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 you are all well! Time and again over the past few weeks I return to our BSM Vision and Mission as a touchstone, the bedrock which underpins what we do. “Resilience in adversity” as an aim for our students through which to flourish, is a constant reminder that they are indeed resilient. If we had advised our children, or anyone for that matter, that they would be kept at home for months on end, which this pandemic has done to us, they would have baulked at the thought and probably would not have thought that they could manage it. However, not only have our students managed the huge curveball which has been thrown at them, they have managed it with determination and grit. I have absolutely no doubt that many
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