• Classes and Mid-Semester Reports: Regular classes resumed on Monday, October 5, following the release of Mid-Semester Reports. Advisors and teachers began following up directly with families as needed in place of the previously scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences. Extra Help Letters and Academic Warning/Probation letters will be sent out.

• EducationUSA College Talk: On Tuesday, October 6, students in Grades 9–12 attended a college information session with EducationUSA at the Little Theater. The session provided valuable guidance on higher education opportunities in the United States. Thank you to our guests and participating parents.

• Lower School Production – The Little Mermaid Jr.: Rehearsals continued throughout the week, including table readings, homeroom song practices, and scheduled production rehearsals. Thank you to our students, faculty, and production team for their dedication and preparations.

• ISAC Season 1 | Cebu International School: Our Brent Bulldogs traveled to Cebu on October 7 for the first ISAC competition of the school year, held October 8–10. Congratulations to our student-athletes for representing Brent Baguio! Thank you to our coaches and accompanying faculty for their guidance and support throughout the competition. Thank you to our parents for providing for the students’ drinks and the team dinner.

• Boarding Activities: Our boarding students participated in Chess and Sungka at the Brent Guest House on Friday evening, alongside their regular weekend activities. Thank you to our dormitory personnel for providing opportunities for recreation, connection, and community building.

October 12–17

Monday, October 12 – Day 1

• Junior Council (JCo) is facilitating a Book Drive throughout the month of October. Donations will benefit Talinguroy Primary School in Wangal, La Trinidad. Students are encouraged to bring gently used books of all kinds—including picture books, chapter books, and science titles for kids of all ages.
• The Little Mermaid Jr. rehearsal, 3:00–4:45 p.m.
• Lower School Production rehearsals. SCHEDULE GUIDE.
• ISAC Season 2 Girls’ Basketball and Boys’ Football tryouts begin. Middle School students involved in production rehearsals may join tryouts on Wednesday. Students interested in Girls’ Basketball are encouraged to contact Ms. Nicolai through chat or email to assist with team planning.

Tuesday, October 13 – Day 2

• OJT at the Podium, 12:30 p.m.
• The Little Mermaid Jr. rehearsal during Long Homeroom.
• Lower School Production rehearsals.

Wednesday, October 14 – Day 1

• Teachers’ Day Chapel, led by Bb. Nelly Doliente and Ms. Almae Caluya, with NHS participation.
• Teachers’ Day activities, including the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Religious Studies presentation.

Thursday, October 15 – Day 2

• Late Start Thursday Meeting for Faculty: Teachers’ Day Breakfast ℅ NHS
• Pep Rally House Practices: Lower School pickup at 4:00 p.m. from the assigned practice locations.

PEP RALLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE	LOCATION PICK UP FOR LOWER SCHOOL AT 4PM
	BLUE HOUSE	RED HOUSE	YELLOW HOUSE
October 15	Chapel	Little Theater	Gym

Friday, October 16 – Day 1 | PEP RALLY

• Special Day 1 Schedule: All four academic blocks will be completed by 12:40 p.m. Please refer to the Special Day 1 Schedule.
• Lunch, changing, and assembly time will follow.
• Pep Rally: 1:45–approximately 3:30 p.m., Gym.
• Alumni vs. PTA Pickleball Exhibition Match, following the Pep Rally and before the announcement of House winners.
• Departure of participating Brent Baguio faculty for the EARCOS Weekend Workshop at Brent Manila.

Please refer to the Special Day 1 Schedule.

The adjusted schedule allows us to complete all four academic blocks while accommodating our Pep Rally and the travel arrangements of faculty attending the EARCOS Weekend Workshop in Manila.

Saturday, October 17

• PTA Community Pickleball Meet & Play, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Gym.
• The Little Mermaid Jr. First Group Technical Rehearsal, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon, covering lights, effects, costumes, make-up, off-book work, and curtain call.
• EARCOS Weekend Workshop at Brent Manila.
• Boarding: Dinner Out and Free Time at Porta Vaga, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

EARCOS Weekend Workshop | October 17–18

A group of Brent Baguio faculty will participate in “The Active Classroom: Harnessing Movement for Engagement, Learning, and Community Building,” led by Mike Kuczala, at Brent International School Manila.

