Dear Brookes Westshore Families and Friends,
One of the most inspiring parts of our school community is seeing our students take the lead in making it a better, more inclusive place. This week, our Student Welfare Committee and Community Committee led our Inclusion community block, creating thoughtful presentations and engaging activities that brought us closer together as a community.
In sports news, our MYP3 Girls' Volleyball team gave it their all at their tournament, and our Senior Boys' Basketball team is gearing up for the Island Championship. Win or lose, their dedication and school spirit make us all proud!
Seeing our students stepping up, both in the classroom and on the court is truly inspiring. A big thank you to our staff and parents for supporting them. These moments remind us that inclusion, teamwork, and perseverance are not just something we talk about; they are the values we live by every day.
With gratitude,
Dr. Rui Li
Principal
Spring Fling BBQ
Thursday March 13th, 2025 - 3.30 to 5.30 pm
On the 13th of March, we will host the “Spring Fling BBQ”—an after-school event featuring several spring-themed activities to raise funds for the non-scholarship expenses for Brookes’ seven Ukrainian students. By submitting a donation, you will be able to participate in one of four main activities to look forward to, such as knocking Ms. Chan and Mr. Isaac in a dunk tank, viewing the teacher karaoke challenge featuring Ms. Barton, Mr. Hernandez, Ms. Bayes, and even Dr. Li, alongside many more courtyard activities.
Top donors for the fundraiser will be granted exclusive benefits, such as being able to pie Mr. McMaster in the face, wax Mr. Thom's legs and being able to choose the song that will be performed in the Karaoke challenge!
We at Brookes have, and still deeply appreciate the generosity many families have shown towards our Ukrainian students, effectively incorporating them into our welcoming Brookes community.
Your contributions have granted each student the opportunity to pursue their dreams by supporting their journeys throughout the world-renowned IB diploma program, effectively granting them many academic pathways to the world’s top universities.
We will start collecting donations next week at the front desk!
Thank you!
Alejandro, DP2
Group Graduation Photos
Thursday, February 27th at 11:30am - Grads meet in the courtyard in full formal uniform:
- Grey pants or skirt
- White button up shirt
- Blazer
- Black shoes
- Brookes tie
Class Photos
Thursday, March 6th
We are pleased to announce Brookes Class Photos to be taken on March 6th! Students are expected to wear their full formal uniform on this day.
- Grey pants or skirt
- White button up shirt
- Navy Zip up jacket or blazer
- Black shoes
- Brookes tie
Wax Crayons needed!
If you have any older wax crayons, please consider donating them to the school for a future Grade 4 art project. Thank you!
Arts and Crafts ASA
Term 3 ASAs
Start Date: Monday, April 7th
End Date: Friday, June 13th
Registration
Registration for Term 3 ASA's will open on Monday. March 3rd and close on Friday March 14th.
Just a reminder for what registering for an ASA entails:
- Students can choose up to 3 preferred ASA's PER DAY (#1 is first choice, #2 is second choice, #3 is third choice for each day).
- Registering for an ASA does not guarantee a spot in the activity.
- Registration is not "first come first serve" and students are assigned at random based on their selected preferences.
- If you are assigned to an activity, of any preference, students are expected to attend.
- Once ASAs begin, students will have 2 weeks to decide if they would like to stay in the activity. Afterwards, they will remain on the attendance list and no refunds can be made for chargeable activities.
Model Making ASA
A Parent Information Session will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at 4PM for parents of MYP5 students.
As our MYP5 students move to the Diploma Programme next year, it is important for parents and students to learn about the Diploma Programme and the courses offered at Brookes Westshore. I encourage all parents of MYP5 students to attend this session. I will be providing information about the requirements of the Diploma Programme, its advantages in university applications and guidance in choosing courses.
Students are encouraged to attend with their parents, but they will also have their own sessions during the school day.
Thank you,
Linda Bayes
DP Coordinator
Ivan and Agneya lead the Inclusion Community Block
Spring Craft Fair
The Student Leadership Council is organizing a Spring Craft Market giving students and families a chance to showcase and sell their creations! If you have a hobby or skill such as jewelry making, painting, or baking and are interested in running a booth, please fill out the survey linked here!
RCMP Liaison Officer Justina visited our younger classes this week and handed out prizes to Grade 4 and 5 students for their Pink Shirt Day posters.
One of the Inclusion Community Block activities from Thursday.
Senior Boys' Basketball
Wishing our Senior Boys' Basketball team and coach Luke lots of luck for the Island Championships this weekend!
Particular congratulations to Logan (DP2) who has been selected to represent the South Island at this year's High School Basketball All-Star game. Congratulations to Logan on being selected for such a prestigious team and for everything you have done for Brookes Basketball.
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 Two Events and Activities
- Pink Shirt Day - Wednesday, February 26th
- Spring Fling BBQ - Thursday, March 13th
Key dates of 2023 to 2025: Key Dates 2024 / 2026 - Brookes Westshore
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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
Please consider posting a review
If you have a minute, it will really help us to reach new families if you could consider posting a positive review online on Google or here (you will need to log in to the OurKids website to leave a review here). Prospective families love to hear from current parents about your real experiences here!
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.
