Science class just got a little crunchier. This month, our Life Sciences 11 students have been busy turning ordinary cucumbers into something extraordinary – pickles! This project kicked off with Mr. Hacker Teper teaching the class about microbes and bacteria in both food and the environment. This project focuses mainly on the Lactobacillus bacteria, which…
This term in Anatomy & Physiology 12, students are getting hands-on with the molecular building blocks of life. From carbohydrates to lipids and nucleic acids to proteins, the class works to explore how these molecules interact and power the body’s essential processes. With a focus on biochemistry and metabolism, students are beginning to uncover the…
As we near the opening of our school’s new Centre for Innovation and Learning – only 11 months to go – the anticipation among students rises as we await the beautiful three-story-high, window-filled building. Sitting right on the shore of the Saanich Inlet, the envelope will be 88% glass, allowing everybody to enjoy the spectacular…
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…
Social Justice is more than just a course; it encourages students to think critically and take meaningful steps toward change. It challenges students to examine the interconnectedness of social issues and recognize the ways in which individual worldviews shape our understanding of them. The course acknowledges the complexity of injustice–how it is deeply rooted within…
On Thursday, February 13, Brentwood hosted the highly anticipated finals of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), where students took the stage to advocate for charities making a difference in the Cowichan Valley community. After weeks of research and preparation, finalists delivered compelling presentations in hopes of securing a $5,000 grant for their chosen organizations….
A former student of Mr Miller’s, Amanda LeSergent, is now the Head Aquarist at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea in nearby Sidney. They had connected recently with ideas for collaboration between Brentwood and the aquarium, and she reached out to ask if we could help them in rehabilitating some of their charges. Of…