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Our New Centre for Innovation and Learning
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…
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Breaking Down the Language: What AP English Lang & Comp is All About
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…
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The Fabric of Change: Social Justice
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…
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Changing our World: YPI Finals Inspire Impact
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….
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Rockfish Rehab – In Garbage Cans Beneath the Regatta Course
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…
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Unlocking the Mind: The Power of AP Psychology
At Brentwood, Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology is one of the most exciting and intellectually stimulating courses available. Whether you are aspiring to pursue a career in medicine, psychology, or business, or simply want to understand the intricacies of human behaviour, AP Psychology offers valuable insights into how the mind works and how it impacts us…
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Mastering the Challenge of Change
Calculus 12 is one of the many Grade 12 math courses Brentwood offers. In this class, students are challenged to learn and understand calculus concepts introduced in first-year university calculus courses. Students’ understanding of the concepts can be categorized into four categories: reasoning and modelling, understanding and solving, communicating and representing, and connecting and reflecting. …
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BRAINiacs On Tour
In a mind-boggling field trip this week, BRAIN (Brentwood Research Action and Innovation for Neuroscience) student members got the chance to take a peek into the world of neuroscience and neurotechnology. We travelled to Surrey for a day of learning with PhD neuroscientist Dr. Ryan D’Arcy Privett, ‘90 president of Neurocatch Inc. The visit began…
