This year’s Senior Girls’ Basketball team has defied all odds. After a slow start to their season after losing multiple seniors last year, lingering injuries, and multisport athletes arriving after the season started, this team has faced numerous challenges. Yet, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, they quickly grew from these early struggles, finding…
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…
Every year, the Spring rowing season is kicked off by the highly anticipated Kraken Erg competition. The Kraken is more than just a test of strength; it’s like climbing Mount Olympus for Brentwood rowers – an ultimate ascent, where only the most determined will reach the top! Moreover, it provides Brentwood athletes with a vital…
For most of January, the Brentwood campus has been graced with bluebird days, with the sun brightly shining and crisp winter days. The student body has settled back into the Brentwood rhythm after our December break, adjusting to the fast-paced daily routines, and academic workloads. As well, an undeniable buzz of excitement lingers in the…
On Sunday, January 26, Climbing and Outdoor Pursuits students had an eclectic urban experience centred around outdoor activities. First stop was CRAG X, an indoor climbing gym in downtown Victoria. On arrival, we were met by Brentwood 2020 grad Sarah Richards, who works part-time at the gym while pursuing studies at UVIC and planning her…
One of many Term Two sport options for Brentwood Seniors is Weight Training. In this class, students work with Ms Scheck and Ms Ramsay to build strength for a multitude of reasons. One is to prepare for third-term competitive sports like rugby or soccer and another is to build strength to hit weight lifting goals….
Novella’s day on December 4th provides a glimpse into the life of a dedicated student-athlete. As a Grade 12 at Brentwood, a member of the Canadian Junior National Rowing Team, and a University of Michigan commit, in a single day Novella balances intense training, the pursuit of academic excellence, and leadership responsibilities. Her day begins…
This season was a special one. The team started the season with many wins against some of the top teams on the Island, including Oak Bay and Claremont. Our season was jam-packed, with an away tournament every, single, weekend: playing pregame music, talking with each other on the bus, and creating bonds with new and…
The Brentwood First XI Field Hockey team was made up of a driven, talented, and relentless group of girls that were determined to show up and show down. Kicking off with the Friendship Cup Tournament, we faced some of Vancouver’s toughest teams. Playing against this year’s 3A champions, Handsworth, we were able to learn a…
We had an amazing season with a great group of guys who put their all into this year’s team. We fought hard and grew as a team throughout the year, placing 1st in the North, beating a strong Mark Isfeld team, then falling just short to SMUS and placing 3rd on the Island. At Provincials,…