Dear Brent Community,

As we move into the final weeks of the school year, we look back with appreciation on a full and meaningful week of student learning, service, creativity, and community engagement.

Acknowledgements: April 20–25

Thank you to everyone who supported the many activities held last week, including MAP testing, the Class of 2026 visit to City Hall, Senior Bonding Activities, NHS Helping Hands visit, PKK Tribute to Seniors, Earn the Gown, and the Arts Festival.

Congratulations to Dr. Julie, the VPA team, BM team, all students, and everyone involved in the Arts Festival on Friday, April 24. The PK–Grade 12 exhibit, fashion show, and Arts and Crafts Sale highlighted the creativity, confidence, and collaboration of our students.

We also thank our Boarding Team for accompanying students to Helping Hands Orphanage and dinner at Craft Burger on Saturday, April 25.

Upcoming Activities: April 27–May 9

Monday, April 27 – Day 1
Grade 9 Outreach Activity for the Elders of Rippling River Nursing Home during Blocks 2–3

IB Examinations begin and will continue until May 21

Tuesday, April 28 – Day 2
Earth Day Assembly led by GIN

NHS tree planting after school

Wednesday, April 29 – Day 1
Grade 10 Outreach Activity for the Elders of Rippling River Nursing Home during Blocks 3–4
Labor Day-Themed Non-Uniform Day
Grade 5 RS Chapel Presentation, 7:45–8:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 30 – Day 2
Pre-K and Kindergarten Field Trip to the Botanical Garden, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Clubs End

Friday, May 1 | No classes
Labor Day Holiday | No classes
Boarding Activity: Kite Flying, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Boarding Activity: Bonfire and S’mores with Mr. Hernandez, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2
Please be advised that several activities will be happening simultaneously on campus. We ask for everyone’s support in helping ensure that arrangements are clear and that each activity proceeds smoothly.

SAT Examinations
7:30–11:00 a.m.
Venue: MS computer lab in the Middle School

Visit and Morning Engagement with Forester Ethan O. Hernandez
8:00–11:15 a.m.
Venue: St. Nicholas Chapel and planting area along the road leading to Ogilby

Brent International School Baguio warmly invites the Brent community, partner institutions, and interested guests to a special talk on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Chapel.

Join us for “Native Trees for the Cordilleras: Choosing the Right Trees for Parks, Campuses, and Public Spaces to Support Well-Being and Biodiversity,” with Forester Ethan O. Hernandez — licensed forester, educator, content creator, and Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

As we enter the final month of the school year, we are grateful for opportunities such as this that bring together learning, stewardship, and community engagement. We look forward to welcoming students, families, partner institutions, and guests for a meaningful conversation on native trees, biodiversity, and the thoughtful care of our shared environment.

Please see the poster for details and registration.

RSVP | Native Trees for the Cordilleras with Ethan Hernandez

YLC Fun Camp
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Venues: Neutral Grounds, Cafeteria, and Open Court

Boarding Activity
Dinner out at Bern Coffee Project, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 4 – Day 1
Classes resume

Start of ESL Level Tests until May 15 (Grade 6/7, 10)

Tuesday, May 5 – Day 2
Student Council Speeches

Wednesday, May 6 – Day 1
CAS Assembly

Thursday, May 7 – Day 2

Friday, May 8 – Day 1
JCO Non-Uniform Day / Bring Your Stuffed Toy to School Day
Grade 9 Outreach Activity for the Elders of Rippling River Nursing Home during Blocks 2–3
Study Abroad Information Session for Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, 1:00–5:00 p.m., Dining Hall
Boarding Activity: Friendship Bracelet Making, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9: Community Day on Campus

We look forward to a lively community day on Saturday, May 9, with several activities happening alongside one another. We especially invite everyone to support the PTA Yard Sale, which will bring together vendors, families, and friends from the Brent community.

Activities for the day include:

PTA Yard Sale

Cacao and Coffee Talk | Grow Local, Make Local, Buy Local, 9:00 a.m.
Featuring Dr. Aliya Peleo, Dr. Amador IV Peleo, and Ms. Judy Baucas

5th Football Friendly Games, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Boarding Activity: Dinner out at Cezve Khave, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Thank you, everyone, for your continued support as we enter a busy but purposeful stretch of the school year.

Sincerely,