Week of February 24-March 1, 2025

As we continue our journey of practicing gratitude, we look back on a week filled with learning, celebrations, and meaningful connections. A big thank-you to all faculty, staff, students, and parents for your efforts in making these events successful.

We also join the Baguio community in celebrating the Panagbenga Festival, a beautiful reminder of resilience, creativity, and community spirit. May this season of festivities inspire us to continue embracing our heritage and appreciating the beauty of our surroundings.

Upcoming Activities: February 24 – March 1, 2025

📌 February 24, Monday (Day 1)

  • Regular Classes & Sports Practices

  • Release of the Parent Teacher Conferences email and sign up form. How to Sign Up:

  • Students: Teachers have sign-up sheets posted outside their classrooms where students can log their preferred appointment time. After selecting a time, students must record their appointments on an individual Student Sign-Up Sheet, which they will bring home to share with parents.

  • Lower School Parents: May sign up directly on the form outside the classroom or email the teacher to schedule an appointment.

📌 February 25, Tuesday (Day 2)

  • Long Homeroom:

    • Grade 11/12: TOK/CAS follow-up

    • PreK-Grade 10: Brent Day practice | Brent@116: Celebrating a Legacy of Practicing Gratitude |  (Practice Schedule here)

📌 February 26, Wednesday (Day 1)

  • All-School Chapel- All are invited to attend.

  • Grade 10 Chapel Presentation

📌 February 27, Thursday (Day 2)

  • Ganza Photo Taking for students, all employees and PTA| | Schedule here

    • All students should come in complete uniform (not house shirts), with well-groomed hair, and of course, a Brent smile!

  • House Games: Badminton

    • Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles (Seniors & Juniors)

    • Seniors and Juniors: Bring your house shirts with you.

  • Football Game vs. Quezon Hill

📌 February 28, Friday (Day 1)

  • Grade 12 Art Exhibit at the Reflection Center | Join us in celebrating the creativity and artistic expression of our Grade 12 Visual Arts students at their exhibition, Fragments, on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 PM at the Reflection Center. Featuring the works of Alexander Sebastian Hirsch, Jaenna Maniago, Rae Antoinet Padilla, and Jeanna Margarette Retanal, this exhibition showcases their personal explorations, reflections, and artistic journeys. We invite the Brent community to witness their thought-provoking pieces and support our young artists as they share their talents with us all. See you there!

  • Release of Mid-Semester Reports online | see previously sent email for details.

  • Friday clubs moved to Thursday, March 6 3:15-4:00 PM | Friday clubs will meet twice next week.

📌 March 1, Saturday

  • Brent Invitational Season 3: Brent Baguio is set to host Brent Invitational Season 3 on March 1, 2025, at the Brent Gym. This exciting event will bring together several teams from various private schools, alongside our very own Brent athletes, for a day of friendly competition and sportsmanship. With the guidance of Coaches Nicolai Cariño, Dana Salvador, Boy Arandez, Grace, and Joel, our student-athletes will use this opportunity to hone their skills and prepare for ISAC Season 3. Grade 11 and 12 volunteers will also be actively involved, supporting the event’s smooth execution. We look forward to an action-packed day of camaraderie and competition—see you at the gym!

  • Brent Baguio to Host Filipino Teachers’ Workshop | Brent Baguio will welcome Filipino educators for a one-day professional development workshop, led by Ms. Nelly Ann Doliente, IB Filipino faculty. This event builds on the success of the recent Job-Alike Session at IS Manila and aims to foster collaboration and continuous learning among teachers. Participants will engage in sessions on inquiry-based learning, Paper 1 & 2 strategies, individual oral assessments, and HL essays. The workshop also highlights Brent Baguio as a venue for future academic gatherings. We look forward to a meaningful exchange of ideas and best practices! ✨📚

  • Brent Students to Join UP Biology Quiz Bee | On March 1, 2025, eight students, led by Ms. Marriet Cobaldez, will represent Brent International School Baguio at the UP Biology Society Inter-High School Biology Quiz Bee and Poster Making Contest at UP Baguio. This event is a great opportunity for our students to challenge themselves, apply their knowledge.

 

Upcoming Reminders

📌 March 3 (Monday):

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences | No classes | See email previously sent.

