After eight years at Brentwood, our beloved Head of Athletic Therapy, Laurel Calhoun is moving on to another job beyond our Brentwood bubble. Ms Calhoun, affectionately known around campus as Laurel, has dedicated an enormous amount of time to keeping thousands of Brentwood students healthy and supporting their athletic endeavours during her Brentwood career. Assistant…
September 30th is a day of somber reflection where we students have an opportunity to hear Indigenous voices. This year, the Grade 10s, 11s and 12s travelled to Duncan to listen to leaders in the Cowichan Tribes speak about their experiences with Residential Schools and Truth and Reconciliation. Head Prefect, Matson W, Privett ‘25 noted,…
Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays are unique at Brentwood. These afternoons, students step away from academics and athletics to focus on the arts, one of the three pillars of Brentwood’s tripartite program to hone their creative abilities. This approach encourages students to develop as well-rounded individuals and find their success not just in the classroom, and…
The leaves on campus have begun to shed their green, and the air has turned crisp with the autumn breeze. The change in season reflects the annual shift from the blissful beginning to the intense consistency Brentwood’s tripartite program calls for. As academics rage on and midterms seem to suddenly approach, students find a serene…
It was a crisp autumn night when the Mack-Ellis Grade 12s gathered around the fire on the outdoor basketball court to celebrate the bond and unity of the two houses. This was a great opportunity to rekindle past friendships and kick off our Senior year! The night started with a delicious barbeque organized by our…
Fall-term sports are back and stronger than ever! With girls’ volleyball and field hockey, boys’ soccer, and co-ed cross country, the first-term competitive sports are ready to kick off the season with incredible passion. Additionally, rowing, tennis, rugby, basketball, and ice hockey are getting a jump on their competitive seasons, with rigorous training already taking…
Every year, thousands of rowers, parents, and fans come together on campus for the annual Brentwood International Rowing Regatta. Schools and clubs, both international and nationwide, compete against one another, sharing the goal of walking away as champions in their respective divisions. This past year’s Regatta was no different. April 26 to April 28, 2024…
AppleFest 2024, featuring tables overflowing with tasty desserts featuring Johnny Appleseed’s favorite fruit, was a huge hit at last Sunday’s brunch. It was also an example of the kind of teamwork that makes our Brentwood Community a very special place. Step 1: For the past two years, the students of Environmental Advocacy have been pruning…
As the sun starts to set earlier, and academics, arts and athletics seem to settle down a bit, students begin to enter their houses and unwind as school fades to a ‘tomorrow problem’ – but not for our esteemed Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) students! Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a specialized course at Brentwood…