The Belmont Bulletin

Welcome to Semester 2

Important Upcoming Reminders:

Jan 28th – 1st day of Semester 2
Jan 29th – Naden Jazz Combo Performance in Band room Bl. A
Jan 30th – Report Cards Published
Jan 30-31st – RCMP Mountie Cup Basketball Tournament at Belmont
Feb 2-6th – Grad Photo Retakes
Feb 2-3rd – Grade 9 Course Selections Assemblies Bl. D
Feb 4 -5th – Grade 10 Course Selections Assemblies Bl.D
Feb 6 & 9th – Grade 11 Course Selections Assemblies Bl.D
Feb 13th – Pro D Day – No students in session
Feb 16th – Family Day – No school in session

Grad Information

GRAD PHOTOS Retakes- February 2–6 in the Seminar room in the Learning Commons.

*** This session is available for students who did not have their Grad Portrait taken during the first visit, and/or students who require a retake of their original Grad Portrait.

Please see the information included below to register.

IF – this is your First grad photo session:  book online using the school postal code (V9B 0L9). https://schedule.prestigeportraits.ca/schedule/home.html

IF – you want Retakes:  you must call Customer Service at866-457-8212 (note that retakes won’t be able to be booked online, and you will need to call directly).

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Scott at kscott@sd62.bc.ca or Ms. Sandberg at rsandberg@sd62.bc.ca

Belmont Dry Grad 2026 – Parent Support Needed – Donate your unused gift cards!

Belmont Secondary’s Dry Grad takes place on May 23, 2026, providing a fun, safe, alcohol- and drug-free celebration for the Class of 2026. Parent volunteers are seeking business donations, including unused gift cards of any amount, or connections to local businesses to help provide prizes for every graduating student. Donations over $25 qualify for a tax receipt, and supporting businesses will be recognized.

To help or learn more, please contact BelmontDryGrad@gmail.com by April 30, 2026.

Graduation Commencement Ceremonies at UVIC

Information will be going out in early February regarding the Graduation Ceremonies at UVIC., and how to order Cap and Gowns, tickets etc. being held on June 14th, 2026. Stay tuned for emails and grad google classroom for more information.

Belmont PAC

Hello Belmont Families,

We now have a Facebook page and if you would like to keep up to date on the events, fundraisers and information going on, please join! Here is the link! Belmont PAC Facebook

Next meeting is on February 10^th at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons (Library). Everyone welcome!

Academies

Athletics

The Latest from the Dawg Pound

Gr 9 Boys Bball
- Placed 4th in the Isfeld Tournament.
Jr B Boys Bball
- Came 2nd in the Cedar Invitational!
Jr A Boys Bball
- Finished 3rd in the Claremont Tournament!
Jr A Girls Bball
- Lost a league game to #1 ranked SMUS.
Sr A Girls Bball
- Played some tough games in the Rick Hansen Tournament
Sr A Boys Bball
- Finished 2nd in the Shamrock Tournament.
Sr B Boys Bball
- Beat Lambrick in their league game.

Game of the Week

Our Sr Girls host the Mountie Cup on Friday and Saturday this week. First game at 10:30am vs PCS. Sign up sheet to follow!

Careers and Scholarships

Course Request Information Night Slides:

Thank you to all parents, guardians, and students who attended the course request information night on January 15th, it was a great turnout! The slides from the presentation are at the link below for anyone who missed it! Please reach out to your student’s counsellor or the Career Centre if you have any questions or your student needs support!

Course Selection Info Night – Jan 2026.pptx

Semester One Almost Done.

Important Upcoming Date Reminders:

Jan 12-16 – Graduation Assessments
Jan 13 – PAC Meeting 6:30 pm
Jan 15-16 = Winter Dance Show
Jan 15 – Course Selection Info Night for Parents and Students (see info. below)
Jan 19-23 – Quiet Week at Belmont -Students to complete any work for Sem. 1
Jan 19-20 – Grade 9 Immunizations
Jan 21st – Capstone Day in Learning Commons
Jan 22 – Copernican Day Bl. A – 9:00 – 11:50 am Bl. B 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Jan 23 – Copernican Day B.l B – 9:00 – 11:22 am Bl. D 12:01 – 2:23 pm
Jan 26-27 – Completion/Extension Days ( teachers in session) students only come if needing to complete any assignments or have appt. with teacher.
Jan 28 – Start of Semester 2
Jan 30 – Report Cards published
Jan 30-31 RCMP Mountie Cup Basketball Tournament

Library/Material returns

We respectfully ask that your student returns all overdue resources to the Learning Commons by Friday January 23rd. If your student has resource materials owing from previous semesters (including textbooks, library books, etc), they must return the items, or pay for the materials prior to getting any materials for semester 2. Reminders have gone out throughout the first semester to prompt students to return materials. Students who are unsure what they owe, or are unsure how to pay can see Mrs. Baas in the Learning Commons.

