The faint scent of aged wood lingers in the air as soft light filters through the stained glass windows of Duncan United Church. A grand piano sits at the front, positioned before the choir stalls, while the adjudicator watches attentively from the first row. Competitors and audience members fill the pews, their hushed murmurs a…
While sports at Brentwood vary from term to term, Brentwood Arts are a year-long commitment, unless, of course, you are one of the lucky Grade 9s or 10s who have the opportunity to try three different arts in the famed Art Rotation! Ms Cheung, Mackenzie Houseparent, explains that the Art Rotation “Gives [students] an opportunity…
Social Justice is more than just a course; it encourages students to think critically and take meaningful steps toward change. It challenges students to examine the interconnectedness of social issues and recognize the ways in which individual worldviews shape our understanding of them. The course acknowledges the complexity of injustice–how it is deeply rooted within…
On Saturday, January 25th, the Brentwood community had the privilege of welcoming back Alan Harman, Whittall ‘07 and guest speaker Noah Johnson, who shared their expertise on environmental challenges in the North and the crucial role of the North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA). Alan, a 2007 Brentwood graduate and former resident of Whittall House, was…
The Brentwood Koh Toa (Thailand) expedition has been busy since leaving the school on March 13. We’ve had a full schedule since setting foot on the island. For the past seven days, we’ve had two boat dives per day and a couple of night dives, with a wonderful Thai lunch breaking up the submersions. An…
What drives inflation? How do interest rates shape our lives? Why do recessions happen, and how can governments respond? These are just a few of the questions tackled in AP Macroeconomics 12, a course that moves beyond the textbook to explore the real-world forces shaping global economies. Whether preparing for a career in business or…
This year in English 12 students have been focused on preparing themselves for the next destination. Whether that be pursuing post-secondary education, diving into the workforce, or exploring new opportunities, they’ve been collecting valuable skills to help them thrive in their future endeavours – much like turning the page to a new chapter in a…
While Brentwood offers multiple competitive sports in Term 2, Volleyball Skills offers amazing opportunities to athletes of any skill. With athletes ranging from beginner to advanced, experienced coaches provide helpful critiques and hands-on demonstrations to all participants in the hopes of developing their skills even further. The course starts with the fundamentals: refined passing, controlled…
Moles, reactions and panic are the three elements found in chemistry class. The tension in the air is palpable. All of Ms Carroll’s lessons in chemistry have led students to the day they have been dreading most: the cross-grade. Papers are strewn about as students try to understand last-minute shreds of information. Questions fly all…
