Spring term 2022

2021-22 Travel Dates Of Note:

Easter Break 2022 (April 15-17, 2022) – early AM leave

May Mid-Term Break 2022 (May 20-25, 2022) – early AM leave

Closing Day ( Friday June 17, 2022) - after 3.30PM

The Brentwood travel portal will close the SUNDAY before a leave, any travel requests or changes after this date will have to be arranged by the student/parents. These are alternate transportation companies the school recommends:

Encore Car Service - 250-710-3927

Beaton’s Meet & Greet - 250-580-5455

Yellow Cab Taxi - 250-381-2222

Cobble Hill Taxi - 250-743-5555

Early Leave or Late Return Requests

Requests for early leave or late return must be submitted to Liam Sullivan (liam.sullivan@brentwood.bc.ca) and the House Parents for approval. In the event the request is approved, the school will provide transportation if available (charge applicable). If school transportation is not available, the student/parents will be notified and will be responsible for booking and paying for the taxi.

Student Charges

  • No Charge for regular scheduled leave day and time - to Victoria Airport, Nanaimo or Victoria Ferry Terminals, or Harbour Air.

  • Ferry ticket $15

  • Approved early leave/late return or travel outside of a break - $85 one way to Victoria Harbour, $100 one way to Victoria Swartz Bay, Victoria Airport, Nanaimo Departure Bay.

  • Taxi to Victoria airport & Swartz Bay (Victoria) ferry - approximately $145-$170 - this charge is the students responsibility.

  • Taxi to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) ferry - approximately $170-$200 - this charge is the students responsibility.

  • Encore Car Service - $157.50 to Airport/Ferry (Victoria or Nanaimo) - this charge is the students responsibility and will be charged to the students account.

  • If a students name is on the bus list and they do not show up or communicate, they will be charged for the trip.

  • Students traveling home with extra luggage are responsible to check and pay for their bags when they check in online. The school is not responsible for paying for checked bags.

  • IELTS, ACT exams, passport trips, Medical/Psychological Assessments and other miscellaneous trips will be billed at $45/hour.

Medical Appointments

Doctors, Specialists, Dentists, Orthodontists, Eye-care, Massage, Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, etc.

Within the Cowichan Valley (Mill Bay - Shawnigan - Cobble Hill - Duncan) - $45 round trip

Victoria - $65 round trip (within 3 hours) +$25 / hour if over 3 hours

Appointments outside of the Cowichan Valley or Victoria will be billed at the hourly rate, $45/hr. If you would like a quote prior to the trip, please contact the Health Centre.