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…
Stepping into the cozy confines of Alexandra House, you immediately feel the warmth that Houseparent Ms Jenna Warner has cultivated. As a cornerstone of the Brentwood community, Ms Warner balances firm leadership with the nurturing care essential for a home away from home. Her positive impact defines the Alex House experience. Ms Warner’s dedication to…
The Brentwood Regatta relies on a team of 700 staff, alumni, parents, and students. From parking, to boat holding, to bow markers, to announcing, coaching, photography, dining hall management, live-streaming, Regatta souvenir sales, musical performances, art exhibits, and the much-celebrated entrepreneurship food booths, volunteers are the heartbeat of Regatta. To all of them, many thanks!…
While some students spent Spring Break catching up on sleep or shopping at malls, twenty of us traded the familiar for the extraordinary. This past Spring Break, our group travelled on a transformative two-week journey to Eswatini, nestled in the heart of South Africa. Meeting Sipho and December was an easy way of telling that…
At Brentwood, small gestures have been blooming into something much bigger. From planting tulips to organising school-wide initiatives, Brentwood’s Women’s Society has been working hard behind the scenes to cultivate appreciation, awareness, and connection on Brentwood’s campus and in the local community. Back in the fall, valued members of the Women’s Society got their hands…
Under clear skies and the early hints of spring, Ellis House traded its usual routines for the crack of plastic bats and the laughter of competition, as we took to the field for an afternoon of wiffle ball. What began as a simple house event quickly turned into a spirited display of energy and camaraderie,…
On the bright Saturday morning of April 11, Brentwood students and staff set off to help our local Cowichan community during the annual Service Day. This tradition is a cornerstone of the Brentwood experience, where students and staff assist local households and non-profits with demanding household chores and tasks. In exchange, homeowners make donations that…