This year the Girls’ Ice Hockey program was the biggest – ever in numbers and spirit. More than half of the players were beginners, stepping onto the ice for the first time in November, starting their journey of tremendous growth. This team truly proved there is greatness in numbers, as it created the unique opportunity…
On Tuesday, April 9, the First XV took to Gillespie Field in an attempt to beat Island powerhouse Claremont, an AAAA school in Victoria known for its dominance in athletics on Vancouver Island. In just their second game at home this season, and down many senior players due to injury, the remaining players had to…
With the Belize Trip, the Eswatini Trip, the Taiwan Trip, and a training camp to Quamichan Lake, Brentwood students have been busy over Spring Break. During the final week of spring vacation, the rowers were occupied with intensive training sessions, covering 30 km each day and consistently exerting maximum effort with every stroke. The camp…
As the third term rolls in at Brentwood, the campus is buzzing with excitement, and it’s not just because of the warmer weather. The women’s rugby team is gearing up for a season of challenges and hopefully, triumphs. The journey began with a fierce encounter against Isfeld (an AA school in our provincial pool) where…
Members of Environmental Advocacy, the Brentwood Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and students in Meta 9 all enjoyed the company and wisdom of Sofia Khan, Allard ‘20 on Wednesday. Sophia, former Captain of SPARC, the predecessor of BWell, is currently studying Sustainable Development at St Andrews University in Scotland. Her employment this summer will be with…
What did you have for breakfast today? Did you have Nutella on toast? Maybe you indulged in some Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops? Or you may have treated yourself to a limited edition frosted pumpkin pie Pop Tart. In a world where groceries can be delivered to your house with the click of a button,…
With the Overtures Art Show on Friday, Brentwood bid farewell to the past and welcomed the present. The imaginative and innovative artworks that graced the halls of the Arts building through September and October took their leave, becoming a fragment of the past. However, there was no need to reminisce. In the midst of grief,…
Our school is a collaboration of many different cultures and experiences. Meeting people from all around the world is one of the most amazing things about going to Brentwood. These international connections made at Brentwood support students throughout their post-secondary journey as they grow and explore the world on their own. Taught by Mr Pasquale,…
For the second consecutive year, the students of BEAT and Environmental Advocacy hosted a clothing Swap and Eco-Gift Wrapping event in McNeill’s on Sunday. After collecting lightly used clothing from the houses, the team displayed and shared these repurposed gifts with the school community as it exited Sunday Brunch. “Don’t tell my daughter, but I…
With second term upon us, so is the switch to second-term sports. As per the Brentwood standard, there is always so much happening. Most of our volleyball teams have finished their seasons, so has field hockey and boys soccer. The rugby teams – both men and women – are braving the cold in the off-season…