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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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Celebrating and Protecting Our Keys Kids

In celebration of the 32nd National Children’s Month with the theme “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines” this November, Keys School Manila proudly shares how we create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and protected. Our progressive approach to education goes beyond academic excellence—it encompasses the …

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Rainy Days? No Problem! 

Keys School Manila Students Can Shine Despite the Storm Tropical Storm Enteng and the relentless Habagat have kept you, Keys School Manila students, out of the classroom for the past two weeks. While these weather conditions have caused multiple school suspensions, there are still plenty of opportunities to stay engaged and productive right at home. …

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College Talk: Guiding Your High Schooler on the Path to Higher Education

As parents of high schoolers, we want to see our kids succeed and be prepared for whatever path they choose after graduation. College often comes up as the next step, but how can we best guide our teens through this important transition? Here are a few tips that could help frame constructive conversations about college …

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Embracing the New Year through Goal Setting

Setting goals for the New Year has always been a goal for many people, particularly students who have taken their sweet time to use the Christmas holiday to view the projects they have done in retrospect. This tradition brings optimism to the hearts of students who desire to start with a clean slate as they …

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Applying 21st Century Skills

A world that is increasingly growing in complexity requires higher-order skills—this means that our 21st century world expects a 21st century skill set from its citizens. Educating the next generation has never been more important and challenging, as true progressive learning goes beyond compartmentalized content areas.  The P21 Framework for 21st Century Learning provides a …

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Incorporating Grit & Resilience in Progressive Learning

Incorporating Grit & Resilience in Progressive Learning “Passion and perseverance for long term and meaningful goals,” says psychologist Angela Duckworth when asked to describe grit, a term she coined. Since the publishing of her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and the circulation of her TED Talk, grit has often been identified as …

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Skills we Celebrate at Keys

As a community, we value developing lifelong learners who explore learning opportunities, grow as independent individuals, and pursue their passion. Nurturing learners at Keys not only involves creating a supportive and engaging learning environment but also providing them with experiences that enable them to develop lifelong skills, and have a growth mindset. Below are some …

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