The Belmont Bulletin

Important Upcoming Date Reminders:

• May 7th – Belmania 2026 – Celebration of School Community
• May 10th – Mother’s Day
• May 11th – Pro D Day – No Students in Session
• May 12th – Staff Meeting 3:30 pm – PAC Meeting 6:30 pm
• May 12th & 13th – Middle School Visits
• May 13th Alive after 5 presentations – CLE 10 classes All blocks
• May 14th – Moosehide Campaign
• May 14th Auditions at lunch for O’Canada and Grad Songs
• May 18th – Victoria Day (No school in Session)

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Belmont Dry Grad is almost here! Don’t forget to get your Dry Grad ticket through School Cash Online

A fun, vape-free, alcohol-free, substance-free night to celebrate the Grad Class of 2026. Enjoy food, tons of activities, prizes for everyone, and a grand prize at the end after the finale show.

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Place: Belmont Secondary (Main Entrance)
Doors Open: 5:00 pm

Doors Close: 6:00 pm

Event Ends: Midnight
Cost: $25.00

Tickets include entry, food, and all activities at the event!
** THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR. All tickets must be purchased by Friday, May 22, 2026.

** Grads only, no guests

** Any late entries must be arranged in advance – email belmontdrygrad@gmail.com to make arrangements.

Activities include: 

• BBQ dinner
• Inflatables
• Mechanical Bull
• Minigolf, Laser Tag, Tarot Reading
• Karaoke, arcade, games, prizes and more!
•  A special performance by Illusionist Jason Verners
• A Grand Prize draw to end the evening! (you must be present to win)

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Please see the link below for Upcoming Important Grad Information and Dates

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********If you have not yet purchased your graduation tickets through UVic, please do so as soon as possible. Any unpurchased tickets will be released for general sale through UVic on Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Starting Friday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m., guests who have already purchased their original tickets may log back into the same UVic account used for their initial purchase to buy additional tickets, if available. ******

If you require assistance, please contact UVic directly at 250-721-8480.

Tickets are limited, so please act quickly.

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From the Belmont Music Department

Salutations, BMD families!

We hope you’ve all had a great start to 2026, because the Belmont Music Department certainly has! It’s been a busy and exciting few months, and our musicians have been hard at work both in and out of the classroom.

Our choir hosted our annual Choral Collaboration in February, welcoming choirs from other schools to Belmont for a day of shared music-making and performance. More recently, the choir participated in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, where we were invited to perform at the festival’s Highlights Concert! Following the festival, our choir had the opportunity to perform at Cedar’s Senior Home, sharing their music with the community.

Our instrumental groups have also been busy. This semester kicked off the start of our Jazz Band class. Our Concert Bands and Jazz Band performed at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, with the Jazz Band making a great first impression on their debut.

Our drumline travelled to the mainland on May 1st, where they were awarded 2nd place in the Provincial Drumline Championships! This Thursday, our R&B Band will take the main stage at Belmania, an awesome new school event.

Entering the homestretch of the school year, we invite all families and friends to join us for our two final concerts. First, the annual Evening of Jazz, featuring our guest dance band Tight Hair in the Belmont Theatre on May 21st at 7:00 pm. Be ready to dance the night away!

Our Year-End Concert on June 4th at 7:00 pm is our final performance of the season. This concert is always special, as we celebrate the accomplishments of our ensembles, musicians, and recognize our graduating Grade 12 students as they take the stage one last time. We’d love to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support of the Belmont Music Department. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Nihitha Pottumutu – President of the BMD

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Bus Driver Appreciation

As a District, we believe it’s important to recognize the important work that our staffs do on behalf of children and families.  One important group that too often does not get acknowledgement for their important work is our bus drivers.  Each day they safely transport over 4,200 district students to and from school.

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Belmont TC 10K Team

All teachers this year!  Lots of us made some new personal bests 🙂

The team included: Jaimie Dunbar, Brian Willing, Charlotte Willing, Lora Schnarr, Joel Barde, Kimberly Scott, Rodney Marseille, Chris Rivollier, Merete Kotyk and Gillian Bouska

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In and about the Community

Westshore RMCP has recently released a public awareness communication around the use of e-scooters and motorized personal transportation. Please see more information here.

Schoarship and Careers Information

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Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:

• April 20 – Pro-D Day – (no school in session)
• April 21-23 – GVPA Festival Concert Band
• April 21-24 – Grad Assessments
• April 24 – Report Cards Published
• April 29 – Canadian Armed Forces CLE 10 classes – All blocks in Learning Commons

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Bulldog Athletics

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Come support Belmont’s defending Provincial Champion rugby 7s team after school at Goudy field Tuesday, April 28^th.

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Careers and Scholarships

Come support Belmont’s defending Provincial Champion rugby 7s team after school at Goudy field Tuesday, April 28^th.

Thank you!

