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Over the past couple of months, students of Life Sciences 11 have been collaborating with the pottery studio to create artificial reefs for marine life living in the ocean waters around Brentwood. Artificial reefs are human-made structures that are designed to mimic the structure and function of natural reefs. They can be constructed from a...

For incoming seniors interested in taking chemistry, Brentwood gives students the option to take regular Chemistry 12 or to challenge themselves with AP Chemistry. In addition to teaching the material covered in regular chemistry, AP Chemistry teaches students extra concepts that are more advanced and are typically not taught until university,...

As we begin the 2023 year, I wanted to take the opportunity to chronicle a day in the life of a Brentwood student. With new applicants sending in their forms every day hoping to attend Brentwood next year, this article will take readers on a journey through the eyes of a Brentwood student and give them an inside look at the daily routine, classes,...

Every day our earth is threatened by environmental issues such as global warming and plastic pollution. That is why, here at Brentwood, we play our part in the fight for a clean and sustainable future as best we can. Brentwood currently houses a diligent club working to better our environmental future, the BEAT (Brentwood Environmental Action...

Environmental Advocacy is an immersive class offered at Brentwood on Arts afternoons. As this course was newly established this year by Mr Ganley, there are lots of opportunities and excitement for the future of this class. Students use creative media to inform, motivate, and activate the Brentwood community to improve the natural world....

One of the many unique features of living at a boarding school is being constantly surrounded by classmates and friends. While this may come with some drawbacks – let’s be honest, we all crave some alone time – one of the most significant advantages is easy access to extra help resources: teachers, BFAs, duty staff, and, perhaps most importantly,...

The teachers here at Brentwood are constantly praised for their hard work and resilience. Most of the faculty have multiple responsibilities in the school, all juggling their different roles with determination. Imagine being a houseparent, a teacher, and a sports coach all in one week; it’s hard to believe certain staff members tackle it all. Even...

Two weeks ago, Brentwood’s AP Biology class was introduced to the breathtaking biodiversity of Vancouver Island with a 4-day field trip to Bamfield Marine Center on the rugged West Coast. In a lush ecosystem teeming with wildlife, students had the opportunity to deeply examine the flora and fauna that inhabit both the Pacific Ocean and the...

After two months of careful planning, hard work, and dedication, the Grade 9 Metamorphosis class was able to launch its third-ever Sustainable Designs Project Showcase in early June. Since the beginning of third term, we 9s have enjoyed learning about how others have created positive change in their communities (and in some cases the planet)...

On Saturday, June 5, Grade 9 students showcased their ideas about the future of sustainability. After three months of preparation, each student presented a prototype of their vision to staff members and peers. This project entailed a lot of responsibility as most students led themselves to their final result. Grade 10s from Ms Hampton’s Science...