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We involve, instruct, and inspire our students
to learn, lead, and succeed.
to enhance learning and further foster
collaboration with progressive cutting-edge
programs like the bio/civic class combining
biology with ethics and civic studies. The
school is also consulting with the Malahat
Nation as Brentwood implements the new
provincial First Nations curriculum.
"It's extremely important to partner
with the local community and set the
standard globally for inspirational and
transformative learning," says Murtland.
New for this year, students are enjoying
a completely refurbished and inventive
learning commons space.
"This is very exciting for all of us. Its
adaptable space configuration means
students now have a choice of seating
arrangements, from singular spaces to
seminar rooms, and its modern glass
wall that overlooks the ocean creates an
inspiring space where students can work
together," says Murtland.
West Point Grey Academy (
WPGA) also
takes an innovative approach and exudes
an entrepreneurial spirit and a youthful
energy that is reflected in its students,
staff and parents. The school prides itself
on being authentic, community-minded
and nimble, with the ability to adapt and
introduce new programs.
"The hallways are packed every
day with parents connecting with each
other. It's a supportive, family-oriented
environment, with open communication
between students, teachers and parents,"
says Megan MacMillan, communications
director.
Set on 18 acres overlooking English Bay
and the North Shore mountains,
WPGA
offers future-focused academic and co-
curricular programs to 940 students from
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Among
its many offerings, the school has strong
engineering and outdoor environmental
programs. Last year a newly built
makerspace enabled students to further
develop their technological skills with the
latest 3D printers and technologies.
The school's language programs
(French, Mandarin and Spanish,
comprehensive service program
and global education initiatives (that
include its Global Studies Diploma in
partnership with
UBC's Liu Institute for
Global Issues, and membership in Global
