The week leading up to Spring Formal wasn’t exactly glamorous. The library was packed every night, and every conversation seemed to circle back to AP exams or looming deadlines. Students were tired, living off of McNeill’s coffees, spending every spare minute studying, and counting down the days until the upcoming midterm break. However, amidst this…
This term in Anatomy & Physiology 12, students are getting hands-on with the molecular building blocks of life. From carbohydrates to lipids and nucleic acids to proteins, the class works to explore how these molecules interact and power the body’s essential processes. With a focus on biochemistry and metabolism, students are beginning to uncover the…
At the end of April, thousands of people marched onto campus while students frantically jolted to their Regatta jobs and races continuously drew crowds and chaos. It didn’t ever seem to slow down. But there was beauty and calm in at least one location. The 53nd annual Brentwood Regatta is now in the readview mirror…
The theme for Brentwood’s Grade 10 is “exploration.” There are a lot of learning activities that embody this theme throughout the year, but one of the most representative events is EXtenDAYS, held every spring, involving all Grade 10 students. In 2025, EXtenDAYS offered seven half-day activities, eight full-day, and five overnight options. Mr. Norman, math…
As May rolls around, AP season is officially underway. With it comes exciting news: Brentwood’s language program is reaching new heights with the upcoming launch of AP Chinese Language and Culture. Though the course officially begins next year, a group of ambitious students are already preparing for the exam – independently. Currently, Brentwood offers three…
April 13 through 21, the Canadian U18 Women’s Field Hockey team went on tour to Cardiff, Wales, playing three matches against the U18 Welsh team. Brentwood’s Siera Edstrand was a part of this tour after training with Canada’s NextGen Field Hockey program for several months. Through her battles and blocks, Siera blossomed as an athlete….
On Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, the Senior Tennis Team took on Brooks School, Gulf Island Secondary School (GISS), Queen Margaret’s School (QMS), and Shawnigan Lake School (SLS) in what was a battle for the North #1 seed going into the Island Championship. It was a cool overcast day as the team took…
While most Brentwood students headed home for Easter break, a small but cheerful group stayed behind to enjoy a quieter – but still lively – campus. With fewer people around, we took the opportunity to relax, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy spontaneous activities like swimming, spikeball, and trips uptown. The break offered a refreshing…