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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR |
November |
5 (Wed) |
Classes Resume |
13
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House Games (Beg & Jun) |
14 (Fri) |
Launching of MS "TLC" Christmas Community Service |
15-16
(Sat-Sun) |
National Football Tournament |
17 (Mon) |
Start of Readathon |
17-28 |
Career Week 2008 |
19 (Wed) |
PTA General Assembly |
20 (Thu) |
Start of LS "12 Day of Xmas"
House Games (Int & Sen)
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24-28
(Mon-Fri) |
Schoolastic Book Fair |
27 (Thu) |
Centennial Non-Uniform Day
House Games (Beg & Jun) |
29-30
(Sat-Sun) |
Christmas Bazaar (Gym) |
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December |
1 (Mon) |
Bonifacio Day (NO CLASSES) |
4 (Thu) |
House Games (Int & Sen) |
19 (Fri) |
Cross Country 2008 |
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| From the Headmaster |
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Now that I have finally ventured into a mall recently, I realized Christmas is coming! How time flies. There are only six weeks remaining in this semester. We hopefully have come through the heaviest rains for this typhoon season. It seems that the rain and wind loved Baguio more this year!
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Aside from the weather, this has been a smooth and relatively quiet semester for Brent. I do not mean that there is an absence for frenzied activity, quite in contrary. In the midst of all our daily activities, the school has run smoothly. For this we can all take a pat on the back for our efforts to make Brent Baguio a wonderful place to be.
Please mark this important date - Dec. 7 (Sun) - on your calendar. Brent Baguio will have our traditional “Lessons and Carols” at the beautiful St. Nicholas Chapel. Let us all make an effort to be together for this very special event. I look forward to seeing you there!
Mr. Dick B. Robbins |
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| From the Deputy Head |
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We always take pride in the caring support and oneness of the entire Brent community for the school’s activities and programs. The UN Day in October which was certainly educational, wholesome, and fun is a testimony for this prevalent community spirit in school. Our continued appreciation to all. May this spirit continue to support the upcoming events:
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The P100 for 100 non-uniform day for all Brent Schools when all are urged to come dressed up, representative of an era or group in Brent history ~ Token prizes await individuals and groups! All proceeds are earmarked for the completion of our Centennial Reflection Room beneath the Chapel.
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The Community Outreach gift-giving Christmas activities of both Lower School and Middle School ~ Canned goods are piling up now at the Deputy Head’s Office for these purposes. STUCO and its “Can The Deputy Head” project is solely for this Community Sharing activity.
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Visit the Christmas Bazaar at the Gym on Nov. 29 & 30 for the completion of your Christmas shopping list. You will be sorry if you miss this activity. All Bazaar proceeds are for Community Outreach activities particularly the Medical-Dental-Optical Mission Day in April 2009.
Cheers to you all for your Community Spirit!
We laud the Guidance Office, the Library, and the Modern Languages Department also for the observance of November as a Career and Literacy month. Their combined efforts are bringing to the Brent family all the various career talks, the Scholastic Book fair, and the Readathon. November always promises to be another involved month for all!!
Ursula B. Daoey |
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| From the Director for Academic Affairs |
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I hope all families had an enjoyable and refreshing October break, and that students have returned ready to give maximum effort to their studies.
As we approach what is customarily the busiest time in the School Year, it is worth noting that:
Exams for Middle and Upper School students are now only just over four weeks away!
(Monday-Wednesday, 15-17th December)
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As for last year, exams will be held in Griffiths for Grades 9-12, and in Ogilby for Grades 6-8. For the three days, we would need passers-by to remain quiet in these areas please, and we are sorry that Griffiths will not be available for packed lunches on Exam days. (Middle and Upper School students will be dismissed, as usual, at 1pm on Exam Days, and should go straight home to complete final review for upcoming exams. Lower School students will continue to attend classes as normal for their full day).
NOW is the time for students to review the work of the semester and ask the teacher if unsure about any topics. The challenge for our students is to strive for balance between their academics and the many activities happening now – while at the same time maintaining their health and getting sufficient sleep! Quite a challenge, but one our older students must master, in preparation for College.
As we welcome back our Senior Administration Team from the EARCOS Administrators’ Conference, it is worth noting that another batch of 20 teachers, coaches, guards and maintenance personnel – completed a Red Cross First Aid and CPR Course at Brent last Saturday. We thank all of these people for giving up their weekend time to be ready to help our students and others, if and when the unexpected happens.
Les Pickett |
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| 100 for 100 |
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| PTA Corner |
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Dear Parents, Students, Teachers, and Staff,
The PTA Board is tremendously grateful for the time, energy, and support each one had given to the school to make UN Day the success that it was.
We will be sending out a separate newsletter thanking each one of you that have contributed in one way or the other for making this special event a memorable one.
If this positive energy is an indication of your generosity of spirit, we can expect this coming Brent Day to be the best and most outstanding event we ever had.
We ask you to please join us on Wednesday, 19th November at 3pm at the Little Theater for the 2nd PTA General Assembly for a more detailed summary. A surprise awaits those who show up for the assembly.
