Dear Brent Community,

We are grateful for the resilience, cooperation, and spirit of bayanihan shown throughout our campus. From UN Day celebrations to ongoing academic and co-curricular preparations, our community continues to embody the Brent Crest values with sincerity, integrity, and camaraderie. Thank you for all the ways you support our shared work!

 Brent Bayanihan: Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Hope
(A GIN fundraiser in collaboration with PTA, STUCO, JCO, and NHS)

In the spirit of bayanihan, our Brent Baguio community is coming together to support those affected by the recent typhoon. Each homeroom will receive a donation jar for our Typhoon Relief Drive, where students can drop their spare change (coins or bills) to help provide relief and aid to affected families. Every coin counts in rebuilding lives and restoring hope.

Acknowledgments | November 12–14

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this week meaningful and memorable for our community.

UN Day 2025 Celebration

Our sincere appreciation goes to:

  • Mr. James Young for coordinating all departments, student organizations and PTA and ensuring a smooth, joyful, and inclusive celebration.
  • The PTA for the beautiful and generous international food festival, a highlight that our students and staff truly enjoyed.
  • The NHS for organizing the Flag Parade and representing the nations with pride and respect. STUCO, GIN, MUN for the student activities.
  • Salibi Dance Troupe through EASTER College for a meaningful dance presentation and experience. Grade 6,7, 8 for their lovely performances.
  • Faculty, staff (all departments), and students whose preparation, support, and participation brought our UN Day to life in the most vibrant way.

PTA General Assembly | November 12

Warm thanks to the PTA for hosting the second General Assembly last Wednesday. We appreciate the time, commitment, and partnership of our parents as we prepare for upcoming community activities.

Community Highlight

We were honored to welcome Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls and The Sisterhood, to Brent Baguio.. She visited the campus as part of her research on American and Filipina nurses who served in the Philippines during World War II—particularly Lt. Beatrice Chambers, believed to have been stationed in Baguio. Accompanied by researcher Guill Ramos, Ms. Mundy toured key historical areas of the campus and reviewed archival materials at the Ursula B. Daoey Reflection Center with the support of Mr. Kurt Salvador. More information on the Brent Website can be found.

Cheering for Our Global Issues Network!

We send our full support to our Global Issues Network (GIN) members as they immerse themselves in meaningful activities today and tomorrow,  November 15–16, at Kahuna Hotel, Cafe and Restaurant, for their environmental initiative and leadership conference.Thank you to Ms Geraldine Reyes and Ms Donna Nebrija for coordinating! Chaperones: Mr Douglas Fehlen and Mr. Paul Engler.

This two-day program at Kahuna Hotel includes:

  • A beach clean-up
  • Workshops on water pollution, marine habitat protection, and advocacy with Atty. Richard Emslie.
  • Creative and collaborative activities

We are proud of our students for taking the lead in environmental stewardship and living out Brent’s ESLRs—especially as Responsible Citizens, Tolerant Individuals, and Effective Communicators.

Looking Ahead | Upcoming Activities

Week of November 17–22

Monday, Nov 17 – Day 2

  • Lower School Production Practice | 3:00–4:00 PM

Tuesday, Nov 18 – Day 1

  • 12:30–4:30 PM | BM12 OJT | Hoka Brew & The Podium Boutique Hotel
    (Dismiss for early lunch at 12:00 PM; depart 12:30 PM at flagpole.)

  • Lower School Production Practice | 7:45–8:30 AM
  • Lessons & Carols Rehearsal (Community Choir, Readers, Tone Chimes, Children’s Choir, Orchestra and Band) | 3:00–4:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov 19 – Day 2

  • Lower School Practice | 1st block after chapel
  • ASSEMBLY: Reading and Launch for Book Week
  • Clubs | 3:00–4:30 PMBrent Golf Club at CJH Golf Range

Thursday, Nov 20 – Day 1

  • Lower School Practice| 1st Block | Chapel General Practice (ALL LS)
  • House Games | 3:00–4:00 PM  All Levels – House Tag “Flush the Toilet”

Friday, Nov 21 – Day 2

  • Teams will be going to BISS for Subic Cup – N. Cariño
  • Lower School Practice | 1st Block|  Chapel
  • Boarding | 6:30–8:00 PM | Christmas Cards Making

Saturday, Nov 22

  • Subic Cup – N. Cariño

Week of November 24–28 (Last week of Clubs)

BOOK WEEK: November 24–28

A celebration of stories, imagination, and authorship for LS, MS, and US.

Led by M. Alcantara, J. Francisco, and P. Egino.

Activities include: (Detailed daily schedule to follow.)

  • Guest authors
  • Book-themed dress days
  • Literature corners & crafts
  • Book Week classroom challenges
  • Special library features
  • Book Character Dress Up Day! | For All Levels: Come dressed as your favorite story or novel character! Lower School: Join the fun and show off your costume in a special Parade during recess!

Monday, Nov 24 – Day 1

  • Lower School Production Practice | 3:00–4:00 PM  Chapel | Cast, Choir, Soloists, Readers Rehearsal

Tuesday, Nov 25 – Day 2

  • Lower School Production Practice | 7:45–8:30 AM + Block 1

    Tech Rehearsal & General Practice (ALL LS; schedule TBC)

  • Lessons & Carols Rehearsal (Community Choir, Readers, Tone Chimes, Children’s Choir, Orchestra and Band) | 3:00–4:30 PM
  • BM11 Business Pitch 2025 | 2nd Block (Day 2) | Viewing at OH-01 for interested classes

Wednesday, Nov 26 – Day 1

  • Lower School | Block 1 | Polish dances / blocking
  • Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist

Thursday, Nov 27 – Day 2

  • Lower School 7:45 AM Chapel General Practice – ALL LS
  • House Games | 3:00–4:00 PM |  Big Ball Football – All Levels
  • Thanksgiving Compline for boarders

Friday, Nov 28 – Day 1

  • Last Day of Clubs – N. Cariño
  • Book Character Dress Up Day! | For All Levels: Come dressed as your favorite story or novel character! Lower School: Join the fun and show off your costume in a special Parade during recess!

Saturday, Nov 29

  • LS/MS Football Tournament
  • Christmas Market at Brent 10 a.m. t0 6 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)

As we move forward, may we carry with us the same sense of purpose, gratitude, and unity that define our community!

Sincerely,

Dr. Celeste R. Engler
Headmaster