Sustainable energy has taken a key role in Brentwood’s construction of the brand-new Health Center this month. The high-efficiency solar panels on the roof of the impressive new building will serve as a stepping stone to a greener campus. “We’ve been watching solar technology evolve over the years, waiting for the right moment when it…
It is the day before Midterm break, and what better way to celebrate than with National Sweater Day during school! This campaign has been initiated by WWF Canada and has been held annually on the first Thursday of February since 2010. The goal of National Sweater Day is simple: raise awareness about how our choices…
Social Justice 12 is a place where students come prepared to be challenged – and challenge others. Mr Gibson, teacher of Social Justice 12, urges students to see the world more critically and pushes for healthy in-class debates. In this course, we examine the complex causes of social injustice’s lasting impacts on society, and learn…
Bouncing into the new year, Term 2 is two weeks in. Winter Term, known for its rainy days with no sight of the sun, and we poor students drowning in assignments, is off to a quick start. Worry not! Brentwood keeps the students very busy, lifting morale with fun events: the community has many moments…
Walking into Design 11 every D block feels less like a typical school period and more like entering a professional studio. It’s a space where creativity meets construction, and so far, the experience has been nothing short of incredible. From the soft textures of textiles to the structural challenges of foam, we are learning that…
The 2025 XC season started off strong, with our runners preparing for the competitive season by participating in the Cowichan Valley Running Series: three races through which runners aimed to gain a snazzy t-shirt and qualify for the Island Championships. After the local races, the team qualified for the Island Championships, where they embraced true…
After a busy week of classes, projects, and sports, Hope and Privett house were ready for some well-earned fun with a showdown at the annual bowling outing. The perfect mix of competition and laughter was exactly what everyone needed to unwind. Although the weather was brisk and chilly, the theme for the evening brought nothing…
As the first term cames to a close, the campus felt a little different – quieter hallways, fuller hearts, and a shared sense of pride in everything we’ve built together. Over the past few months, students pushed through early mornings, late-night study sessions, packed sports schedules, arts explorations and moments that stretched us in the…
On November 22nd, the campus was transported back in time to the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s at the Mackenzie Open House. The prefects and house staff worked tirelessly for months to plan, organize, and pull off the most successful Open House Mackenzie has experienced for some time. Mr Neil Robinson, spouse of our Houseparent,…