Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- Nov 20th-Dec 7th Grad Photos in the Learning Commons
- Nov. 23rd – Early Dismissal – 11:55 am
- Nov. 24th – Pro D Day – N0 students in session
- Nov 25th – Drumline Retreat
- Nov 30th – Fall Prep Rally
- Nov 30th -Scholarship Info Evening 6:00-7:00 pm in room A109
- Dec 1st – Haida Song Performance 8:00 pm @ UVIC
- Dec 1st – Purdy’s order pickup from 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Belmont Dance Company in the Santa Parade
Come see the Belmont Dance Company dance in the 41st Peninsula Co-op Santa Clause Parade this Saturday, November 25th! The parade starts at 5:20pm in Downtown Victoria. It will also be broadcasted on Chek TV! Be sure to tune in and check it out!
Thoughtful Engagement Activities through December
Lisa Baylis is a local teacher, counsellor and mindfulness educator who has presented in our district at professional development events. She is offering this challenge online to encourage thoughtful engagement of activities through December. There’s no cost and takes a couple of minutes a day. Check it out!
YESvember-welcome – Lisa Baylis
Belmont’s Fall Pep Rally
Thursday, November 30th Belmont will be hosting the first Pep Rally of the year during A block! Students should encourage their teachers to sign up as space is limited. Please wear blue and white or Belmont wear to show your school spirit on Thursday, November 30th! Grads wear your pinnies!
As a reward for going undefeated, We let them know there was a challenge from the Staff in a fun but highly competitive match.
STAFF defeated the Champions 28-26.
Check out Belmont’s upcoming Sport’s Events happening in the coming weeks.
| When | What | Where | Time |
| Dec 4th | Sr. B Boys Basketball | Claremont | 7:30 pm |
| Dec 5th | Jr. Girls Tier 1 Basketball Jr. Boys Tier 1 Basketball Sr. Girls Basketball | SMUS SMUS SMUS | 4:15 pm 5:45 pm 7:30 pm |
| Dec 6th | Jr. Boys Tier 1 Basketball | Claremont | 7:15 pm |
| Dec 7th | Sr. B Boys Basketball vs Victor Brodeur | Belmont | 7:30 pm |
| Dec 7-9th | Sr. Boys Basketball | North Vancouver Tournament | |
| Dec 8-9th | Belmont Girls Jr. Tier 1 & Sr. Tournament | Belmont | Starts @ Noon |
DESIGN THE 2023-2024 YEARBOOK COVER!
Calling all artists, creators, and creatives! Are you interested in designing this years YEARBOOK COVER? We are looking for submissions! The 2023-2024 Yearbook Theme is “SCRAPBOOK” Early 2000’s style.
INFORMATION:
Can be designed using an 2D medium (PAINTING/ DRAWING/ PHOTOSHOP/ CANVA/ETC…)
The cover design needs to be 9′ x 11.25″ (landscape).
The cover should fit in with the theme in some way (have a different idea? No problem! Share all ideas!)
All designs must be submitted by November 30th 2023
Have an idea, but don’t know where to start? Send it to the yearbook team or share with your art teacher!
Please see Ms. McFarland (amcfarland@sd62learns.org) or Ms. Kotyk (mkotyk@sd62learns.org) for more information!~
Japan Trip Bottle Drive
The Belmont Student Japan Trip is organizing a Bottle Drive at Belmont Saturday, December 2nd 11-3! If you have returnables, bring them by or let Ms. Bondurant know that you have a bunch for collection!
Grad Reminder:
Grads have you booked you grad photos yet, If not please remember to do so soon, as bookings are filling up fast. Photos are from Nov 20th – Dec 7th in the Learning Commons.
Scholarship Deadlines Approaching:
UBC Entrance Scholarship:
Students who are interested in applying for the:
- UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Scholarship (based on financial need) or the
- Presidential Scholars Award (based on excellence in multiple areas)
Need to have their UBC application as well as these scholarship applications handed in by December 1st, 2023. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hoskins.
Link: https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/presidential-scholars/
Link: https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/entrance-award/
Burger King Scholars Program
Open to all students in Canada and the US who are employees of or dependents of employees of Burger King. Applicants need to demonstrate active volunteering in their communities, in sport, faith groups, or other organizations.
Deadline: December 15th
Link: https://www.universities-colleges-schools.com/article/burger-king-scholars-program
CIBC Full Ride Contest:
CIBC offers a $35,000 award to a Canadian student who opens a CIBC student account and creates an account in the Student Life Network. (Note that this is really a contest. The Student Life Network offers many of these contests that provide financial awards to students heading to or at post-secondary institutions.)
Deadline: December 31st, 11:59PM
Link: https://www.cibc.com/en/student/scholarships-and-contests/full-ride.html
Rules: https://www.cibc.com/content/dam/student/pdfs/student-life-network-contest-en.pdf
BC Cowboy Heritage Society Scholarship and Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarship
These $500 scholarships are open to BC graduating students who are enrolling in any post-secondary institution. Applicants must submit an essay, short story, poem, artwork or craft that depicts the value or ranching or cowboy heritage (each award has different submissions so please double check you are applying correctly before submitting).
Deadline: December 31st
Links:https://www.cowboy-museum.com/mike-puhallo-memorial-student-scholarships/
Association of School Transportation Services of BC Commercial Heavy Duty Mechanic Scholarship:
The ASTSBC will award up to 4 scholarships annually to eligible students attending a BC educational facility for the express purpose of attaining certification as a commercial heavy-duty mechanic.
Deadline: December 31st
Link: https://astsbc.org/scholarship/
Storwell’s Foster Children Bursary Program
Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer support.
Deadline: December 31st
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