Important Dates to Remember:
- June 21 & 24th – Copernican Days – See schedule below
- June 25th – Recognition Evening
- June 25 & 26th Course Completions Days – students only in session with appts. with teachers
- June 26th – Belmont Prom at Crystal Gardens
- June 27th – Last Day of classes – Report cards published
- June 28th – Year End Administrative Day – No students in Session
Year end message from the principal
The 2023/24 school year has been full of fantastic learning, community, and spirit! Students have had so many wonderful experiences – whether it be through our huge range of courses, outstanding sports programs, coming together for performances, celebrating graduation, participating in trade competitions, exploring the outdoors, enjoying our school-wide BBQ and games, or taking part in our after-school study hall! The breadth of programming and experiences at Belmont is remarkable and is only possible because of the dedication of our staff. Please join me in offering gratitude for the amazing efforts that make Belmont an outstanding place to be!
I would also like to extend congratulations to students who have demonstrated kindness and commitment to learning and community throughout the year. They have shown this through community-oriented actions such as the grade 12 blood drive; representing themselves with pride at events such as graduation; and through small acts each day. It is when each person consciously and positively contributes, that the power of community emerges.
Please be reminded that Tuesday, June 25 – Thursday, June 27 are Completion Days during which attendance is by appointment at the request of the student or teacher. These days provide an opportunity for students to complete outstanding work. However, it is not acceptable for a student to hand in a large number of assignments at the end of the semester. Learning is a process that takes place over time, and the expectation is that students are attending their classes and continually engaging in the learning process.
We look forward to welcoming Grade 9s back to the school on Tuesday, September 3rd (half day) and all grades back on Wednesday, September 4th (full day). Students and families will receive additional details about the 2024/2025 school year in late August.
We wish everyone a good finish to the school year and a happy summer!
Laura Fulton
Baseball Academy
The Belmont Baseball and Softball Academy had a great field trip for School Sports Day to watch the Victoria Harbour Cats defeat the Nanaimo Night Owls. It was a great day at the park!
Girls Rugby
Congratulations to Piper J. who has been recruited and signed to the Vikes Women’s Rugby Team next year!
Piper will be joining Belmont Alumni Zoe W. and Maggie M.at UVic as they look to beat their silver medal performances in USport 15s and 7s rugby.
Track and Field
It was an action-packed weekend on the track in Nanaimo for Provincial Track and Field Championships. All the boys who represented Belmont did exceptionally and they should be proud of their accomplishments. In his first ever appearance at a Championship, Ethan A. came 25th in the 400m with a blazing time of 55.88. His first ever Championship, grade 12 graduate Maxim R. is 9th in the province for long jump with a jump of 6.00m. He was 11th in the province for the 110m hurdles. He also arrived at 16th in the 400m hurdles.
Congratulations to our Island Champion Chase D.for a 5th place finish overall in the 100m with a personal best time of 11.50. Chase also was incredible in the 200m arriving in 9th place overall with a blistering fast time of 23.55. Incredible season for Chase, Max and Ethan. Phenomenal.
Boy’s Rugby Team
We are very proud of the Boy’s Rugby Team who paddled alongside police officers today at National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations. Many thanks to coaches Dan Beattie and Elliot Peacock for their leadership in providing this opportunity.
Marine Biology11/Aquatic Chemistry
It was another packed week for our Marine Biology 11/Aquatic Chemistry students. A super low-tidal quadrat study of Whiffin Spit where gumboot chitons, nudibranchs, sea stars, urchins, cucumbers and so many other marine species were uncovered. Also, a tour of the DFO and Coast Guard at the Institute of Ocean Sciences’ open house where students learned about operations and potential career pathways.
Game Ready Summer Camps
Check out the slideshow of events and camps happening this summer.
District Authority Scholarship Claiming Process
Please click on the link below for full information
Scholarship Thank You Cards
Grads – please make sure you send out your thank you cards for scholarships! All awards received at grad will have a card and pre-addressed envelope for you to fill out. So, please put them in the mail 🙂
If you won a district authority scholarship you need to bring your card, filled out, to Mrs. Hoskins or Mrs. Robertson in the careers office (A119) before the last day of school so we can put them in the district courier!
Congrats to all winners 🙂
The Belmont Bulletin 