Home to 65 boys, Ellis House is one of eight boarding houses at Brentwood. A “home away from home” where students study, socialize, sleep, and recharge. Each evening holds its unique energy, but every other Tuesday marks a special occasion: Big Bros Night. On these nights, boys from all grades gather in groups led by…
As fall settles around campus and Brentwood students begin to establish routines, one unique opportunity the Human and Physical Geography students get to experience is the privilege of exploring parts of beautiful Vancouver Island on which our distinctive campus lies. The Brentwood Human and Physical Geography classes headed out to the Malahat Skywalk on October…
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…