Important upcoming dates to remember:
- April 11 – Meridiem Band Clinic
- April 14 – PAC Meeting @ 6:30pm
- April 15 – GVPA Festival Choir
- April 17 – Midway of Semester 2 – 3 hr early dismissal
- April 17- Mass Assessment for English 151 – Dual Credit 12:00-4:00pm
- April 20 – Pro D Day – (no students in session)
- April 21-24 – Grad Assessments
Dear Belmont Students and Families,
After Spring Break and a long weekend, it is wonderful to welcome everyone back as we move into the final quarter of the school year! Below are a few important updates and reminders to support students in meeting their full potential.
Stay In Touch
This is an important time to ensure that students have clear goals and strategies for success. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to stay in close contact with teachers to better understand areas of strength, how they can improve, and where additional support may be needed.
Attendance
With only three months remaining in the school year, every day and every block matters. Thank you for helping ensure students arrive on time, attend regularly, and that absences are reported when required.
Learning Updates
On Friday, April 24, students and parents/guardians will receive a formal learning summary through the MyEducation BC Portal.
In addition to these summaries, informal updates may take many forms, including emails, in‑person or virtual conferences, phone calls, portfolios, and written feedback. Students should always be aware of how they are progressing in their courses and are encouraged to ask questions if they are unsure about their learning or how to improve. Parents and guardians are welcome to email teachers at any time to request an in‑person meeting.
Early Dismissal
Please note that Friday, April 17, is an early dismissal day.
The schedule for that day will be as follows:
- Block A: 9:00 – 9:31
- Block B: 9:37 – 10:08
- Block C: 10:14 – 10:45
- Block D: 10:51 – 11:23
Monday, April 20, is a Professional Development Day.
Parking and Student Drop-Off Reminder
We ask that our school community continue to work together to keep our parking lot and surrounding roads safe.
- Students are encouraged to walk, bike, or take the bus to school. Students who drive should park in the lower Goudy lot or use the pull‑off along Langford Parkway.
- Families dropping off or picking up students by vehicle are asked to use the Glen Lake pull‑out or the pull-out across from Starlight Stadium along Langford Parkway. Our parking lot is not designed for a high volume of pick‑ups and drop‑offs and becomes congested quickly.
- Students should plan to arrive at school by 9:00 am to be fully engaged in their learning.
- The school is closed to students before 8:00 am and after 4:00 pm (or 3:00 pm on Fridays), unless they are scheduled for a supervised after‑school class or activity with a teacher or community coach.
Schedule Update for 2026/27
To meet operational needs in the upcoming school year, we will be moving to a daily A/B/C/D block schedule. This will mean no block rotations on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Your Team at Belmont
Grad Updates
Grad Commencement Ceremonies:
Students have now purchased and completed forms for the Grad Commencement ceremonies that will be held on June 14th, 2026, at UVIC.
Tickets have now gone on sale through UVIC… with a limit of 4 tickets per family at $6. oo per ticket, instructions are below on how to purchase online.
Dry Grad Sales are now on sale as well, Students can pay on School Cash Online or in the front office, if paying in office a form must be completed with parent signature.
Mother’s Day is around the corner!
Are you prepared? We got your back. Get a beautiful Hilltop Nursery plant.
Click on this link to order now and funds raised helps support the 2026 Dry Grad celebration:
https://hilltopgreenhouses.com/pages/fundlet/JNZMXZFQ
Order plants up until midnight April 28th.
Pick up your plants at Belmont on May 6th in time for Mother’s Day!
Thanks for ordering!
The Belmont Dry Grad Committee
Spring Break Galapagos Trip
Our recent student trip to the Galápagos and mainland Ecuador was an unforgettable adventure that pushed us beyond our comfort zones and immersed us in a completely new world. From snorkelling alongside sea turtles, sea lions, and vibrant schools of fish to walking trails surrounded by giant tortoises, every day felt surreal.
We explored endless sandy beaches and took on the challenge of high altitude, reaching up to 5,000 meters on Chimborazo. Along the way, we learned about Ecuadorian culture by visiting traditional weavers, local markets, and farms, and enjoyed fresh, local foods.
The trip wasn’t without its challenges, but those moments made the experience even more meaningful. Whether playing soccer with locals at 3,500 meters or forming new friendships, we grew in resilience, confidence, and perspective. It’s an experience we will carry with us long after returning home.
Bulldog Athletics
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Pi Day celebrations
Belmont Math Department celebrated Pi (-1) Day with a spin to win prize wheel (thank you to Mr. Sloan), a competitive Pi Themed Kahoot! hosted by Mr. McManus, a student run bake sale (thanks Divnoor and Yosan) with a homemade pie (thank you Sophia) and the always popular Pi Digits competition hosted by Ms. Dunbar.
Congratulations to Akira Posada Higa for the most digits listed by memory- an incredible 275 digits of Pi! Way to go!
A big congratulations to the six Belmont students who were recognized for ranking in the top 25% of all students who wrote the National Waterloo Math Competition before the break. Students of distinction are: Aaron So, Arlo K for Grade 9, Vincenza I, Omkar S, James C for Grade 10 and Thijs K for Grade 11. Fantastic work to you all and everyone who participated.
Plant Sale:
Belmont Sustainability Classes will be holding a plant sale fundraiser on Wednesday April 30 in the afternoon. We will have a small variety of starts (tomato, lettuce, some herbs, camas, marigolds etc.) available so save the date. A list of plants available and costs will be available in the coming weeks. Any questions can be asked to Chloe Faught cfaught@sd62.bc.ca
SST – Safer Schools together
Due to high demand, we continue to offer our complimentary FAMILY Sessions on the topics of “Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities” as well as “Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying and Sextortion”. There is one training per month. erase Family Sessions Please share this as
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