Recent News and Updates
Headmaster’s Update: Getting Started SY 2021-2022
Dear Brent Families,
As we enter the month of July we want to give you some updates on the opening of the 2021-2022 school year so that you can plan accordingly.
The first day of classes will remain Monday August 16, as previously scheduled. As vaccines become more available we are able to begin visualizing the end of the pandemic, but we still anticipate the need for flexibility in coming months as the Philippines ramps up their vaccination program.
Taking into consideration current government mandates and anticipating the timeline of our own vaccine deliveries, we think it is wise to start the year online with a four-week transition period. We will target mid-September for a return to in person classes, pending government approval.
As always, Brent will remain nimble and adjust as circumstances change. We are prepared both for online education and for returning safely to in-person instruction. We will continue to provide our students with the best education possible regardless of changing circumstances.
Take care and God bless.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster
Lockdownapalooza: Festival of the Arts 2021
Visual and Performing Arts Department presents “Lockdownapalooza” Festival of the Arts 2021! Our virtual Art Exhibition on May 10-14 and the Spring Concert premiering on May 14! Check your emails for the links!
IB Virtual Art Exhibition
The IB Visual Art Class of 2021 invites you to “IB Art Exhibition” opening on April 26, 2021. Check your emails for the google site link!
Headmaster’s Update: End of School Year Modified Dates
Dear Brent Family,
As announced earlier, we will be finishing the year via our Home Learning Program. Recent increases in COVID numbers and corresponding protocols have also made it clear that any planned year-end assemblies will need to be held online. Much like last year, not holding these year-end events in person will allow the semester to conclude earlier without losing instructional time. Please note the following dates:
Upper & Middle School:
- Final Assessments End (Last Day of Classes): Tuesday, May 18
- Faculty In-Service and Make-Up Assessments: Wednesday, May 19
- Baccalaureate Service: Thursday, May 20
- Academic Awards and Moving-Up Day: Friday, May 21
- Graduation (Either In-Person or Virtual): Monday, May 24 at 5:00pm
Lower School (Nursery – Grade 5):
- Last Day of Class Tuesday, May 18
Account Clearance: Monday May 17 to Friday, May 21
Report Cards Released: Tuesday, May 25
Please gather all borrowed materials for return to the school and arrange to clear any outstanding balances during the clearance period to insure report cards and transcripts can be released in a timely fashion.
As always, your understanding and flexibility are appreciated. Our students have been producing remarkable quality work this year. Under challenging circumstances our students continue to shine. They are a credit to the school, their families and themselves.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster/Upper School Principal
Headmaster’s Update: 03/26/21
Dear Brent Family,
As we approach the last two months of this school year, we would like to update families and faculty about instruction through the end of May so that everyone can plan accordingly. Given the current quarantine guidelines, curfew, limits on entry to the Philippines and the government’s ongoing ban of in-person schooling, permission to open schools to in-person instruction this school year seems unlikely. Therefore, we will plan on completing 2020-2021 online.
We are ready to bring students back to campus when the time comes, and we will certainly consider taking advantage of any opportunity that might be given to hold limited on campus events or assemblies, but all classes and most activities for the remainder of this school year will continue online.
Looking toward August, the future remains unclear, but we hope the government will allow a transition to in-person classes at the beginning or soon after the start of the coming school year. Brent is also working to acquire vaccines for our employees to further ensure a healthy school environment.
It is truly a privilege to work with a community that has remained so positive and supportive throughout the many challenges of this pandemic. Thank you all for your continued kindness and understanding as we navigate these issues together.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster/Upper School Principal
NHS Poetry Writing Contest Winners
Good day, Brentonians!
Don’t feel the love because Valentine’s Day is over? Worry no more! Continue reminiscing and feeling the love through these three heartfelt poems written by our amazingly talented students: Paul, Bianca, and Raj, brought to you by the National Honor Society’s “Be My Valentine!”
