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 …
What’s it like to be a Keys Parent Ambassador? Keys School Manila believes that in a progressive philosophy of education, parents are integral partners in developing well-rounded graduates. To make a close and successful school-parent relationship, Keys taps selected parents to be ambassadors for each grade level. These parents are what our school calls Keys …
Being in the sixth to eighth grades can be one of the equally crucial stages in human development. “Tweens”, as they are popularly called, capture the nuance of being “in between” of many pre-teen transitions, or more often, tensions. It is during this phase that they get a glimpse of what it means to be …
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As parents, we are joyful when our children keep in touch with us about their lives inside and outside the bubble of our homes. It is always a significant moment for us every time they allow us to peek through the details of their multifaceted life as young children—whether those experiences are fun, or at …
One of the key reasons why knowledge is continuously passed on and cultures thrive for generations is because of the power of literacy. Reading and writing, the two major facets of literacy, have been integral in sustaining both academic and creative ideas and expressions among people from all walks of life. Literacy is a necessity …
For hundreds of years, or even thousands, the field of Science has fascinated a multitude of people that walked the planet. Stretching from the powerful observations of ancient Greek intellectuals like Archimedes and Democritus; medieval geniuses like Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Nicolaus Copernicus who went against the grain with his then-controversial heliocentrism; 19th-20th century …
It is the start of the school year again! For sure, primary school students are so excited to meet new teachers, reconnect with classmates and friends, and get oriented with different subject areas. But aside from these enthused preliminaries, one thing that kids love to do at Keys is exploring different corners of the campus. …
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 …
Parents are often considered to be their children’s first educators. Whether it is about teaching the basics of literacy and numeracy, or modeling to kids enduring values such as respect and responsibility, parents play a crucial role in the holistic development of their children as they grow. At Keys, we ensure that parents are recognized …
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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