Basic Education High School (BEHS) No. 2 Latha (; abbreviated to အ.ထ.က (၂) လသာ; formerly St. John's Convent School; commonly known as Latha 2 High School) is one of the most well known public high schools in Myanmar. Located in Latha Township opposite the Yangon General Hospital and next to the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, the all-girls school offers classes from Kindergarten to Tenth Standard (until Grade 10 in the new nomenclature).

The school's colonial era building is a landmark protected by the city.

Basic Education High School No. 2 Latha

Kyi Phyu Shin created many videos and movies including "Little stars of future" () movie.

Basic Education High School No. 2 Latha

Uniform

From Grade 1 to Grade 5, school-girls wear a white-shirt-and-green-skirt uniform. Starting from Grade 6, school-girls wear the traditional white Burmese blouse called yinbon eingyi, and green htamein.

Basic Education High School No. 2 Latha

List of Headmistresses

Muriel Tun Kyaw (1966–1980) Tin Tin (1981–1987) Nang Nuan (1987–1993) Win Kyi (1993–1996) Khin Ohn Myint (1996–2007) Dr. Theingi Kyaw (2007–2017) Dr. Nang Than Than Sein (2017–present)

Alumni

Mi Mi Khaing: Scholar and writer

Kyi Phyu Shin: Film director

May Thet Khine: Actress

Warso Moe Oo: Actress, Model, Singer

M Seng Lu: Supermodel

References

External links

Little Stars of Future Full Movie (Part 1-10) BEHS 2 Latha BEHS 2 Latha in Burma Tomboys By kyelkywaichain

Girls' schools in Yangon

High schools in Yangon

Latha 2

1861 establishments in Burma

Buildings and structures in Yangon

1861 establishments in the British Empire