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== General ==
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'''Brentwood College School''' (often shortened to '''Brentwood College''' or '''BCS''') is an [[independent school|consists of 420 students, the large majority of whom board. Brentwood's oceanfront campus comprises 75 acres (304,000 m²), bounded by water on two sides and the village of Mill Bay on the remaining two.
| name = Brentwood College School
| image = Brentwood_College_School_Logo_updated_2019.png
| image_size = 280px
| caption =
| motto = De Manu in Manum
| motto_translation = From Hand To Hand
| city = ]
| province = ]
| postcode = ]
| country = Canada
| schooltype = ] Day and Boarding
| founded = 1923
| principal = Garth Chalmers<ref>{{Cite web |title=He’s Calm, He’s a Charm, He’s Garth Chalmers - Brentwood College School |url=https://www.brentwood.ca/blogs/hes-calm-hes-a-charm-hes-garth-chalmers |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.brentwood.ca}}</ref>
| staff = 135<ref> at brentwood.bc.ca</ref>
| grades = 8-12
| area = {{convert|77|acre|m2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brentwood.bc.ca/boarding-life/oceanfront-campus/|title=Brentwood College School -&nbsp;Oceanfront Campus|website=www.brentwood.bc.ca|accessdate=8 September 2017}}</ref>
| colours = Red, White, and Black<br />{{Color box|red|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|black|border=darkgray}}
| mascot = Big Torch
| address = 2735 Mount Baker Road
| principal_label = Head of School
| grades_label = ]
| enrollment = 350 boarders and 80 local day students<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516103505/http://www.brentwood.bc.ca/about-brentwood/students.html |date=May 16, 2008 }} at brentwood.bc.ca</ref>
| language = English
| url = {{URL|https://www.brentwood.bc.ca}}
| lastupdate = 2009
}}
'''Brentwood College School''' is a ] ].<ref name="ThomsonLafortune1999">Thomson, Ashley and Sylvie Lafortune.'' Handbook of Canadian Boarding Schools''. Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1999.</ref> Brentwood is located on Vancouver Island in ], Canada.


==History==
Brentwood's ], dating from its foundation, is ''De Manu in Manum'' (from hand to hand) and to this end its crest depicts a hand holding a ] of learning and civilization.


Brentwood was first founded in 1923. The original location was in ] near ] on ], from where its name was derived. The original school was destroyed by a fire in 1947, leaving only the chapel intact. The current school is located westward directly across the bay from the original site, in Mill Bay. The new version of the school opened in September 1961. In 1972, Brentwood College became the first all-boys boarding school in ] to gradually integrate girls, starting with 20 grade 12 students, becoming officially co-ed for the fall session.<ref name="Prowse2002">Prowse, Nicholas R.B. ''Kindled from the Ashes: A Short History of Brentwood College''. Victoria: Brentwood, 2002.</ref>
== to develop team players and creative individuals; to support our students as they discover their unique strengths and find joy in contributing to the good of the community; to inspire the leaders of the future: this is the mission of Brentwood College School.''


== History == ==Campus==
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Brentwood was first founded in ] as a boys-only school in ] (part of the ] suburb of ]) and destroyed by fire in 1947. The present-day successor school opened in Mill Bay in ], and became the first boys' boarding school in Canada to go co-ed in ].


Brentwood's 77-acre oceanfront campus has a dozen tennis courts, four rugby fields, eight student residences, two academic buildings, a rowing boathouse, laundry facilities, a cafeteria, a sportsplex, and a health centre.
== Extracurricular Activities ==
Brentwood values highly its ''Tri-Partite'' program consisting of academics, sports, and the arts. Brentwood has a long tradition as the leading high-school ] power in Western Canada. It hosts an annual ] which it claims as the largest high-school rowing event in western North America. The school is also known for its ]( 1st XV came in 3rd in ] in 2005 and now 2006) and ] traditions. The school is noted for it's outstanding Outdoor Pursuits program, involving ], ], ], ], ], and ].


