Reminder of Important Upcoming Dates:

• Oct 26-30 – Halloween Spirit Week
• Oct 29 – Clubs Day in A block
• Nov 2 – 6 – Grad Assessments
• Nov 9 – Post Secondary BC Fair 10:30 – 12:00
• Nov 10 – Remembrance Day Performances
• Nov 10 – PAC Meeting – revised time to 6:00 pm
• Nov 11 – Remembrance Day – No School in Session
• Nov 13 – Midway through Semester One

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Dear Belmont Students and Families,

Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for many of our students. To ensure that celebrations at school are safe and enjoyable for everyone, we kindly ask for your support in helping children follow the District’s guidelines for costumes.While the District does not have an official Halloween policy, we ask all families to follow these guidelines to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment:

• Students must be identifiable and visible at all times.
• Masks are not permitted. Face makeup is allowed as long as the student remains easily recognizable.
• Scary clown costumes are not permitted.
• Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs are not appropriate.
• Fake weapons of any kind are not allowed.
• Costumes should be appropriate for the school environment and must not include provocative elements or questionable props.
• Costumes must allow students to move safely through the school and outdoor spaces.

Please keep in mind that even well-intended costumes can sometimes cause others to feel scared, upset, or excluded. Two guiding questions may help when choosing a costume:

• Does the costume depict or perpetuate a stereotype or stigma associated with a particular race, culture, religion, or gender?
• Could the costume be considered offensive to a particular race, ethnicity, religion, or gender?

We encourage students to choose costumes that are creative, fun, and celebrate imagination while ensuring that everyone feels safe and respected. Thank you for helping us make this Halloween a positive and inclusive experience for all students.

belmont athletics

The Latest from the Dawg Pound

• Sr A Boys Soccer finished league play and are heading to Islands!
• Sr B Boys Soccer lost their final league game to Esquimalt 8-4
• Jr Boys Soccer finished their season with an amazing quarterfinal game against SMUS – losing 3-2.
• Jr A Girls Vball placed 9th in the Senior Girls Invitational
• Jr B Girls Vball crushed it at the Bumpkin Pumpkin!!
• Sr Girls Vball placed 2nd in their host tourney!!!
• Varsity Football won 48-27 over Sardis
• Junior Varsity Football beat M Doug 33-20

Game of the Week

• Junior B girls host SMUS for first place in the CITY!

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schloarships and careers

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Applying to Post-Secondary Schools –

Information for Grade 12 Parents: Student Transcript Services and Education Planner BC

Students are going over Education Planner BC and Student Transcript Services in their Career Life Connections 12 classes.  The following slides are meant to help students and parents navigate the process of applications to post-secondary schools in British Columbia.  Please have students connect with their Career Life Connections 12 teacher or the Career Centre if they need support!

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B08SPZ4xVONl6tbnekvsyNrUDb8AZJD36DWI3iqZUxg/edit?usp=sharing

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates

EDUCATION PLANNER BC:

Slides:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1clxpYCPMotIzJWS2Fp5lRJZNxrxIcpEPYYUw8E2NCTo/edit?usp=sharing

Website: https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/

Parent Webinar Sessions: https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/virtual-sessions

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events and community

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Stay tuned for information on upcoming grad events

order your yearbooks today

inclusive education department

Inclusive Education IMPACT Programming is having a bottle drive at the GFL location on October 25^th from 10:00am – 2:00pm (1045 Dunford Avenue). Additionally, bottles can be dropped off on Thursday and Friday at Belmont outside of our classroom door during school hours (We will have signs out front). Families can also donate throughout the year at GFL under account #1134. All donations are greatly appreciated!

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📸 PHOTO RETAKE DAY 📸

Thursday, October 22

Missed Picture Day?
Need a retake?

Photo Retake Day is your opportunity to have a new school photo taken.

🗓 Date: October 22
📍 Location: Learning Commons
⏰ Time: all day

Please bring your original photo package if requesting a retake.

