Dear Allard House, Although we are all from different places and have different life experiences outside of the Allard walls, when we come together in our house we share a lot of the same feelings: the anxiety about showing up on our first day and wondering who we will sit with in the cafe, the…
Back in May, most students were focused on AP exams, final exams, or summer plans. But for a dedicated group of volunteers from the B-Well program, the focus consistently remains on a different kind of purpose: ensuring healthy meals to help children in our community. Nourish Cowichan is a non-profit organization that devotes its time…
Mother’s Day, a day for all of us to take a moment and show our appreciation for the incredible women in our lives, was celebrated in a beautiful way on Saturday, May 9. Hosted by the Women’s Society, the Mother’s Day Card Signing event turned McNeill’s into a bustling hub of creativity, laughter and gratitude….
Last Saturday night, staff and students escaped the mellow and mundane Mill Bay, and were transported, instead, to the Wild West. There was an abundance of denim, cowboy hats, and the stomp of boots, as Hope House opened its doors to welcome the community for a night of festivities. Wanted signs of outlawed Hopelings lined…
Last Saturday night, staff and students escaped the mellow and mundane Mill Bay, and were transported, instead, to the Wild West. There was an abundance of denim, cowboy hats, and the stomp of boots, as Hope House opened its doors to welcome the community for a night of festivities. Wanted signs of outlawed Hopelings lined…
Discovering what BIPOC means to the student body is imperative to understanding how the program benefits Brentwood College School. The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) club offers a way for Brentwood’s diverse student body to understand one another and change the school in a way that best benefits those who require a voice….
Every two years, including this past Spring Break, 20 Brentwood students travel to Eswatini in southern Africa. To others, the purpose is simple: help build a school. In reality, the experience is so much more, reshaping how students see the world, themselves, and what it actually means to have a good life. Through long days…
At the start of Spring Break 2026 Mr. Hacker Teper organized an exciting trip to the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador. Students got to experience the culture in Ecuador and what it was like to stay in the world’s largest tropical forest. This was an amazing learning opportunity for all, and Mr. Hacker Teper was overjoyed…
Is there a better way to spend the last week of Spring Break than at training camp? While most students spent this time catching up on sleep, a group of dedicated athletes traded their free time to become the best rowers they could be. A week full of hard work, blisters, resilience and fun, which…
Like a seed breaking through soil after a long winter, Break for Space sprouted in late April. While the lingering scent of fresh-baked cookies drifted through Allard thanks to M. Coull, Ms Wolinsky’s two cats (and her third hiding behind the washer) charmed students in Privett. Meanwhile, down at the docks, there was a siren…