  • Training Day for S3 Athletes

    • Boys Basketball 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    • Girls Football 2:00 – 5:30 PM

📌 March 4 (Tuesday):

Collaborative Project presentation of  IB Theater 12, 2:00 pm. Open to all.

📌 March 6-18: Brent Final Exams and IB Mock Exams

📌 March 6 (Thursday):

  • Friday Clubs Make-up (due to missed session last week) 3:15-4:00 PM

📌 March 7 (Friday):

  • First EE Writing Session for Class of 2026 (1:20 PM – 4:00 PM)

    • This session is mandatory for Grade 11 students.

 

Spotlight on a Brentonian: Jed Cunanan is a member of the BISB Class of 2019

Mr. Jed Cunanan, a member of the BISB class of 2019 participated in the recently concluded float parade of the Panagbenga : The Baguio Flower Festival. His comic book themed float featured himself dressed up as the Joker, and a life-size figure of Batman created using paper mache. This lifesize feature of the caped crusader was one his IB Art Projects as a student at Brent.


some photos grabbed from the wall of Dr. Cunanan

Acknowledgments

  • Thank you to Mr. Paul Engler for being OIC from February 15-21.

  • Brent Day Rehearsal & SEL Assembly (February 18, Tuesday)
    Thank you to all students and faculty for your enthusiastic participation in our Brent Day long homeroom rehearsals.

    • A special appreciation goes to our Grade 11/12 students for their SEL Assembly on Sexual Health Conversations.

    • Teachers Nicolai, James, and Donna led the Grade 10 Information Afternoon on EE, TOK, and CAS, providing valuable guidance for students.

  • Lower School Market Day & Chapel (February 19, Wednesday)

    • Congratulations to our Grade 5 students for their creativity and entrepreneurship at Market Day!

    • Thank you to Ms. Jennifer Francisco for organizing this event and to the parents who supported our young entrepreneurs.

    • We also appreciate our Grades 1-5 RS students for their meaningful chapel presentation, reinforcing our theme of practicing gratitude.

     

  • House Games & NHS Student Jam (February 20, Thursday)

    • Well done to our Intermediates and Juniors for their sportsmanship and teamwork in the House Games Ultimate Frisbee match!

    • Special thanks to Coach Boy Arandez for coordinating the event.

    • The NHS Student Jam at Neutral created a lively and enjoyable atmosphere—thank you to all the student performers who shared their talents!

  • Class of 1975 50th Anniversary Reunion & Alumni Talks (February 21, Friday)

    • We extend our gratitude to the Class of 1975 alumni for sharing their experiences and inspiring our students.

    • The Alumni Panel Discussion: “Finding Your Dream Career” allowed students to gain valuable career insights, hosted by the Class of 2025 and homeroom teachers Ms. Donna and Ms. Nelly.

    • A special thank-you to Dr. Mary Anne Alabanza Akers for her inspiring talk on “Success Stories: Urban Environments and Wellness”, hosted by the Global Issues Network (GIN).

    • A big thank-you to all faculty, staff, and students who welcomed our alumni and made them feel at home on campus.

  • Season 3 Subic Cup @ Brent Subic (February 22-23, Weekend)

    • Congratulations to our Boys Basketball and Girls Football teams for representing Brent at the Subic Cup!

    • A huge thank-you to Ms. Nicolai Carino and our coaches for their support and leadership in making this competition a success.

 

Ensuring Campus Security and Student Safety

The security and well-being of our community remain a top priority. Our security team continues to enforce strict protocols and monitor access points to maintain a safe and orderly campus. We ask for everyone’s cooperation in following school policies and reporting any concerns to staff or security personnel.

🔹 Student Dismissal and Safety
To help ensure student safety, we kindly remind parents that students who are not participating in a supervised after-school activity should leave campus promptly after dismissal. Security has observed some students remaining on campus late into the evening, particularly during unstructured time after school, when there is no organized school activity. As faculty and staff may not be available to provide supervision beyond school hours, we appreciate your support in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.

🔹 How You Can Help
✔ Arrange for timely pick-up after school.
✔ Ensure students not in activities go home immediately.
✔ Notify security or the Headmaster’s Office of any changes in pick-up plans.

Your support helps keep Brent a safe and secure environment for all.

Let’s have a good week, Bulldogs!

—

Dr. Celeste R. Engler