
Our School
Purpose
Curiosity is the spark
Yangon Academy’s vision is to empower students to reach their full potential.
Our mission is to inspire students to love learning and to contribute positively within a diverse and ever-changing world.
Our school values shape who we are

Effective Communicators
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Listens respectfully and asks questions to facilitate understanding
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Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly with sensitivity to others
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Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate in multiple ways; e.g., speaking, writing, artistic/musical expression, kinesthetic/movement, mathematical/logical, interpersonal/social, intrapersonal/reflective, media/technology
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Uses appropriate technology as a tool to convey ideas

Creative and Critical Thinkers
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Creates, adapts, and evaluates new ideas in the light of the common good
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Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate and solve problems
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Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work
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Recognizes and solves problems using various strategies appropriate to the situation or issue
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Analyzes and employs the arts, media, and technology to enhance the quality of life

Healthy Individuals
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Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle
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Supports the health and safety of self and others
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Demonstrates a robust sense of physical and emotional happiness

Collaborative Team Players
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Demonstrates the skills of effective collaboration to achieve personal and group goals
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Collaborates meaningfully, supportively, and efficiently on teams
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Demonstrates leadership through collaboration and teamwork
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Understands that each member of a team plays an essential role, and all are interdependent

Responsible Global Citizens
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Demonstrates a positive sense of respect for the dignity and welfare of others
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Acts ethically, taking responsibility for one’s own actions
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Values and honors the role of the family in society
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Embraces awareness and respect for the rights of others
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Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures
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Demonstrates care and concern for the environment and community Uses resources wisely

Lovers of Learning
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Demonstrates attributes of passion, curiosity, and inquiry
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Continually develops one’s given potential
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Takes risks to imagine and innovate
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Accepts responsibility for learning