As the sun starts to set earlier, and academics, arts and athletics seem to settle down a bit, students begin to enter their houses and unwind as school fades to a ‘tomorrow problem’ – but not for our esteemed Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) students! Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a specialized course at Brentwood…
As the 2023/2024 year came to a close, Brentwood faculty, staff, and students alike were full of emotions, as outgoing Head of School, Mr Bud Patel, took the stage for the final speech of his illustrious career. Hundreds saturated the Closing and Graduating ceremonies, giving a well-deserved standing ovation while wiping away tears, or “allergies”…
Being a Brentwood student enriches you with a wide range of happy memories of sports, art, academics, houseparents, coaches, teachers, instructors, classes, classmates, roommates, adventures, performances – and even summative assessment – but few memories are as universally positive as those of Sunday Brunch in Crooks Hall. Eggs Benedict, omletes, bacon, hashbrowns, waffles, pastries, and…
Last Thursday, the Brentwood Family had the exceptional opportunity of welcoming Monique Gray Smith as our keynote speaker at this year’s Truth and Reconciliation Assembly. In 2018, Ms Gray Smith received the Burt Award for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Literature and last week she came to share with us her experience as an Indigenous…
In what is quickly becoming an autumn tradition, the Brentwood Environmental Action Team (BEAT) hosted an applesauce-making afternoon yesterday led by Food Services legend Ms Cindy Lehman. Using apples harvested from the trees pruned by Environmental Advocacy, picked by Cindy, harvested by the cross-country running team from Mr Smith’s property, and even a sampling from…
On Sunday, September 15th, Brentwood proudly hosted its annual Terry Fox Run, a cherished tradition dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. This event honours the legacy of Canadian hero Terry Fox, whose courageous journey in 1980 continues to inspire millions worldwide. The run, which took place along the scenic route toward the Mill Bay…
On September 3rd, the blazing sun welcomed almost two hundred new Brentwood students and family members alike. The vibrant green grass of Gillespie Field was filled with vehicles transporting these eager new students onto campus for their first day of Orientation. Orientation, as always, was scheduled to the hour with opportunities to meet new people…
As the excitement of Orientation seems to pacify our new arrivals and nerves turn into anticipation for the year ahead, new and old students alike get to experience the last memorable event that wraps up Orientation. Eco-Challenge is a long-standing tradition at Brentwood that is made up of several outdoor events including canoeing, single and…