Congratulations to the Class of 2023

All faculty and staff are extremely proud of this group of students who have embraced the pursuit of knowledge and developed the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education.  

I always find graduation day to be a very emotional and heartful one. Some of our current graduates have been boarding students since grade 7 and it is very difficult to say good-bye. These students have made a significant contribution to our community and their influence will remain with Brookes forever. I wish for them to embrace life and its challenges and joys, and to enjoy the journey life takes them on.

For Grade 12 students, the final term 3 report will be issued next week, and they will receive a BC transcript which they can access through the BC transcript services and they all know how to do this.  At the end of August, we will receive the IB transcripts, and I will have those mailed to students.  Upon student request, the IBO will send an electronic copy of the transcript to universities in July.  Let me know if you have any questions about these processes.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

With kind regards

Linda Bayes

Deputy Head of School

Dear Brookes Westshore Families and Friends,

Today, the time has come to bid farewell to our DP2 students. Our graduating class of 2023 has exemplified perseverance, resilience, and academic excellence throughout their high school journey. We take immense pride in witnessing their transformation into confident young adults ready to take on the world. But their journey here has not been a solitary one. Behind each and every one of them, there is a network of unwavering support – their family, friends, and teachers who have stood by their side, offering guidance and encouragement. Today is as much a celebration of their love, sacrifice, and dedication as it is of the graduates’ accomplishments. I’d like to express our gratitude to everyone for their unwavering commitment to our students’ success. And we have every confidence that our graduating class of 2023 will go on to accomplish remarkable things to make the world a better place!

Watch the slideshow of the IB Learner Profile Awards and Convocation (with baby pictures!):

There are still things to do after graduation!

Parisian Café in Metchosin

On Saturday, June 3^rd in Metchosin, a group of folks organize a Parisian Café as a fundraiser for the Metchosin Senior Centre.  It is a fun activity that also offers an opportunity for students to be of service to the community.  Everyone is invited - patisseries and café are "by donation".  The wonderful Patisserie Daniel, "the only true French patisserie in Victoria" according to Madame Tremblay, donates all the patisseries.  Our own former teacher Art Brendon also paints Al Fresco at the café and French music is played. 

Several of our students have already volunteered to take part and help make it a great success for the community. 

If you would like to come along - it starts at 10 am and will be wrapping up around noon.  We'll see you there! 

Student Leadership Creativity Committee

Calling all Brookes parents! The Creativity Committee in the Student Leadership Committee is hosting: “Artful Afternoon: A Paint Event for Parents of Brookes Westshore!”

The event will take place on the Sunday afternoon of May 28^th and will include complimentary high tea and appetizers. All event profits and donations will go to Ukrainian students at Brookes. See below for information about the host of the event, Dr. Andrew Currie (a fellow Brookes parent), and above is an image of the beautiful painting that parents will be recreating at the event!

You can purchase your tickets here.

Gr 4 - MYP3 Upcoming Camp Thunderbird Field Trips

Grade 4 - MYP2 attend on on May 29^th from 8:00am until 4:30pm

MYP3 attend on May 30^th from 8:00am until 3:20pm

These students will embark on a day trip to Camp Thunderbird! We would love all students to attend as this is a great year-end activity!

All information about these field trips as well as the sign up can be found through our schoolsbuddy program. 

Sign up closes on May 21st at 11:59pm. 

Please email Ms. Moroz if you have difficulty logging into schoolsbuddy:

https://www.schoolsbuddy.com/login

Students must be dropped off at 8:00am for an 8:15am departure. Please note that the Gr 4 - MYP7 students will be dismissed at 4:30pm from Brookes.

Our students will participate in 4 activities throughout the day including paddle boarding, archery and canoeing or kayaking or rock climbing as well as team building games. Lunch is included at camp thunderbird.

Please ensure when signing up that you complete the medical information section and check the weather report on the day of or the day before this trip to ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for all activities. 

WHAT TO PACK: A backpack with athletic clothing inside (t- shirt, shorts, leggings), a bathing suit, towel, a change of clothes in case they get wet, athletic/sturdy shoes, rain gear, a hat, sunglasses, a water bottle, extra shoes or rubber boots, slippers and sandals.

The total cost of the trip is $90.00. Please e-transfer to finance@westhore.brookes.org or cash/cheque is fine as well.

Please email Ms Moroz if you have any questions about this trip.

Key Dates

The last day of school for Grades 4-11 is June 23rd and this will be a half-day and students will be released at noon.  Report cards will be issued the following week. The key dates for the 2023/24 school year can be found here.

Do you have questions?

If you have a question about the school or just something on your mind, please feel free to contact our leadership team:

• Rui Li - Vice Principal and DP Coordinator
• Andrea Salvador - School Manager / Events
• Jacob Baumgartner - Community and Wellness Coordinator
• Melanie Moroz - MYP Coordinator

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.