Although a number of summer camps took advantage of our terrific facilities last year, the buzz of students returning to the arts studios and performance venues in September is always exhilarating. Easels are carried to outside spaces to take advantage of the luminescent environment, voices are warming up for auditions, and instruments are taken out…
Whether it’s families cheering on a student-athlete in an energetic game, parents looking to enjoy a world-class arts performance, or anybody curious about the Brentwood lifestyle, livestreaming brings our global community together. In a boarding environment where families face significant geographical distances, these broadcasts provide a reliable window into the daily achievements of our students. …
“It was a huge project to complete 272 pages, including candid photos of all 562 students, for our May 1st deadline, but I’m really pleased that the yearbookers pulled it off once again,” shares Yearbook teacher Mr Ganley. To the untrained eye, a school yearbook is just a collection of smiling faces, athletic highlights, and…
This year’s evening of dance was an unforgettable night of skill, enthusiasm, and unity in the Killy Theatre for two nights. Students, staff, friends, and families came together to see dancers display the months of effort put into the production, and who gave it their all on the stage. From the electric opening number, One…
At a rowing regatta, certain things are expected: coaches roaming the dock like they haven’t slept in three days, shells, split times, and oars all over the place. What don’t you expect is showing up to a race and leaving it talking about how good the food and that guitar solo were. The Brentwood Regatta is…
Ms. Haslebacher, Brentwood’s teacher of Material Arts and Design, brings metal to life with students. When asked why she chose metal of all the possible art materials, Ms. Haslebacher stated emphatically that “It’s very versatile”. She explains that “Copper is my favourite metal to work with. It is one of the few metals you can…
In this season of festivals, final exhibitions, and performance showcases, our students have fully embraced every opportunity to share their art, competing in Vancouver Island festivals and taking to our own Killy Stage. As the Arts component of the 54th Brentwood International Regatta at the end of April, several of our music ensembles entertained the…
Mr. Lyons’ wheel pottery class and studio is a den worth venturing into, recognized by most students as one of the most desirable art choices that Brentwood offers. The atmosphere, clay, and teaching style blend and mold perfectly together, shaping an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. The leadership within the studio is a determining factor for…
The spring term brings many wonderful opportunities for both our visual and performing artists to showcase their skills. While our artists are preparing for the multimedia Regatta show and dancers are rehearsing for the upcoming Encore, our Debate team took away five of the seven awards available at the recent Provincial competition. During the run…
Sneakers have squeaked across the dance floor, arms and legs have been extending perfectly in the air, and music still thumps through the rooms; this is a typical day at Brentwood’s dance studio. Our dancers will turn an empty stage into a story full of vibrant performances after months of hard work and practice for…