Important Date Reminders
- Feb. 28th – Pink Shirt Day
- Mar. 4-8th Student Learning Surveys
- Mar. 7-10th – Musical Production of “The Drowsy Chaperone”
- Mar. 10th – Daylight Savings
- Mar. 11-15th – Spirit Week
- Mar. 12th – PAC Meeting 7pm
- Mar. 14th – Family Night 3:30-7:30 pm
- Mar. 15th -Last Day of School before Spring Break
Study Hall Week
March 4-7, 3:30-5:00 (Learning Commons); Here is an opportunity to finish those half-done assignments, seek extra help before any tests, or finish projects before spring break. Open to all students. Teachers from Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and more will be there to assist.
Pink Shirt Day
As per the pictures below Staff and Students represented well, to help support Anti Bullying Day.
Child Sponsorship
A student led committee at Belmont is working towards raising money to sponsor a child living in impoverished communities abroad. This money will go towards providing that child with support to help break the cycle of poverty, from food and water to healthcare and education.
To help please consider:
1. Bringing your bottles to the bottle drive on March 9th, from 9am to 2pm at Belmont Secondary, or
2. Volunteering to help at the March 9 bottle drive, or
3. Returning the bottles to any Return It bottle depot and depositing them under the account with the number 7785330891.
If you are interested in volunteering or approaching businesses for support, or if you would like to donate on a different way, please email Ms. Horner: mhorner@sd62.bc.ca.
Climbing Academy
Congratulations to all our Climbing Academy students who completed at our climbing competition on Friday, February 16th, at Langford BoulderHouse. Our athletes worked very hard preparing for this competition and we are extremely proud of their hard work. Once again, they hardly shared the podium.
Summary of results:
Advanced Male
1st place – Estevan S., 2nd place – Levi P., 4th place – Jacob P,. 6th place – Seb S.
Intermediate Male
4rth place – Taavin W. , 5th place – Koen B., 6th place – Joel L., 7th place – Nikita M.
Rec Male
1st place – Jacob H., 2nd place – Malte R., 7th place – Justin L.
Intermediate Female
1st place – Caelen W. 2nd place – Hanna G., 4rth place – Victoria B.
Rec Non-Binary
1st place – Amelia H.
Track and Field:
The track and field season will begin next week. Are you interested in running, jumping or throwing as a Belmont Bulldog?
Meeting on Tuesday, March 5th in the learning commons.
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities:
Students who need support with scholarship applications should reach out to Mrs. Hoskins sooner than later – choskins@sd62learns.org
Mrs. Hoskins will be offering district, Belmont, and PAC scholarship application support in the learning commons at lunch March 4th to 9th for those who need it.
Sooke Teachers’ Association Scholarships
Seven scholarships of $1000 each are available to students of the Sooke School District who are planning to attend full-time post-secondary school. In addition to an application form, students must also submit a resume and their transcript. Please note that three of the 7 awards are reserved for students whose parents are members of the Sooke Teachers’ Association and one of the 7 scholarships is reserved for an Indigenous student. See the application for more detail. Shortlisted students will be interviewed in May to assist with making the final selection of winners.
Deadline: March 8th, 2024
Click the link to apply: https://sooketeachers.org/scholarship/
RE/MAX 2023 Quest for Excellence
The Quest for Excellence Program recognizes the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of Western Canadian students. High school students graduating in 2021 from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising.
Deadline: March 13, 2024 . 11:59PM
Click the link to apply: https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence/
Principals and Vice-Principals Association (BCPVPA) Scholarships
Scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each, are awarded annually to students who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to a post-secondary institution.
All applicants will be judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community.
Deadline: March 18th, 2024
Click the link to apply: https://www.bcpvpa.org/about-bcpvpa/supporting-students/scholarships#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20the%20BCPVPA%20awards,the%20amount%20of%20%241%2C000%20each.
Girl Guides of Canada
Scholarships are open to members who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized college, university or trades program. Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time studies.
Deadline: March 24th, 2024. 11:59PM
Click the link to apply https://ggcportal.smapply.ca/prog/ggc_national_scholarships_2024/
Power Pioneers Community Service Award
The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia. We’re looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one–time project.
Deadline: March 31, yearly
Click the Link To Apply – https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/1/9/121945098/bch20-030-powerpioneers_communityserviceaward_application-fillableare__2_.pdf
District Authority Awards
(BC Ministry of Education Provincial Scholarship) – Last year 47 Belmont students won one of these.
The District Awards recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. Students have up to five years to use this voucher. The district will be able to award over 100 of these scholarships to district students. There are seven categories to choose from: Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service, Indigenous Language & Culture, and Technical and Trades Training. (Note: You may apply in more than one category. A separate application must be submitted for each category to which you are applying.)
Deadline: April 17th, at 3:30PM, 2024
- LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Start your application before spring break.
- Asking for a transcript or references or to get your counselor’s signature the morning of April 13th will be TOO LATE.
To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: g7hof2s
Monk Office Supply Scholarship
This award recognizes a student who displays good citizenship and social responsibility at school and in the community and who plans to enter the field of environmental studies. The value of the award varies from year to year.
Deadline: April 17th, at 3:30PM, 2024
To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: g7hof2s
Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship
The spirit of this $750 award is not necessarily to recognize outstanding academic excellence, but rather to champion a student who embodies the qualities that Ron Warder embodied: leadership, community action, creativity, respect, perseverance, relationship-building, and a passion for supporting the school community and community at large. Requirements: “C+” average or better; participated in student government, clubs, school teams, and/or community activities; and displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/or community; and can demonstrate a positive impact on school and/or community through service.
Deadline: April 17th, at 3:30PM, 2024
To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: g7hof2s
Victor Chen Memorial Engineering:
Student planning on going into programs such as engineering, especially at BCIT or Camosun, with good grades, service within the school and community, and financial need
Will be a district wide scholarship as of 2020.
Deadline: April 17th, at 3:30PM, 2024
To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: g7hof2s
Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship:
Awarded to an SD62 graduating student who is entering an education program in the field of forestry. Consideration may be given to students pursuing post-secondary programs in fisheries or resource management.
Deadline: April 17th, at 3:30PM, 2024
To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: g7hof2s
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