Grad Information

Grad Commencement Ceremony Information that will be emailed and put in the Grad Google Classroom in the coming weeks.

How to order your Cap and Gown
Ceremony Information and how to purchase tickers for UVIC Auditorium
Important deadlines – at our Grad at a Glance
Rehearsal dates
Prom and Dry Grad Information
Grad Photo Retakes will be February 2-6 in the Learning Commons

Stay tuned for any updates!

Dry Grad

Dear Belmont Grad Parents and Caregivers,

Belmont Secondary will be hosting our annual Dry Grad celebration on May 23, 2026 for the graduating Class of 2026. This event is entirely planned and hosted by parent volunteers and provides our 490+ grads with a fun, safe, and alcohol- and drug-free way to celebrate together. Activities include an inflatable obstacle course, photo booth, entertainment, BBQ, and more.

To help make this event a success, we are reaching out to our parent community for support in two ways:

1. Business sponsors and donations

If you own a business or have a connection to a local business that may be willing to donate a prize, gift card, or make a monetary contribution, we would be very grateful if you could connect us or pass along our sponsorship letter (attached).

2. Gift card donations

If you happen to have unused or partially used gift cards left over from Christmas, we would happily put them to good use. Our goal is to have a prize or gift card for every graduate attending Dry Grad, and gift cards of any denomination are greatly appreciated.

Donations over $25 qualify for a tax receipt, and we are pleased to promote supporting businesses at the event.

If you are able to help in any way or have questions, please contact us at BelmontDryGrad@gmail.com by April 30, 2026, and we will arrange pickup or next steps.

Thank you for supporting our graduates and helping make Dry Grad a memorable experience for the Class of 2026.

Sincerely,

David Light

Chair, Belmont Dry Grad Committee

BelmontDryGrad@gmail.com

Athletic Updates

The Latest from the Dawg Pound

Gr 9 Boys Bball Went 2-1 in the Nanaimo Tournament
Jr B Boys Bball Won 78-64 over St Andrew’s!
Jr A Boys BballBeat Spectrum 56-36!
Jr A Girls Bball Finished 4th in their ‘Island Challenge’ Tournament!
Sr A Girls Bball Finished 6th in the ‘Totem’ Tournament
Sr A Boys Bball Crushed Royal Bay 85-46!
Sr B Boys Bball Lost a close game to Brookes

Game of the Week

Sr A Boys host a HOME Tournament on Friday Jan 16 & Saturday Jan 17. Their first game is @ 3pm!

From Careers & Scholarship Centre

Wishing you all the best for the Holiday Season.

Happy Holidays Banner - Festive Christmas Design

Upcoming Important Date Reminders:

Dec. 15-19th Spirit Week
Dec 15-19th Grad Photo Sessions
Dec 18th – Grad Winter Formal @ Olympic View
Dec 19th – Winter Wonderland Breakfast in Social Commons (delayed bell schedule)
Dec 22- Jan 3rd – Winter Vacation
Jan 5 – Return to school

Dear Belmont Students and Families

It’s been an amazing fall at Belmont! In addition to great learning, we’ve wrapped up the year with an incredible winter concert, fun spirit weeks, and so many great moments together. Our athletes excelled this fall season – from the Junior Varsity Bulldogs’ 9-1 football record to exciting volleyball performances and strong efforts in soccer and cross-country. They showed resilience, sportsmanship, and school pride, earning the Volleyball Fair Play Award and even national recognition through the NFL Canada Way to Play Award.

As we head into the holidays, students need to ensure they understand their progress in classes. Parents/Guardians and students are encouraged to stay in close communication with teachers. Counsellors can also be reached here.

