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The Brentwood turf is used daily for a variety of purposes, including athletics, events, and socializing. On arts afternoons and Sundays, many use the turf to play soccer, ultimate frisbee, football, rowing, and more. Even campus families get involved. Mr Smith’s son, Sebba, observed, “On the turf, you can run real fast!” In 2019 the Brentwood...

This year, the Brentwood 1st IX had the joy of being coached by former - and returned - Head Coach Mrs Martin and Brentwood alumna Rachel Reynolds and Alex Hatton. Although the season was heavily restricted by the COVID protocols, the team was able to develop their skills and their sense of the game. Not being able to participate in tournaments or...

It is my pleasure to be presenting the Term 1 competitive team awards. It has definitely been an unusual start to the year with our teams not in action with other schools. Nonetheless, despite the lack of competition, we have some very deserving winners as their service and leadership has probably been more critical than ever. I would ask that...

Exercise is crucial for our physical and mental health. Whether it’s just a short walk around the block or hours of intense rowing, it will make a difference in your life. Here at Brentwood, we value athletics as a crucial part of our curriculum. Being physically fit helps our students become happy and healthy individuals. Not everyone loves to...

To end this year's Field Hockey season, two different events took place. On Thursday and Saturday, all three teams came together for an interhouse field hockey skills competition followed by a banquet. The skills competition consisted of numerous events over the course of two days, including target shooting, hardest shot, and sprinting. Our skills...

As first term sport comes to an end and students look beyond the horizon and into the frenzied world of term two, let’s take a moment to look back at the highlights of an athletic term unlike any other. First term - for three sports programs here at Brentwood - is usually jam-packed with games and competitive action, so the COVID-19 pandemic has...

It is my pleasure to be announcing our first term competitive Senior team captains. In a year when we have no idea what the future will bring, the leadership and positive energy needed from these student-athletes will be significant. I know they will be there for their teammates and their programs and help in any way they can, on or off the...

Girls Senior Field Hockey is just getting going, but it’s off to a bit of a slow start due to the poor air quality. The smoke from the U.S. wildfires has affected a few of the girls but everyone is making the best of it. Coach Sue Whitney says, “I think some people really suffered from it because they couldn't hone up their skills.” It has also...

The Brentwood First XI Field Hockey team played an amazing season this year improving tremendously and placing 9th at provincials. The team proved to be hard-working, strong individuals who conquered their weaknesses and grew as a squad. We participated in several tournaments including the Friendship Cup, the John Ferrara Cup, ISAs, Islands and,...

The 2nd X1 team is the sweet jam in the sandwich - the outside layers are the 1st X1 and Development. This season, field hockey had more of an on-campus profile thanks to the donation of the artificial turf by a former player and her family. This enabled us to train occasionally at the school and play 7-aside interhouse matches. The majority of...