Sound the alarm because Brentwood sports fans can’t get enough of Winter Term competitive sports! Term two offers many competitive sports options: with girls’ and boys’ competitive hockey and basketball, it has been a busy month for Brentwood athletes and fans, aka sign makers. All competitive teams have played in numerous tournaments and each hosted…
It was a bright and chilly day on January 25 when the Brentwood Debate team travelled to GNS (Glenlyon Norfolk School) in Victoria to compete in the Vancouver Island Regional Championships. This is a highly competitive tournament where top debaters across the Island compete, hoping to be granted a spot at the Provincial Championships, hosted…
As Jack Frost remains a daily visitor to Mill Bay, it is time to embrace the cozy chaos of winter! As a result last week students were filled with anticipation as they awaited Brentwood’s annual snow trip, Winterlude. This day marks a major highlight of the year as laughter lingers, friendships grow, and unforgettable memories…
One may assume snow, rain, and cold temperatures are a signal to stay indoors, but not for Brentwood’s Term 2 soccer players. Despite the weather, they’ve stepped onto the field with enthusiasm, ready for each practice. With the boys’ competitive season concluded and girls’ to begin in term 3, term 2 soccer brings a more…
The air fills with anticipation at Brentwood, as the Musical Theatre students kick it into high gear to prepare to present Mean Girls: The Musical. Though the second term is known for chilly weather, minimal sunlight (thought this January is the driest and sunniest in 40 years) and a rigorous assessment week, it is also…
In a world where understanding diverse perspectives is more important than ever, Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 offers students a journey as transformative as Odysseus’s voyage home – a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. This course is one of three Indigenous-focused courses Brentwood offers, alongside English First Peoples 10 and 12, one of which students must…
As cold envelops the Island, and a silence falls upon Brentwood with no students left on campus over Winter Break, the rumble of suitcases, and returning friends, breaks the once peaceful quiet, and the joyous return is upon us! Whether students were swimming on tropical beaches, skiing in the Alps, or seeing family members and…
Junior B volleyball got off to a challenging start to our season by losing our first game. After that loss, we found our rhythm and became known as the comeback team as we would often win the match after losing our first set. Our team then became consistent and resilient, and our teamwork improved immensely…
This cross-country season began with a calm day of apple picking in the sun to support the BEAT team’s harvest initiative but quickly ramped up in intensity to prepare for the annual Cowichan Valley Running Series. Our training consisted of brutal ab workouts, lengthy local runs and draining speed drills; however, nothing could have prepared…
As the 2023/2024 school year ended, Ellis House bid an emotional farewell to long-time Assistant Houseparent, Mr Wes Barrett. His departure for his new role as Whittall Houseparent left many feeling uncertain about the future. However, excitement quickly replaced concern when the new Assistant Houseparent was announced, marking the start of a promising new chapter….