Thanksgiving Leave
October 11 - 14, 2024
School Scheduled Leave and Return Travel
Transportation will be provided free of charge, for the following locations and times. Transportation requested outside of this is subject to availability and student charges. Requests for transportation must be entered by the Sunday prior to the break.
Victoria Airport
Flights departing after 4:00PM
Flights returning before 8:30PM
Swartz Bay / Tsawwassen Ferry
3:00PM outbound sailing
5:00PM return sailing
Departure Bay / Horsehoe Bay Ferry
4:00PM outbound sailing
4:00PM return sailing
Victoria Harbour Air / Kenmore Air
Flights departing after 4:00PM
Flights returning before 8:30PM
FRS Clipper Victoria / Seattle
5:30PM outbound sailing
8:00AM return sailing
Nanaimo Seair
Flights departing after 4:00PM
Flights arriving before 8:30PM
Please note: To facilitate the safe and prompt transportation of students, Brentwood College School cannot service other locations or times during student breaks. Please see our list of external providers for other travel options at these busy times.
How to Request School Transportation
Enter your student's travel plans into MySchool before the deadline
Check the bus leave times, posted in the houses, the week of travel
Travel must be entered by Sunday prior to the break, or Brentwood transportation cannot be guaranteed.
Make sure to include:
Specific travel details (flight numbers, departure times, sailings etc.)
If onward travel is international
Information on luggage, if travelling with more than two large bags, boxes, or any kind of sports equipment.
Early Leave and Late Returns
Early leave and late return transportation requests must still be entered into MySchool before the deadline and are subject to availability and student charges.
Once a Request Has Been Submitted
During the week of travel, bus leave times will be posted in the student houses. It is important this information be checked well in advance of the travel day and that the pick up location be noted. Last minute changes and missed pick ups can be heavily disruptive to the rest of the student body.
Student Leave Days
Students should make sure they have all their luggage and required travel documentation, the night before travel. Students should be at their pick up point at least 15 minutes prior to the bus departure time, to allow for check in and luggage loading. The bus will not wait for late passengers.
Campus staff work closely with the transportation team to ensure the safe departure and arrival of students on campus. Should students make alternate arrangements for travel, it is helpful to notify the houseparent as soon as possible so that transportation can be notified. No-shows can slow down the departure of buses, which has a knock on effect for the rest of the student body.
Student Return Days
Please look for Brentwood transportation upon arrival to the airport or ferry terminal. If a ferry or flight is delayed, please notify the student's house parents, who will update transportation. If Brentwood College School cannot make the new pick up time, the student will be notified of alternate travel arrangements, via email.