Welcome back from the Winter Break
Important Upcoming Dates:
- January 17th – Grade 12 Captsone Presentations
- January 18th – Winter Dance Show
- January 20th – Drumline Retreat
- January 22-26 – Graduation Assessments
- January 22-26 – Quiet Week before Second Semester
- January 26th – BMD 4 BMD
- January 29th – Completion/Extension day – No school unless completion of courses needed – Teachers in session
- January 30th - Start of Second Semester
- January 31st – Grade 8 Parent Meeting
Grade 12 Capstone Presentations
A huge shout out to Grade 12 students, Careers Staff, and community volunteers who made it here bright and early today to host Capstone interviews! The enthusiasm and skills of Belmont’s Grade 12s are impressive! If there are students who are concerned they missed this opportunity because of snow, they should reach out to their Careers teacher who will organize an alternate opportunity.
Winter Wonderland Breakfast
Many thanks to the staff and leadership students who organized a wonderful breakfast and games morning on December 22nd! A huge shout out to the band for providing wonderful entertainment!
Athletics
Congratulations to our Junior Boys Basketball team who won their tournament this weekend at Spectrum. The final game came down to the last shot and Grade 9 Ryder Rajotte hit the game winning three pointer at the buzzer to send the crowd into a frenzy.
Both the Senior Boys and Senior Girls teams finished third place in their respective tournaments.
Both the Junior girls tier 1 and Junior boys tier 2 teams won one game in their tournaments with the junior girls winning an overtime thriller 47-45.
- Jan 23- Sr girls Basketball @ Royal Bay 545 pm
- Jan 23 – Sr A Boys Basketball vs Oak Bay 730 pm
- Jan 24- Tier 1 Jr Girls Basketball vs Royal Bay 545 pm
- Jan 24 – Tier 1 Jr Boys Basketball vs Mt Doug 730 pm
- Jan 25- Tier 2 Jr Girls Basketball vs Stellys 415 pm
- Jan 25 -Tier 2 Jr Boys Basketball vs Esq 9s 545 pm
- Jan 25- SR B Boys Basketball vs SMUS 730 pm
- Senior A boys at Van College Tournament Jan 25-27
- Tier 1 Jr boys play in Claremont Tournament Jan 26-27
- Tier 2 Jr boys play in Mt Doug Tournament Jan 26-27
Congratulations
The judging for the In-house round of the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poster and Literary contest has now been completed. Congratulations to Cameron Pelletier who won:
1st Place Senior Poem
1st Place Senior Black & White Poster for Grade 12 student
Cameron will be accepting his award at the Royal Canadian Legion on January 21st.
Lest We Forget
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities:
1.Prestige Photography Scholarship:
Class of 2024 graduates photographed by Prestige Photography can apply for a scholarship by sharing their Prestige Photography experience in a formal one-page essay. A total of 3 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded between United States and Canada. Essays may be used to promote Prestige Photography. The essay topic is as follows:
“Tell us what grad year means to you and how your Prestige pictures help celebrate your
achievements.”
How do you apply? Simply complete the application form and submit your one-page formal essay. Next, print and mail your application and essay to Prestige College Scholarship Program, Lifetouch National School Studios, Attn: Prestige Marketing, 11000 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2024.
For the application click here: https://prestigeportraits.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/231-002-SC-Prestige-GY24_Prestige-Student-Scholarship-Program_CA-ENG.pdf
2. Kin Canada Foundation Scholarship
$1,000 bursaries are awarded to successful Canadian applicants with financial need who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized university, community college, technical institute and other schools for advanced education. The application requires information about your financial situation, community service, and that you indicate some knowledge or experience with Kin Canada (Kinsmen and Kinettes).
Deadline: February 1, 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.kincanada.ca/bursaries
3. RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship
This award is for Indigenous students to help them complete their post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community. Selected students are awarded up to $10,000 each academic year (for up to four years) to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses. This is for indigenous students who demonstrate a strong academic performance and community involvement. 5 scholarships for students majoring in disciplines related to the financial industry and 15 scholarships to all other disciplines.
Deadline: February 7th, 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.rbc.com/en/future-launch/resource-type/scholarships-awards/indigenous-scholarship/
4. The Young Women in Public Affairs Award (Zonta)
This scholarship opportunity is open to girls age 16-19 in Greater Victoria who are involved in their communities. There is a Zonta Victoria local prize awarded and the winner’s application is then considered for a district prize (Zonta District 8) of $2500 USD, so about $2000 CAN. The district winner’s application will then be submitted to the International level with the potential award of $4,000 USD from the Zonta International Foundation. Must be emailed to zipp.barbie@gmail.com by February 9th, 2024.
Deadline: February 9th, 2024
To Apply: See or email Mrs. Hoskins
5. BC General Employees Union
BCGEU is offering scholarships for post-secondary studies for members, staff, and their families. They offer $85,000 annually in the form of $2000 scholarships for full-time students and $1000 for part-time students.
Application can be accessed at this link: https://www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships
Deadline: February 15th, 2024
6. BC Excellence Scholarship (BC Ministry of Education)
You must be nominated by Belmont in order to apply for this scholarship and only one student from each school may be nominated. Our nominee then applies to the province for one of the 55 Excellence Scholarship vouchers of $5000. Successful students will have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside of school, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career OR post-secondary paths. To be considered for our nomination, your completed nomination form must be submitted to Mrs. Hoskins in the GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM on or before the deadline.
Nomination form due: January 30th, 2024 @ 5:00PM to Grad 2024 Google Classroom
Formal Application deadline: February 15th, 2024
7. Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship – BC Ministry of Education
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education.
Deadline: February 15th, 2024
As always, if students need support they can email Mrs. Hoskins – choskins@sd62learns.org or they can get in person support in C or D block in the library mezzanine!
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