PTA Board |
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| 12 Days of Christmas |
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A LOWER SCHOOL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
This year’s beneficiaries: 4 – 8 year old children from 6 barangays in Aurora Hill (East Modern Site, San Antonio, Lopez Jaena, East Bayan, North and South Central)
The schedule of items to be brought to school each day is as follows:
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Nov. 20 |
toothbrush |
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Nov. 21 |
toothpaste (100 ml. or more) |
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Nov. 24 |
face towel |
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Nov. 25 |
bath soap (regular size) |
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Nov. 26 |
6 small sachets of children’s shampoo |
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Nov. 27 |
comb/hairbrush |
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Nov. 28 |
t-shirt (unisex) |
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Dec. 2 |
box of crayons |
9 |
Dec. 3 |
coloring book |
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Dec. 4 |
story book |
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Dec. 5 |
rubber slippers |
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Dec. 8 |
toy (new or used) |
Every Lower School child will personally give her/his bag to a beneficiary on December 12, our Lower School Community Day when the children from the 6 barangays in Aurora Hill will be invited to spend time and have fun with our Lower School children. |
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| Career Weeks 2008 |
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CAREER WEEKS 2008
November 17-28, 2008
Brent School prepares students for life.
This November, our students will have the opportunity to explore the world of work and future careers.
We are gearing up for this with the following activities lined up!
ACTIVITY |
Activity Description |
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Grade levels
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Lower School Career Dress-Up Day |
The Lower School will open the two week event by coming to school wearing a career outfit of their choice. A parade will take place during recess time. A special token will be given to all who participate! |
November 17, 2008
Monday
Parade will take place during recess time. Giving of tokens will be at Neutral. |
Lower School |
iddle and Upper School Career Dress Up Day |
Think of a career theme for your class and dress up on this day! The class with the most well-imitated career attire gets to win a prize!
All students may opt to change back to their school uniforms after the announcement of winners during recess time! |
November 18, 2008, Tuesday |
MS/US |
Day In A Life |
Students, if you want an extra challenge….
Be a part of the Brent workforce for a day! Apply to be a teacher, an office assistant, a cafeteria staff, etc. |
November 20, 2008
Application period is from
Nov. 10-14, 2008 |
Grades 3-12 |
Career Moms and Dads |
Parents get the chance to talk about their jobs in the lower school |
Dates to be announced
Respective classrooms |
N-Grade 5 |
Education Consultation Fair (ECF) |
Various colleges/universities and organizations come together for an afternoon of advising and consultation. All students, parents and faculty are encouraged to come! |
November 24, 2008,
Monday1:00-5:00 PM
Griffiths Theater and Car Park |
Interested students, parents and faculty
Open to other local schools in Baguio City |
Community Helpers Talk
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Get to know more about our featured Community Helpers
Baguio City Fire Department
Brent School Security Department |
November 18, 2008,
November 25, 2008
Assembly Time
Little Theater |
Lower School |
Career Talks |
Have you ever wondered what its like to be a doctor, IT Specialist, businessman, and a Finance Director? Hear it from the experts themselves! |
November 21, 2008 and
November 28, 2008
Fridays
Enrichment Time
Little Theater |
Grades 9-12 |
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| Tender Loving Care |
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TENDER LOVING CARE
(TOYS for fun, LEARNING with books, and CLOTHES for warmth)
The community Outreach Program of the Middle School will be launched on Friday, November 14, 2008. All Middle School students are encouraged to share their blessings by bringing several items starting on Friday, Nov. 14th and every Monday thereafter: Nov. 17th and 24th, December 2nd and 8th. The preferred list of items will be given to the students. The beneficiary of this year’s Outreach Program will be the LABILAB Elementary School in Itogon, Benguet. There are 138 students in this school with ages ranging from 4 to 14 years old. These items will be packed on December 12, 2008 and will be brought by all Middle School students, faculty, and some parents to the School on December 18, 2008.
Once again, we are appealing to your kindness and generosity in making this activity a meaningful and memorable one in the spirit of Christmas.
Mrs. Susan F. Sanidad
Middle School Principal |
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| From the Athletics Department |
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Alaska Cup
Brent Baguio will be sending 21 players to this National Football tournament on 15/16 Nov at Alabang Country Club. We will be entering the boy’s 14 and under section and the under 19 section.
House Activities
13 Nov |
Yellow v Blue |
Beg & Jun |
Goalball |
20 Nov |
Yellow v Blue |
Int & Sen |
Goalball |
27 Nov |
Red v Yellow |
Beg & Jun |
HoopBall |
04 Dec |
Red v Yellow |
Int & Sen |
HoopBall |
Cross Country
The annual Inter House Cross Country Races will now take place on the last day of school, Fri December 19. It will be held in the morning. Exact time has still to be decided. |
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| Announcements |
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LESSONS & CAROLS GENERAL REHEARSALS
FOR ALL CHOIRS & ORCHESTRA
VENUE: St. Nicholas Chapel
November 11 |
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18 |
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25 |
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All November Rehearsals will be at 2:30-4pm |
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December 2 |
(Tues) |
- 3-6pm |
4 |
(Thurs) |
- 3-6pm |
7 |
(Sun) |
- 1-3pm |
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE will be at 6pm on Sunday, 7th December 2008 |
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The Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at the Open Basketball Court on November 24-28, 2008.
7:30-4:30 pm
Hit the books now! Do your Christmas shopping for worthy and valuable gifts! |
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