Important Upcoming Dates
- Dec 11 -Winter Formal purchase deadline
- Dec 12 – PAC Meeting Cancelled – Join us in January
- Dec 14 – Belmont Music Department Winter Concert
- Dec 18-22 – Spirit Week
- Dec 21 – Winter Solstice
- Dec 21 – Belmont Winter Formal – Olympic View Golf Course
- Dec 22 – Winter Wonderland Breakfast
Belmont and Grad Wear now on sale
The Entrepreneurship 12 class is excited to be launching our school clothing sales this week! The class is running these sales with a break-even business plan this semester. Ethically-sourced Belmont sweatpants, t-shirts, hoodies, zip hoodies, crewnecks and grad hoodies are on-sale now. Sales are online-only until December 14th. Visit https://bit.ly/belmont2024 for all the details!
| This Week’s Sporting Events | |
| Dec 11th | Tier 2 Jr girls at GNS and Jr boys @ EMCS 545 Sr B boys @SMUS 730 (basketball) |
| Dec 12th | Tier 1 Jr boys @EMCS 415 (early dismissal 245) Senior Girls @ Reynolds 545 (basketball) |
| Dec 13th | Tier 1 Jr girls host Claremont 545 Tier 1 Jr boys host Spectrum 715 (Basketball) |
| Dec 14th | Tier 2 Jr boys host Claremont 545 Sr b boys host Claremont 730 Sr A boys at oak bay 730 (tournament) Jr A boys play in the Oak Bay tourney as well (basketball) |
| Dec 15th | Tier 1 Jr girls @ Vanier Christmas tournament (missing all day Friday) (basketball) |
Belmont’s Fall Pep Rally
Big shout out to all the staff who volunteered their time to revive the Teacher Dance for the Pep Rally (many not pictured here)! Your energy, humour, and willingness to put yourself out there was so much fun for the students.
Great time was had by all at the Fall Pep Rally, it was great fun to see so many attend and take part.
Belmont Hockey Academy
The Belmont Hockey will be hosted two games on December 4th and 6th against the RCMP! Both games were be played at Westhill’s right after lunch from 1230-130. Many of the classes went down to cheer them on, they were great afternoon’s with Belmont’s very own taking home the cup!
Outreach STEM opportunities for students through Simon Fraser University – In-person and virtual”
Link to applied sciences Outreach newsletter at SFU
https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/cgl6-2rek2q–15dohk-k7vr8lk9
Congratulations to Megan Sampson who has earned herself a place at the RBC Training Ground in Toronto. Megan will be part of a group of top 100 athletes who all have Olympic potential. Megan will be competing as a luge athlete. We are so impressed to see students follow their passions and achieve at such a high level in our community! Well done Megan!!
Belmont Winter Formal for Grads
Reminder to Grads: Winter formal is fast approaching and deadline to purchase tickets is Dec. 11th. Forms can be picked up and purchased in the office or on School Cash Online.
Belmont Bulldog Times Colonist 10km Team 2024!!
This year marks a significant milestone for TC10K as they celebrate their 35th anniversary. Teams with 10 or more members will qualify for a logo on the TC10K race shirt – a fantastic way to showcase our team spirit and be part of TC10K history. The team will consist of anyone interested in walking, running, or racing from our Belmont community. Friends and family count – anything to get you outside and exercising!! Your race number and t-shirt will also be delivered to the school on the Friday before the race. New Years resolutions 2024!!
Your Exclusive Early Bird Access: Only $55! Offer valid until January 31, 2024.
Introducing: The Shore – WSPR’s new youth programming
West Shore Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that we have new programming available for youth (low cost and FREE!). Could you please share with all the families at your school?
We’re so excited to let you know that our dedicated youth space and programs have launched to new heights. The Shore, formerly known as the Youth Room, is the ultimate haven for youth in the Westshore. This vibrant hub is not just a place; it is a community within a community where awesome young minds will find a safe place to kick back, hang out and just be themselves.
Sports, art, swimming, skating and snacks are already on the agenda, so gather the squad, come join us at any of the events listed below and stay tuned for more information!
Wednesdays:
Youth Drop-in and Skate
6:00-8:00PM | The Shore (Youth Room at JDF Recreation Centre)
6.30-7.20PM | $2 Skate (JDF Arena)
11-18yrs
FREE for The Shore; $2 for skating
Join us at The Shore for board games, video games or just some time to hang out, then hit the ice at JDF Arena for a $2 skate. The Shore is open after the skate if you’re looking for some snacks, a place to warm up and more fun.
Thursdays:
Youth Drop-in Art Night
3:15-5:00PM | Spruce Room (Centennial Centre at 2805 Carlow Rd)
Snacks provided
FREE
Grade 6+
Calling all youth in grade 6 and up! Do you love to paint, sculpt, print, sew, or draw? Then join us in the art studio for our new Thursday night youth drop in where a variety of art materials will be provided for an evening of creative art making!
Fridays:
🌈 LEGO Group: A Safe Haven for 13-18 year-olds in the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
3:00-4:30PM | The Shore (Youth Room at JDF Recreation Centre)
FREE
13-18yrs
Facilitated by a dedicated Youth and Family Counsellor from Pacific Centre Family Services Association in partnership with WSPR, LEGO Group offers a flexible, drop-in setting for youth exploring their identities. The group gathers on Fridays at JDF Rec Centre during the school year and at nearby outdoor spaces in summer. A confidential space to relax, make friends, enjoy snacks, and play games. Signing up is easy – youth simply register on their first visit. Come build connections with us at LEGO Group!
