A Day In The Life 1

26 October 2019Declan S, Rogers ‘20

There are some Brentwood students who wake up at 6am every morning only to board a cold, dark bus in the heart of Duncan or Langford. These students run on their own time after classes and sometimes rush to extra-curricular activities outside of the school. They move among us, attempting to blend in with boarders during the day.

There is, however, always something to be noticed that can separate them from the rest. Whether it be that they are wearing their uniforms on costume day, or that they have gone home and missed a crucial meeting, a day student can be unmasked by almost anyone.

This is my fifth year as a day student at Brentwood. I am a Lifer. During my years at the school I have had plenty of time to figure out the pros and cons of being a day student. I have also learned many tips that can help improve the experience of Brentwood life. Overall, I can say that I have really enjoyed my time here for a number of reasons.

Day students have the perfect balance between family, friends and school work. Liam O, Ellis ‘20 stated that “Being a day student provides you with the best of both worlds. After a long day we are able to see our families and sleep in our own beds which allows us to debrief and relax.” He also suggested that “Day students are able to get just as involved in Brentwood life as the boarders.” I agree with his thoughts, yet I think that we need to put in a bit of extra effort in order to stay involved.

In Rogers House, day students are put into an assigned room with two other boarders. This has allowed me to remain involved and feel included in the house even though I’m not sleeping there every night. Mathias D explained how he “enjoys having day students in the house and in the room, as it adds extra fun to the rooms – and can provide for someone to stay with during breaks”.

My main suggestion to any new day students coming to Brentwood would be to try and get involved in optional activities as much as possible. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.

Declan S, Rogers ‘20

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