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Mr Wesley Barrett, coach, Assistant Houseparent, and according to Oscar L, Ellis ‘23 “The sleekest man on campus.” Born and raised in Richmond, BC Mr Barrett grew up with two brothers, playing soccer for provincial and youth Whitecaps teams as a “modest soccer player.” While provincial soccer and Whitecaps are the highest level of soccer in...

Being a new teacher at Brentwood can be a difficult and intimidating task. It becomes all the more difficult when you are expected to live up to a name that is royalty at the school. The Collis name is the stuff of legend here at Brentwood, and it takes an extraordinary man with extraordinary talents to not only handle that pressure, but thrive...

At Assembly yesterday, the senior athletes who will be leading the spring competitive teams were announced. Congratulations to the following Captains as they begin their new responsibilities: Solveig C - Girls Rugby Gavin VO - Boys Rugby Alice S - Girls Soccer Karl D, Shaelyn L & Sarah G - Rowing Sasha I & Roisin B - Girls Tennis Lucas K -...

As the cherry trees blossom, the hyacinths poke their heads through the warming soil, and the sunlight washes over Gillespie Field, Brentwood Girls Soccer hits the pitch for the final term. The coaching staff of five is formed by Head Coach Mr Barrett, and his merry band of helpers, Ms Fougner, Ms Bell-Etkin, Mr Veenema, and last, but certainly...

As Term 2 sports at Brentwood came to an end, the final term of sport sprung into action quite smoothly. Indoor sports were replaced with outdoor sports as students made the transition from a cool winter to a warm spring. Everybody is hopeful that the school will be able to enjoy a full term of spring sport where, unfortunately, last year it was...

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...

Throughout Brentwood’s winter term, many sport activities are offered with the majority of students taking part in their favorite kind of athletic activity. Among the most notable of these offerings are basketball, ice hockey, and soccer. These three host the majority of the school’s students. This year I chose to take part in soccer like lots of...

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...

When you think of Junior Boys Soccer, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it could be the combination of speed and skill possessed by Avik B. For others, it is the sheer quad strength and shot power of none other than Youki I, and for a small number, it is Davis P. This year, we saw it all. Although we were not able to play in...

This fall, the Brentwood Soccer boys were challenged with an extremely unusual set of circumstances. With not a single competitive match played, one could assume that the spirit of the team was dulled, however, this could not be further from the truth. The boys were able to work through drills and in-cohort games that led to fierce competition to...