On the bright Saturday morning of April 11, Brentwood students and staff set off to help our local Cowichan community during the annual Service Day. This tradition is a cornerstone of the Brentwood experience, where students and staff assist local households and non-profits with demanding household chores and tasks. In exchange, homeowners make donations that…
Spring term will bring Regatta, AP exams, Provincial Championships, year-end Arts exhibits and performances, and, of course, a host of BEAT-led environmental initiatives. Later today, BEAT students visit their environmental friends at Shawnigan to explore their fish hatchery, their ‘Growdome” greenhouse, share some thoughts, and dinner. Back in the fall, we hosted their student leaders…
Coming off a very successful season last year, all the players came into this year with high hopes and expectations. Though we lost a core group of Grade 12s, we did not let that stand in our way. Our season, however, had a rocky start, with losses and ties in our first couple of games….
The Senior Girls’ Basketball team this year was truly a family in every sense of the word. We started off with an incredibly strong season, playing some amazing basketball and creating core memories both on the court and in the locker room that we will carry with us long after this season. While the end…
The Brentwood Senior Boys’ Basketball team recently concluded a physically and emotionally demanding 3A Provincial campaign: over four games, the squad demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt, showcasing both the highs of tactical execution and the sting of narrow margins. The tournament began with a challenging matchup against Byrne Creek. The narrative of the game…
The ISABC Youth Sustainability Conference is an annual event held at UBC that brings together students from 27 independent schools across BC to learn about ways that individuals and communities can take action for the planet and change the game. Throughout the day, students and teachers attended workshops where they were led in interactive and…
On March 4th, 2026, the annual Winterlude trip was back in session for another successful year. Between 5 and 6 AM, sleepy faces and backpacks full of gear filled up the Crooks Hall parking lot as everyone boarded their buses. “It’s a really early morning, but I’m so excited to ski!” said Kate M, Alex…
It is very rare that Comparative Cultures 12 fosters a quiet classroom; if you walk past, you would hear conversations regarding identity, belief, tradition, and respect. Comparative Cultures sparks curiosity, and students lean into exploring ideas and beliefs, and often leave the class with new knowledge. Mr Vitto Pasquale urges his students to step outside…
Ellis Goes All In: Casino Night Brings the House to Life As the lights dimmed and the sound of chips clinking filled the halls of Ellis House, students from across campus stepped into a world of cards, chance, and camaraderie. Ellis Open House returned this term with a casino-themed twist, transforming the boarding house into…
The Brentwood Junior Boys basketball season, which tipped off in November, concluded last month with a strong showing on the provincial stage. It was a campaign defined by consistent development, characterized by several peaks and the inevitable challenges of a long winter season. The team established an early rhythm at the Christmas tip-off at Spectrum….