April 13 through 21, the Canadian U18 Women’s Field Hockey team went on tour to Cardiff, Wales, playing three matches against the U18 Welsh team. Brentwood’s Siera Edstrand was a part of this tour after training with Canada’s NextGen Field Hockey program for several months. Through her battles and blocks, Siera blossomed as an athlete….
On Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, the Senior Tennis Team took on Brooks School, Gulf Island Secondary School (GISS), Queen Margaret’s School (QMS), and Shawnigan Lake School (SLS) in what was a battle for the North #1 seed going into the Island Championship. It was a cool overcast day as the team took…
While most Brentwood students headed home for Easter break, a small but cheerful group stayed behind to enjoy a quieter – but still lively – campus. With fewer people around, we took the opportunity to relax, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy spontaneous activities like swimming, spikeball, and trips uptown. The break offered a refreshing…
The third term rush of sports in the sun has begun to kick in, with students diving into rugby, rowing, soccer, tennis, squash, climbing and golf. Whilst in the bliss of all the fun, sometimes students forget to stretch, or accidents happen, and they are in need of athletic therapy. As a part of Brentwood’s…
Last Wednesday evening, Brentwood’s Killy Theatre hosted a debate for the federal election candidates in our Cowichan-Malahat-Langley riding in preparation for today’s election. Organized by Social Studies Instructional Leader Mr Robinson and moderated by Mr Wismer, the candidates from the NDP, Liberal, and Green parties were present and spoke on key issues while answering questions…
On Thursday, April 11, students from the AP Comparative Government and Politics (CGAP) and the AP United States History (APUSH) classes had the incredible opportunity to attend a live lecture by historian and political commentator, Heather Cox Richardson, at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Chan Centre. In addition to attending the event, we explored…
In the 2023/2024 school year, the British Columbia Ministry of Education introduced a mandatory course or credits on First Peoples as a graduation requirement. In the 2024/2025 school year, these courses have been fully implemented at Brentwood through English First Peoples 10, English First Peoples 12, and Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12. English First Peoples 12…
Brentwood can be described as a place to learn, create, collaborate, and innovate. These values are brought to life daily in Mr Miller’s Anatomy and Physiology classroom. Throughout the year, Anatomy students have been working hard to learn about the different parts of the human body. Beginning with the complexities of the nervous system, we…
In today’s fast-paced and financially complex world, understanding money isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Financial Accounting 12, one of 6 business courses offered at Brentwood, equips students with essential financial literacy skills. From mastering budgeting basics to analyzing financial statements, the course serves as a practical gateway to managing both personal and professional…