As the first term comes to a close, the campus feels 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, and moments that stretched us in the best ways….
Last weekend, students piled into the gym for Brentwood’s first-ever Winter Fun & Games, a lively twist on the annual Fun & Games event, which takes place at the start of every academic year. Designed and run by Ms Ramsay, Whittall Assistant Houseparent and Head of the SAC, the event brought all eight houses together…
Last spring, BEAT hosted Queen Margaret School’s Eco Club to discuss our clubs’ initiatives and share ideas for future projects with each other. This October, QMS returned the favour by inviting BEAT to Innisfree, the school’s on-campus farm, where we met with the members of the Eco Club as well as the teacher sponsor, Ms…
Remembrance Day at Brentwood is when the community comes together to mourn, honour, and fight for peace. Remembrance Day this year was on November 11, which occurred during the midterm break, so an assembly was held on November 5 with various speeches, stories, and songs to commemorate the men and women, some of them Brentwood…
The spooky season had officially arrived, and our Grad class decided there was no better way to celebrate than with a trip to the Cowichan Haunted House. After weeks of late-night study sessions and project deadlines, we were overdue for a night of laughter, adrenaline, and a few well-earned scares. What began with a simple…
The beginning of school is a transformational period. Every year when students return to Brentwood, they are navigating new classes, new people, and new responsibilities. It is important to find time in all this bustling unfamiliarity to reflect and center oneself, to appreciate the excitement that comes with new things and ground oneself amidst the…
Ever wonder how the Brentwood yearbook and supplement come together? It’s most definitely not magic; it’s the very talented, hardworking, and creative students involved in the yearbook team. All year round, members of yearbook work hard to create take photos, prep layouts and write captions. We take great pride in our work and strive for…
While the soccer fields echo with cheers, classrooms fill with enthusiastic students, and dorms ring with laughter, a dedicated group of Grade 12s has been working above and beyond. These students are taking control of their futures, putting in the extra hours to shape the path to their next chapter. Welcome to the college application…
This season was no ordinary one for the Brentwood Junior Boys Soccer team. The group’s hard work was evident in all of their matches, from their showing in their local league, their impressive feats at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Championships, and, most importantly, their performance at the Junior Boys Island Championships. Their tenacity under…
With two months of volleyball, the girls have had a jam-packed first term. A great deal of work has been put into this season by the team, and, as a result, a lot of action has ensued. The term has been a whirlwind of activity, including early morning trips across the water to Vancouver, getting…