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Health Center Solar: ‘Looking Good On You’
Sustainable energy has taken a key role in Brentwood’s construction of the brand-new Health Center this month. The high-efficiency solar panels on the roof of the impressive new building will serve as a stepping stone to a greener campus. “We’ve been watching solar technology evolve over the years, waiting for the right moment when it…
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National Sweater Day: Cozy Up for the Planet!
It is the day before Midterm break, and what better way to celebrate than with National Sweater Day during school! This campaign has been initiated by WWF Canada and has been held annually on the first Thursday of February since 2010. The goal of National Sweater Day is simple: raise awareness about how our choices…
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Guiding the Next: Ellis Big Bros Night
On Tuesday nights every other week, Ellis House rooms fill with laughter, pizza boxes, and conversations that go far beyond small talk. Big Bros Night brings together students from Grades 8 to 11 with Grade 12 leaders, creating small groups where younger students can connect with older peers in a relaxed, welcoming environment. From shared…
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The Island Invasion – Girls Hockey Trip
Between the grinding pressure of Showcase Hockey and the looming intensity of the Ross Cup, there’s a golden window on the Brentwood calendar. It’s the weekend everyone circles in red: the annual Vancouver trip. More than just a tournament, it is the ultimate team reset: a few days to swap the quiet Island life for…
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Championship Grit: Brentwood Junior Boys Clinch Island Title & Provincial Berth
The Brentwood Junior Boys basketball team didn’t just win the Island Championships this past weekend, they took them. In a series of high stakes matchups defined by grit and second half surges, the boys proved they have composure to match their talent, ultimately walking away with the tournament trophy and a ticket to Provincials. The…
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Senior Boys Basketball
The Brentwood Boys basketball program carries a legacy of excellence. This year, with big shoes to fill after losing many key players, the whole program has stepped up. The grind began long before the first whistle; through relentless first-term practices, the Senior Boys have met the expectation that they would perform well, which they have. …
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Costumes for Musical: A Cinderella Story
Costumes are powerful tools in the art of storytelling. In a fairy-tale musical, like Cinderella, that is built upon transformation, class differences, and love, costumes convey a deep meaning in these integral parts of the story. Brentwood’s costume wizards, Ms Thelma Grobbelaar and Ms Wanda Chow Lindberg, have devoted their utmost energy, effort, and, most…
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Melhuish Madness: The Art of Speech
At Brentwood, students participate in an activity called Melhuish across all grades 8-12. It’s an opportunity for participants to either learn or get better at speaking in front of a group of people. English classes do different Melhuish formats. Named in honor of Ms Beth Melhuish, an esteemed faculty member and Houseparent who dedicated two…
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