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This past October, our school community united for an inspiring and action-packed Mental Health Awareness Month. Students, teachers, and parents participated in a variety of activities aimed at raising awareness, sparking open dialogue, and promoting emotional well-being throughout our school. More than just recognizing the importance of mental health, this month was about giving the MET community practical tools to care for their well-being, especially in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.

On September 27, 2023, the Metropolitan School of Panama hosted a workshop on digital tools for teaching as part of the Leadership Program for School Principals in the Educational Region of San Miguelito. The workshop was attended by a total of 45 participants, including school principals and lead teachers from local school in San Miguelito.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, attending conferences can be a transformative experience. Such was the case for our world-class teachers Katherine, Erika, Gabriela and Davina at the IB Global Conference 2023 held in Toronto, Canada.

At the Metropolitan School of Panama, we believe in the power of making a positive impact on both our community and the environment. To this end, we are proud to introduce the "Food Waste Reduction and Management Program."

At the MET, we believe that cultural diversity is a treasure to be celebrated and embraced. That's why every year, we eagerly anticipate the "Mes de la Patria" or Panamanian Cultural Week, a unique event that sets us apart as a school community.

In 2019, the MET undertook an important educational initiative in partnership with Framingham State, to recruit Masters level candidates from the MET and the Panama Association of International Schools (PAIS) and create a first cohort here in Panama. Within a relatively short period of time this academic project came to fruition. The initial degree offered was a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in International Teaching.

The Panamanian Cultural Week is considered one of the most distinguished projects held annually at the Metropolitan School of Panama. Since opening in 2011, every November the MET family joins in the celebrations, dedicating a week to learning about the customs and traditions of Panama, where all members of our educational community have the opportunity to participate in interesting workshops and a folkloric gala, paying tribute to the host country.

After 9 years in the City of Knowledge, we spent the week saying goodbye. Trucks pulling in and out, and workers all through the building. With each day that passed, the building got a little bit emptier. We raised the flag on Monday. Then lowered it and packed it away safely for its trip to Green Valley. We heard some poignant memories and reflections from those members of our family who have been here since Day One in August 2011.

Although this year's event looked different to previous years, here at the MET we were determined to ensure that the graduation ceremony was a special moment for our Class of 2020 graduates.

We are proud to announce that Nord Anglia Education will allocate $US100million over the next 10 years to establish a charitable foundation and a global campaign centre aimed at empowering students to create impactful, sustainable solutions for change.