Our Diploma Programme students have put the boxes together ready for your Food and Toy Drive donations!
Dear Brookes Westshore Families and Friends,
School Safety
As you may have heard, there was an incident in front of the school this week where a staff member was knocked over by a parent’s vehicle. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt, but to mitigate the chance of further incidents, and for the safety of our students, we ask that parents dropping off their children in the morning follow these guidelines as far as possible:
- Pull into the school parking lot using the first access/entrance.
- Pull in and drop off your child (please do not park in the parking spots as this then requires reversing out of the spot).
- Exit the parking lot by the second access/entrance and continue down Colwood Crescent towards Save On Foods.
We hope that this protocol will reduce the congestion on the corner of Colwood Crescent and make the morning drop-off as smooth as possible for everyone. We are working on signage for the parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation – we know that student safety is as important to you as it is to us.
As we work together to ensure a safe environment, we also love offering opportunities for our students to express their creativity. This week, our students let their creativity shine with a fun and colourful Creative Hair Day. From outrageous hairstyles to imaginative designs, it was wonderful to see the bold and unique ideas our students brought to life.
Events like this remind us of the vibrant spirit in our school community and the joy of celebrating individuality and self-expression.
With gratitude,
Dr. Rui Li
Principal
Some creative hairstyles from Wednesday.
The last day of school before winter break is December 13th and students will be released at 12:00 after lunch. There will be supervision available if parents are not able to pick up their child at this time.
The last week of ASAs is December 2nd – 6th. There will be no ASAs during the last week of school before winter break (December 9th – 13th).
Term 2 ASAs start during the week of January 13th. Sign up on SchoolsBuddy will be open before the Winter Break.
If you have any questions about ASAs, feel free to contact Brooklyn at bmayoh@westshore.brookes.org.
Ski Trip 2025 - Sign up opens for students next week! Watch this space!
Memories of the last January's ski trip.
Winter Concert on Thursday, December 5th - 6.30 pm to 8 pm
We are all excited for this year's concert! Please let us know if you are coming by emailing events@westshore.brookes.org.
We have limited seating so are inviting immediate family only.
Additional paid parking is available at Royal Roads University and Colwood Corners - please consider carpooling to help with congestion.
Performing students need to be picked up from school at the usual time and need to return to the school for the evening performance at 6.15pm.
Students are hard at work practicing their skits, songs, dances, and acts. Don't miss it!
Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, December 14th
Tickets are on sale here!
All proceeds go to the Goldstream Food Bank to support those in need in our local community!
The Saku Chosei Grade 8 students from Japan are coming to Brookes again in February 2025!
The students have a full itinerary of activities and visits. Saku Chosei are looking for local families who are interested in hosting a pair of students to stay with them from February 11th to the 19th. They are offering remuneration for this program of $1,000.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please email Mr. B for more information (jbaumgartner@westshore.brookes.org)
Lost and Found
Are you missing a hoodie? We have many unclaimed hoodies in our dining hall lost and found at the moment. If you are missing one - please come and claim it!
Remember: please label your uniform items so that we can return them to you.
We have started our Winter Toy Drive to give new, unused toys to those less fortunate than ourselves!
Please bring new toys for kids aged 1-12, this can include board games, dolls/action figures, puzzles, stuffies, remote control toys, whatever you think a child might like!
There will be boxes in the front lobby where you can place the toys you wish to donate. All gifts will be donated to the CFAX toy drive, a reliable organization which will spread our gifts to those in need.
As a bonus there will be house points awarded to the house with the most donations! Please come in and donate toys to bring joy to the children of Victoria!
Our Annual Food Drive has started!
Please bring in non-perishable food items and canned goods to donate to those in need!
All proceeds will go towards the Goldstream Food Bank. Donation boxes will be set up inside the entrance of the Board Room and HOUSE POINTS will be awarded to those who DONATE THE MOST!
If anyone wants to help in setting up the boxes and wrapping them up, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Bayes and Agneya, Meghan, Ivan and Avery to gain extra CAS project hours and experience!
MYP 4 Design Field Trip to the BC Museum: Exploring Canadian Modern Design
On Wednesday our MYP 4 Design students had the incredible opportunity to visit the BC Museum in Victoria. This enriching field trip included a workshop centered around the visiting exhibition, Canadian Modern (ROM). The exhibition showcased a diverse range of design works from Canadian designers, spanning textiles, product design, and graphic design.
The workshop provided our students with a hands-on experience, allowing them to delve into the intricacies of design and its impact on everyday life. By engaging with the exhibition, students were able to explore the creative processes and innovative solutions presented by Canadian designers. This experience directly supports Criteria A: Inquiring and Analysing of the MYP Design curriculum, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
Field trips like this are invaluable in broadening our students' understanding of the vast career pathways available in Design and the Arts. They not only enhance academic learning but also inspire creativity and innovation, encouraging students to envision their future roles in these dynamic fields.
In the new year, students will reflect on this experience and incorporate their insights into their second project. We are proud of our students' enthusiasm and engagement during this field trip and look forward to more opportunities that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Our graduating class had a great trip to Vancouver last weekend - enjoying some excellent meals out in the city and cheering on the Canucks in the evening!
University of British Columbia recruiters were on campus on Wednesday - meeting students and letting them know about what UBC offers students and answering questions about life on campus and the application process.
Congratulations to Jeongmin, who has just been admitted to the University of Alberta to study biochemistry. Well done, Jeongmin!
Grade 6 and 7 boys basketball team had a great set of games on Wednesday night - defeating Lansdowne and Shoreline schools.
The Grade 8 Basketball team remains undefeated after a big win on Monday on homecourt. Karras was a dominate force downlow, Kobe hit a buzzer beating three from just inside halfcourt and Will and Armin stepped up to the task of guarding the other team's best player. Ollie and Mariano owned the boards and helped to push the pace of play. Congratulations to coach Luke and the whole team on an amazing start to the season. Also, thanks to Mr. T, Emma and Justin for scorekeeping. Go Gryphons!
Congratulations to Bentley in MYP1 for winning the Oregon State International Golf Championship for his age group.
Dorm students enjoy an evening of basketball in the gym.
Lunch Menu
If you would like to know what is on the menu next week for our delicious lunches, please click here.
Follow our dining team on @brookesdiningwestshore for mouthwatering images of our breakfasts, lunches, and dinners!
Term One Events and Activities
- Friday, November 22nd: Pro D Day - No Classes
- Thursday, December 5th: Winter Concert
- Friday, December 13th: Noon Dismissal
- December 9th to 13th: School Spirit Week
- Saturday, December 14th: Pancake Breakfast
Key dates of 2023 to 2025: Key Dates 2024 / 2026 - Brookes Westshore
Please find our School Accessibility questionnaire here.
Safer Schools information: erase Family Sessions (saferschoolstogether.com)
Your comments and feedback are welcome! Please click here to leave a comment, ask a question, or raise an issue. Thank you!
Do you have questions or concerns?
If you have a question about the school or just something on your mind, please feel free to contact our leadership team:
- Rui Li - Principal
- Andrea Salvador - School Manager
- Jacob Baumgartner - School Culture Director
- Melanie Moroz - Academic Director
- Linda Bayes - DP Coordinator & University Counsellor
- Martin Staffolani - Executive Director of Recruitment
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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.