Smile and be camera ready! 😄

Bulldog Athletics

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Check out the slide show of the Belmont Bulldogs – Athletes of the Month

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From the belmont music department

The Music Department will be selling Purdys Chocolates from Oct. 13 – Nov. 13 to offset spring travel costs. If you’re in the market for chocolate, please consider ordering from a music student or click this link to support the program in general. Thanks!

https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000030332

Scholarship and careers info

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Upcoming Important Dates to remember:

• Oct 1 – Meet the Belmont Music Department – BMD Parent Meeting
• Oct 5- World Teacher Day
• Oct 7- UVIC Humanities and Arts Fair – 9:00-noon in LC
• Oct 7- Leadership Parent Meeting
• Oct 8 – UVIC Presentations LLC 9:30-10:15 in LC
• Oct 9 – Leadership Retreat
• Oct 12 – Thanksgiving – No School in Session
• Oct 13 – PAC Meeting – revised time 5:30 pm
• Oct 15 – Great BC Shakeout

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Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for many of our students. To ensure that celebrations at school are safe and enjoyable for everyone, we kindly ask for your support in helping children follow the District’s guidelines for costumes.

While the District does not have an official Halloween policy, we ask all families to follow these guidelines to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment:

• Students must be identifiable and visible at all times.
• Masks are not permitted. Face makeup is allowed as long as the student remains easily recognizable.
• Scary clown costumes are not permitted.
• Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs are not appropriate.
• Fake weapons of any kind are not allowed.
• Costumes should be appropriate for the school environment and must not include provocative elements or questionable props.
• Costumes must allow students to move safely through the school and outdoor spaces.

Please keep in mind that even well-intended costumes can sometimes cause others to feel scared, upset, or excluded. Two guiding questions may help when choosing a costume:

• Does the costume depict or perpetuate a stereotype or stigma associated with a particular race, culture, religion, or gender?
• Could the costume be considered offensive to a particular race, ethnicity, religion, or gender?

We encourage students to choose costumes that are creative, fun, and celebrate imagination while ensuring that everyone feels safe and respected. Thank you for helping us make this Halloween a positive and inclusive experience for all students.

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From the Bulldog Athletics

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Out in the Community

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Scholarships

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Join us at Spring Break

Important Upcoming dates to remember:

• Sept 16 – Grade 12 Assembly – Bl. B. – Theatre
• Sept 17 – School Photo Day
• Sept 18 – Grade 12 Assembly – Bl. B. Theatre
• Sept 21 – Pro D Day – District Wide School Planning – (no students in session)
• Sept 22-25 – Musical Theatre Auditions
• Sept 22-23 – Grade 10 Assembly – Bl. B Theatre
• Sept 24-25 Grade 11 Assembly – Bl. B Theatre
• Sept 28 – Canadian University Event 1-3pm in LC
• Sept 29 – BMD Truth and Reconciliation Day
• Sept 30 – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation ( no school in session)

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Welcome belmont families to the 2026-2027 school year

The start of the school year always brings a wonderful sense of energy and excitement to our building. A special thank you to our leadership students for helping to welcome everyone back with such enthusiasm! We have enjoyed connecting with both new and returning students and are delighted to see our school community come together once again. We hope that your family has had a positive start to the year.

Strong partnerships between home and school are an important part of student success. We encourage parents and guardians to connect with their children’s teachers early in the year and to maintain that communication throughout the year. These conversations provide valuable opportunities to celebrate progress, discuss learning goals, and share important information that supports student learning and well-being.

Whether your family is new to our school or returning, we are grateful that you are part of the Belmont community and look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growth.

Belmont Administration Team

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Photo Day – Sept 17th

We are pleased to welcome Lifetouch Photography to Belmont for Photo Day on September 17. All students are required to have their photo taken, as these photos are used for school records, student identification, and yearbook purposes.  Please note that headwear (except for religious or cultural reasons), makeup that obscures identity, props, and wigs should not be worn for school photos.  We appreciate your support in helping ensure a consistent and professional appearance for student photographs.

