Dear Brookes Westshore families and friends,
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the highlights of this final week. Our MYP5 students did a great job with their BC Indigenous Fair, a thoughtful and engaging event that showed both their learning and leadership. Our MYP1/2 Drama students brought joy and talent to the stage with their performance. And the End-of-Year Celebration of Learning was a true reflection of the curiosity, creativity, and growth we have seen across all year levels.
This year has been filled with learning, growth, laughter, and memorable moments. Thank you, all students, for your hard work and enthusiasm! Thank you, all staff, for your care and dedication! Thank you, all parents and guardians, for your trust and partnership!
The Term 3 Learning Updates will be issued on ManageBac on June 26th. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joyful summer break. We look forward to welcoming you back on September 3rd!
With gratitude,
Dr. Rui Li
Principal
To the members of the Brookes Westshore community,
Today I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Not only for the time we've shared this year, but for the growth, curiosity, and resilience you've shown along the way. And, as I end a chapter of my life, I wanted to take a few lines to let you know how much you’ve meant to me over the last seven years.
Students and Faculty: You’ve each contributed to my story as an educator in ways that will forever shape who I am. Together as IB learners, we’ve explored challenges and celebrated milestones. In our classrooms, you’ve been more than just knowledgeable—you’ve been risk-takers, unafraid to challenge ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and speak your truths. You've been communicators, sharing perspectives across differences and finding connection in diversity. And you’ve been principled, showing integrity in moments where it mattered most.
Through it all, you've inspired me to be more reflective in the decisions I’ve made – popular and unpopular. You’ve pushed me to remain open-minded in my work with you and you’ve reminded me of the strength that comes from being caring and balanced—even on the toughest days.
We’ve all laughed, we’ve all struggled, we’ve all grown. Every shared story, every turning point, every lightbulb moment has become a part of who we are as a campus. Character, Connectivity and Creativity, the pillars that hold this building, its mission and vision, up, are what will carry us all through the next part of our journey.
The community of Brookes Westshore left a lasting imprint—not just on my career, but on my heart.
So, thank you. For being thinkers, inquirers, and compassionate citizens of the world. For your curiosity and your courage. Thank you for reminding me, day after day, how my work matters.
Thank you for the role you've played in this chapter of my story thus far. And I wish you well in your own next chapters—full of discovery, purpose, and wonder. Stay true to who you are and never stop learning.
It might be farewell today, but it is far from goodbye. Our paths will cross again; I know that they will.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Melanie Moroz
Passion, Purpose, Change
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Powerful Youth Junior Session - Brookes Discount
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MYP students hosted a BC First People's Fair this week. There were lots of games and activities designed to enhance the students' knowledge and awareness of the First People's Principles of Learning.
The DP1 students spent Thursday at Witty's Lagoon as a celebration for the end of the school year. Some students played mahjong, some played badminton and soccer, and some just relaxed under the sun to enjoy the nice weather. The DP1 students have worked hard this year for this well-deserved day off!
Relive the highlights of last week's Sports Day at Juan de Fuca!
If you are looking for an outdoor programme over the summer, this might be of interest:
Lunch Menu (paused until September)
Follow our dining team on @brookesdiningwestshore for mouthwatering images of our breakfasts, lunches, and dinners!
Term One Events and Activities
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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.
