October is a busy yet meaningful month for teachers as they prepare for an important part of each student’s learning journey- the mid-year goal setting and feedback. More than simply looking at academic progress, it is an opportunity for teachers and parents to come together, reflect on each child’s growth, and identify ways to collaborate …
Growing with Purpose: Mid-Year Goal Setting and Feedback Read More »
Remember what it used to feel like to walk into a classroom? Teacher writing on the board. The scratch of chalk against the board as the teacher filled it, line after line. Rows of desks facing the front. Students quietly copying; not even a mouse dared to make any sound. Teachers took over discussions. Student …
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 …
Back to School, to Values: Living the Keys Student Profile Read More »
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 …
Faculty Feature: Preparing for the 2025-26 Academic Year Read More »
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 …
Teacher Travels & Learnings: How Keys Educators Spend Their Summers Read More »
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 …
Where Are They Now? Fonzy’s Journey: From Keys to UST Read More »
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 …
With the end of Lent, we at Keys School Manila are considering how to make peace and reflection a part of our daily lives. The peace that we’ve worked on can carry on even when we go back to our daily routines. The quiet of Lent offers something precious: an opportunity to really listen. We …
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 …
Celebrating Women’s Voices: Year-Round Inspiration Read More »
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 …
A Message to Keys Teachers: A Coordinator’s Lookback on Literacy Read More »
