As the third term rolls in at Brentwood, the campus is buzzing with excitement, and it’s not just because of the warmer weather. The women’s rugby team is gearing up for a season of challenges and hopefully, triumphs. The journey began with a fierce encounter against Isfeld (an AA school in our provincial pool) where…
With second term upon us, so is the switch to second-term sports. As per the Brentwood standard, there is always so much happening. Most of our volleyball teams have finished their seasons, so has field hockey and boys soccer. The rugby teams – both men and women – are braving the cold in the off-season…
Robert Browning once observed, “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?” This year’s Junior Boys Soccer team reached for many things in the soccer heavens, but our grasp was only mortal. We were literally seconds away from a gold medal at the ISA tournament, before a late, late…
From running “Hill Day, Mill Bay”s, 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. This year, we welcomed many new faces and came up with several new “trail names”, each accompanied by a handshake customized by Mr….
With dishes varying in size, shape, and flavour, the Entrepreneurship 12 class has truly surpassed everyone’s expectations at Brentwood’s 53rd Annual Regatta. With eleven different Entre food booths, guests to the Regatta are spoiled for choice with flavours from Taiwan to Germany. The Golden Dragon, a Taiwanese-inspired food booth, offers both bao buns and bubble…
“‘Legacy’ is a word that has been used as a theme for several years of the spring exhibitions at Brentwood because it is versatile and appropriate. Versatile because of the aspects of the school’s character it represents: formally, as a tradition to be passed down, a gift consciously bestowed.” These were the opening lines to…
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…