Some reminders of the amazing term we have shared.

Dear Brookes Westshore Families and Friends,

The school’s gym buzzed with energy as staff and students collided on the volleyball court for an exciting match this Tuesday. Laughter echoed through the air as students spiked, staff dove, and cheers resounded with every point scored. It was a fantastic way to end the year of 2023, fostering a sense of community and breaking down the traditional barriers between educators and students.

Some great news from our graduates - Hitomi messaged me this morning, saying that she just got accepted by her first-choice university, Mount Holyoke College, with a USD$50,000 scholarship!! She is VERY happy, and I am SO proud of her.

Thanks also to all the families who offered to support the students from Ukraine over the holidays. The students are looking forward to their first BC Winter Holiday and we know they will have an amazing time! 

As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of learning and growth we have experienced together. Our students have shown remarkable dedication, and our staff have worked tirelessly to foster a positive and enriching educational environment. Let’s celebrate the achievements, both big and small, and look forward to the opportunities that the upcoming year will bring. Thank you to the entire school community for making 2023 a success!

The first day back after the winter break is Monday, January 8^th. I wish everyone a very happy holiday and see you in January!

With kind regards,

Dr. Rui Li

Principal

Spirit Week

All week we have been celebrating our school spirit with games, activities, and dressing up. Everyone has made a huge effort to make the last week of term fun and exciting. Thanks to everyone who put in the effort and made this week such a successful Spirit Week!

Games in the gym for House points

Skating at Juan de Fuca Rec Centre

Kura serving during the Staff vs Orca House volleyball match (Orca won 25 - 20)

Twin Day on Wednesday saw some great combinations!

And Thursday was Festive Day!

Gingerbread House making with Grade 4 - they built a whole town!

Grade 4 finished the week with a homemade secret Santa gift exchange.

And today we had student carol singers to bring in the holidays with festive joy!

MYP 1 Art

Have you been by the windows of the Junior Art room lately? MYP 1a art have been making faux stained glass as the first project in our medieval age unit! Next up - castles! 

MYP 4 Coding

In our MYP4 Maths and Design IDU Lola, Sydney, Fernanda, and Lilly created these wonderful snowflakes using blocky code. MYP4 are investigating patterns and variables in design and math. 

Toy Drive and Food Bank 

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Toy Drive and items for the Goldstream Food Bank. Students delivered boxes and boxes of toys and food this week.

And thanks to Seoyun who organised a donation of $245.35 from a bake sale to the UN Refugee Agency to support the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo! 

Pancake Breakfast 2023

Pancake Breakfast 2023: Saturday December 16th (starting at 9.30 am with two sittings). Join us for some delicious food and a whole lot of fun! All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Goldstream Foodbank - help us reach our $3,000 goal!

Tickets ($20 for adults, $15 for children under 12) are on sale here!

If you would like to reserve a table - after you have bought your tickets - please let us know: events@westshore.brookes.org (tables are for a minimum of six people).

A beautiful winter sunrise over the school

Brookes Westshore acknowledges that our school is on the traditional lands of the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Lekwungen (Songhees) ancestors and families.
With gratitude, we live, work and learn here where the past, present, and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together.