The Brentwood campus has welcomed us back with alternating bright sunshine, a January snowstorm, and the rainfall of an atmospheric river. As we engage with the depths of winter, Brentwood students are ready to embrace a seasonal change on campus. For many, this shift provides a much-needed reprieve from the demanding academic, athletic and artistic…
The fight to Provincials did not start when we placed first at North Islands. It did not start when we blew Shawnigan out of the water 4-0 in our fourth league game. It did not start when we were stepping onto the field at ISAs. It started on the first day of sport when we…
BEAT stands for the Brentwood Environmental Action Team – not the hardy red root vegetable. This year BEAT and Environmental Advocacy have already completed dozens of projects which have all aimed to benefit our environment in one way or another. One recent activity was a battery drive in which Evan R, Privett ‘25 placed battery…
In athletics, there are various times during the year when Brentwood gathers collectively to witness an event, such as the Brentwood Regatta and various athletic Showcases – like next Saturday’s Hockey Showcase. This is the same with arts. The works in the Arts building are refreshed several times a year for the school to appreciate,…
The excitement from being back on campus after a three-week break, coupled with the blisteringly cold weather has made for a crazy week here at Brentwood. This is even more true for Hope House, who found out they would be having a guest #1 inspection with Mr Patel only five days after the break. For…
What is Snowball? With about a week left before we were released for Winter Break, we Brentwood students fell into what I fondly call the ‘Brentwood slump’ when most students are hanging on tooth and nail, patiently waiting for days to tick down to see family back at home. Pretty much all of the staff…
In the stunning space that is the Killy Theatre, the stage was set for a phenomenal night of pianists, singers, bands, and more. The night was opened with “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas” by Brentwood’s String and Wind Ensembles as each musician had the exceptional opportunity to perform before the Brentwood community and the…
Over the course of the fall, Aisha L, Michelle A, Katie L and I, all from Environmental Advocacy, have been working on a rehab plan for Brentwood’s raised garden beds on Partridge Road. Our first idea was to plant bulbs for tulips and daffodils in the fall so we could harvest them in the spring…
This Field Hockey team has been one for the century; there was never a dull moment. As a team, we have learned, and grown, and the relationships made this season will last a lifetime. When it mattered, we showed up. We brought the Island trophy home for the first time in 15 years. All the…