Enjoy the slideshow of images from the first week of school.
Dear Brookes Westshore families and friends,
What a fantastic first week back! We are thrilled to welcome our new students and equally excited to see our returning students settling back into school life. Wednesday’s community BBQ was a heartwarming way to reconnect and meet new families. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Our first all school fire drill went smoothly, showing how quickly everyone adapts. This afternoon’s House Opening Ceremony was full of energy and belonging, the spirit that makes our school so vibrant.
In just a few days, we have been reminded of the strength of our international, inclusive community. And alongside all the fun and connection, meaningful learning is already underway in classrooms across campus. A heartfelt thank you to every member of our community, students, parents, and all staff, for making the start of the school year so positive and memorable. I look forward to all the learning, growth, and shared moments ahead this year.
With gratitude,
Dr. Rui Li
Principal
Some photos of today's House Opening Ceremonies - more next week!
- Thursday, September 18th: School Photo Day
- Thursday, September 18th: Meet the Teacher (Grade 4 to MYP 1) 3.30 pm
- Thursday, September 18th: University Guidance Parent Info Session (DP1 and 2) at 3.30pm
- Wednesday, September 19th: Terry Fox Run
Details will be posted next week.
Keep your eyes open for After School Activity details and sign-up in SchoolsBuddy next week!
Our House Opening Ceremonies were a lot of fun today. If you haven't got a House Shirt - now's your chance to buy one!
House Shirts are available here: Home | Brookes Westshore Online Store
Day and Overnight Trips
We are excited about all our upcoming camps. Next on the list are:
- MYP1 - Monday, 8th September to Camp Barnard
- Grade 4/5 - Tuesday, 9th September to Camp Barnard
- MYP 3 - Wednesday, 10th - 12th September to Camp Potlach
- MYP 5 - Monday, 15th - 17th September to East Sooke
Please complete the waiver for the MYP 3 trips here (or copies at the front desk) and return/scan to aijasalvador@westshore.brookes.org.
Full details for all trips and sign up are through SchoolsBuddy.
MYP 2 students had a great day out on Thursday at Camp Barnard run by Western Educational Adventures!
It was so special to see families, students, and staff come together to share good food, laughter, and school spirit at our Welcome Back BBQ this Wednesday. Highlights included a busy uniform sale (so many families stocked up for the year ahead), exciting info shared about our After-School Activities and trips, and a fantastic BBQ enjoyed by all! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event such a warm and welcoming celebration of our community.
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!
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.