When we return from winter break, there will be just over three weeks of regular classes before we move into semester 2. A highlight will be January 21, when Grade 12 students present their capstone projects!

This Friday, we’ll celebrate the end of 2025 with our Winter Wonderland Pancake Breakfast and activities on an altered schedule:

9:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast and activities
Block A – 10:00 – 10:53
Block B – 10:59 – 11:52
Lunch – 11:52 – 12:32
Block C – 12:32 – 1:25
Block D – 1:31 – 2:24

Enjoy your holidays, recharge, and come back ready for an awesome start to 2026!

Laura Fulton (Principal) & the Amazing Team at Belmont

Elevator keys

Reminder to any students that have an elevator FOB and no longer need them, please return to the office before Friday the 19th.

Locker Clean out before break

Messages to all Students and Parents

Please have your student check lockers and lost and found for any food items, dishes, clothing etc. that need to be thrown out or taken home before the holidays. You do not want to come back to this in the New year.

YEarbook

From the Athletic Department

Congratulations Maxime Lavoie, we are proud to acknowledge one of our former grads has been accepted into Princeton University on a hockey scholarship.

Flyers alum Max Lavoie commits to Princeton University

The Latest from the Dawg Pound

Gr 9 Boys Bball
- Won 54-47 against St Andrew’s!
Jr B Boys Bball
- Lost to a tough PCS team.
Jr A Boys Bball
- Had an amazing comeback win against SMUS!
Jr A Girls Bball
- Lost a close game to Spectrum.
Sr A Girls Bball
- Came 1st in their tournament on the weekend!
Sr A Boys Bball
- Beat Claremont by 25 points!
Sr B Boys Bball
- Lost their first game of the season to Lambrick Park – 67-56.

Scholarships and Careers

December Winter Wonderland

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Important upcoming dates to remember:

Dec. 3 -VIU Presentation Bl. A&B in the LLC
Dec. 3 – Dessert Night/Silent Auction 7:00 pm
Dec. 5/6 – Sr./Jr. Girls Basketball Tournament
Dec. 9 – PAC Meeting 6:30pm
Dec. 9 – Trades Champion Workshop CLE 10 Classes all day
Dec 10 – Winter Formal Ticket Deadline ( limited tickets available)
Dec 11- Belmont Music Department Winter Concert 7:00pm
Dec 15-18 – Grad Photos taking place – Have you signed up for your session yet?
Dec 18 – Grad Winter Formal at Olympic View Golf Course
Dec 19- Winter Wonderland Breakfast in Social Commons
Dec 19 – Last Day of School before Winter Break
Dec 22 – Jan 2 Winter Break
Jan 5 – School reopens – Welcome Back

Message from the PAC

This months PAC meeting is being held on December 9th at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons, come join us!

We now have accounts at both COBS Millstream and COBS Westshore. When families shop at either location, they can simply ask the staff to put their points toward Belmont Secondary. It’s an easy way to support the school just by picking up bread or treats.

Grad Wear and Belmont Wear now available to purchase

Belmont wear and grad hoodies are on sale now!

Belmont sweatpants, t-shirts, hoodies and grad hoodies are on sale now for a limited time! Sales are online-only. Visit bit.ly/belmont2026 for all the details and to view all of the styles available! Students can also come check out the try-on station in the Learning Commons at lunch to see sample sizes! Brought to you by Belmont’s Entrepreneurship 12 class. Act quick as sales end December 12^th! You can scan this QR code to go straight to the website!

Belmont Music Department Winter concert

Seasons Greetings from The Belmont Music Department! – November 2025

The Belmont Music Department has had a busy and exciting fall! We kicked things off with our Meet the BMD barbecue and completed two fundraisers thus far: our Bottle Drive, and Purdy’s Chocolate Sale!

Our choir has had a fulfilling month with performances at the Remembrance Day Assembly, Comox Music Festival, and a special sequel premiere of a Haida choral work composed once again by a Belmont alumnus. This event at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium gave our singers a chance to collaborate with choirs from across the Island and was a truly meaningful experience.

At Belmont, our drumline had their time to shine in our annual Belmont Night Live show and the school’s Fall Pep Rally alongside the R&B Band! We also welcomed student teacher Ms. Bell, whose encouragement and dedication has made a wonderful impact!

