As the Brentwood Regatta comes to a close, rowers rush to compete in their final races. Despite some weather delays and cancellations, the rowers pushed forward, striving for gold and the glory that comes with it. The Regatta weekend has been extremely hectic for the rowers and their coaches as they rush around, trying to…
In their third tournament of this year’s season, the Senior A Girls Volleyball team travelled to VIU (Vancouver Island University) in Nanaimo to play against some of the top teams in the province. It was an eventful two-day tournament with many big wins, a tough loss, and a facility-wide power outage! On day one, the…
After 22 hours of travel, completing five laps along The Charles River, and conquering a grueling 2.5-mile race, The Brentwood Rowers can proudly declare their triumphant participation in the internationally renowned rowing regatta, The Head of Charles. These ambitious rowers departed campus in the late afternoon on Wednesday, headed to Boston, eagerly anticipating the formidable…
Born and raised on the Island, Ms Manton plays a pivotal role in enhancing the vibrancy of Brentwood. From the basketball court and the volleyball court to the Brentwood waters, her coaching has undeniably pushed Brentwood students to foster the same competitive mindset she has. Ms Manton has inspired me, as a Brentwood rower, in…
During Brentwood Regatta, students of the Environmental Advocacy class and the BEAT (Brentwood Environmental Action Team) took responsibility for waste management around campus including out on Campbell Common by the Regatta booths. The booths were very successful and, as a result, lots of waste was created. It’s important to have waste management stations around campus…
This weekend, Brentwood rowers will be participating in the Shawnigan Lake School Regatta, their final event before heading to St Catharines for the CSSAR National Championships. Here is one’s rower’s reflection on her experience. To be a rower is to embrace a unique blend of discipline, endurance, and teamwork. It’s not just about propelling a…
As the flowers bloom and the birds chirp, what better way is there to celebrate spring than kayaking? This term, students in Outdoor Pursuits have been seen taking boats to all sorts of breathtaking places, whether that be Brentwood’s waterfront, or a river secluded deep in the wilderness. As the days have become sunny and…
I, along with seven others, took part in the voyage to Tofino, BC, for the surfing outing as my activity for Ex10days. It should be mentioned that I, not including one female instructor, was the only girl who signed up for this trip. Yes, it was indeed quite an experience. Of course the drive was…
The sun shines its dazzling rays over lustrous Mill Bay waters, casting the illusion of stars glistening in the blue. Amidst this, warm chatter and music fill the Brentwood campus, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visiting family, alumni, schools and clubs. Behind the scenes, Brentwood students work tirelessly, like cogs in a massive machine, to…
Through the weekend of March 2-3, the Brentwood Rowers took part in the annual Elk Lake Regatta in Victoria. As the first regatta of the season after a challenging off-season training regime in the winter, the rowers eagerly awaited this weekend. “This regatta not only signifies the hard work our rowers have put in, it…