Six members of Brentwood’s Environmental Advocacy art took UBC by storm last Friday morning as they led a session entitled “Putting the Fun in Environmental Fundamentals” at the ISABC Student Sustainability Conference at UBC. “One guiding principle of our sustainability efforts is that while the goals of the work are serious and really important, we…
Born and raised on the Island, Ms Manton plays a pivotal role in enhancing the vibrancy of Brentwood. From the basketball court and the volleyball court to the Brentwood waters, her coaching has undeniably pushed Brentwood students to foster the same competitive mindset she has. Ms Manton has inspired me, as a Brentwood rower, in…
During Brentwood Regatta, students of the Environmental Advocacy class and the BEAT (Brentwood Environmental Action Team) took responsibility for waste management around campus including out on Campbell Common by the Regatta booths. The booths were very successful and, as a result, lots of waste was created. It’s important to have waste management stations around campus…
This weekend, Brentwood rowers will be participating in the Shawnigan Lake School Regatta, their final event before heading to St Catharines for the CSSAR National Championships. Here is one’s rower’s reflection on her experience. To be a rower is to embrace a unique blend of discipline, endurance, and teamwork. It’s not just about propelling a…
Good Morning, Brentwood! I am thrilled to be back on campus to see all of you again – and being on campus, I am reminded of just how amazing a place it is. The people are incredible, the facility is beautiful, the FOOD is fantastic … I am going to love cookie break each morning….
Last weekend, there was a super-cool solar happening around the northern parts of the globe. And Brentwood was lucky enough to see it on campus. For a little context, there was the biggest solar storm to happen in 20 years a couple of days ago, and that charged energy burst from the sun, caused the…
As the flowers bloom and the birds chirp, what better way is there to celebrate spring than kayaking? This term, students in Outdoor Pursuits have been seen taking boats to all sorts of breathtaking places, whether that be Brentwood’s waterfront, or a river secluded deep in the wilderness. As the days have become sunny and…
The Grade 10s have a special opportunity in the spring to take part in a genre unit in their English class. The genre unit helps students use their skills learned in English through creative outlets. One of the most popular genre units is Kid Lit, where students pair up with kindergarteners from George Bonner Elementary…
On April 20th Alexandra hosted its annual Open House. Students from across campus were invited to visit and enjoy a night of music, pizza, slushies, and themed fun! To support the theme, students had the chance to either dress in monochrome outfits – like the colored characters from the board game Clue – or as…
Sunday, June 9th brought sunny skies, our final brunch together, and the semi-annual Clothing Swap sponsored by students in Environmental Advocacy and the Brentwood Environmental Action Team (BEAT). Donations from the houses, and even alumni, provided sufficient stock to supply waves of satiated students as they exited Crooks Hall. Event organizer Cleo K, Allard, ‘25…