As cold envelops the Island, and a silence falls upon Brentwood with no students left on campus over Winter Break, the rumble of suitcases, and returning friends, breaks the once peaceful quiet, and the joyous return is upon us! Whether students were swimming on tropical beaches, skiing in the Alps, or seeing family members and…
Junior B volleyball got off to a challenging start to our season by losing our first game. After that loss, we found our rhythm and became known as the comeback team as we would often win the match after losing our first set. Our team then became consistent and resilient, and our teamwork improved immensely…
Novella’s day on December 4th provides a glimpse into the life of a dedicated student-athlete. As a Grade 12 at Brentwood, a member of the Canadian Junior National Rowing Team, and a University of Michigan commit, in a single day Novella balances intense training, the pursuit of academic excellence, and leadership responsibilities. Her day begins…
This season was a special one. The team started the season with many wins against some of the top teams on the Island, including Oak Bay and Claremont. Our season was jam-packed, with an away tournament every, single, weekend: playing pregame music, talking with each other on the bus, and creating bonds with new and…
This cross-country season began with a calm day of apple picking in the sun to support the BEAT team’s harvest initiative but quickly ramped up in intensity to prepare for the annual Cowichan Valley Running Series. Our training consisted of brutal ab workouts, lengthy local runs and draining speed drills; however, nothing could have prepared…
The Brentwood First XI Field Hockey team was made up of a driven, talented, and relentless group of girls that were determined to show up and show down. Kicking off with the Friendship Cup Tournament, we faced some of Vancouver’s toughest teams. Playing against this year’s 3A champions, Handsworth, we were able to learn a…
On Friday, December 6, Handbuilt and 3D Wheel Pottery students ventured to Duncan for the ceramics exhibition “The Art of Fire.” The Cowichan Valley Arts Council hosts this show to celebrate Cowichan potters who work with the age-old method of using gasses created by different fuels to dictate colours and finishes. This exhibition focuses mainly…
We had an amazing season with a great group of guys who put their all into this year’s team. We fought hard and grew as a team throughout the year, placing 1st in the North, beating a strong Mark Isfeld team, then falling just short to SMUS and placing 3rd on the Island. At Provincials,…
As the 2023/2024 school year ended, Ellis House bid an emotional farewell to long-time Assistant Houseparent, Mr Wes Barrett. His departure for his new role as Whittall Houseparent left many feeling uncertain about the future. However, excitement quickly replaced concern when the new Assistant Houseparent was announced, marking the start of a promising new chapter….
I believe it was the great Meatloaf who once crooned, “I want you, I need you, but there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you – but don’t feel sad: for two out of three ain’t bad.” We wanted our local league title, and we took it, greedily. We wanted the ISA trophy, and…