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, As this final issue of the Lion’s Roar concludes what has been a dynamic school year, we have much to reflect and ponder on. At the heart of who we are and what we do are our students. They are why we exist and why we provide an outstanding holistic international education. Looking back over this past year we have upheld these precepts very well I believe, notwithstanding the considerable hurdles along the way. Fifteen weeks ago the BSM experience we enjoyed and took for granted, changed immeasurably. During this time our BSM teachers, support staff, students and parents have shown their resilience and dedication to learning. Our BSM family has reflected the core tenets of our BSM Vision and Mission. Our students have been resilient, applied effort, met the neverending challenges thrown at them,
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: 26 June 2020
Kythe Foundation ASA – Survivor Fundraiser By Ethan Cua, 12NBR “Kythe BSM would like to thank all of the volunteers and participants who supported our first Zoom fundraiser ‘Survivor’. With your overwhelming help and support, Kythe BSM has managed to raise over Php 10,000. All proceeds will be used to provide further assistance to ensure
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