Lion's Roar
Welcome to the online edition of Lion's Roar,
the British School Manila's weekly newsletter.
Message from the Head of School
Dear BSM Family, I hope and trust that each and every one of you is well. As of Monday 1 June, we have 26 days before the end of this school year. We are very busy in preparations for our traditional end of year functions and ceremonies and despite the current conditions we face, look forward to celebrating our school spirit through these occasions. Please keep a lookout for communications regarding these events. We are also very pleased to confirm that our Summer Scheme will be run in the upcoming holidays. As with the upcoming events planned, we have tried to keep our school community “whole” during the pandemic. There are so many wonderful stories of care and support within our BSM family that make me feel incredibly thankful, and proud to be part of this family. And,
Visual and Performing Arts
A Message from a BEI Scholar
Welcome back and I hope you have all had a great first week – weather accepted. As you can imagine a number of things have gone on over the summer and one of these was receiving a letter from a BEI (BSM) Scholar. We are running this scholarship programme to support local Taguig High School
BSM Community and Autobiographical Approach
Welcome back “Foster a friendly family atmosphere that nurtures partnerships for learning and a sense of community” – BSM Vision and Mission BSM Community and Autobiographical Approach Mabuhay and a huge welcome to the BSM learning community to any new families who have just joined the British School Manila and huge welcome back to existing
New Members of Staff
Welcome to the start of the 2018-2019 academic year at BSM and the first edition of the Lion’s Roar for the new school year. It has been good to meet returning families this week and to welcome new members to our community. We also have enjoyed welcoming our Year 7 students and families as they
PE, Sport & ASA News
BSM Spring Gymnastics Meet, 7 March 2020
Less than two months ago life at BSM was as busy as ever, so were our gymnasts who were preparing once again for another competition, this time our home meet.
Harrow 7’s Football Report
This year BSM competed in the Harrow International 7’s Football Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. It was the first time for BSM to join this prestigious event and it was the
ASA Feedback Form
Back in December we sent out an ASA Feedback Form on how we could improve the SchoolsBuddy experience. Thank you to all those who took the time to give feedback
BSM GOLF 2019/20 – So Par, So Good!
It has always struck me as something of a mystery…How can striking a small static ball with a large metal stick be so incredibly difficult? For anyone that has played
Values, Vuvuzelas and Double Victory!
As the buzzer sounded, a cacophony of noise almost lifted the roof off the Main Hall and confirmed once again, BSM had completed another ISAC ‘double’. The boys had dispatched
ASA and Sports Term 1
ASA NEWS As another busy term comes to an end we would like to thank all parents for their continued feedback and support through the year. The first term has
Service Learning
Service Learning is based on a collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of NGOs helping to tackle important local issues.
Service Learning Update: 29 May 2020
Share your Covid-19 Stories We are extremely proud of everyone from the BSM community, who have been stepping up to help others at this time, particularly our students. Staff and parents have also been doing their bit. Please get in touch and let us know how you are helping. Here is just one of the
Recent Service Learning Activities
Friday 6 March – Year 1 Jumble Sale On the last Friday before BSM closed to students, Year 1 students ran a hugely successful jumble sale. Year 1 parents donated clothes, toys, books and other items to sell, while the students arranged the items, priced them up, and were involved in sorting money, selling products