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New beginnings: Brookes WestshoreB次元官网网址檚 first graduates embarking upon a global future

Students became integrated into the fabric of Colwood community in schoolB次元官网网址檚 first year here
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The first class of graduates from Brookes Westshore spell out their grad year B次元官网网址2019B次元官网网址 in the schoolB次元官网网址檚 courtyard.

YouB次元官网网址檝e likely seen many of them around the community, whether itB次元官网网址檚 picking up a snack at the Royal Roads Cafe, working out in the fitness facility at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, or playing golf at Olympic View.

Soon enough, however, many of the 52 Grade 12B次元官网网址檚 in B次元官网网址檚 first graduation class will be moving on to pursue even higher learning. After taking part in the Colwood schoolB次元官网网址檚 , the grads have secured post-secondary placement in B.C. and beyond, says head of school, .

B次元官网网址淭heyB次元官网网址檝e done very well, placing into many different universities in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe,B次元官网网址 he says. B次元官网网址淥f note is that a couple of our students received an $85,000 scholarship to study at UBC.B次元官网网址

Grads fully prepared for higher learning

Through studying at an IB school, with its criteria-based examination standards, students enter university well prepared for the pace and academic challenges theyB次元官网网址檒l face, Salvador says. The fact universities are familiar with IBB次元官网网址檚 uniform standards contributes greatly to IB studentsB次元官网网址 into post-secondary institutions worldwide.

An even mix of locals and international students

The decision was made before Brookes Westshore opened to have an equal number of local or otherwise Canadian students as non-Canadians, Salvador says, as a way to mix cultures and enhance international understanding. Doing so better prepares graduates for careers and life in a global environment, he adds.

B次元官网网址淪tudying in this setting, and receiving an International Baccalaureate education, does open the door for them and it creates more globally minded kids. TheyB次元官网网址檙e open and they can study anywhere. I think it makes them open to looking more broadly at their options for the future.B次元官网网址

Students blend into Colwood neighbourhood

Through this first school year, students at have become integrated into the local community. TheyB次元官网网址檝e partnered with neighbour Royal Roads University on projects, used the fields, swimming pool and other facilities at West Shore Parks and Recreation, and travelled theto and from school.

B次元官网网址淲e get a lot of feedback,B次元官网网址 Salvador says. He points to Colwood Mayor Rob MartinB次元官网网址檚 recent comment that having students around that section of the city has prompted more residents to get out walking in the area. B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e helping create more of a feeling that people can live here and participate in their community, B次元官网网址 Salvador adds.

Brookes Westshore is part of with schools in the U.K., U.S.A., India, Russia and South Korea. If youB次元官网网址檇 like to find out how your young learner could benefit from its programs, contact them or call 250-929-0506 to arrange a tour. You can also follow Brookes Westshore , or .

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Brookes Westshore Head of School Jerry Salvador speaks to the graduating class of 2019, their families and special guests during graduation ceremonies at the school in Colwood May 24. Photo by Lucy Kenneally


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