Brent Bulletin 2024-2025-14

Week of November 4-9, 2024

Welcome back, Brent community!

We hope you all had a restful All Saints Break from October 26 to November 3. During school and the break, Typhoons Kristine and Leon brought challenging weather conditions, and we are grateful to everyone who supported our transition to online learning during the Typhoon Kristine closure on October 24-25.

Here are some news/updates for the week: Acknowledgement for ISAC Season 1 | We are thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of ISAC Season 1, which took place from October 14 to 20. This event showcased not only the athletic talents of our students but also the spirit of camaraderie, resilience, and sportsmanship that defines our Brent community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated coaches, who have invested countless hours into training, guiding, and inspiring our student-athletes. Your commitment goes beyond the game; you have instilled values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance that our athletes will carry with them throughout life.

Special thanks go to our Athletics Coordinator, Ms. Nicolai Carino  for her exceptional coordination and organization, ensuring that all aspects of the tournament ran smoothly and that every participant felt supported. We also acknowledge the tremendous effort of our administration, staff, and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a success.

Thank you to all the faculty, staff, students and families who supported us virtually. Your encouragement lifted our athletes and added to the vibrant, inclusive spirit of ISAC.

Thank you, PTA, headed by Mrs. Tina Campos, PTA President and our amazing parents who supported our athletes through their loud cheers and team dinner. Special thanks to PTA for sponsoring the athlete’s team bags.

Lastly, we commend our student-athletes, who represented our school with excellence and integrity. You made us proud, and we look forward to your continued growth and accomplishments in future seasons.

Congratulations to everyone on a remarkable ISAC Season 1. Here’s to many more successful seasons to come!

Looking forward to Season 2: Boys Football and Girls Basketball

Tryouts start today, November 4, 2024 | MWF, 3:15 – 5:15 PM

Brent Faculty Engage in International EARCOS Workshop on AI in Education | We are excited to share the success of the recent EARCOS Workshop on AI in Education held at Brent Manila on October 19-20, featuring renowned speaker Jeff Utecht. This event brought together over 100 educators from various international schools across Asia, including faculty from Brent Baguio, Brent Subic, and Brent Manila, to explore the transformative role of AI in teaching, learning, assessment, and even creating personalized AI tools. Our faculty’s participation in this workshop underscores Brent Schools’ commitment to educational innovation, equipping our educators with cutting-edge insights to enhance student learning.

Important Update: UN Day Rescheduled

Due to Typhoon Marce tracking toward Northern Luzon, UN Day celebrations have been moved to Thursday, November 8. Please take note of the adjusted schedule and other activities for the week.

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UN Week Activities and Schedule

Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Day 1)

• 7:45-8:30 a.m.: Rehearsal for the UN Day Flag Parade (organized by NHS) and UN Day performers (with T. Shelley) in the gym during the long homeroom session.

• 3:00-4:00 p.m.: NHS Flag Parade practice.

• 3:00 p.m.: Lower School production rehearsal.

• 3:00-4:00 p.m.: Lessons and Carols Choir rehearsal.

Wednesday, Nov. 6 (Day 2)

• All-School Chapel (7:45-8:35 a.m.): Join us as we celebrate the United Nations and the International Year of Guardians of the Highlands and Deserts.

Thursday, Nov. 7 (Day 1) – UN Day Celebrations

• UN Day Dress-Up Day: Students are encouraged to wear attire representing different nations.

• Special Schedule with Food Fest: In coordination with the PTA, enjoy a Food Festival celebrating international cultures. Set-up guidelines for the PTA will be provided.

• No House Games: Due to UN Day activities.

Friday, Nov. 8

• Brent Flexible Learning Plan Activated: Due to the potential impact of Typhoon Marce, Friday, November 8, may be a No-In Person Day. If conditions necessitate, we will activate the Brent Flexible Learning Plan, providing students with learning packets and online resources to ensure continuity in their studies.

• To support continuous learning during unexpected closures (such as typhoons), we’re pleased to introduce Brent Flexible Learning Plans. These plans provide a structure for students to stay engaged through a combination of Google Classroom, learning packets, and, when possible, live online classes. We recently piloted these plans on October 24-25, and we’re ready to use them as needed, with flexibility for conditions like internet access, electricity, and attendance.

• If Typhoon Marce leads to a no-class day on November 8, we will activate the Flexible Learning Plans. Please know that safety is always our priority, and we understand that individual circumstances may impact participation. These plans are specifically for school-wide closures due to typhoons and do not apply to regular holidays or individual absences.

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Additional Activities

Saturday, Nov. 9

• Lessons and Carols Rehearsals: Orchestra/Band from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Red Cross Blood Donation Drive: Organized by the GIN Club, scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Little Theatre.

COLLEGE FAIR: On November 9, 2024 from 8 AM – 12NN, Brent Baguio will be hosting a college fair at the school gym. This will be open to the general public but we would like college representatives to know which members of our community will be joining the event. Please feel free to sign-up to this event through this Google Form: Brent Baguio and AUG Study Abroad College Fair. Ms. Almae highly encourages our Grades 10-12 students and parents and guardians to visit the different booths on Saturday!

To donate blood through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Age: You should be between 16 and 65 years old. Donors aged 16 and 17 need parental consent.

• Weight: A minimum weight of 50 kilograms (110 pounds) is required.

• Health: You must be in good health, feeling well, and free from any acute illnesses.

**Before donating, you’ll undergo a health assessment, including a medical history review and a brief physical examination, to ensure your safety and that of the recipient.

LOWER SCHOOL PRODUCTION UPDATES

We’re thrilled to share updates as we gear up for the Lower School production! Attached is a poster to give you a glimpse of the exciting event, along with an updated practice schedule to keep everyone on track.

To ensure each student has the correct costume, please fill out this Google Form with your child’s shirt size by November 7. You can refer to the size chart sent via email or found in the letter that will be sent home today.

Additionally, tickets will be available at Php 150.00 each, with a portion of the sales being donated to the Redeemer Homeless Mission.

We’ll announce soon when tickets will be available for purchase.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!

SCHEDULE OF PRACTICES THIS WEEK

 

As we return to regular classes, let’s carry forward this spirit of dedication and adaptability. Thank you once again for your commitment to keeping our school strong and connected, rain or shine. Here’s to a productive and rewarding second half of the semester!

Sincerely,