Come support Belmont’s defending Provincial Champion rugby 7s team after school at Goudy field Tuesday, April 28th.
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.
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-outacross 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 blockschedule. 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:
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
Scroll through and check out the Athletes for the Month of March
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
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)
Elevator FOBS
Do you have an Elevator Key that you need to return to the office, please return your key by Friday Mar. 13rh
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.
Bulldog Athletics
Check out these slides of our Athletes of the Month
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)
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.
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.
📍 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
Belmont Musical Performance
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.
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! 🐾💙💛
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.
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.
EducationPlannerBC Live Learning
Wednesday, March 4th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. MS Teams.
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.
Feb 19th – Incoming Grade 9 Course Selection Closes
Feb 23rd – Grade 10-12 Course Selection Closes
Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day
Feb 27th – Cosmetology Regional Competition for Skills Canada
Feb 27th – Belmont Music Dept. Coupon Book Sales Due.
Belmont Musical Theatre Presents
Bulldog Athletics
Badminton tryouts
Attention all badminton players. Tryouts will be February 24, 26 and March 3, 5 (3:30pm -5pm). Seniors and juniors welcome.
See Mr. Willing in B310 for details.
The Latest from the Dawg Pound
Gr 9 Boys Bball
Won their playoff game vs Royal Bay and are HEADING TO ISLANDS!!!
Jr A Boys Bball
Lost two tough playoff games to SMUS and Claremont, resulting in an end to their season.
Jr A Girls Bball
Had a great win over Lambrick to take them to their next playoff game against Oak Bay. The girls put up an amazing fight against a strong team but unfortunately lost by 2 points, also ending their season.
Sr A Girls Bball
Sr A Boys Bball
Game of the Week
Sr A Boys Bball play in the CITY FINALS against Oak Bay on Thursday February 12th
Community Events
Kidovate is a fun, free, entrepreneurship experience for high school and middle school aged youth that culminates in a one-day market where participants can sell product that they have made, repurposed, or sourced at table provided by the University of Victoria and community partners. Kidovate Victoria is being held on April 11th at The Bay Centre.
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