The two-day workshop focuses on practical, research-based approaches to incorporating movement into teaching to strengthen student engagement, learning, well-being, and classroom community.

This also provides an opportunity for our educators to collaborate with colleagues from Brent Manila, Brent Subic, and other international schools in the region. We look forward to bringing back strategies that will further enrich teaching and learning at Brent Baguio.

PTA Community Pickleball Meet & Play | October 17

The Brent PTA invites parents, guardians, faculty, alumni, and members of the Brent community to a casual and welcoming day of pickleball on Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Gym.

The activity promotes wellness, connection, and good sportsmanship. A short Alumni vs. PTA exhibition match will also take place on Friday, October 16, following the Pep Rally.

Usual school safety and security procedures remain in effect. Minors must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult, non-Brent guests must register at the Guardhouse, and smoking, vaping, and pets are not permitted on campus. The PTA will coordinate registration, supervision, safety arrangements, and other activity logistics.

Click here for event information and guidelines.

Thank you to our PTA for organizing this opportunity for community engagement at Brent.

October 18–24

Sunday, October 18

• EARCOS Weekend Workshop concludes at Brent Manila.

Monday, October 19 – Day 2

• The Little Mermaid Jr. rehearsal, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
• Lower School Production rehearsals.

IB Learning Beyond the Classroom – October 19

On Monday, October 19, our IB students will participate in two experiential learning activities:

• IB Visual Arts: Four students, accompanied by Ms. Annelle Veridiano, will explore Baguio’s local art scene, beginning with an artist talk by Clinton Aniversario, followed by visits to Sunshine Park, Oh My Gulay, and Ili-Likha.
• IB Business Management: Seven students, accompanied by Ms. Donna Nebrija, will visit Subisan Dragon Fruit Farm in La Union to learn about entrepreneurship, sustainable farming, and agri-tourism.

These activities provide valuable opportunities for students to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. We wish our students and teachers a safe, productive, and enriching day!

Tuesday, October 20 – Day 1

• The Little Mermaid Jr. rehearsal during Long Homeroom.
• Lower School Production rehearsals.

Wednesday, October 21 – Day 2

• Grade 9 Religious Studies Chapel Presentation.
• Lessons and Carols rehearsals.

Thursday, October 22 – Day 1

• The Little Mermaid Jr. rehearsal, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Friday, October 23 – Day 2

• Grade 10 Class Bonding Trip to Clark (October 23–24).
• United Nations Day Performers Sign-Up Deadline.
• Boarding: Tteokbokki Making with Teacher Yeonyi, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24

• Grade 10 Class Bonding Trip to Clark continues.
• PTA Pickleball Friendly Tournament.
• Football Grassroots Mini Tournament.
• The Little Mermaid Jr. Second Group Technical Rehearsal, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon, covering lights, effects, costumes, make-up, off-book work, and curtain call.
• Boarding: Dinner Out at Sizzling Plate, SM, and Free Time, 4:00–8:00 p.m.

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As we prepare for our upcoming United Nations Day celebration, we invite interested students to sign up and showcase their talents through performances that celebrate the cultures, traditions, and diversity of our international community.

Sign-up Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026.

We look forward to another meaningful celebration of international understanding, respect, and appreciation at Brent Baguio.

Calling for Lessons and Carols Community Choir members!

Interested in joining? Please message or email Dr. Julie at julie.sibucao@brentbaguio.edu.ph.

Rehearsals begin next week. The day and time will be shared with everyone who signs up. Thank you!

Also Coming Up | October 29–30

The Little Mermaid Jr. Performances

The coming weeks will be especially busy for our performing arts students and faculty as preparations intensify for The Little Mermaid Jr., with performances scheduled for October 29–30.

Technical rehearsals, costume preparations, staging, and final production work will continue alongside preparations for the Lower School Production and Lessons and Carols.

We look forward to seeing our students share their creativity, confidence, and talents on stage.