Big thanks to all teachers who wrote countless references for students for scholarship applications this season – lots of apps were submitted and they couldn’t do it without your support 🙂

Sustainability Plant Sale

Belmont’s Sustainability Plant Sale Thursday April 30 2:15-4pm main entrance

This year’s plant sale organization is student led. We will be running the sale starting around mid C block on Thursday April 30 until 4pm.

Attached is the action projects list of plants and how to care for them and updated information of prices will be added as we go.

We will have:

Several varieties of cherry & full-sized fruit tomato plants, parsley starts, lettuce starts (5+ varieties), some zucchini and butternut squash starts, marigolds, strawberry plants and camas. Also a few kale and cabbage.

See the link for more info

Garden Sale – Google Slides

Questions, please email cfaught@sd62.bc.ca We will have cash and should have tap options available.

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.

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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.

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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

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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

Scroll through and check out the Athletes for the Month of March

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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.

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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 

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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

From Careers and Scholarship Department

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Important Dates to Remember:

• March 11-13 – Student Learning Surveys
• March 11 – Vancouver Island University @ lunch in Social Commons
• March 12 – CAF Navy Booth in Social Commons at lunch
• March 13 – Pi Day – Activities on 3rd floor at lunch
• March 13 – Last day of school before at Spring break
• March 16-27 – Spring Break
• March 30 – Welcome Back
• April 3 – Good Friday (no school in session)
• April 6 – Easter Monday (no school in session)

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Elevator FOBS

Do you have an Elevator Key that you need to return to the office, please return your key by Friday Mar. 13rh

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Locker Clean Out

Before we head off for the break, please give your locker a quick clean-out. Take home food, garbage, and anything you won’t need. Let’s make sure nothing funky is waiting for us when we return!

Graduation Information

The deadline for Graduation Fees has been extended till this Friday March 13, 2o26. Please note that the 3 pm ceremony is now full and the only availability is in the 11 am ceremony. Please complete forms and payment on School Cash Online or in the School Office as soon as possible as Cap and Gown sizes need to be sent to our suppliers right after Spring Break.

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Bulldog Athletics

Check out these slides of our Athletes of the Month

In and Around the Community

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Scholarhships and Careers

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Important Update Calendar Reminders:

• Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day
• Feb 27th- Cosmetology Regionals for Skills Canada
• Feb 27th – Belmont Music Dept. Coupon Book sales due
• Mar 4-8th – Musical Performance ” Somethings Rotten”
• Mar 9-13th – Student Learning Surveys
• Mar 10th – PAC meeting CANCELLED
• Mar 16-27th – Spring Break (no school in session)
• Mar 28th – Welcome Back
• April 3rd – Good Friday (no school in session)
• April 6th – Easter Monday (no school in session)

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Graduation Information

Reminder: Last week information went home to Grads and Families on how to book for the Grad Commencement Ceremonies at UVIC. Below is the information that was sent home. When booking on School Cash Online your student/family has the choice of which ceremony they would like to choose.

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Dry Grad

We’re excited to announce a second 50/50 ticket raffle in support of this year’s Dry Grad celebration! As we prepare to send off our amazing Grade 12 students, we’re committed to providing them with a safe, drug- and alcohol-free event where they can celebrate their achievements and make lasting memories with their fellow 2026 grads.

Here’s how you can help:

🔗 Buy your tickets here: belmontdrygrad2026.rafflenexus.com

📍 Note: You must be located in British Columbia to purchase tickets. You must be 19+ to purchase.

Thank you for being part of this special milestone in our students’ lives.

Warm regards,
Belmont Dry Grad 2026

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Belmont Musical Performance

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Lost and Found

Our lost and found is full, please have your student drop by the front of the office and check to see if they have left behind any belongings, anything left at Spring Break will be donated to a charity.

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Elevator Key Returns

Students if you have signed out an elevator FOB in the office, please return before Spring Break.

Bulldog Athletics

Huge congratulations to the Belmont Bulldogs Junior Boys Basketball team on winning the B Bracket at Provincials! 🏆💙💛

The team finished 17th overall with an impressive 4–1 record, an incredible accomplishment at the provincial level. Their hard work, resilience, and determination truly paid off, and bringing home the B Bracket title is something to be very proud of.

Way to represent Belmont with pride and sportsmanship. We are so proud of the athletes, coaches, and supporters who made this season such a success.

Go Bulldogs! 🐾💙💛

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Badminton:

Junior and Senior Badminton tryouts are February 24, 26 and March 2 after school in the gym 3:30-5pm. See Mr. Willing for details.

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Congratulations to Cali L.

Cali wrote a poem entering the annual Remembrance Day poem and essay contest with the Legion. She has won the Zone, Region, and now Provincial levels. Her poem is being forwarded to compete at the national level.

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EducationPlannerBC Live Learning

Wednesday, March 4th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. MS Teams.

Register here: https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/events/epbc-live-learning-march

These free sessions are open to anyone interested in learning about post-secondary education and career planning. They will be especially helpful for high school students in grades 10-12, parents and student supporters, adult learners, high school counsellors, teachers, and career advisors. 

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Careers and Scholarships

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