Stories

Back to School, to Values: Living the Keys Student Profile

This academic year, as students return, they are joining a community based on five fundamental principles that characterize our educational process: respect, inquiry, collaboration, excellence, and social justice (RICES).  The first few weeks are not just about getting settled; they are a purposeful journey of meaningful activities that help you connect with these values. Identity …

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PE Coaches

Faculty Feature: Preparing for the 2025-26 Academic Year

As Keys gets ready to welcome students back for another exciting academic year, our dedicated faculty members are busy planning new lessons and engaging classroom experiences. We spoke with three passionate educators, Bb. Harlene Moral and Bb. Harvi Rentoria from the Filipino Department and Teacher Junlou Arcayos from the CLE/PE Department, to learn about their …

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Teachers on Summer Break

Teacher Travels & Learnings: How Keys Educators Spend Their Summers

Learning never stops, not just for our students, but for our teachers too! This summer, our teachers embarked on journeys of professional growth and travels which have truly enriched their minds, bodies, and human connections. Get ready to be inspired by the incredible stories from Coach Tin Cornista, one of our dedicated PE teachers at …

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Where Are They Now? Fonzy’s Journey: From Keys to UST

Our school always ensures that our students’ journey does not only end when they graduate from College Prep. We stay connected with our alumni to see how they are thriving in their new chapters. In this article, we’ll meet Alfonso “Fonzy” Pagsuyuin, one of our alumni who embodies the spirit of open-mindedness and risk-taking that …

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How to Manage Your Child’s Digital Footprint

As parents today, accompanying our children as they venture onto the internet is a new component of child rearing. From the moment we post a child’s birth announcement on social media, their online life has started—well, before they can speak or walk.  Understanding Digital Footprints  A digital footprint consists of two types: For children, these traces begin …

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Celebrating Women’s Voices: Year-Round Inspiration

Though Women’s Month may be celebrated once a year in March, at Keys School Manila, we choose to celebrate the powerful influence of female educators throughout the year. This May, as we also celebrate Mother’s Day, let’s take a closer look at three inspirational educators who are also moms who make for a special learning experience for …

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Book Character Costume

A Message to Keys Teachers: A Coordinator’s Lookback on Literacy

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit five years ago, Teacher Mocs Javier, Primary School Literacy Coordinator, started keeping track of how Keys students’ reading and writing changed overnight. Among tech troubles, pajama-clad Zoom sessions, and surprising moments of connection, she watched Literacy take on new forms beyond classroom walls. Her honest reflections take us back to …

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Starting Strong at Keys this 2025: Tips for Students

As the gates of Keys School Manila open for another promising semester, there is a sense of excitement in the air. The new year brings fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement for you—our vibrant community of students. As you return from the holiday break, here are some valuable insights to help you make the …

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Teachers all dressed up in costumes

A Day of Smiles, Costumes, and Best Friends: Experiencing Keys Friendship Day by Noey Madulid, Grade 6-Araullo

Imagine yourself walking into your classroom and being greeted with big smiles by none other than the Harry Potter franchise themselves. Don’t worry! It’s just your friends, and they’re dressed up for none other than the awaited event: Friendship Day. As the school year progresses, this annual occasion approaches, allowing everyone to celebrate with cool …

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