===Sustainable buildings===
== Notable Alumni ==
Brentwood's sustainable building use a ] loop for heating and cooling as part of the school's commitment to ].<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216122759/http://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/success_stories/educational_facilities/brentwood_college_school.html |date=February 16, 2009 }}</ref><ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711084537/http://www.geoexchangebc.com/pdfs/CaseStudy_BrentwoodCollege.pdf |date=July 11, 2011 }}</ref>
* LCdr. ] (1930) - ] hero, commander of ]
* Hon. ], P.C. O.C. (1941) - senior member of ]'s ]
* Dr. ] (1971) - ], ] and ]


==== T. Gil Bunch Centre ====
== External link ==
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In 2003, the T. Gil Bunch Centre was built. This {{convert|20000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility includes a 431-seat theatre, dance studio, media arts room, green room, four dressing rooms, and other production related spaces as well as a music suite.
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==== Art and Mary Jane Crooks Hall ====


In 2010, Crooks Hall was built featuring an oceanfront dining room and student services centre that seats 350 people at rectangular tables. Crooks Hall also houses The Saville Centre for Business and Entrepreneurship, School Store, and Laundry and Mail Services.
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==== Centre for Arts and Humanities ====
In 2012, Brentwood added a new facility to house the school's fine arts programs and humanities courses. This building is 30,000 sq. ft., located on Brentwood's oceanfront, and houses 16,000 sq.ft. of visual arts studios, two digital media studios, and a 25' high entrance leading into a long corridor art gallery.

==Curriculum==
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Brentwood offers ] education from grade 8 to 12. Brentwood has been ranked consistently as one of the top academic ]s in ]. Students participate in Brentwood's tripartite program (academics, arts, and athletics). All graduates attend ] (78% to their first choice of university). The most popular countries for post-secondary education are ], ], ], and the ]. Brentwood's 2015 graduates received offers from over 138 universities with 678 offers of admission, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].

Students can take British Columbia ], ] exams, courses and the American ] prep tutorials.

==Extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations==
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}* Grad Committee- Organizes social events throughout the year- funds raised go to the Grad Bursary Fund (GRAD)
* Student Activities Council (SAC)
* Student Executive Council (SEC)
* Student Peer Assistance Resource Counselors (SPARC)
* Brentwood Environmental Action Team (BEAT)
* Open-Minded Non-Discriminatory INDIVIDUALS in support of our LGBTQ community (OMNI)
{{div col end}}

==Scholarships==

Currently, the school offers bursaries, financial aid, and The Governor's Entrance Scholarship to eligible Canadian students. Approximately 20% of students receive some type of financial assistance.

==Athletics==

===Highlights===
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* 2016 Jr. Boys Basketball Provincial Champions
* 2015 Sr. Boys Soccer Provincial Champions
* 2009 Rowing Boys Overall Points National Champions
* 2009 Rowing Junior Boys National Champions (4 Gold)
* 2009 Provincial Champions, Girls' Rugby
* 2009, 2008 Provincial Champions, Boys' Rugby
* 2008 Canadian Junior Boys & Junior Girls National High School Champions, Rowing
* 2007 Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincial Champions
* 2006 Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincial Champions
* 2007 Finalist, Henley Royal Regatta, England, Rowing
* 2007 Rowing Senior Men National Champions (8 and 4)
* 2007 Rugby Provincial Finalists, Boys' Rugby
* 2006, 2003, 2002, 2000 Canadian Men's National High School Champions, Rowing
* 2006 Provincial, Vancouver Island and ISA Champions, Girls' Volleyball
* 2005 Canadian Junior Boys' National High School Champions, Rowing
* 2005, 2004 Provincial Girls' Rugby Champions (Tier 2)
* 2004, 2001, 2000 Provincial Tennis Champions
* 2003 Canadian Women's National High School Lightweight Champions, Rowing
* 2003 Canadian Champions - Overall points - Girls - Rowing
* 2001, 2000 Canadian National High School Champions, Rowing

===Rowing===

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Brentwood College has been continuing to gain a sound reputation in the rowing world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/cowichannewsleader/sports/42229532.html|title=Brentwood College rowing coaches receive awards for 25+ years|publisher=|accessdate=8 September 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Brentwood College graduates include ] Olympic medalists ] (Class of 1998), ] (Class of 1996) in the Men's Heavyweight 2- event, and ] (Class of 2001) in the Men's Heavyweight 8+ event.

