Brent Bulletin
Week of March 9, 2026

Dear Brent Community,

Warm greetings to everyone as we begin another full and vibrant stretch of the semester. The coming weeks bring many opportunities for learning, service, athletics, and community gatherings. Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the life of the school in so many ways.

Acknowledgements (March 2–7)

We extend our sincere appreciation to the many members of the Brent community who helped make last week’s activities meaningful for our students.

1. Our Cross Country event was a wonderful reminder of perseverance, discipline, and the joy of healthy competition. Congratulations to all participants and to the students who earned first, second, and third place medals in the boys’ and girls’ divisions. We are especially grateful to Coach Boy, who organized the event with dedication and care. His leadership continues to encourage our students to pursue excellence, resilience, and a love for healthy activity.

2. We would also like to thank all faculty members for their work in preparing student assessments and feedback for the mid-semester reporting period. Special thanks to Ms. Jennie Umaging and Mr. Kurt Salvador, along with the report cards team, for coordinating the preparation and release of the Mid-Semester Reports on Friday, March 6.

3. We also commend the students who represented Brent in BIOLYMPIA 2026: The Inter-High School Biology Quiz Bee and Poster Making Contest, which was held on March 7 at the University of the Philippines Baguio. Our students participated in both the quiz bee and poster-making competitions alongside students from other schools in the region. We commend Isabela Marguerite Malota and Paolo Federico Marquez for their participation in the Poster-Making Contest. We also celebrate Rachel Lee, Chobeen Lee, and Fed Gabriel Ortiz for earning First Runner-Up in the Junior High School Biology Quiz Bee, and Sangseo Yoon, Tim Oliver Schmack, and Luven Margaret Pescador for winning Champion in the Senior High School Biology Quiz Bee category.  Our thanks to Ms. Alexis Jade Fesalbon, who accompanied and guided the students throughout the competition. We also thank the parents who supported the early morning departure and the students for representing Brent with dedication and school pride.

Upcoming Events

Monday, March 9
Parent–Teacher Conferences.

Tuesday, March 10 (Day 2)
Long homeroom: 7:50-8:30 a.m. | Little Theater | Grade 10 Information Session for parents and students on Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity Activity Service (CAS), and Extended Essay (EE)

Brent Day Practice from 7:45–8:30 AM | We will use this time to check the music cues and dance steps of the students. To help us use our time well, please guide your students to sit in their assigned places during chapel time. Rehearsal sequence: G6 & 7; G1 & 2; G3 & 4; PKK; G5; All LS; G8; G9; G12. Grade 10 is excused from attending the rehearsal tomorrow. Thank you, and see you at the chapel

Wednesday, March 11 (Day 1)
Individual and All-School Photos for the Ganza Yearbook will take place. Schedule here. Students will report to their homerooms at 7:45 AM for attendance, after which teachers will bring their classes to the Neutral Grounds for the all-school photo.

Thursday, March 12 (Day 2)
First Day of ISAC Season 3 hosted at Brent Baguio begins. ISAC Schedule and ISAC Website Please note that there will be no late start on this day. All students should report to school at 7:45 AM to watch the ISAC Opening Ceremony. A separate email will be sent with additional details. We wish our athletes and coaches the very best as they represent Brent with skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Friday, March 13 (Day 1)

Second day of ISAC. No clubs. ISAC Schedule and ISAC Website 

Saturday, March 14 | ISAC Schedule and ISAC Website
Third day of ISAC.  Boarding activity from 5:00–8:30 PM, including dinner at SM Baguio and free time at Ramen Nagi.

Looking Ahead

Monday, March 16 (Day 2)

Tuesday, March 17 (Day 1)
Brent Day Practice from 7:45–8:30 AM.

3:00 – 4:30 Grade 10 Information Session with Heads of Department and selected subject teachers, helping students begin thinking about subject choices and academic pathways in the coming years.

