Important Date Reminders:
- May 9th – Evening of Jazz
- May 9th – Sustainability Plant Sale
- May 11th – Dry Grad Bottle Drive – Buckey’s Tap House
- May 14th -15th Middle School Visits to Belmont
- May 15th – Lower Island Track and Field Championships
- May 16th – ICBC Presentation
- May 16th – O’Canada and Grad Song Auditions
- May 17th – Pro D Day – No students in session
- May 20th – May Day – No School in Session
- May 21st -22nd – Track and Field Championships – Port Alberni
- May 23rd-24th – Marketing 110- Dual Credit Exams Bl. B & D
- May 23rd – Belmont Night LIVE
As a District, we believe it’s important to recognize the important work that our staffs do on behalf of children and families. One important group that too often does not get acknowledgement for their important work is our bus drivers. Each day they safely transport over 4,200 district students to and from school.
Spring in the Belmont Music Department
Since spring break, students of the BMD have been very busy showcasing their work during what is known as festival season.
Senior Winds and Concert Band 9 traveled up to Port Alberni for the Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival, earning excellent reviews from the adjudicators. Concert Choir stayed closer to home for the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, which went so well that they were invited to perform in the highlights concert held in Oak Bay the following week.
The Jazz and R & B Bands performed to enthusiastic crowds in the Social Commons of the school at lunch on April 25.
Our Drumline traveled to Abbotsford to compete in the British Colombia Drumline Competition, where they were awarded 2nd place. The very next day, our Vocal Jazz Ensemble had a great day at the Oak Bay Vocal Jazz Festival, watching the local high school groups and the guest performers, “Soundsation” from Edmonds College, Washington.
Next on the agenda is the “Evening of Jazz” with special guests Naden’s Pacific Blue Big Band. Please join us here at Belmont for what will be a great night on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 pm (admission by donation). And don’t forget to put the Year End Concert in your calendars – Thursday, June 6th at 7pm.
This is going to be a great night. I hope you can make it!
Belmont Night Live
Hello Belmont Community! On Thursday May 23rd at 7pm we are hosting our annual talent show, Belmont Night Live, and you are invited! We have dancers, comedians, singers, bands, games and SO MUCH MORE! This event is not to be missed, the whole thing is hosted by and starring students, please join us for an evening celebrating the amazing talent we have at Belmont! The event is by donation and starts at 7pm in the Theatre (doors open 6.30)
TC10K this year:
Our team included: Mannie R., Daniel R., Merete K., Ania Emilia Z. Sabrina B., Brian W., Mya W., Ayla J., and Gillian B. Everyone had a great run amongst the 8500 runners. Excellent work, team!
Vital Youth Celebration
Ozioma and Philip represented Belmont at the Vital Youth celebration. The Vital Youth committee, part of the Leadership class, worked with the Victoria Foundation to donate $3,000 to charity. Our students chose to support Veteran’s and the local Green Team.
Climbing Academy
Congratulations to our climbers who competed at the Stelly’s climbing competition last week. As always, the Belmont Climbing Academy did a great job representing our school both as athletes and volunteers. Each student put forth their best as they translated their rigorous training into an outstanding performance. Special shout out to Jacob P. and Victoria B. for placing first and second place in their category, respectively. The rest of the results are yet to be released.
Spring Break of a different sort
Huge congrats to Taitumn R. who recently won a silver medal for Canada at the u18 Softball Pan Am Championship in Monteria, Colombia.
Taitumn played second base and batted second for Canada and was one of Canadas top players throughout the tournament.
Belmont Dance Company at Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
Belmont Dance Company participated in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival a couple of weeks ago. The students worked hard on their pieces and performed their hearts out!
Every year at Festival, the adjudicator chooses some pieces that they believed to be a “highlight” to them. The pieces that get chosen are to be performed once again in the GVPAF School Dance Highlights Gala on May 6th at the UVic Farquhar Auditorium. Out of 160 pieces, there were 31 pieces chosen. I am happy to announce that the adjudicator chose 3 Belmont pieces to be performed once again!
The pieces chosen were:
“Dream” – choreographed by Jinayah Nelson (Belmont Alumnus)
Danced by: Evie Gehrig, Cecilia Winter, Kiera Padgett, Sarah Jamieson, Kenzie Forseth, and Kaylee Toghill
“A Bruno Mars Production” – choreographed by Melanie Narciso
Danced by: The Belmont Dance Company
“Love In The Dark” – choreographed by Melanie Narciso
Danced by: The Belmont Dance Company
Skills Canada Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students on their success at the Skills Canada competition.
- Rania I. – 3rd Place Hairstyling
- Ryland F. – 1st Place Automotive
- Connor C. – 2nd Place Automotive
- Evan W. – 3rd Place Automotive
Belmont is going to Spain!
