Talk:Brentwood College School

advert

reads like an advert. Needs text deleting if phrasing cannot be more balanced. Sad, as it look goo... but has no references. 19:14, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

I think I know who added the comment about the outdoor pursuits program.

really....i bet you don't —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.244.150.7 (talk) 05:01, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

I tried adding a link to the site ourkids.net and it was removed by an editor. Ourkids.net offers pictures and other information unavailable elsewhere. Why is there no conflict of interest deletion for the link from the commercial site, topprivateschools.ca? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.229.148.229 (talk) 19:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

They both appear to not meet the guidelines for External links as per WP:EL#AVOID. I missed the topprivateschools link previously and have removed it now. DoubleBlue (Talk) 04:15, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

edit request

{{Edit semi-protected}} "The Brentwood regatta is the largest high school rowing regatta in North America, attracting over 1500 athletes and 3000 spectators.[8]" The citation does not state this fact. This is an incorrect statement. Please change the phrase to the largest high school rowing regatta in British Columbia As the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association championship in St.Catharines had 2,546 athletes in 2010. http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=2607188

Partly done: I took out the "largest high school rowing regatta in North America", but neither the article source nor yours says it's the largest in British Columbia either. If you can provide a source for that statement I'll happily add it for you. Cheers, — Bility (talk) 08:38, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

References

Edit request on 27 July 2012

Andrea Pennells is listed as Head of School and she has retired as of July 1st, 2012. Bud Patel is our new Head of School, and his name should replace Andrea Pennells' This is also listed on the main page of our website at www.brentwood.bc.ca

KarenReburn (talk) 17:19, 27 July 2012 (UTC)

Done. Verified and changed. The school's webmaster may wish to change this page. Rivertorch (talk) 04:44, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 April 2015

We would like to edit the school logo to match our new branding standards. We have had some new staff start at school. How do I obtain editing rights to the entire page?

Leebrent (talk) 01:09, 14 April 2015 (UTC)

Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone will add them for you, or if you have an account, you can wait until you are autoconfirmed and edit the page yourself. — {{U|Technical 13}} (e • t • c) 01:21, 14 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2015

Sustainable buildings In 2003, the T. Gill Bunch Centre was built. This 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m2) performing arts centre houses a theatre in addition to acting, dance, and singing facilities. This building uses a geothermal loop for heating and cooling as part of the school's commitment to sustainable energy.[5][6] A new dining hall and student services centre was completed in February, 2010. This new facility has been designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. Practices have also been taught to the students in order to assist the faculty in consuming less water and electricity.

Curriculum Brentwood offers university preparatory education from grade 9 to 12. Brentwood has been ranked consistently as one of the top academic high schools in British Columbia. Students participate in Brentwood's tripartite programme (academics, arts, and athletics). All graduates attend post-secondary education (87% to their first choice of university). The most popular countries for post-secondary education are Canada, Scotland, England, and the United States.

Brentwood’s 2015 graduates received offers from over 138 universities with 678 offers of admission, including Oxford University, Duke University, Brown University, Colgate University, Queen's University, University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, and University of St Andrews.

Students can take British Columbia provincial examinations, Advanced Placement exams, courses and the American SAT prep tutorials. Advanced Placement Courses English Literature English Language and Composition Art History Comparative Government and Politics Macroeconomics Calculus French Spanish Studio Art Music Theory Music Theory Chinese Language and Culture European History Human Geography Chemistry Biology Physics Psychology Environmental Science World History

Athletic Programmes: Soccer Rugby Basketball Tennis Learn to Row Squash Outdoor Pursuits Rowing Ice Hockey Cross Training Cross Country Running Varsity Rowing Field Hockey (girls) Volleyball (girls) Life Savings Rugby Dynamic Movement Yoga (girls) Girls Weight Training Golf

Art Programmes: Robotics Yearbook Media Production Theatre Production Design and Engineering Choreography 12 Dance 10-12 Advanced Dance 11/12 Beginner Rock Band Advanced Rock Band Composition Rock Band 10-12 Beginner Band Jazz Band Drama 10 A Cappella Show Choir Concert Choir

