Recent News and Updates
Headmaster’s Update: 07/24/20
Good day Brent Family,
Our prayers are with you and your loved ones wherever you currently find yourselves. I wanted to once again send you a short update with regards to the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
With a month left before the start of classes on August 24, a Modified General Community Quarantine remains in effect for both Subic Bay and our surrounding areas. More recently, a travel ban and limited flights have delayed the return of many members of our international community, including many of our teachers. We are, however, currently in communication with the Department of Education and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and remain cautiously hopeful for an in-person start of the school year. This said, we acknowledge that we are in an uncertain time and we must prepare for all possible scenarios, one of which being that we may have to start the school year with Home Learning (online).
In an effort to help keep our community better informed we have added a Frequently Asked Questions page to our website.
Once again, thank you for your support and patience.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster/Upper School Principal
Virtual Art Gallery
Check out our Visual Arts students’ Virtual Art Gallery. You need to have your Brent Subic account logged in to be able to view.
Academic Awards 2nd Semester 2019-2020
Reservation/Re-enrollment 2020-2021
Dear Brent Families,
I understand that completing the Reservation and Re-enrollment Form and accompanying payment for the 2020-2021 school year has been difficult for some families during the enhanced quarantine. To help, we are extending the deadline to June 10, 2020.
Having this information is helpful for our future planning. So, while the deadline is extended, we appreciate the completion and payment at your earliest convenience. Thank you to everyone who has already completed this process. As you plan for the future, I want to further assure you that there will be no tuition increase for the 2020-2021 school year. You may click to see a list of All Fees and School Fees Policy. You may also have a look at our updated 2020-2021 School Calendar.
The Reservation and Re-enrollment Form can be on our website. Since our school cashier on campus is not currently able to assist you in processing payments for any school fees, you may settle the reservation fee for the 2020-2021 school year through a bank deposit or bank transfer.
Here is a list of Brent’s dollar and peso bank account details for your reference.
Once you have made the payment for reserving a slot for the next year, please email a scanned copy or photo of the Reservation and Re-enrolment Form together with the proof of payment (via direct deposit or online payment) to ggangoy@brentsubic.edu.ph. Our Accounting Office will issue an official receipt as soon as offices resume. For company dependents, you only need to complete the Reservation and Re-enrollment Form.
Email ggangoy@brentsubic.edu.ph for further assistance.
Thank you,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster/Upper School Principal
Transition from ECQ to MECQ
Good day all,
At this time the transition timeline from ECQ to GCQ has been modified by the SBMA. Instead we will be moving to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) until at minimum May 31, 2020. Here is the official notice for your reference.
Due to this development our offices and libraries will remain closed, and the formal collecting of materials for clearance, as well as the distribution of report cards and transcripts, will be delayed until at least June 1, 2020. We will continue to develop protocols for the safe and effective return of school materials and other clearance related items, for implementation after the MECQ has been lifted.
Thank you once again for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster/Upper School Principal
Brent Subic Scheduling Update: April 2, 2020
Dear Brent Community,
Let me first express my gratitude to the entire Brent community for your strength and courage. We are in an extremely difficult time right now and the support amongst our families, students, employees, and friends has been strong.
Of course we hope to return regular classroom instruction, but we must also prepare for the possibility that the current quarantine will be extended. Given the present global trajectory of the pandemic and being conscious of individual family disruptions and your need to make future plans, Brent International School Subic will be making several adjustments to the school year regardless of whether or not we return to classroom instruction.
Priority will be given to completing educational requirements so that our students will have the educational background and transcripts necessary to successfully continue on to the next grade level.
It deeply pains me to cancel a number of long-cherished assemblies and ceremonies, but even if we are able to return to classrooms, it seems likely that large gatherings will continue to be discouraged. The opportunities for closure and to celebrate accomplishments are important, and we encourage families to find ways to formally recognize their children’s hard work. We too will continue looking for alternative ways to recognize and celebrate our students. That being said, the following events will no longer be held in person regardless of whether or not we return to classroom instruction:
Easter Eucharist
Weekly chapel/assemblies
The US/MS Production
Upper, Middle, and Lower School Concerts
Thursday Late Start Professional Development
MAP Testing
International Food Fest
House Water Day
IB Night
Baccalaureate Service
Activity Awards Assembly
School Level Awards Assemblies
Moving Up Days
Upper School Prom
The school year can end several days earlier given the additional instructional time gained by eliminating assemblies, Late Start Thursdays, and MAP testing. Therefore, final exams will run Friday, May 15 through Tuesday, May 19. Makeup exams will be held on Wednesday, May 20.
On Graduation
We will be communicating with our seniors and considering a variety of options for graduation. A ceremony in whatever form it may take will be held on Friday, May 22.
Next School Year
The first day of classes for students next school year (2020-2021) will be moved to Monday, August 10 in order to add a bit more flexibility into everyone’s summer planning, while also keeping in mind that a self-isolation period may be in place for returning travellers. The new 2020-2021 school calendar will be issued shortly. We will use distance learning during typhoon days next semester, which should mitigate any lost instructional time.
I am hopeful that these changes, though disappointing, will allow everyone to remove some of the unknowns and provide greater latitude in planning.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster/Upper School Principal