Congratulations to our Senior Girls' Volleyball Team for their Bronze medal at the Island Championships! Enjoy these highlights!
Dear Brookes Westshore families and friends,
It has been a busy and exciting week at school! Thanks to all the families who joined us for Monday’s Parent Teacher Conferences to connect with teachers. Your partnership makes a big difference. Our Senior Volleyball teams had an incredible time at the Island Championships! Both girls’ and boys’ teams played with heart and great sportsmanship. We are proud to share that our Senior Girls’ Volleyball team will be heading to the Provincials in two weeks! Congratulations to all our athletes and coaches!
Today’s Puppy Palooza brought smiles all around and was a wonderful way to end the week.
Next week, we welcome a guest speaker, Bryan Saint-Louis, on Radical Empathy, who will challenge us to think more deeply about understanding, connection and compassion in our daily lives. We look forward to seeing families next Thursday at 4-5 pm for the parent session.
With gratitude,
Dr. Rui Li
Principal
Pancake Breakfast and Winter Market
We have two special events coming up on Saturday, December 6th.
We are hosting our ever-popular Pancake Breakfast in the dining hall from 9 am to 11.30 am, and our new Winter Craft Market in the gym from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
Pancake Breakfast in support of the Goldstream Food Bank
Come along with family and friends on Saturday, December 6th for a delicious pancake breakfast.
Our students will serve you, Santa will be with us, and there will be live acoustic music to set the mood!
100% of proceeds go to support the Goldstream Food Bank!
Two sittings are available: 9.00 am to 10.00 am and 10.30 am to 11.30 am.
Tickets are $ 20 ($15 for children under 10) and are on sale now - click here!
Bring your friends and family! Celebrate the festive season together and support your local food bank.
There is limited seating so get your tickets soon! please click here.
"It was the best breakfast of the year! My kids loved the atmosphere, and everyone was so happy and welcoming. Thank you!"
Winter Market
Calling all Winter Market Vendors!
If you would like to have a table in the Winter Market, please click here to sign up. Be
quick - we only have six five tables left!
Winter Market Vendor Application – Fill out form
Entry is free and a percentage of sales will go to the Goldstream Food Bank.
Volunteers Needed!
If you would like to volunteer to help at the Pancake Breakfast or at the Winter Market, please click here to sign up.
Pancake Breakfast and Winter Market Volunteer sign up – Fill out form
- Thursday, November 20th - Radical Empathy presentation (see below for details). If you are interested in attending, please email events@westshore.brookes.org so we can plan for numbers. Thank you.
- Friday, 21st November - Professional Development Day (No Classes)
- Thursday, December 4th - Winter Concert
- Saturday, December 6th - Pancake Breakfast and Christmas Market
Puppy Palooza!
Thanks to everyone who brought along their four-legged friends today. It made a lovely break for staff and students to spend a little time with your lovely pets. Thank you! Here are just some of the participants:
Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser - deadline approaching!
Our Purdy’s Chocolates Fundraiser is going strong!
We already have over $1,600 in orders (raising $432 for the Ukrainian students)! Our goal is to raise $500 so please consider ordering! The deadline for orders is Wednesday, November 19th.
All treats will arrive in time for the winter break (pick up starts on Wednesday, 3rd December).
So, stock up, share with friends, and help us finish the year strong!
Click here to get place your order!
We Need Your Help!
Please help us by donating non-perishable items or money for the Goldstream Food Bank!
- The holidays can be especially hard for families facing food insecurity, and your donations of non-perishable items can make all the difference!
- Giving food brings hope and reminds people they’re not forgotten during a time that’s meant for generosity and connection.
- There is an increased demand during the holiday season, and food banks rely on local donations; every contribution strengthens community bonds and shows collective care.
- The holidays are about giving, and donating food is a meaningful way to live those values. Every little bit counts.
Bottle Drive 2025!
Tuesday November 4th to Monday November 24th
We are the Community Service ASA that meets on Monday afternoons. We have been working hard to put together a bottle drive. We are asking people to collect and bring their bottles to school starting Tuesday November 4th and ending Monday November 24th at 3:30pm.
We are accepting soda cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, beer cans, and wine bottles. Make sure the bottles you bring have been cleaned! We will have bottle drive bins set up on the bridge in the mornings (8:20 am - 8:40 am) and the courtyard for the rest of the day, one in Common Room 1, and another inside the Dining Hall.
We are going to donate all funds from the bottle drive to a charity: The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). IFAW is a global non-profit organization that protects animals and their habitats worldwide, rescuing wildlife and restoring hope. They work to help animals and people thrive, rescues animals, protects nature, and inspires change — for a world where all life prospers.
Thank you!
What a week for our Senior Girls' Volleyball team! Competing at the Island Championships, our athletes showcased not only their exceptional skill but also the resilience and determination that define our school community. After a series of hard-fought matches, the team proudly claimed the bronze medal, a testament to their commitment and skill.
Special recognition goes to Avery and Meghan, whose outstanding performances earned them All-Star honors, and to Aria, whose powerful hitting kept the energy high and the scoreboard moving. Yet beyond individual accolades, this achievement reflects the strength of the team as a whole - a group that supported one another, celebrated successes, and learned from the challenges they faced together.
As we celebrate this bronze medal, we also celebrate the qualities that define our students: hard work, resilience, and a commitment to growth. These are the same qualities that will serve them well beyond the volleyball court - whether in academics, future careers, or as global citizens.
We also thank our coaches - Mr T. and Mr. Thom - for working tirelessly with the students to build them into one of the best teams the school has ever produced. Thank you both for your guidance and enthusiasm!
The team will take a well-earned rest this week before refocusing on the Provincial Championships. Go Gryphons!
Grade 6 to 8 Girls' Basketball Team are putting in the reps and laying a strong foundation for success! Go Gryphons!
Upcoming University visits to Brookes:
- November 20th – University of Alberta
- November 27th – McMaster University
Lost and Found
Lost and found bins are located in the corner of the dining hall (near the ping pong table) and in the gym lobby.
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!
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; Grade 4 to MYP2 Coordinator
- Kate Barton - MYP 3-5 and Personal Project Coordinator
- Linda Bayes - DP Coordinator & University Counsellor
- Martin Staffolani - Executive Director of Recruitment
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.
