WELCOME TO SEMESTER 2 !

Dear Brent Community,

As we settle back into our school rhythm this January, we take a moment to thoughtfully close Semester 1 with gratitude and to acknowledge a meaningful highlight from its final weeks. Before fully turning our focus to the work ahead in Semester 2, it is important to recognize the collective effort, creativity, and care that brought our community together as the semester came to a close.

Acknowledgments: An Out of the Box Christmas

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who made An Out of the Box Christmas a spectacular and memorable production.

To our Lower School students, your dedication, creativity, and joyful performances brought the spirit of the season to life. Your enthusiasm, confidence, and hard work were evident on stage, and you made our community incredibly proud.

We extend special recognition to Mrs. Jennifer Leung-Francisco, overall director and coordinator, whose vision, leadership, and thoughtful guidance brought this production together so beautifully, and to Ms. Shelley Segundo, our music director, for ensuring that every musical element was inspiring and expertly executed.

Our sincere thanks also go to the entire Lower School Production Team for your collaboration and commitment throughout the process, as well as to the technical crew, production team, and support staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes—from choreography and set design to logistics, lighting, sound, and technical support.

To our PTA, Brent families, faculty, staff, and community members, thank you for your encouragement and presence. Your support created an atmosphere of warmth and celebration that made this event especially meaningful.

An Out of the Box Christmas was a true testament to teamwork, creativity, and the shared joy of learning and performing together.
For a complete list of acknowledgments, please see this link.

Video | Frozen Jr.

We are also pleased to share the videos of the Frozen Jr. performance and thank you for your patience as we finalized these. Our apologies for the delay.

 https://youtu.be/TaEgxO3_oXE – Thursday show

https://youtu.be/avVytLmQxOQ – Friday show

https://simplebooklet.com/frozeneplaybill – Frozen Playbill

Report Cards

Report cards for the first semester will be available on Friday, January 16, 2026, the first Friday of Semester 2.

• PK–Grade 3: Report cards will be sent directly to parents via email.

• Grades 4–12: Report cards will be accessible and downloadable through BASIS.

Academic Awards Chapel

The Academic Awards Chapel will be held on Wednesday, January 21.

January 2026 Highlights

As we move through the opening weeks of the semester, here are key January activities to note:

• January 12 – Start of Semester 2, Monday, Day 1

• January 13 – MUN Pre-Departure Meeting (3:00 PM), Dining Hall

• January 14 – All-School New Year Eucharistic Chapel

• January 15–18 – CISSMUN XV, Shanghai with J. Young, Y. Park and the MUN club members

• January 16–17 – Boarding Activities & Wellness Sessions

• January 20 – Paul Colman Visit to Brent Baguio

• January 21 – Academic Awards Chapel

• January 22 & 29 – Field Day Practices

• January 21–25 – ISAC Season 2 at BISS

• January 28 – Lunar New Year Festival (Lower School Assembly)

• January 31 – First Aid Training (GIN)

SY 2025–2026 List of Major School Activities

We are also sharing the SY 2025–2026 List of Major School Activities (Parent/Student Copy), also available on the school website.

This document provides an overview of key school events and activities for the coming school year. Please note that this is a living document, and updates may be made as plans are refined throughout the year. Families are encouraged to refer to the website regularly for the most current version.

Cold Weather Clothing Guidelines

As we continue to experience cooler weather, students are encouraged to dress warmly while observing the Brent dress code.

• Warmers or thermal wear may be worn under the Brent uniform.

• Brent jackets/sweaters are encouraged as the outermost layer whenever possible.

• Non-Brent jackets are allowed until further notice due to the cold weather.

• Mufflers/scarves and earmuffs may be worn for added warmth, provided they are simple and appropriate for school.

Families may visit the bookstore for Brent cold-weather apparel. Thank you for helping us keep students warm while maintaining a neat and respectful school appearance.

Visiting Artist: Paul Colman at Brent Baguio | Concert in the Pines

We are pleased to share that Paul Colman, an internationally known songwriter, performer, and educator, will be visiting Brent International School Baguio on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as part of his engagements with all three Brent campuses.

Paul Colman is widely respected for his work as a musician and storyteller, and for his ability to connect music with meaning, creativity, and purpose. During his time with us, he will:

• Lead a Songwriting Workshop for Middle and Upper School students, with Grade 5 joining, launching a broader songwriting learning experience. More details to come.

• Perform for the school earlier in the day

Conclude his visit with an open-air community event, Concert in the Pines, from 5:30–6:30. Paul will also be visiting Brent Manila and Brent Subic, making this a shared Brent Schools experience and a special opportunity for our students and wider community. The Concert in the Pines is envisioned as a signature Brent Baguio moment—bringing together music, creativity, nature, and community. Reservation and seating details will be released soon.