BSM empowers our students to make a difference!
BSM empowers our students to make a difference!
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Dear BSM Family,
You are all quite aware of our BSM guiding statements and our purpose.
The British School Manila (BSM) provides an outstanding holistic British international education, empowering students to flourish as global citizens with the skills, understanding and values to make a positive contribution to our world.
We do not pay lip service to this and are resolute in constantly focussing our efforts to provide our students with the best possible opportunities we can. A great example of our engagement beyond the three Rs of the academic curriculum is our annual MAD (Make a Difference Week) for Senior School students. MAD week took place in January, but learning didn’t stop when the trips ended. It was wrapped up yesterday with the viewing of student documentaries of their engagements and learning.
Docathon gave students a powerful way to reflect, synthesise and share those stories responsibly, turning experience into insight and advocacy through short documentaries celebrated in the annual Docathon Film Festival. This clear “purpose in action” visibly lives out BSM’s core values of Respect, Integrity and Kindness through sustained relationships with the communities they visited.
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The Docathon documentaries were inspiring, and through the stories told, the positive energy reported from each of the experiences highlights how students thrive when they have space to connect deeply with others and focus on experiences beyond screens.
Well done to all of our students for their efforts, and a huge thank you to all staff involved in making this such an inspiring part of our BSM learning journey.
Have a wonderful, family-filled weekend.
Martin van der Linde
Parent Workshops
'Supporting Parents with Career Exploration & Future Pathways Conversations with Your Child', Wednesday, 04 March 2026, 08.00am-09.00am, Senior FoodiE Bistro
Are you looking for meaningful ways to connect with your children about their future? Parents of Primary and Senior School students are invited to join our school and College Counsellors for an engaging workshop to equip you with practical strategies to foster open, values-based conversations that inspire confidence and curiosity. Learn how to listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and shift from pressure to empowerment.
Instead of focusing solely on careers or universities, discover how to open doors to possibilities aligned with your child’s passions, strengths, and purpose and support their journey with encouragement, resilience, and hope.
International Evening, Friday, 06 March 2026
Have you been to a BSM International Evening event before? It is a wonderful celebration of cultures and an evening of traditional costumes, sumptuous food and amazing performances! Here is a glimpse of last year’s sell-out event:
WISE Roundtable, Saturday, 07 March 2026
Join us at the WISE Roundtable on Women’s Health for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with changemakers who bring fresh perspectives and lived experiences to the table. From championing empowerment through movement and fitness to advancing sustainable health solutions, our speakers promise authentic and powerful discussions that matter. This is a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and connect around the issues shaping women’s health today. We look forward to seeing you there! Scan the QR code or click this link to register https://bit.ly/WISE_Roundtable2026
RELATED LINKS
- Message from the Head of School
- Whole School