Brentwood has hosted its own ] annually since the early 1970s, inviting high schools and junior clubs across ] and the ] to participate in a 1,500 metre sprint. The regatta is held every year in April for three days. The Brentwood regatta is a large high school rowing regatta, attracting over 1,500 athletes and coaches in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourkids.net/blog/?p=522|title=Brentwood College School Hosts Boys and Girls Rowing Regattas|website=www.ourkids.net|accessdate=8 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114141427/http://www.ourkids.net/blog/?p=522|archive-date=14 November 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Notable alumni==
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{{Alumni|date=December 2015}}
* Lieutenant Commander ] (1930) – ] commander of ]
* Hon. ], P.C. O.C. (1941) – senior member of ]'s ]
* Dr. ] (1971) – ], ], and ]
* Capt. Chris Van Vliet (1979) - Member of the ] ] fleet (2000-2001)
===Olympic athletes===

*]-Equestrian
*] - Rower
*] - Rower
*] - Rower
*] - Rower
*] - Rower
*] - Rower
*] - Hockey Player
*] - Rower

==Affiliations==
* ]
* FISA - Federation of Independent School Associations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fisabc.ca/|title=FISA BC - A voice for independent schools in BC.|website=FISA BC|accessdate=8 September 2017}}</ref>
* ]
* ]
* TABS - The Association of Boarding Schools<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boardingschools.com/|title=Boarding Schools & Top Private Schools for Education|website=www.boardingschools.com|accessdate=8 September 2017}}</ref>
* WBSA - Western Boarding Schools Association<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wbsa.net/|title=Western Boarding Schools Association|website=www.wbsa.net|accessdate=8 September 2017}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}
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Private day and boarding school in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Brentwood College School
Address
2735 Mount Baker Road
Mill Bay, British Columbia, V8H 1K8
Canada
Information
School typePrivate Day and Boarding
MottoDe Manu in Manum
(From Hand To Hand)
Founded1923
Head of SchoolGarth Chalmers
Staff135
Grades8-12
Enrollment350 boarders and 80 local day students
LanguageEnglish
Area77 acres (310,000 m)
Colour(s)Red, White, and Black
     
MascotBig Torch
Websitewww.brentwood.bc.ca
Last updated: 2009

Brentwood College School is a co-educational boarding school. Brentwood is located on Vancouver Island in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada.

History

Brentwood was first founded in 1923. The original location was in Brentwood Bay near Saanich on Vancouver Island, from where its name was derived. The original school was destroyed by a fire in 1947, leaving only the chapel intact. The current school is located westward directly across the bay from the original site, in Mill Bay. The new version of the school opened in September 1961. In 1972, Brentwood College became the first all-boys boarding school in Canada to gradually integrate girls, starting with 20 grade 12 students, becoming officially co-ed for the fall session.

Campus

Aerial view of campus
Aerial view of Brentwood College School

Brentwood's 77-acre oceanfront campus has a dozen tennis courts, four rugby fields, eight student residences, two academic buildings, a rowing boathouse, laundry facilities, a cafeteria, a sportsplex, and a health centre.

Sustainable buildings

Brentwood's sustainable building use a geothermal loop for heating and cooling as part of the school's commitment to sustainable energy.

T. Gil Bunch Centre

In 2003, the T. Gil Bunch Centre was built. This 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m) facility includes a 431-seat theatre, dance studio, media arts room, green room, four dressing rooms, and other production related spaces as well as a music suite.

Art and Mary Jane Crooks Hall

In 2010, Crooks Hall was built featuring an oceanfront dining room and student services centre that seats 350 people at rectangular tables. Crooks Hall also houses The Saville Centre for Business and Entrepreneurship, School Store, and Laundry and Mail Services.

Centre for Arts and Humanities

In 2012, Brentwood added a new facility to house the school's fine arts programs and humanities courses. This building is 30,000 sq. ft., located on Brentwood's oceanfront, and houses 16,000 sq.ft. of visual arts studios, two digital media studios, and a 25' high entrance leading into a long corridor art gallery.

Curriculum

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Brentwood offers university preparatory education from grade 8 to 12. Brentwood has been ranked consistently as one of the top academic high schools in British Columbia. Students participate in Brentwood's tripartite program (academics, arts, and athletics). All graduates attend post-secondary education (78% to their first choice of university). The most popular countries for post-secondary education are Canada, Scotland, England, and the United States. Brentwood's 2015 graduates received offers from over 138 universities with 678 offers of admission, including Oxford University, Duke University, Brown University, Colgate University, Queen's University, University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, and University of St Andrews.

