Ganza Moments

We have so much to be thankful for!
Most of all, we are thankful for The Brent Pride.
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Wishing you a thanksgiving overflowing with joy and blessings.
May your home be filled with laughter and happiness.

1st season APAC Visual and Performing Arts groups have returned from their trips abroad. Congratulations to the teams for a good representation of the Brent Pride!

The APAC Choir proudly showcased the spirit of Brent Pride at Seoul Foreign School in Korea. Their repertoire included enchanting renditions of “Someone To Watch Over Me” and “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” during the individual school performances. Culminating the APAC event, the choir, alongside five other schools, united as a mass choir under the guidance of guest conductor Dr. Michael Barrett-Berg from South Africa. Beyond the harmonious performances, the group forged strong bonds within their team and with students from other APAC schools. Additionally, they embraced the opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse Korean and African cultures, gaining valuable insights through their experience and the songs they passionately performed.

The APAC Dance event took place at Hong Kong International School with the theme ‘Spark, Ignite and Engage’. Brent showcased a captivating piece titled ‘Muses’, featuring nine goddesses from ancient Greek mythology who served as inspiration in the arts. These mythical figures were the driving force of individuals expressing themselves through various art forms. The performance, choreographed by Venus Basas and Fred Fernandez, stood out and received a warm reception. In addition to our school’s presentation, delegates showcased ‘fusion’ pieces skillfully choreographed and performed by student dancers.

The APAC Orchestra concluded with a concert on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at United Nation International School, Hanoi, Vietnam. Brent’s representatives showcased exceptional talent in a remarkable musical collaboration involving five other international schools namely: Canadian Academy, Hong Kong International School, Seoul Foreign School, Taejon Christian International School, and the host school. Under the guidance of Ms. Lori Buonamici, a highly sought-after conductor and clinician, the orchestra delivered an outstanding performance. The theme for the occasion, “Music in Motion,” encapsulated the repertoire and essence of the APAC Orchestra 2023.

The Lower School Neon Fun Run 2023 was a huge success.
Thank you to everyone who participated and donated towards Brent’s Biñan Christmas Charity.
You are truly, Brent Pride!

Congratulations Mikel Fuentes (gr. 11) for finishing 3rd place overall for the year in the Rotax Max Challenge Philippine Series, Senior Clubman Category. The final round was held November 5, 2023. Mikel also placed 3rd for the ROK GP Cup, Senior Clubman Category. Way to go, Lion!

Congratulations Raviv (gr. 7) for receiving a silver award as one of the representatives at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad 2023 (TIMO) Heat Round.

Keep it up, Lion!

Congratulations to ALL 1st Season APAC Sports Teams for a great representation of Brent Pride!????

APAC Tennis

Girls:

• 3rd Place
• Daniela Buhay (gr. 12) and Anika Chua (gr. 9) won 2nd place in the girls’ doubles event

Boys:

• 4th Place
• JT Bernardo (gr. 12) won 3rd place in the boys’ singles event
• Yashash Thorehosurvenkatappa (gr. 12) and Agustin Garcia (gr. 12) won 3rd place in the boys’ doubles event.

APAC Baseball

• 4th Place
• Sportsmanship Award
• All APAC Awardees are Cruz Garcia (gr. 9) and Jayden de Venecia (gr. 9)
• Games that were played were “the most fun and enjoyable to watch during the whole tournament”
• This team was described as “a fun group of boys” and “a group of gritty baseball players” by parents and coaches during APAC

APAC Volleyball

Girls:

• 4th Place
• All APAC Awardees are Angeline Fernandez (gr. 11) and Emilia Hagedorn (gr. 10)
• The girls showed grit and perseverance all throughout the competition. They left it all out on the court, coming up short 13-15 in the 5th set against eventual champions CA in the semifinals.
• Lots of memories and bonds created and shared.

Boys:

• 4th Place
• All APAC Awardees are Marcus Yan (gr. 10) and Wes Barbosa (gr. 10)
• Our playoff game against HKIS was nothing short of extraordinary. Our team’s performance was exceptional, showcasing their best play of the season. They fought relentlessly, supporting one another with unwavering determination. What made this even more remarkable was our boys’ immediate rush to support our girls in their playoff game, resulting in yet another win. The celebrations that followed will be cherished as core memories for all players and coaches. This weekend taught us the power of unity and teamwork, reminding us that success extends beyond the court.

APAC Cross Country

Girls:

• 2nd Place
• Kira Ellis (gr. 12) placed 2nd overall and Alandra Silva (gr. 9) placed 7th overall.

Boys:

• 5th Place
• Sportsmanship Award
• Dennis Payne (gr. 11) placed 5th overall.

Congratulations, Martina Horn (gr. 7), for her participation in the recently concluded Youth Football League. Martina is one of the U14 Hijas of Mendiola Football Club. The team was undefeated in their 8 games.

Keep it up, Lion!

Brent is blessed to have academic, sports, and visual & performing arts programs that work together to form a quality, whole-child educational experience. This is witnessed through many different activities throughout each school year.

This week, we celebrated “Booklatan 2023”, a showcase of Filipino arts and literature. Our guests included professional artists and writers. Brent students enjoyed workshops on topics such as Comic 101 and basic storytelling. What a pleasure to see our students engage in creativity through writing and storytelling!

A special shout-out goes to all our librarians and Media Center team for their hard work in making this event a success.

Kudos to the cast and production staff of the MS Production, The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition. It was whimsical and highly entertaining, and truly showcased the Brent Pride’s very talented community. Congratulations, Everyone! Bravo! ????????????

United Nations Day is an annual celebration of the many nationalities our Brent Family are from. With more than 40 nationalities that make up our Brent community, respecting and embracing each other’s differences makes the Brent Pride stronger and more united. Our diversity is what makes us special. We are one pride, one family.

We would like to THANK the parents for their hard work, support and participation in this special Brent family event. Your contribution truly made this event remarkable! #BrentPride