Wednesday, March 18 (Day 2)
Long homeroom: Brent Day Practice will continue from 7:45–8:30 AM.TOK Exhibitions will take place as our Grade 11 students share their reflections and inquiries in Theory of Knowledge.

Junior Council (JCo) 80s Inspired Non-Uniform Day. This activity is part of JCo’s outreach initiative to support Helping Hands Healing Hearts Ministries Philippines, a non-government organization that provides care and protection for children in crisis situations. The funds collected will be used to purchase essential toiletries, specifically toilet paper, bath soap, and toothpaste.

The Guidance Office will host a Parent Learning Session with Dr. Sally Maximo focusing on ways parents can support their children’s emotional well-being, responsible gadget use, and mental health.

Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Venue: Little Theater, Dining Hall (depending on the number of participants), or Reflection Center.

Students will also participate in a GIN Clean-Up at Neutral Grounds, including raking and campus stewardship activities, followed by a movie night in Ogilby Hall (OH-1).

Thursday, March 19 (Day 1)
Group 4 Collaborative Project activities for grade 12 led by Mr. Engler, bringing together IB science students for interdisciplinary investigation.  All day.  Students report to the science labs 1st block

Brent Day Rehearsal – All variety show performers from 3 – 4:30 PM at the field

Friday, March 20 (Day 2)
Eid Al-Fitr (tentative).

Grade 11 Extended Essay Writing Afternoon facilitated by Ms. Nebrija to support students in developing their research and academic writing.

Saturday, March 21
Boarding activity from 4:30–8:30 PM, including a visit to the Botanical Garden followed by dinner at Baguio Country Waffles.

Monday, March 23 (Day 1)

Tuesday, March 24 (Day 2)
Brent Day Practice from 7:45–8:30 AM at the field

Wednesday, March 25 (Day 1)

Brent Day Holy Eucharist from 7:45–8:30 AM.
Dinner Show performers’ rehearsal from 3 – 4:30 PM at the field
Brent Day Practice at the TDR Field from 5:00–7:00 PM at the field

Thursday, March 26 (Day 2)

Brent Day Practice from 3:00–4:30 PM Variety Show; from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Dinner Show
Easter Egg Hunt organized by JCo with Ms. J. Francisco and Ms. D. Fehlen.

Friday, March 27 (Day 1)
Brent Day, a much-anticipated celebration of school spirit and community.
Brent@117: Brent Day & Food Festival
Brent Day festivities will begin with Flag Honors at 3:00 PM.

The PTA has shared details of our upcoming 117th Brent Day Celebration and Food Festival, including ticket information and ways families can participate in this much-anticipated event.

Ticket Rates
Early Bird Rate: ₱500 per ticket (for tickets purchased before March 13, 2026)
Regular Rate: ₱600 per ticket (for tickets purchased starting March 13, 2026 onwards)

Tickets are available through the Bookstore, and we encourage families to take advantage of the early bird rate.

From the library:

The Brent Library is celebrating Brent@117 with a Brent Day Book Buffet, beginning this week and continuing until the last day of classes in March. Students are invited to “feast” on our wonderful collection of stories, discover new books, and spend time reading in the library.

We also congratulate our Reading Champions who completed their book goals last month: Leah Oh, Jia Cao, Zoey Ma, Alexandro Limali, Charissa Candelaria, Ian Choi, Alexa Reyes, Summer Dy, Baron Oh, and Inigo Aquino.

Students are also invited to capture their favorite reading moments at the library photo booth set up in the library as part of the celebration.

Our thanks to Ms. Pau and the Benguet State University Library Interns Joredin Andres and Javil Aboc for organizing this wonderful initiative that encourages reading and celebrates 117 years of Brent together through stories and learning.

As always, thank you for your partnership and presence in the life of the school. May we continue to lead by serving — with courage, integrity, and care for one another.

We look forward to the many opportunities ahead for students to learn, serve, celebrate, and grow together as a community.

Sincerely,