Walking back onto the Brentwood campus after Spring Break usually means one thing: the familiar grind toward final exams. But for Grade 10s, the standard English curriculum has been flipped on its head. Instead of spending the next two months analyzing Shakespearean sonnets, we have entered the season of English 10 Electives. For six weeks,…
At Brentwood, students participate in an activity called Melhuish across all grades 8-12. It’s an opportunity for participants to either learn or get better at speaking in front of a group of people. English classes do different Melhuish formats. Named in honor of Ms Beth Melhuish, an esteemed faculty member and Houseparent who dedicated two…
In a world of shrinking attention spans and diverse opinions, AP Literature 12 allows students to slow down and think deeper, turning every story into something worth questioning. More than a reading course, AP Lit is where novels become conversations, poems become puzzles, and a single line can spark an entire class debate. As one…
The season of Meluish has come again, and TCH’s students are working tirelessly, practicing aloud, and writing frantically between classes. We have 12 prompts this year, and ever since break, the biggest question echoing through the school campus has been: “What prompt are you doing?” Each student must write a 90-120 second speech based on…
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, and December 11, the students of every Brentwood English class joined together to participate in the Write for Rights movement. This campaign was established by Amnesty International, a global movement of over 10 million people committed to fighting the abuse of human rights worldwide. Write for Rights focuses…
Reconciliation lies not just in words, but also in actions. For Brentwood and its students, this commitment has been honoured in many meaningful actions, both within the school community and abroad. Through relationships and connections, “the school has been working in partnership with the Malahat Nation for the Every Child Matters Walk and BBQ, and…
From rhetorical analysis to synthesis and argument essays, AP English Language and Composition pushes students to think critically and write with purpose. Far beyond grammar drills or book reports, the course centers on nonfiction texts, challenging students to evaluate evidence, construct persuasive arguments, and develop a strong, confident voice. With each assignment, students sharpen their…
The fall of the autumn leaves that blanket the ground in shades of gold and amber marks the return of students and faculty to Brentwood classes. The campus quickly came alive with excitement for the year ahead. In the Arts building, Ms Widenmaier’s voice can be heard echoing through the halls, as she performs her…
The following Meluish persuasive speech was delivered by Aria K, ’28 at Assembly this week. It went swimmingly. 😉 Picture this: the ocean, with its vibrant blue waters, filled with amazing life. Now, imagine a shadow creeping over this once-untouched vast ocean, threatening not just life under water, but also impacting us. So, what is…