Chinese International School Manila

A love for reading begins with a single page, and every story opened is a new adventure waiting to unfold.

Today, we celebrate the students who have completed the CISM Library Reading Challenge. This initiative encourages students to explore new worlds, discover meaningful ideas, and build lifelong reading habits through the joy of books. From exciting adventures to inspiring lessons, each book completed is a step toward curiosity, creativity, and growth.

Keep turning pages, collecting stories, and challenging yourself to read beyond the ordinary, Dragons!

From celebrating achievements to recognizing growth, perseverance, kindness, curiosity, and excellence, our Early Years and Elementary Years General Assembly was filled with proud moments worth remembering. ✨

Each award recognized their hard work, character, and progress throughout the school year and reflects not only achievement, but also the confidence and growth nurtured within our CISM community.

Congratulations to all our students and families on a wonderful year of learning and milestones.

And this is only the beginning. We look forward to celebrating even more special moments as Graduation and Moving Up ceremonies take place next week. 🎓

A year of learning, growth, and unforgettable moments:
Hear from our students as they share some of their reflections, experiences, and insights from this school year.

CISM Athletes’ Night celebrated the hard work and achievements of our student-athletes who represented the school with passion and determination in various sports competitions throughout the year. From victories on the court to moments of growth, learning, and sportsmanship, the night honored every athlete who gave their best for the school and the community.

Guest Speaker:
Erika Burgos - Triathlon Gold Medalist, South East Asian Games

Athlete of the Year:
🏅 Lee, Su Jun

Special congratulations to the MVPs:
🏅 Liam Gavin Del Rosario (Chess)
🏅 Lee, Chloe Lauren (Volleyball and Badminton)
🏅 Chingcuanco, Nathaniel Brandon (Basketball)
🏅 Go, Jeorgina Kevyn (Volleyball and Badminton)

Congratulations to our awardees, coaches, and teams for an incredible season filled with dedication and heart. Your commitment reminds us that being an athlete is not only about winning, but also about character, leadership, and lifting others along the way.

Here’s to the friendships built, challenges overcome, and memories created both in competition and beyond. Once a Dragon athlete, always a Dragon athlete. ❤️🐉

Serving smiles and mango shakes one cup at a time 💛🥭

Our nursery kidpreneurs set up a little mango stall in their classroom and invited everyone to try a cup. As part of their culminating activity for their Social Studies classes, CISM encourages the Early Years students to create simple business plans which includes product preparation and distribution. This activity nurtures skills they’ll carry for life.

Drop some 💛 in the comment section for these tiny, hardworking dragons!

Young entrepreneurs in action.

From handmade bracelets and sweet treats, our Grade 1 Kidpreneur Fair transformed the hallways of CISM into a vibrant and bustling marketplace of teamwork and learning.

Our students displayed creativity, communication skills, and entrepreneurial thinking, proving that even the youngest minds can dream big and create something meaningful. We're so proud of our little business owners for showcasing not just their products, but also their confidence and collaboration.

Strategic minds, steady focus, and remarkable determination on display! ♟️✨

Congratulations to our CISM students for their outstanding performance at the Alpha Chess Excellence Training Tournament 2026. Your discipline to learn and passion for the game reflect the spirit of excellence of CISM.

Special congratulations to:

🏅 Advait Mani — Top 3 Beginner
🏅 Karlie Astrid Choa — Top 5 Beginner
🏅 Tyler Go — Top 6 Beginner
🏅 Ethan Raphael Del Rosario — Top 7 Intermediate
🏅 Luke Powell — Top 8 Intermediate

We are proud of each student for embracing every challenge with confidence. Keep making bold moves and aiming higher! ♟️🔥

Our teaching and support staff came together to pause, reflect, and reconnect as we near the close of another meaningful school year. ✨

Through mindfulness, sound resonance, and shared moments of quiet appreciation, the session reflected key pillars of the school’s Wellbeing Framework. It nurtured Positive Emotion by creating space for gratitude and calm and supported Vitality by encouraging rest, mindfulness, and emotional renewal. The gathering also reinforced a sense of Purpose, reminding every member of the community that when educators and staff care for their own wellbeing, they are better able to support, guide, and nurture the students entrusted to them each day.

Preparing for university starts long before applications are submitted.

Our Grade 11 students recently took part in a Pre-University Application Workshop designed to guide them through the next steps of their academic journey. From crafting meaningful personal essays to understanding teacher recommendations, application requirements, timelines, and university expectations, students gained valuable insights to help them prepare with confidence and purpose.

At CISM, we believe university preparation is not only about getting accepted but about helping students discover pathways that reflect their strengths, passions, and future goals.