Jumping for joy in the sunshine - and wearing blue to support the Vancouver Aquarium fundraiser.
Dear Brookes Westshore Families and Friends,
We, and the IB, place a lot of emphasis on nurturing students’ creativity – whether it is through artistic endeavour, physical expression, or through curiosity and problem solving. Creative thinking is a means to overcome obstacles; it is an acquired skill that encourages students to find new ways to solve problems. Creativity is a foundational pillar of a great education. As you can see below, our students find ways to express their creativity across the entire curriculum: with passionate projects, through gardening, cooking, physical activities, as well as in the art room. We are delighted to see how our students engage with the world and bring their unique talents to bear.
With only a week of school to go, the excitement for the summer holidays is building. Tonight, many of our students will enjoy the Prom party in the dining hall. Thanks to everyone who has organized this fun event for our students – I am sure there will be lots of happy tales to tell!
With kind regards.
Jerry Salvador
Head of School
Everyone at Brookes Westshore would like to congratulate Amy Norris who was selected by the BC Ministry of Education to receive the BC Excellence Scholarship. Amy was one of 55 students across the province to win this award and it is based on her outstanding academic achievements and her commitment to environmental and community stewardship. This is a very prestigious award and we are very proud of Amy who will be attending the University of British Columbia in September.
We are wrapping up the academic component of the 2021-22 school year and teachers are busy preparing the term 3 report cards. The reports will be issued on ManageBac on or before June 27th.
End of Year Activities
DP 1 students will be travelling to Bamberton Park on Monday, June 20th to complete their IB Group 4 project.
MYP3 travelling to Witty’s Lagoon on Tuesday for games and activities.
Student Leadership Council will be holding an talent show on Tuesday afternoon.
MYP4 will be travelling to Beacon Hill Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Grade 4 and 5 Celebration of Learning ceremony is on Thursday afternoon.
MYP 1-DP1 Celebration of Learning ceremony on Friday morning.
Early dismissal at 12.00 on Friday.
Sarah of Sage Dining continues to amaze us with her creativity - this water cooler art is in support of the Vancouver Aquarium fundraiser!
End of the school year: June 24th. Students will be dismissed at noon.
Pop Art with MYP 5 - we have some serious creative talent!
DP 1 taking a break with pizza and sunshine
Snacks to raise funds for the SPCA - there are a lot of passion projects at Brookes!
The local barber shop had their Brookes mural updated by students in grade 8 - amazing work and a great sense of community.
The dormitory roof garden came into full bloom and provided a deliciously fresh salad for our students.
Harry's passion project was to take his classmates bouldering at the Boulder House. Everyone had fun and learned some new skills!
Taco night!
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.
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If you have any questions, ideas or feedback please don't hesitate to contact me, James Boxshall at jboxshall@westshore.brookes.org.
Thank you!
Key dates for the school year starting in September 2022 can be found here: Key Dates 2022/2023 - Brookes Westshore
