S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
Urban Academy.indd 1 2016-09-23 2:38 PM
The fact that students choose
Brentwood is what makes this
place so special. Because when
a student truly wants to be here,
and they're surrounded by a
family of like-minded friends and
supporters, we believe they
can choose to be... anything.
#choosetobe
www.brentwood.bc.ca
Co-ed
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Boarding
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Grades 9 -12
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University Prep
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Vancouver Island, British Columbia
W h e r e S t u d e n t s C h o o s e T o B e
Group 2 Independent School average on
provincial examinations.
"We are very proud of Southpointe
students, past and present. We see
Southpointe's role as providing a solid
stepping stone that fully prepares them
for their life ahead," says Shahin Virji,
director of admissions.
"Just recently, student Meaghan
MacKenzie won Gold at the Canada-
Wide Science Fair and a scholarship to
the University of Western Ontario, and
graduate Max Kirshenblatt joined the
BC Ski Team... our students are truly
inspirational," says Virji.
As an IB Primary Years Programme
(
IB-PYP) school and a candidate Middle
Years Program (IB-MYP)
school,
Southpointe is committed to provoking
curiosity and inspiring learning for life.
Its intimate learning environment and
community spirit—demonstrated through
touches like the Edu Cafe coffee shop,
open at the beginning and the end of the
day for parents to mix with fellow parents
and members of the leadership team—
help foster a real sense of family.
Over in New Westminster, Urban
Academy (UA) uses an academically
enriched approach linking core subjects
to technology, the arts and outdoor
education. This approach engages
the whole child and offers a variety of
experiences for students at every age.
Using technology to deliver
instruction, programs are carefully
refined and developed to ignite students'
passions to learn and explore.
"We focus on what makes the most
sense and the needs of each age," says
Cheryle Beaumont, head of school.
"Whether that's teaching primary
students to be mindful, thoughtful
learners or senior students to become
strong local and global citizens."
UA's activities match the growing
and changing child, and help mould
students to become powerful thinkers,
communicators and engaged risk-takers.
To further cater to student needs and
growth, UA has secured land to construct
a purpose-built school for 450 students.
"Construction will break ground in the
new year and be open for Fall 2018,"
says Beaumont.
