Grade 7 students have been exploring π and measurements of circles. They applied their knowledge to a stained glass activity, decomposing shapes in order to calculate amounts needed for each color of glass. They then took to graph paper to design their own stained glass creation. This activity took calculation