As we near the opening of our school’s new Centre for Innovation and Learning – only 11 months to go – the anticipation among students rises as we await the beautiful three-story-high, window-filled building. Sitting right on the shore of the Saanich Inlet, the envelope will be 88% glass, allowing everybody to enjoy the spectacular…
The clouds pressed low against the horizon, thick with rain, as a fine mist clung to the trees surrounding our campus. It was a cold, wet April afternoon on Vancouver Island, and the Senior Girls Soccer Team stepped onto the pitch without hesitation. Cleats dug into the damp grass, laces were pulled tight, and the…
My Service Day was full of strawberry replanting, greenhouse rehabilitation and tractor driving – all while accompanied by Seamus, a huge white dog – two energetic boys and their kind parents, Robin and Caleb. We were also assisted by former BEAT Sponsors Ms Laura Richardson and Ms Murryn Miller. Our bus dropped us off at…
From rhetorical analysis to synthesis and argument essays, AP English Language and Composition pushes students to think critically and write with purpose. Far beyond grammar drills or book reports, the course centers on nonfiction texts, challenging students to evaluate evidence, construct persuasive arguments, and develop a strong, confident voice. With each assignment, students sharpen their…
Tucked away in a classroom at the back of the Arts building, Arts Foundation students meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for an art immersion. In the calm – and occasionally chaotic – environment of scratching pencils, scraping easels and surrounding chatter, students tread into new territories, exploring different mediums from acrylics to tempera paint…
It has finally begun to feel like spring – the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and Interhouse Soccer has taken over the field. As one of the most anticipated events of the season, it surely did not disappoint. The afternoon kicked off with tension in the air as teams gathered early to get…
3D pottery classes may seem like nothing more than making a mess with clay, but under the surface of dirty aprons and meltdowns from denting your perfect pot, lies a sanctuary. This retreat offers a rare chance to mold not just the clay you hold, but valuable life lessons that will last long after you’ve…
On a beautiful spring morning last Saturday, Mr Hacker Teper and his team of students voyaged to Somenos Marsh to give back to our Cowichan Valley community. There we met Brentwood photography teacher and founder and Executive Director of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society, Mr Paul Fletcher. Brentonians cleaned, trimmed, rebuilt, and discovered more about…
Brentwood Service Day is not only a wonderful opportunity to help our community but also a fantastic chance for many of us to support the environment – an opportunity that BEAT fully embraced on Saturday. A dedicated group of six students, led by Mr. Roeth, completed one such environmental service activity. The worksite was conveniently…
On Saturday, textbooks were swapped with toolkits as students ventured into the Cowichan Valley for the School’s annual Service Day. From beach cleanups to local shelters, students rolled up their sleeves and stepped into the community with one mission in mind: to give back. This year marked the 32nd Annual Brentwood Service Day, an event…