What makes Hope truly special is the crafted culture that permeates every corner. It’s evident in late-night conversations after prep, impromptu gatherings in the kitchen, and the steady support system that catches anyone having a rough day. Hope isn’t just where we sleep – it’s where we grow, challenge each other, and build lifelong relationships. …
When I look back on this year in Alexandra House, I don’t just think of the events – I think of the feeling. It started in September, when new personalities became a part of the Dino Fam, some nervous, some excited, all stepping into something unknown. And without even thinking about it, Alex did what…
This year in Ellis House has been an eventful, memory-filled journey. Without a doubt, Ellis has left its mark on every major interhouse event. We dominated the Eco-Challenge with teamwork and grit at the start of the year, and made an unforgettable memory with our victory at Airband, where we lit up the stage with…
Dear Allard House, You are more than just a house, you are family, a home where laughter echoes through the halls and tears are wiped away by friends. Everyone here has embodied our core values of being kind, caring, and accepting. Allard is where we are celebrated for who we are and loved even more…
The culmination of the year commences with houses conducting their annual Prefect Dinners. This year the Mackenzie House Prefects, accompanied by Houseparent Ms Cheung and Interim Assistant Houseparent Ms Yang, ventured deep into Shawnigan to dine at The Lakehouse and enjoy a final moment as a grade group before the flurry of end-of-year and Graduation…
Brentwood students wear their uniform for approximately 180 days of the year, more or less, excluding special dress-up days. In that respect, it is a ubiquitous part of Brentwood College School. Uniforms have been a part of the Brentwood experience since its humble beginnings and to this day, they play an important role in shaping…
On a beautiful spring morning last Saturday, Mr Hacker Teper and his team of students voyaged to Somenos Marsh to give back to our Cowichan Valley community. There we met Brentwood photography teacher and founder and Executive Director of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society, Mr Paul Fletcher. Brentonians cleaned, trimmed, rebuilt, and discovered more about…
Brentwood Service Day is not only a wonderful opportunity to help our community but also a fantastic chance for many of us to support the environment – an opportunity that BEAT fully embraced on Saturday. A dedicated group of six students, led by Mr. Roeth, completed one such environmental service activity. The worksite was conveniently…
On Saturday, textbooks were swapped with toolkits as students ventured into the Cowichan Valley for the School’s annual Service Day. From beach cleanups to local shelters, students rolled up their sleeves and stepped into the community with one mission in mind: to give back. This year marked the 32nd Annual Brentwood Service Day, an event…
It is a truth universally acknowledged across campus that second term is a dark, seemingly incessant, and heinous period of time where life can drag on at the excruciating speed of a subterranean slug. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. A crocus shows her pretty face in the frozen earth,…