As the first term cames to a close, the campus felt a little different – quieter hallways, fuller hearts, and a shared sense of pride in everything we’ve built together. Over the past few months, students pushed through early mornings, late-night study sessions, packed sports schedules, arts explorations and moments that stretched us in the…
On Saturday, Dec. 6, 120 student athletes from our ice hockey, rugby, and strength and conditioning programs visited the Mill Bay and Shawnigan communities, collecting recyclables to raise money for the Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan (CMS) Food Bank. It was a day filled with teamwork, community spirit, and a whole lot of clinking bottles! …
The Brentwood Junior Boys’ basketball team delivered a spectacular and unforgettable performance at this year’s Independent Schools Association (ISA) Tournament, showcasing exceptional resilience, undeniable skill, and superb teamwork on their dedicated path to the coveted championship title. From the moment the tournament began, the team played with focus and confidence, setting a strong precedent for…
On November 22nd, the campus was transported back in time to the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s at the Mackenzie Open House. The prefects and house staff worked tirelessly for months to plan, organize, and pull off the most successful Open House Mackenzie has experienced for some time. Mr Neil Robinson, spouse of our Houseparent,…
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, and December 11, the students of every Brentwood English class joined together to participate in the Write for Rights movement. This campaign was established by Amnesty International, a global movement of over 10 million people committed to fighting the abuse of human rights worldwide. Write for Rights focuses…
November is just completed, which means moustaches were appearing left and right on campus. Now for a bit of context … Established in 2003, The Movember Foundation is a non-profit with the goal of ‘Changing the face of men’s health’, by encouraging men (which the charity refers to as “Mo Bros”) to get involved, aiming…
Who says volunteering in the kitchen is only about chopping veggies and washing trays? When students stepped up to help prepare meals at Nourish Cowichan, we were in for laughter, new friendships, and food adventures that go way beyond a simple lunch line. When we arrived at the school, Ms Kelly, our coordinator for the…
The Brentwood Junior Boys Basketball program is built on a strong foundation of intense commitment and hard work. The program’s mission has gone beyond merely winning games, it has focused on developing young, talented athletes into dedicated, unselfish competitors ready for the challenges of senior and post-secondary play. The team has benefited greatly from the…
The annual AP Studio Art trip to Vancouver was an unforgettable journey: two days packed with creativity, exploration, and inspiration. The trip was a chance to learn outside of the conventional by experiencing a major city’s creative landscape and taking in the professional artwork that shapes the Canadian art world. After arriving downtown, we began…
The hilarious, heartfelt, and a little creepy musical, Beetlejuice, hit the Killy Theatre running, with the talented Grade 8 performers and crew putting on a fun and frightful show! Beetlejuice, a chaotic but hilarious demon, is desperate to be seen. Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager, is dealing with rebellion and grief. Brentwood’s new…