Youth Drop-in and Swim
6:30-8:00PM | $2 Swim (JDF Recreation Centre)
8:00-9:00PM | The Shore (Youth Room) & Indoor Sports Complex (JDF Recreation Centre)
FREE
11-18yrs
Come join us for lots of fun at the youth-only swim, then games and activities in the Indoor Sports Complex and The Shore (youth room). Different themes, special events and snacks provided.
Various Days & Times (subject to change – view up-to-date schedule online)
$2 Youth drop-in Basketball
Monday | 3:00-5:00PM
Tuesday | 3:00-5:00PM
Thursday | 7:30-9:00PM
Friday | 3:00-4:30PM
Saturday | 4:30-6:30PM
Sunday | 10:30AM-12:00PM
11-18yrs
WSPR Skate Park
Open dawn to dusk daily
FREE
Greetings from the BMD – November 2023
Belmont’s Music Department is back for another fantastic year of music making and performing! We are so excited to return with our band, choir, and drumline ensembles! We’re off to a fantastic start in the 23/34 season with our performances!
We started the year with Headstart Clinics, where young musicians got the opportunity to pick up an instrument and learn with a professional clinician, hosted by Belmont. There have also been 2 clinics for our drumline members so far this school year, hosted by Mr. Rivollier, as well as percussionists from UVic. We’d like to thank the amazing clinicians for giving up their time to help us learn!
As the end of October approached, we were whisked away for our Fall Retreat at Camp Pringle in Shawnigan Lake. While there, we rehearsed with some amazing clinicians, performed for the other ensembles, and participated in team-building activities. On the first evening, we enjoyed many games and stations led by our BMD Executive members. We also enjoyed smores and a bonfire on our last night. We had a blast on this 3-day trip and want to thank the wonderful staff at Camp Pringle!
At the beginning of November, our very own Senior Winds hosted the Greater Victoria Concert Band for a performance in the Learning Commons, where we accepted donations for the Goldstream Food Bank. Both bands played for each other and then joined together for the final song of the concert. It was a great experience to play with a more advanced group, and it was a very memorable night. On November 10th, the choir performed “I Dreamed of Rain” in the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
This fall we also welcomed student teacher Mr. Redman into our department! He helped our directors teach the various bands, as well as the piano and guitar classes. Having Mr. Redman as a student teacher was a wonderful experience, and we wish him the best of luck with his practicum!
We’re so excited to announce our annual winter concert on Thursday, December 14th! Senior Winds, Concert Band 9, Concert Choir, Drumline, R&B, and student combos will perform at this magical event in the Learning Commons and the theatre of Belmont! Our event will begin at 7:00 pm, with admission by donation (food donations welcome)! We hope to see you there!
Scholarship Information Night:
For any parents, guardians, or grads who missed scholarship info night, please see the attached presentation. Contact Mrs. Hoskins if you have any further questions!
Belmont Scholarship Night Presentation
Scholarship Updates
Beedie Luminaries Scholarships (Bursaries)
These 105 scholarships are $22,000 for a two-year program or $44,000 for a four-year program. They are available for Grade 12 students across BC applying to any BC post-secondary institution. The Beedie Luminaries are looking for resilient students facing financial adversity who have demonstrated the grit, desire, and potential to create positive change. Deadline: January 8th, 2024
Link: https://beedieluminaries.ca/grade-12-program/
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Applications OPEN NOW. Twenty undergraduate scholarships of $60,000 – $80,000 each are available across Canada for students intending to enroll in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at certain Canadian universities. Each secondary school may nominate ONE student. Nominees must possess at least two of the three criteria listed:
- Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership
- Academic excellence
- Financial need
(From Schulich Leaders Website)
If you are interested in becoming Belmont’s nominee, please use the nomination form, due by January 19th, 2024. Submit the completed form to Mrs. Hoskins via GRAD 2024 GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
- For the nomination form – Check GRAD 2024 GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Deadline for nomination application due at Belmont: January 19th, 2024
Deadline for Schulich Leaders Nominee: January 31st, 2024
Formal Application by Student is due: February 20th, 2024
CMOLIK Scholarship
Belmont can nominate ONE student for these awards. There are 20 available valued at up to $45 000. Once selected, the successful nominee then applies online to the Cmolik Foundation to be considered for one of these scholarships. They are looking for students who have faced adversity, but through hard work and determination have been successful in achieving their goals and who may not have the means to attend post-secondary without financial assistance.
Please complete the nomination form form, attach necessary documentation, and turn in to Mrs. Hoskins in Grad 2024 Google Classroom by: January 17th, 2024 at midnight. If you are selected as our nominee, you will be informed by: January 24th, 2024 and the deadline for your full application to the Cmolik Foundation will be: February 7th, 2024.
Eligibility Requirements (From CMolik Website):
- Be a current resident of BC
- Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
- Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
- Have demonstrated financial need
- Have faced adversity
- Plan to be a full-time student
- Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
- Needs funding for a post-secondary institution or college
- Be endorsed by their school principal (if you are selected as nominee you will be endorsed)
The Belmont Bulletin 