Our Choir, Junior Band and Senior Band got a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Comox Music Festival, held up-island in Courtnay. Our Senior Band had their debut performance and both ensembles received amazing and insightful feedback during a fun and interactive clinic!

After months of hard work and dedication, our ensembles are excited to put on a great show for you all. We hope to see you at our annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 pm in the Belmont Theatre (doors open at 6:30 pm). Admission is by cash donation.

Warm holiday wishes from the BMD!

From the Athletic Department

JV Football placed 2nd in the Provincial Championships on Saturday!
Sr Boys Bball went 2-1 in their tournament.
Both Jr A Girls and Boys had a win in their tournaments.
Connor Jervis, Jacob Hansen and John Faa each placed 2nd in their weight class in a Wrestling Tournament on the weekend.
Jr A Girls Vball came 13th in Provincials!
Our Jr B Boys Bball team face Royal Bay at home on Thursday @ 4:15pm

Grad Updates

Grad Photography Dates: December 15th to December 19th, 2025

The website is now officially open to book grad photos! Please visit the link attached to learn more and reserve your spot. Sessions will be 20 minutes, with formal cap and gown provided, and an opportunity for both formal photos and informal photos. Grads are encouraged to bring a dress shirt and tie, a v-neck or scoop neck top for formal photos, and may change into sports uniforms, and casual clothing to include informal shots. Props such as roses and diploma scrolls will also be provided by Lifetouch, and/or grads may bring appropriate personal props to be included in their sitting, such as a football, musical instrument, etc.

Please note, There is no 8-digit code, students/parents can search by School Postal Code

Winter Formal is fast approaching, have you purchased your tickets yet? Deadline is Dec 10th, limited tickets still available.

Scholarship Information

Grades 10-12 – myBlueprint Family Session: Post-Secondary Planning

myBlueprint is hosting a workshop for families on December 9th at 3pm. This is an opportunity for families to help them engage in their child’s pathway planning. They’ll get a guided look at how the Learner Profile works in myBlueprint and how it supports self-discovery, motivation, and goal setting. Families will learn simple ways to explore results alongside their child and support meaningful conversations about learning and future planning at home.

Registration can be found at the link below:

CAREERS WEEK!

Thank you to staff for your support with Career’s Week this year 🙂 We appreciate your support in engaging students in post-secondary and career pathways. See attached for Careers Week Recap!

Scholarship Information:

Thank you to all grads, parents, and guardians who attended scholarship information night!! If you missed it, the slides are here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11DxL8e6xQuQXojPfa7vhmhnIgnk2_GqjYawkI6lwfEc/edit?usp=sharing

Please also see scholarship deadline flyers for upcoming December and January deadlines. See Mrs. Hoskins or Mrs. Colborne in the Career Centre if you need support!

Choskins@sd62learns.org

Tcolborne@sd62learns.org

It’s been a busy month

Important Upcoming dates to remember:

Nov 19 – Canadian Coast Guard Presentation for Gr.10 CLC Classes Bl. A & B
Nov.19 – 3-hour early dismissal
Nov 20 & 21 – Belmont Music Department @ UVIC
Nov 21 – Pro D Day – No students in session today
Nov 24 -28- Careers Week
Nov 25-27 – Handball Jamboree (3:35-6:00 pm)
Nov 27 – Arrive Alive Presentation

From the Dawg Pound– Athletic Dept

Belmont Grad 2026 info updates

Belmont Grad Flyer Download

The Belmont Grad Leadership class is working with CBC on the National Food Bank day to raise money for the Goldstream Food Bank. Please donate any amount with Belmont in the notes. Any amount over $20 will get you a tax deduction receipt. Check out the link Grad leadership National Food Bank

Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology Students Explore Genetics Through Fruit Fly Lab
Our Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology 12 students, enrolled in Camosun College Physiology 126, recently took part in a fascinating laboratory investigation analyzing eye pigment in fruit flies (Drosophila). The lab focused on how mutations in specific proteins can alter pigment production pathways—giving students a hands-on look at genetics and molecular biology in action. Check out the photos of our budding scientists at work!

Gardening Information

If you are interested in learning more about the garden and how your students could learn or be involved in it, come meet Taylor Long, our Flourish gar to a lunch time meeting at the garden on Thursday November 27 or connect with Taylor Long (taylor@flourishschoolfood.ca ) if you want to know more.

Checking out the Lost and Found