Strings Ensemble

Wind Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Acting 11/12 Musical Theatre Senior Play 3D Design 3D Animation Advanced Digital Photography Traditional Photography Fine Art Photography Drawing and Painting Photojournalism Woodworking 3D Pottery Hand Built Pottery Art Foundation Art Rotation 9 Debate & Model UN Public Speaking

Extracurricular activities, clubs and organizations: Student Activities Council (SAC) Student Executive Council (SEC) Student Peer Assistance Resource Counselors (SPARC) Brentwood Environmental Action Team (BEAT) Open Minded Non-Discriminatory Individuals (OMNI) Technology Council Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI)

Rowing Brentwood College has been continuing to gain a sound reputation in the rowing world.[7] Brentwood College graduates include 2008 Beijing Olympic medalists Scott Frandsen (Class of 1998), Dave Calder (Class of 1996) in the Men's Heavyweight 2- event, and Malcolm Howard (Class of 2001) in the Men's Heavyweight 8+ event.

Brentwood has hosted its own regatta annually since the early 1970s, inviting high schools and junior clubs across Canada and the United States to participate in a 1,500 metre sprint. The regatta is held every year in April for three days. The Brentwood regatta is the largest single school hosted athletic event in North America, attracting over 1,700 athletes and 250 coaches in 2015.[8]

Affiliations Add - ISABC - Independent Schools Association of British Columbia

Rebecca Kerswell (talk) 18:42, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Not done: as you have not requested a specific change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ".
More importantly, you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article.
Furthermore, your use of excess bold contravenes MOS:BOLD
Arjayay (talk) 21:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 March 2016

Brentwood is 77 acres http://www.brentwood.bc.ca/boarding-life/oceanfront-campus/ Rebecca Kerswell (talk) 19:38, 29 March 2016 (UTC)

Done EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 20:43, 29 March 2016 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 16 May 2019

Please replace the Logo with our updated logo, found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s3Y_m498ykxRJeX7MisyLVAwlMZlAHGA/view?usp=sharing (I tried to upload the logo myself but it would not let me)

Please add the following photos throughout the page: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XTRUoswiJna3AkwCCrQrJ0x0fx-p1ERA?usp=sharing (I tried to upload these photos myself but it would not let me)

Please change the initial descriptor:

FROM: "Brentwood College School is a co-educational boarding school that focuses on preparing students for the challenges of post-secondary education.[4] Brentwood is located on Vancouver Island in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada."

TO: "Brentwood College School provides a modern, West Coast learning experience for globally minded students who embrace the values of grit and joy.

Brentwood is a progressive, co-educational boarding school for Grades 9 to 12 located on a spectacular oceanfront campus on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. At Brentwood, student choice is a unique part of our culture and a deciding factor in who attends the School. It’s why this place is so special. When students truly choose to be here, and they’re surrounded by a family of like-minded friends and supporters, they can be anything. This philosophy creates a warm, friendly, and passionate community of students from over 40 countries around the world who gain the independence and skills necessary to succeed in the post-secondary world.

Since 1923, Brentwood Staff and Faculty have worked diligently to establish a modern, transformative place of learning and leadership, mirroring the educational experience of a small college rather than a traditional boarding school. Prospective students are drawn to the school’s innovative tripartite approach to academics, arts, and athletics; as well as the nurturing boarding environment and strong university preparatory programs. The unique tripartite scheduling creates unrivaled opportunities for student discovery and growth. Not only is Brentwood a remarkable place to make lifelong friends while gaining a world-class education, Brentwood truly is where students choose to be.

Brentwood is located on Vancouver Island in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada."

Please add an extra heading between #3 Curriculum and #4 Extracurricular Activities

NEW HEADING TITLE: "About Boarding"

Please add the following content under the heading "About Boarding": "Boarding life is at the very core of the Brentwood experience; Brentwood is not simply a school with boarding facilities. 86% of the students and 60% of the teachers live on campus, ensuring a warm and rich residential life.

The philosophy is that the residential experience is integral to the success of the students. The boarding program helps each student develop self-discipline, maturity, independence, time management, and leadership skills while surrounded by caring friends and mentors. A nurturing school culture is created and significant time, energy, and resources are invested into the residential program: the Boarding Life Initiative.

