Important Upcoming Reminders:
- Dec 18-22nd Spirit Week @ Belmont
- Dec 21st – Grad Winter Formal @ Olympic View Golf Course 5-9pm
- Dec 22nd- Winter Wonderland Breakfast @ Belmont – till 10am
- Dec 22nd – Last Day of School before Winter Break begins
- Jan.8th – Welcome Back to School
- Jan 17th – Grade 12 Capstone Presentations
- Jan 18th – Winter Dance Show
Dear Belmont Families,
It has been an incredibly inspiring fall at Belmont! The level of initiative and energy has been outstanding! I would like to thank the staff and volunteers for their tireless commitment to providing exceptional learning experiences. I commend students on their hard work and moments of kindness in the school. I have also been impressed by the large number of students taking leadership and making thoughtful contributions to our community. I wish students, families, and staff a restful and enjoyable break, and look forward to everyone returning in January, rested and ready to finish the semester strong!
Laura Fulton
Principal
Reminder to students:
As we approach the last few days before Winter Break, please take the time to pass by the lost and found on the first floor if you are missing anything, along with cleaning out your lockers of any food or food containers that might be stored in there.
Grad Photo Retakes
Please note as per below that Grad Photo retakes will be taking place from Jan 24th – Jan 26th in the Learning Commons, Scan and book an appointment now if needed
The Counselling has added a link for any one needing tips or ideas for anyone needing ideas for over the holidays season
The Holiday Season and some tips for stress over the holidays
Congratulations to Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology 12 students
For working hard through complex labs and coursework to complete their Camosun College Biology 103 course!
Junior Girls Tier 1 Basketball
Our Jr. Girls tier 1 Basketball team just played at the G.P. Vanier Christmas Tournament in Courtenay, BC over the weekend. They had a great weekend with lots of team bonding.
Leadership Students helping out again:
David Cameron Elementary had a pancake breakfast for their 400+ students on Dec. 18. Belmont Leadership students helped hand out food and make over 800 pancakes for the K-5 students
On Thursday, December 14th the ISP/ELL team hosted our annual Gingerbread House Decorating Competition which bought 250 students together to celebrate the season. Congratulations to all participants for collaborating so well on your beautiful designs. A special thanks goes to the staff and students who helped to organize and run this event. Thank you also to our admin team for supporting initiatives that bring our students and staff together.
Bulldog Athletics
Basketball season is in the full swing with 7 teams competing in different leagues.
Notable Results
Sr A Boys Basketball finished in 4th place in the N0 Regrets tournament held on the North Shore and recently defeated Claremont in league play.
Sr B Boys Basketball has been hot in league play. Big shout out to Grade 12 student Brody White who scored 52 points in a game during their tournament at Edward Milne.
Sr Girls Basketball showed well in the Christmas tournament they hosted by defeating Kwalikum in front of classes.
Jr Girls recently finished 4th at the GP Vanier Christmas tournament
Jr Boys have showed well during a busy December and are currently 5-1 in league play.
Both our Junior Tier two teams have played a couple of games and earned some victories in exhibition matches.
Scholarship Updates:
The following awards are due shortly after winter break – if students are applying, it is advised that they apply before or during the break to avoid missed deadlines.
If students require support, please reach out to Mrs. Hoskins via email.
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)
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