Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- Sept 26th – Welcome Back BBQ – Extended Lunch Hour
- Sept 27th – Meet the BMD & Parent Meeting
- Sept 27th – Truth and Reconciliation activities at Belmont
- Sept 28th – BC Honour Choir rehearsal
- Sept 28th – BMD Bottle Drive
- Sept 30th – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – No School in Session
We are super excited to see so many students walking, bussing and biking to school! Our bike racks are so well used that we are looking into adding more to our school grounds.
Careers 9 at Belmont:
Dear Parents and Guardians – this year at Belmont, the Careers 9 class is running through a google classroom outside the timetable. Assignments will be posted in there and students will be marked using the proficiency scale. Students in grade 9 have been invited to join and will be going through a careers orientation during the week of September 16th to 20th. If students are new to the school, however4, or do not have a google account they may not be in there so please have them come see Mrs. Robertson or Mrs. Hoskins to ensure they can participate in the course and assignments that go with that! Should anyone have any questions, please email choskins@sd62.bc.ca
- EducationPlannerBC invites parents, families, and student supporters to join our virtual presentation on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. Learn about post-secondary education and career opportunities, as well as tools to best support your student in planning for their future. The information will be especially helpful for families with students in grades 10-12.
- Come explore our website! Search thousands of programs, get to know trades, and discover career paths. Find helpful resources, including financial aid options, admission requirements, FAQs, and the Glossary. Learn how to create an account, save programs, paths, and careers to My List, and apply to post-secondary in B.C.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
As you may know, the Government of Canada announced the implementation of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan, as of December 18, 2023. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) aims at reducing the costs of dental care for Canadian residents who have a family net income of less than $90,000. Complete details for the Canadian Dental Care Plan can be found online at Canada.ca/dental or by clicking HERE.
The implementation has been following a phased-in approach. Applications are currently open for:
- children under 18
- persons with disabilities with a valid Disability Tax Credit on file with CRA
- seniors 65+
Note: The program will expand to all eligible Canadian residents as of 2025.
Eligibility criteria –complete details
To qualify for the CDCP, you must:
- have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000.
- be a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
- have filed your tax return for the previous year (and received Notice of Assessment).
- not have access to dental insurance.
- NOTE: You need to meet ALL the eligibility criteria to qualify for the CDCP.
Applications – applications can be done online at Canada.ca/dental or over the phone with a live CDCP agent by calling 1-833-537-4342.
Coverage – complete details
Scholarship Information:
Students who would like support with scholarship applications, please reach out to Mrs. Hoskins via email: choskins@sd62learns.org or come to the Careers Centre in C/D block. Parents, guardians and grads are encouraged to check out the scholarship website (updated to the end of October: https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:
The Loran Scholars Foundation
Students who are dedicated to serving others, show promise of leadership and have integrity, courage, compassion, grit and a high level of personal autonomy are encouraged to apply. Applicants are eligible for one of 34 Loran Awards (each valued at $100,000 over four years of undergraduate studies), or one of 104 finalist/provincial awards ($5,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.
Eligibility criteria
- Be entering university for the first time in September 2025.
- Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Be born between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009.
- Emphasis on character, service, and leadership.
Awards:
Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:
- Some include an annual stipend of $11,000
- A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
- Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
- Access to our network and up to $14,000 in funding for summer work experiences in three different sectors
- An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
- Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
- Lifelong membership with values-driven individuals
They also grant approximately 95 provincial and territorial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.
(From LORAN website)
Please note: No school nomination is required to apply for this award anymore.
For more information and to start the rigorous application process now click this link: https://loranscholar.ca/
Deadline: October 15th, 2024 before 8:00PM
The University of Toronto National Book Award
The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto. Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. It is a non-monetary award. The book will be presented to the student at their secondary school graduation ceremony at the end of the school year. Students nominated for this award are invited to submit an application to the National Scholarship Program.
Eligibility – Book Award and National Scholarship
Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award.
- an original and creative thinker
- committed to school and community
- a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
- enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
- a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
- currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP
- intending to begin university the following academic year
- a National Book Award nominee or self-identify as meeting the criteria above
(From National Scholarship/U of T Website)
For more information – click this link: https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarship/
Deadline for Nomination Form: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
For the Belmont nomination form – SEE GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM 2025
The Belmont Bulletin 