Welcome to Term 3!
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Dear BSM Family,
As we return from the Easter break and step into our final term of this academic year, there’s a tangible sense of anticipation and excitement in the air. Term 3 at The British School Manila is always one of the most vibrant and memorable times in our calendar, a season of celebration, reflection, and transition. And of course, hard graft from our Senior School students as they sit IGCSE and IBDP finals.
For our students, staff, and families, the coming weeks promise to be full of energy, achievements, and heartfelt moments. It is a term where learning continues in earnest, yet it is also marked by the many traditional key events and milestones that bring us together as a community. From final assessments and student exhibitions to concerts, sports fixtures, and community gatherings, there will be no shortage of opportunities to connect, celebrate, and look back on all that has been accomplished. Our big community gathering, of course, is the annual PTA Fete, this year it's the Great British Splash, and will be held on Friday, 23 May from 04.30pm to 09.00pm.
One of the most poignant aspects of Term 3 is the series of celebratory and farewell events for our graduating Year 13 students and other members of our community who will be moving on. This time of year always brings with it a mix of emotions, immense pride in all that has been accomplished, joy in the celebrations ahead, and a touch of sadness as we prepare to say goodbye to students and colleagues.
However, we still have some weeks to go, and as we move through this final term, I encourage all members of our BSM family to fully engage in the life of our wonderful school and school community. Come along to events, cheer from the sidelines, share in the accomplishments, and enjoy the vibrant spirit that defines this special time of year.
Here’s to a busy and bustling Term 3, a time of gratitude, celebration, and looking forward.
Head of School
Upcoming School Closures
Please take note of the upcoming school closures:
- Thursday, 01 May 2025: Labour Day / Regular Holiday
- Monday, 12 May 2025: Philippine Midterm Elections - BSM will be closed on Monday, 12 May 2025, to allow our staff to exercise their right to vote in the Philippine Midterm Elections. There will be no classes or After School Activities (ASAs) on this day.
Parent Workshops
'Leave Well to Enter Well: A Parent Workshop for Families in Transition', Wednesday, 30 April, 08.00am-09.00am, Senior FoodiE Bistro
Whether moving countries or simply changing schools, leaving is seldom easy, and how we manage it makes a difference to how successfully we settle into our new placement. In this hour-long workshop, the Counselling Team will share an understanding of the dynamic interim experiences of life changes, a helpful framework to observe through a transitional period, and explore some useful strategies for parents to support their children during this challenging time.
Register here.
'PE Parent Workshop: Active for Life', Wednesday, 07 May, 08.00am-09.00am, LRC Level 2, Screen Space
A parent session led by the PE Team.
BSM PE & Sports provision and your family; how are they connected? We will highlight pathways on how BSM can work with families to nurture motivation, confidence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities throughout life.
Register here.
The M Factor Film Screening
Scan the QR code or click this link to get a ticket
RELATED LINKS
- Message from the Head of School
- Whole School