In the spring of 1964, my father, Tony Carr, jumped on a ferry and went from Dublin, Ireland to downtown London to meet up with the Headmaster of Brentwood College. There was a job opening for a math and chemistry teacher and an opportunity to coach some rowing and rugby and “free” accommodation if he…
It all started on the bus ride from our campus to Mark Isfeld Secondary School in Comox. We started by blasting songs on the bus to get us ready for the game against Claremont. It was a long and fun bus ride there and the energy brought us all the way to a 41-36 win…
My name is Brian Carr and I am one of the coaches here ar Brentwood. Exactly 100 years ago today, April 26, 1924, the first Brentwood Varsity crew had their first official race. Across the other side of Finlayson Arm in Brentwood Bay where the original School was located, these two crews raced over the…
Pre-season rankings were released and, as a team, we took the disrespect as fuel to our fire. Entering the lion’s den for our first game may have proven the rankings correct, as we got crushed in our first few games against two top-10 teams. However, some time away from the campus and some success on…
This year the Girls’ Ice Hockey program was the biggest ever – in numbers and spirit. More than half of the players were beginners, stepping onto the ice for the first time in November, starting their journey of tremendous growth. This team truly proved there is greatness in numbers, as it created the unique opportunity…
From running “Hill Day, Mill Bays”, gruelling intervals in the forest, breathtaking destination runs, friendly local meets and, ultimately, Provincials, the Cross Country team this year has been successful in its endeavours. We welcomed many new faces and came up with several new “trail names”, each accompanied by a handshake customized by Mr. Skardal. The…
This Senior A Volleyball team had an incredible season filled with dedication, growth, and so many lasting memories. We began the season with the goal of qualifying for Provincials. Before playoffs started, we experienced a mix of challenging losses and exciting wins. We were able to qualify for Provies and win the North Island &…
This year the Girls’ Ice Hockey program was the biggest – ever in numbers and spirit. More than half of the players were beginners, stepping onto the ice for the first time in November, starting their journey of tremendous growth. This team truly proved there is greatness in numbers, as it created the unique opportunity…
On Tuesday, April 9, the First XV took to Gillespie Field in an attempt to beat Island powerhouse Claremont, an AAAA school in Victoria known for its dominance in athletics on Vancouver Island. In just their second game at home this season, and down many senior players due to injury, the remaining players had to…
With the Belize Trip, the Eswatini Trip, the Taiwan Trip, and a training camp to Quamichan Lake, Brentwood students have been busy over Spring Break. During the final week of spring vacation, the rowers were occupied with intensive training sessions, covering 30 km each day and consistently exerting maximum effort with every stroke. The camp…