Ganza Moments

At Brent, every culture is welcomed, celebrated, and respected. Every day, we embrace the opportunity to learn from one another and experience the richness of our diverse international community. Our United Nations Day celebration is a true expression of Brent Pride, bringing our family together to celebrate our many nationalities and our shared humanity.

As we celebrate our one world and many voices, we are reminded of our school chapel theme, “Be Respectful of Each Other.” Together, we continue to build a community where every culture is valued, every voice is heard, and everyone belongs.

Thank you parents, teachers, and staff for making this day extra special!

Congratulations to the following Lions who participated in the APEX Football Clinic at the Clásico de Fútbol U9 Tournament on October 11 and brought home SILVER! Way to represent the Brent Pride, Lions!

Karl Focke (Gr. 2)
Johann Schaedel (Gr. 3)
Jiro Bacani (Gr. 4)
Finn Focke (Gr. 4)
Mykhailo Grystenko (Gr. 4)
Sangyun Kim (Gr. 4)

Congratulations to these Lions for their wonderful representation at the World Mathematics Championship Junior Qualifier Manila 2026.

Personal Endeavour:
Ryuji Goh (Gr. 8) and Riley Briell (Gr. 9) – Bronze
Manilla Medina (Gr. 10) – SIlver
Yieon Kim (Gr. 9) – Gold

Synergy Team:
Mateo Desuasido (Gr. 10), Junseok Seo (Gr. 10), and Julian Quiogue (Gr. 10) – Bronze
Sanghoo Kim (Gr. 10), Manilla Medina (Gr. 10), and Ethan Kum (Gr. 9) – SIlver

Alliance Team:
Yieon Kim (Gr. 9) – Bronze
Geonho Bae (Gr. 9) – Silver
Ryuji Goh (Gr. 8) – Gold

Gold Ticket Winners (In the top 14 overall) invited to the FInals in Melbourne:
Yieon Kim (Gr. 9)
Mateo Desuasido (Gr. 10)
Manilla Medina (Gr. 10)
Julian Quiogue (Gr. 10)
Jake Kim (Gr. 9)
Geonho Bae (Gr. 9)

Grade 6 students Angelo Uy and Theodore Macalma proudly represented the Philippines as members of Team Kultura at the 15th Asia Basketball Pacific Cup in Singapore.

The team emerged as undefeated champions with a perfect 6–0 record!

Congratulations to all our First Season APAC Teams for representing Brent Pride so well! Great work, Lions!

The APAC Baseball and Tennis Teams traveled to SAS Puxi in Shanghai, China, while the APAC Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball Teams traveled to CA in Kobe, Japan.

APAC Baseball emerged as the tournament champions. The team also received the Spirit of APAC Award for the fourth consecutive year. All APAC Awardees are seniors: Alejandro Bustamante, Cruz Garcia, and Xavi Lacson.

The APAC Tennis Team won the following awards:

Girls’ Team – Overall Runner-Up
Boys’ Team – APAC Spirit Award

Individual Tennis Event Results:
Girls’ Singles: Izabelle Camcam (Gr. 10) – Runner-Up
Mixed Doubles: Riley Tan (Gr. 10) and Jana Bermejo (Gr. 11) – Champions
Girls’ Doubles: Anika Chua (Gr. 12) and Lia Apostol (Gr. 11) – Champions

APAC Boys’ Volleyball finished in third place in the tournament. The team’s All-APAC Awardees include seniors Zion Alvez and Sebi Head. APAC Girls’ Volleyball’s All-APAC Awardee is Miwa Go.

On Saturday, 17 October, Brent International School Manila hosted the 46th Brent Invitational Swim Championships, welcoming six invited schools for a weekend of competitive swimming, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

Our student-athletes demonstrated tremendous resilience, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the championships. The morning session featured our Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Lower School (LS) swimmers, followed by the Middle School (MS) and Upper School (US) swimmers in the afternoon.

The Aqualions delivered an outstanding performance across both sessions, with Brent swimmers dominating the competition. Brent claimed the Girls’ Championship, Boys’ Championship, and Combined Championship titles.

This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our student-athletes, the commitment of our coaching staff, and the continued support of our school community.
We are incredibly proud of our Aqualions for representing Brent with pride, integrity, and a true competitive spirit.

Way to go, Lions!

Congratulations to all the talented students, teachers, staff, and crew of the recently held Middle School Production, Matilda Jr. The Musical! You all did a wonderful job!

The teamwork and dedication that went into producing this musical are another testament to the incredible talent and strong community spirit we have as Brent Pride.

Job well done, everyone!

Congratulations to our ISAC Volleyball Teams for their wonderful representation at the recent ISAC tournament held at CIS in Cebu. The Girls’ Team secured 3rd Place, while the Boys’ Team finished in 4th Place.

The following athletes also received All-ISAC Award in recognition of their performance: Ava Orosco (Gr. 11), Kiara Fuentebella (Gr. 11), CJ De Vera (Gr. 11), and Myko Macadangdang (Gr. 11).

Congratulations to our Cross Country team on their outstanding achievements at the APAC competition held at Concordia International School Shanghai in China from October 11–14!

Our student-athletes delivered exceptional performances, earning the following achievements:

• Girls’ Team – Overall Champions: Our girls’ team successfully defended their title, becoming overall champions for the second consecutive time.
• Girls’ 4 × 1 km Relay – Champions: The girls’ relay team also secured first place in the 4 × 1 km relay race, demonstrating their teamwork, speed, and determination.
• Boys’ Team – Spirit of APAC Award: Our boys’ team received the Spirit of APAC Award, recognizing their sportsmanship, camaraderie, and positive team spirit throughout the competition.
• Special Recognition – Alandra Silva (Gr. 12): Alandra claimed first place in the girls’ 5 km race at APAC. She has had an exceptional season, finishing first in every race she competed in at Faith Academy, ISM, and Brent while achieving personal records (PRs) in every race throughout the season. Her remarkable consistency, dedication, and determination make her performance especially noteworthy.

Congratulations to our APAC Cross Country Team! Way to go, Lions!

Happy World Teachers’ Day! You have a special place in our hearts. You are all worth celebrating!

A big shoutout to our PTA for making this celebration extra special for our wonderful teachers! Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who give so much of themselves to our students and our school.