S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
Additionally, Mulgrave students go
beyond what Wray calls the Four Fs: ‰ags,
festivals, food and fashion, in order to
delve more deeply and meaningfully into
cultural di•erences, values and religions.
"Not only is it key for our students to
learn about di•erent ethnicities, but they
need to look deeply into all aspects of
another country's way of life," adds Wray.
Reputation earned
Established in 1923, Vancouver Island's
Brentwood College School has earned a
reputation as one of Canada's best
boarding schools. Like many co-ed
university preparatory boarding schools
across the country, it prides itself on
innovative and unique programs.
However, a core element of Brent-
wood's success lies in its application
process. One of its most important
components, says head of school Bud
Patel, consists of one simple, yet signi—-
cant, question: Is it your choice to attend
Brentwood?
"Since 2006, interviews with parents
and prospective students have been
conducted separately," says Patel. "This is
important because we want students who
want to be fully engaged in our school
culture."
This philosophy of choice creates a
warm, friendly and passionate commu-
nity of learners and leaders that encom-
pass Brentwood's philosophy.
"You can have great teachers, facilities
and programs, but if you don't have a
positive peer culture, you will have
problems," adds Patel.
Every year, faculty interviews the
students, who invariably tell them that
the school cultivates an environment
where it is cool to achieve excellence,
where it's OK to be authentic, and where
they create long-lasting relationships with
their peers.
Emphasis on excellence
As an innovative and progressive
International Baccalaureate World
School of 550 students from KG to Grade
12, South Delta's Southpointe Academy
continues its strong emphasis on
At Mulgrave, values are at the heart of our education. As we
prepare our students to thrive in a world that will demand a
fl exible mindset and creative problem solving, we complement
the strong academic foundation we lay with the development of
a spirit of innovation, leadership and service, and an open heart.
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