Every boarding student at Brentwood has probably walked into a clean bathroom, grabbed toilet paper without thinking twice, or stepped into a common room that somehow smells fresh even after a chaotic evening in the house. Most of the time, nobody really stops to think about how it got that way. The funny thing is,…
This year’s evening of dance was an unforgettable night of skill, enthusiasm, and unity in the Killy Theatre for two nights. Students, staff, friends, and families came together to see dancers display the months of effort put into the production, and who gave it their all on the stage. From the electric opening number, One…
By day, Mr. Warner breaks down complex equations for his Pre-Calculus 12 students, but when the final bell rings, he trades dress shoes for ice skates or baseball cleats, a suit and tie for a tracksuit, and a No.2 pencil for a hockey stick. As a volunteer youth hockey coach and administrator with the Kerry…
Regatta weekend transformed Brentwood’s campus into an atmosphere of excitement, competition, sunshine, and lots and lots of boats. For three days, the campus was bustling with crowds and noise, as many races took place on the beautiful waterfront. Behind every great regatta is an equally impressive operation keeping everyone fueled and the campus clean. Regatta…
Last Saturday night, staff and students escaped the mellow and mundane Mill Bay, and were transported, instead, to the Wild West. There was an abundance of denim, cowboy hats, and the stomp of boots, as Hope House opened its doors to welcome the community for a night of festivities. Wanted signs of outlawed Hopelings lined…
At a rowing regatta, certain things are expected: coaches roaming the dock like they haven’t slept in three days, shells, split times, and oars all over the place. What don’t you expect is showing up to a race and leaving it talking about how good the food and that guitar solo were. The Brentwood Regatta is…
Under cool spring rain, clear evening skies, and the glow of late afternoon lights, the Brentwood Senior Boys Rugby team stepped onto the pitch knowing every match would demand something from them. Grass-stained jerseys, tired legs, and sore bodies quickly became part of the routine as the boys faced the toughest challenge the program had…
Spring Formal, an event seniors count down the days until, finally arrived on Saturday, May 2. It is a final chance for seniors to enjoy dressing up and taking memorable pictures on our beautiful waterfront. The event was organized differently this year, and it was held mostly on the deck of Crooks, McNeill’s, and Campbell…
As the spring sun comes out from behind the winter clouds, the students on campus begin gathering on the field to play sports or to hang out in the nice weather. It is finally that time of year, the third term at Brentwood! With the competitive sports season in full swing, the weather continues to…
Ms. Haslebacher, Brentwood’s teacher of Material Arts and Design, brings metal to life with students. When asked why she chose metal of all the possible art materials, Ms. Haslebacher stated emphatically that “It’s very versatile”. She explains that “Copper is my favourite metal to work with. It is one of the few metals you can…