All students interested in joining or learning more about our Spring Break 2025 trip to Spain should attend the info session at lunch this Thursday May 9th in the Learning Commons. Application forms will be available there.
The trip is organized by Ms. Evans and Ms. Elizondo. Please contact them if you have any questions.
Tree Planting for Earth Week
Our students helped out with Earth Week, by planting trees in the area.
Track and Field:
The final qualifying race at UVic’s Centennial Stadium will take place on Wednesday, May 8th. Lower Island Championships will take place on May 15th all day at Uvic. Congrats to the following Bulldogs
Chase D – 100m, 200m(current 1st place for both events) Ethan A – 100m, 200m, 400m,
Makaio 0 – 100m, 200m Max R – 100m, 100mH, 400m, 400m H, long jump
Isaac B – 100m, 200m, long jump, hurdles Delizio C – 100m, 200m Elijah B – 100m, 200m, long jump
Aaron L – 100m, 200m, long jump Douglas R – 100m, 200m, long jump, 100mHurdles
Danny J – Shot Put Luis A – Shot Put and Jav
Philip A – Jav Gabriel N – Jav
Zach Malcolm – 100m, 200m
Charlie N – Jav, Shot Put
Diego C – 100m, Steeplechase Ryder R – Steeplechase
Megan S – 100m Favour O – 100m
Emma L – 100m, 200m Roberta L – 3000m, 1500m
Taylor F – Long Jump and triple jump, 800m
Corah B – 100m Simone C- 100m
Hana – 100m Sabrina – 100m
Luna A – 100m Afrika J – 100m
Scholarship Information and Deadlines:
CUPE 459 Bursary
ELIGIBLITY
In order to qualify for the bursary, the applicant must:
- Be a dependent/relative of a CUPE 459 member and a graduating secondary school
student of 2024.
- Applicants in need of financial assistance may be given special consideration.
Deadline: May 15th, 2024
Application and criteria can be accessed in the grad 2024 google classroom!
Sooke Fine Arts Scholarship
The Sooke Fine Arts Society will offer up to two annual scholarships of $1,500 to School
District #62 students graduating from Grade 12 at one of: Edward Milne Community,
Royal Bay Secondary, West Shore Centre for Learning, or Belmont Secondary Schools or
SD #62 home schooled students. The scholarships are to provide financial support to
students entering a post-secondary program, which includes a visual arts component, at
an accredited Canadian institution.
See Grad Google Classroom for Application!
Deadline: May 15th
Alpha Thi Cheta – UVIC Bursary
The Orchid bursary was founded in 2016-2017 in order for Alpha Chi Theta to recognize and reward a female student graduating high school from Victoria and the surrounding areas who demonstrates the four pillars of Alpha Chi Theta. The student must be attending the University of Victoria beginning September 2024 in order to qualify for this bursary. Should the recipient decide not to attend the University of Victoria, the bursary will be awarded to the runner up. After proof of registration, a cheque valued at $350.00 will be sent to the recipient.
Deadline: May 30th, 2024
Application can be found in grad google classroom!
Pacific Leadership Scholarship for Students of Public Servants
Every year there are 60 scholarships available for students who are children of public servants and under the age of 25. Qualified students with a parent who has been an employee of the BC Public Service for the last three years may apply.
Deadline – May 17th, 2024
For Application – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/career-development/pacific-leaders/scholarships-for-children
Juan de Fuca Soccer Association Dick Darley and Eunice Johnson Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration of this $500 scholarship, the candidate must:
a) Be a grade 12 student
b) Have played a minimum of three years in the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
c) Be dedicated and have contributed to the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
Deadline: May 31st, 2023
To Apply – https://jdfsoccer.ca/dick-darley-scholarship/
https://jdfsoccer.ca/eunice-johnson-scholarship/
Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside Bursaries
For 2024, the following seven Scholarships are available:
- Three (3) Rotary Club of Harbourside Victoria Scholarships ($1,500 each)
- One (1) Scholarship giving preference to an Indigenous Student ($1,500)
- Three (3) Charter Member Scholarships ($2,000 each)
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology, in the name of Marke Hambley.
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has been involved in the military community or who has a member of their family who has served or is serving in the military, in the name of Tom Martin.
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has shown a deep involvement in athletics or will be pursuing a career related to athletics, in the name of Mike Creery.
To qualify, you:
- must be enrolled at a public secondary school in School District 61 (Greater Victoria), School District 62 (Sooke), School District 63 (Saanich), or at a secondary school in School District 93 (French first-language) located within the geographical limits of District 61, 62 or 63); must be graduating in June this year; and will be continuing your education at a recognized post-secondary institution in the fall.
- Deadline: May 31, 2024
- Application – https://www.harboursiderotary.org/page/scholarships
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