Students can take British Columbia provincial examinations, Advanced Placement exams, courses and the American SAT prep tutorials.

Extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations

* Grad Committee- Organizes social events throughout the year- funds raised go to the Grad Bursary Fund (GRAD)
  • Student Activities Council (SAC)
  • Student Executive Council (SEC)
  • Student Peer Assistance Resource Counselors (SPARC)
  • Brentwood Environmental Action Team (BEAT)
  • Open-Minded Non-Discriminatory INDIVIDUALS in support of our LGBTQ community (OMNI)

Scholarships

Currently, the school offers bursaries, financial aid, and The Governor's Entrance Scholarship to eligible Canadian students. Approximately 20% of students receive some type of financial assistance.

Athletics

Highlights

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  • 2016 Jr. Boys Basketball Provincial Champions
  • 2015 Sr. Boys Soccer Provincial Champions
  • 2009 Rowing Boys Overall Points National Champions
  • 2009 Rowing Junior Boys National Champions (4 Gold)
  • 2009 Provincial Champions, Girls' Rugby
  • 2009, 2008 Provincial Champions, Boys' Rugby
  • 2008 Canadian Junior Boys & Junior Girls National High School Champions, Rowing
  • 2007 Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincial Champions
  • 2006 Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincial Champions
  • 2007 Finalist, Henley Royal Regatta, England, Rowing
  • 2007 Rowing Senior Men National Champions (8 and 4)
  • 2007 Rugby Provincial Finalists, Boys' Rugby
  • 2006, 2003, 2002, 2000 Canadian Men's National High School Champions, Rowing
  • 2006 Provincial, Vancouver Island and ISA Champions, Girls' Volleyball
  • 2005 Canadian Junior Boys' National High School Champions, Rowing
  • 2005, 2004 Provincial Girls' Rugby Champions (Tier 2)
  • 2004, 2001, 2000 Provincial Tennis Champions
  • 2003 Canadian Women's National High School Lightweight Champions, Rowing
  • 2003 Canadian Champions - Overall points - Girls - Rowing
  • 2001, 2000 Canadian National High School Champions, Rowing

Rowing

Regatta crowd in front of Ross Building
Spectators and rowers at 2009 Brentwood Regatta

Brentwood College has been continuing to gain a sound reputation in the rowing world. Brentwood College graduates include 2008 Beijing Olympic medalists Scott Frandsen (Class of 1998), Dave Calder (Class of 1996) in the Men's Heavyweight 2- event, and Malcolm Howard (Class of 2001) in the Men's Heavyweight 8+ event.

Brentwood has hosted its own regatta annually since the early 1970s, inviting high schools and junior clubs across Canada and the United States to participate in a 1,500 metre sprint. The regatta is held every year in April for three days. The Brentwood regatta is a large high school rowing regatta, attracting over 1,500 athletes and coaches in 2009.

Notable alumni

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Olympic athletes

Affiliations

References

  1. "He's Calm, He's a Charm, He's Garth Chalmers - Brentwood College School". www.brentwood.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  2. About Brentwood College School - Private Canadian Boarding at brentwood.bc.ca
  3. "Brentwood College School - Oceanfront Campus". www.brentwood.bc.ca. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  4. Students of Brentwood College School – Canadian Boarding School Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine at brentwood.bc.ca
  5. Thomson, Ashley and Sylvie Lafortune. Handbook of Canadian Boarding Schools. Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1999.
  6. Prowse, Nicholas R.B. Kindled from the Ashes: A Short History of Brentwood College. Victoria: Brentwood, 2002.
  7. BC Hydro - Brentwood College School, PowerSmart Success Stories Archived February 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  8. GeoExchange BC Case Study: Ocean Heats & Cools Brentwood College School Theatre Archived July 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Brentwood College rowing coaches receive awards for 25+ years". Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  10. "Brentwood College School Hosts Boys and Girls Rowing Regattas". www.ourkids.net. Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  11. "FISA BC - A voice for independent schools in BC". FISA BC. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  12. "Boarding Schools & Top Private Schools for Education". www.boardingschools.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  13. "Western Boarding Schools Association". www.wbsa.net. Retrieved 8 September 2017.

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