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From the athletic Deptment

Attention badminton players.  Belmont Club Badminton has started.  It runs Monday nights from 7:30-9pm.  Beginner and experienced players are welcome.  Cost is $10 for the 5 months of play.  See Mr. Willing in room B310 for details.

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Information for the Careers Department

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in and about the community

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Important Upcoming Date Reminders:

• June 15-19 – Quiet Week at Belmont
• June 17- Performing Arts Gala 5:00-7:00pm
• June 20 – National Indigenous Day
• June 21 – Fathers Day
• June 22 – Copernican Days – Bl. A & C
• June 23 – Copernican Days- Bl. B & D
• June 24-25 – Completion/Extension Days – students only attend if needing to complete work.
• June 24 – Prom 2026 – Crystal Gardens
• June 25 – Last Day of Classes – report cards published
• June 26 – Year-end Administrative Day

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As we reflect on this school year, we are incredibly proud of all students and grateful to the hard work of staff and volunteers.  At our commencement ceremony, graduates emphasized themes of supporting one another, building a culture of kindness and connection that defines our school community. To our returning students, this same spirit of kindness and support is what makes Belmont so special. We encourage you to continue lifting one another up, embracing your own journeys, and contributing to the strong sense of community that defines our school.

We congratulate the Class of 2026 and look forward to welcoming back our returning students as we support them in carving their own unique pathways, discovering their passions, making their learning meaningful, and continuing to build our community together.

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back in September 2026! Families will receive a letter outlining school details in late August. In the meantime, please note the following:

• Please ensure that all materials borrowed from Belmont are returned to the school before the summer break.
• If you are planning for your child to attend a different school next year, please contact the office as soon as possible at belmont@sd62.bc.ca.
• The school year will begin with a half-day on Tuesday, September 8, for Grade 9 students (9:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.), followed by a full day for all students (Grades 9–12) on Wednesday, September 9.
• Draft schedules will be available online during the last week of August. Schedules are created using the course request information students provided in February or at the time of registration. While we do our best to accommodate student requests, some students may need to take alternate courses. Students will be reminded to check their schedules on the morning of their first day of classes, as counsellors will continue to make adjustments up to that time.
• There is no need to purchase school supplies over the summer. Students should bring a binder, paper, and pens on the first day of classes. Teachers will advise if additional supplies are needed.

Sincerely,

Laura Fulton – Principal

Congratulations to the Class of 2026

Last Sunday was a wonderful day of celebration as we honored the achievements of our graduating students. Surrounded by family, friends, staff, and community members, our graduates were recognized for their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout their years at Belmont.

The graduation ceremony was filled with pride, laughter, heartfelt moments, and excitement for the future. We are incredibly proud of each graduate and grateful to everyone who helped make this special occasion such a memorable success.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you all the best as you begin the next chapter of your journey. Your Belmont family will be cheering you on every step of the way.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.”

We are proud of you, Graduates! 🎓✨

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Year End Reminders:

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In and around the community

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Belmont Business Students win Provincial and National Awards in 2026!

Belmont’s business students are leading the province and country this year, with three major honours! Earlier this semester, the team of Tomas, Ali and Abdul from Mr. Archibald’s Marketing 11 class won Junior Achievement’s national student stock market competition, finishing in first place in all of Canada out of over 2,000 teams competing! With some smart research to identify stocks that could be posted to break out, they built a portfolio with the most growth throughout the entire competition!

This month, Mr. Grainger’s Accounting 12 class won CPA BC’s student COIN competition, where students from across BC competed to solve accounting problems and challenges. They came out on top with the highest overall score and have won a $500 classroom grant courtesy of CPA BC as well as the distinction of being one of British Columbia’s top Accounting classes this year! 

And last month, Mr. Grainger was recognized at a Junior Achievement awards ceremony in Vancouver for his work in the classroom by being awarded JABC’s Champion Educator Award for 2026, which is their annual award to recognize dedication to youth and teaching business classes. Congratulations to all!

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From the Career Department

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