Concert for a Summers Eve, held on May 30th and 31st, was a celebration of diverse talents and musical styles. The two majestic nights were filled with string ensemble performances and a plethora of solo acts, each unique. Assistant Head Prefect for Arts, Gillian D, Hope ‘24 , the MC for both evenings, guided the…
Whittall House is undoubtedly an incredible home and, further, an incredible family. It’s filled with academic weapons, chronically online Grade 9s, gym addicts, and half the Senior Rugby Team. As each person brings something different to the house, these boys have all found their niches and excelled this year. Working hard to try and go…
You always feel the pressure of making a statement with these sorts of speeches, one that will be talked about, remembered and replayed the most on the YouTube livestream – in the grand scheme of valedictorian speeches. But believe me when I say that this grad class needs no exaggerations to tell the history-making story…
I, along with seven others, took part in the voyage to Tofino, BC, for the surfing outing as my activity for Ex10days. It should be mentioned that I, not including one female instructor, was the only girl who signed up for this trip. Yes, it was indeed quite an experience. Of course the drive was…
Amidst the whirlwind of Orientation, new students seamlessly embraced the lively culture of Mackenzie House, the nervousness and newness quickly forgotten. The hallways soon buzzed with the familiar energy of Mack life. Interhouse festivities began and our competitive spirit forged unbreakable bonds. We were quickly able to get to know the new Mack students. Grade…
On the cloudy afternoon of May 28th, Brentwood’s AP Literature 12 students set off to travel back in time to the Georgian Era – a time when young women attended tea parties with the ultimate goal of catching the eye of a rich suitor. With weeks of prior preparation, the students attending the long-awaited Jane…
Each house at Brentwood is filled with a lush, vibrant community of students and staff, creating a welcoming environment for students to learn and grow. As the doors swing wide for an open house, more than just corridors and common rooms are revealed; they are portals into the lives of students, revealing the definitive aspects…
As the warm sun shines amid the harsh bustle of AP exams, the Grade 10 students exercised their adventurous spirit by venturing into familiar and unknown experiences. EX10DAYS, organized by the renowned Mr Dan Norman – Math and Outdoor Pursuits Teacher – gave the 10s the amazing opportunity to spend the Monday and Tuesday of…
On Saturday, April 6 a group of 10 Brentwood students went to Caleb and Robins’s organic fruit and vegatable farm – Wilder Market Garden – as a part of Service Day to help with chores to get their farm ready for spring. It was one of four environmentally focused Service Day options organized by the…
Cowichan Women Against Violence (CWAV) is an organization that aims to help women and children who face violence. This society was founded in 1979, and its aim was to tackle the issue of sexual violence in the Cowichan Valley. The women trained themselves in this area, teaching themselves the legalities involved in this process, as…