Dear Brent Community,

Thank you for the continued support and enthusiasm during our school activities. As we enter September, we look forward to more opportunities for learning, leadership, and connection across our community.

Highlights from This Week (Aug. 24–29)

  • JCo Speeches and Elections – Congratulations to all our students who ran for JCo Officer, showing courage to step forward, and congratulations to our newly elected officers for their passion and commitment to serve.

  • MAP Information Session – Parents gained valuable insight into how MAP testing supports student growth. Session slides can be accessed here.

  • APE for all students – Thank you to our clinic team for supporting our students’ health!

  • Grade 8 Museo Kordilyera Visit – A meaningful opportunity for cultural learning.

Event on Aug. 30

  • All Cast rehearsal for Frozen Musical (Grades 6, 7, 8, main characters and understudy) 9 AM to 11:30 AM chapel

This Coming Week at a Glance (Sept. 1–6)

Mon, Sept. 1 – Baguio Day

  • No Classes

Tue, Sept. 2 – Day 1

  • CAS Assembly – N. Cariño

  • Student Leader-Inductees Rehearsal – 3:00–4:00 PM, Chapel

  • Extra Volleyball Training

  • The new manga and other suggested books are now ready for checkout. Log in to our library website to see what new books we have for you this school year

Wed, Sept. 3 – Day 2

Thu, Sept. 4 – Day 1

  • Pep Rally Practice:
    • Yellow House – Gym
    • Blue House – Little Theatre
    • Red House – Chapel
    Pep Rally practices for LS (Kinder–Grade 5) and MS/US (Grades 7–12) will both finish at 4:00 p.m. Parents of LS students are asked to pick up directly from the practice venues, while MS/US students may be picked up at the usual waiting areas. PreK does not participate. Participants include Kinder, Beginners (Gr. 1–3), Juniors (Gr. 4–6), Intermediates (Gr. 7–9), and Seniors (Gr. 10–12).

  • Fall MAP Testing continues. See schedule here.

Fri, Sept. 5 – Day 2

  • National Honor Society’s Non-Uniform Day

  • Boarding: 6:30–8:00 PM Movie Night In

  • Fall MAP Testing continues. See schedule here.

Sat, Sept. 6

  • Brent Invitational: Season 1 Volleyball Tournament – We are excited to announce the upcoming Brent Invitational: Season 1, a volleyball tournament for private schools and clubs. The next couple of seasons will feature other sports. This event, hosted by Brent International School Baguio, will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the BISB Gymnasium. This tournament provides a great opportunity for students to showcase their athletic skills, engage in friendly competition, and foster camaraderie among schools. We look forward to a day of spirited sportsmanship.

  • InterBrent Summit (PE/Health & Science) – We are proud to host this year’s InterBrent Summit, where teachers from Brent Manila, Brent Subic, and Brent Baguio will gather to collaborate and share best practices in PE, Health, and Science.

  • Boarding: 6:00–8:00 PM Dinner Out at Café Leche

Looking Ahead (Sept. 8–13):

  • MAP Testing ends Sept. 8.

  • LS Production practices begin.

  • PTA Induction on Sept. 10. 7:45 am

  • PTA Assembly on Sept. 10 (More details to come)

  • Pep Rally practices and Club Sign-ups continue.

May this week be marked with energy, integrity, and school spirit as we continue to learn and lead together.

Warm regards,

  • Start of FALL MAP TESTING. See schedule here.
    STUCO/JCo Induction, House Leaders & Class Officers
    9:50–11:15 AM – Grade 6 Visit, Easter Weaving Room
Dr. Celeste R. Engler
Headmaster