BRENTWOOD BOARDING HOUSES All of the eight boarding houses are situated to provide easy access to the arts, sports, and academic facilities. The houses are also grouped in close proximity to each other, allowing students the opportunity to socialize with friends and siblings. Each of these buildings has been newly renovated during the past five years.

There are four boarding houses for girls and four boarding houses for boys. Houseparents and assistant houseparents occupy adjoining suites in each of the houses with their families and pets.

GIRLS HOUSES: ALEXANDRA MACKENZIE ALLARD HOPE

BOYS HOUSES: PRIVETT ELLIS ROGERS WHITTALL"

Under ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS please add (sequentially with other entries): 2018 Sr. Boys Basketball Provincial Champions 2017 Sr. Boys Basketball Provincial Champions 2015 Varsity Girls Volleyball North Island and Island Champions

Under the heading ROWING please add: "Putting rowers on the world stage:

23 Olympians, Over 200 Grads have gone on to row at Universities like Princeton, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, California Berkeley, Washington, UVIC, UBC, Virginia, Duke, Brown, Northeastern, Penn Over 80 scholarships including Princeton, Harvard, Washington, California Berkeley, Duke, Virginia, Tulsa, Iowa, Indiana, Syracuse, Penn, Northeastern, Michigan, Texas Over $12,000,000 in scholarships has been rewarded to Brentwood rowers Grads have competed in 104 Under 23 or Senior World Championships Grads have competed in 78 World Cup Regattas since 1999 17 Brentwood grads have represented Canada at the Under 23 level since 2001 Brentwood grads have been on the junior world teams in Canada (64), United States (3) and Germany (2) since 1976"

Please replace the ATHLETICS PROGRAM Table with the following information in a similar table:

"Term 1 Basketball Climbing Cross Country Cross Training Dynamic Movement Yoga Field Hockey (Girls) Ice Hockey (Sr.) Learn To Row Outdoor Pursuits Rowing Rugby Soccer (boys) Squash Tennis Varsity Rowing Volleyball (Girls)

Term 2 Basketball Climbing Cross Country Cross Training Dynamic Movement Yoga Ice Hockey Lifesaving Outdoor Pursuits Rugby Skiing and Snowboarding Soccer - Skills Squash Strength and Conditioning (Girls) Swimming Tennis (Winter Training) Varsity Rowing Volleyball - Skills (Girls)

Term 3 Basketball Climbing Cross Country Cross Training Dynamic Movement Yoga Golf Learn To Row Outdoor Pursuits Rugby Soccer (Girls) Strength and Conditioning (Girls) Squash Tennis Varsity Rowing"

Please replace the FINE ART PROGRAMS Table with a Table with the following content:

"Visual Arts: 3D Art and Sculpture 10-12 Fine Art Photography 12 Photography 10-12 Photojournalism 11-12 Art Foundation 10-12 Art Rotation 9 3D Pottery 10-12 Hand Built Pottery 9-12 Drawing and Painting 10-12 Stage & Screen 9/10 Stage & Screen 11/12

Performing Arts: Brentwood Brio 9-12 Choreography 12 Composition Rock Band 10-12 Dance 9-12 Guitar Ensemble 9-12 Jazz Band 8-12 Musical Theatre 10-12 Rock Band 9-12 Senior Play 11-12 Stage & Screen 9-10 Stage & Screen 11-12 String Ensemble 8-12 Theatre Production 10-12 Pitches: Vocal Ensemble 8-12 Almost A Cappella: Vocal Jazz Ensemble 9-12 Wind Ensemble 9-12

Communication Arts: Debate & Model UN 8-12 Public Speaking 9-12

Technical Arts: Robotics 9-12 Yearbook 11-12 Brentwood Broadcast 10-12 Woodworking 9-12" Georgia Collins (talk) 18:47, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

Not done, the text is way too promotional. Please see Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. I can't upload those images since I don't know who their copyright holder is, you can upload them over at Wikimedia Commons. For the rowing part, could you provide reliable sources for them? – Þjarkur (talk) 20:09, 16 May 2019 (UTC)