Week of December 8–19, 2025

Warm greetings, Brent community!

As we journey through Advent and the final weeks of the semester, thank you for the many ways you continue to uplift our students, enrich our traditions, and strengthen our shared life on campus.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (December 1–7)

CAS Expo – Semester 1
Congratulations to our CAS students for their thoughtful projects and presentations during the CAS Expo on Wednesday, December 3. Thank you to Ms. N. Cariño and all advisors for guiding our students in meaningful creativity, activity, and service.

Chronos Cup
Well done to all athletes, coaches, faculty, parents, and support staff who supported or took part in the Chronos Cup on Saturday, December 6. Thank you for representing Brent with sportsmanship and Bulldog spirit.

Lessons & Carols Rehearsals and Service
Our gratitude to all choir members, readers, tone chime and orchestra/band musicians, student assistants, faculty, staff, and parents who supported the Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, December 7. Your time and talent helped us enter the Christmas season with reverence, beauty, and joy.

Boarding Activities
Thank you to our dorm team for the Dorm Birthday Party (Dec. 5), the dinner and Christmas shopping outing to SM and Blakes (Dec. 6) and Christmas Brunch at the Baguio Country Club (Dec. 8).  These activities provide our boarders with a warm, festive home away from home.

Assessment & Exam Schedule (MS & US) | Schedule here

Middle School (Gr. 6–8): Summative assessment submissions will run from December 11–19, with staggered schedules per grade level.
Upper School (Gr. 9–12): Semester exams are scheduled from December 17–19.

2025 END OF SEM 1 MS/US SUBMISSION/EXAM Schedule here . A separate email will be sent with full details and daily schedules for both divisions.

EVENTS this week

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 | Holiday

Boarding Christmas Party Brunch | 9:00–12:00 NN
Boarding Activity: Cake Pops with Manang MJ | 4:00–6:00 PM
Feast of the Immaculate Conception

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 – Day 1

Long Homeroom:

 

Boys’ Soccer and Girls’ Basketball Team Bonding: Our ISAC teams will hold a team-building session on Monday, December 9, from 4:30–8:30 PM in the Gym, Little Theater, and OH6.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 – Day 2

Last Chapel for Semester 1- All are invited

PTA Family Bingo and PTA Christmas Party Sign up for Family Bingo by December 10 and get two extra bingo cards free! Proceeds will support the PTA’s legacy project to improve the Open Court.

Lower School Production Schedule:  LS Production: Tech Rehearsal ONLY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 – Day 1- NO LATE START for all students |
**NO LATE START | All students to arrive by 7:45 AM | To support our Lower School students in their upcoming Christmas Production, the entire school will follow an earlier start. A special schedule will be arranged for the day. | Lower School Christmas Production – Dress & Technical Rehearsal | Lower School Production Schedule
• Call time: 7:45 AM
• Show time: 8:30 AM (1st Block)

 Season 2 Parents & Athletes Meeting | 3 p.m. | Dining Hall

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 – Day 2

PTA Christmas Party & Family Bingo – December 12 (Thursday), 4:00 PM, Dining Hall

The PTA warmly invites the  Brent community to the PTA Christmas Party and Family Bingo on Thursday, December 12 at 4:00 PM in the Dining Hall. This joyful year-end gathering is organized by our PTA, with proceeds supporting their legacy project to help improve the Open Court. Families may bring snacks for the potluck, and the PTA will also be preparing juices and treats for everyone. There will be fun games, exciting raffle prizes donated by our PTA members, and wonderful opportunities to celebrate the season together.

NEXT WEEK (DEC 15–19)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 – Day 1

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 – Day 2

ALL LS General Rehearsal | Long Homeroom + 1st Block (Please come in costumes & make-up as directed.)

LOWER SCHOOL PRODUCTION DAY

  • Dismissal for LS: 2:00 PM
    Performance: 5:30 PM
    Call times:

  • 4:30 PM – Main Cast & Choir

  • 5:00 PM – All other LS students

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 – Day 1

LS Late Start at 10:30 AM
US Exams begin (Dec 17–19)

Regular day for MS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 – Day 2 |

US Exams ongoing  (Dec 17–19)

Staff Christmas Fellowship | Parents/guardians are kindly requested to pick up their children promptly at 2:30 p.m. as the Staff Christmas Fellowship will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please note, there will be no on-campus supervision after this time.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 – Day 1

LS Christmas Party | 10:00–11:00 AM
LS Dismissal at 11:00 AM
Half Day for MS and US | Dismissal at 12:30

Thank you, Brent community, for the joy, dedication, and spirit you continue to bring to this season of learning and celebration. May the coming days be filled with peace, gratitude, and hope for all our families.

Sincerely,