Important Dates to Remember:
- Nov 18-Dec 5th – Grad Photos in the Learning Commons
- Nov 21st – 3 hr. Early Dismissal
- Nov 22nd – Pro D Day (no students in session)
- Nov 25-29th – Careers Week
- Nov 27th – Scholarship Evening 5:30-6:30pm
- Nov 28th – Fall Pep Rally
- Nov 28th -Resume Workshop for Gr. 11’s at Lunch in LLC
Belmont 12-day trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Spring Break 2026!!
Enrollment is open and early discount available until November 30th. If you missed the Parent Information Meeting last week and you are interested in finding out more about this once in a lifetime opportunity, please contact Megan Bondurant at mbondurant@sd62.bc.ca for more information. She will also be around during Parent Teacher Interviews if you would like to set up a time to meet.
Sports
Belmont’s Junior Varsity Football Team, undefeated in regular season play, are the Island Champions! They played in Vancouver for their final game at Rutland Senior Secondary School in the AAA Provincial Quarter Finals in which Rutland won 14-6. Way to go Bulldogs Congrats on an amazing season.
Boys soccer
ISLAND CHAMPIONS! First time in History
Volleyball
Junior Girls finished 2nd in the Island Championships!!
Senior Boys just missed out on islands.
Senior Girls finished 5th in the city earning them a challenge match for the last Island Championship berth
Football
JV – ISLAND DIVISION CHAMPIONS!!
Basketball Scorekeepers wanted
Are you interested in scorekeeping Belmont Bulldog Basketball games? There are 3 positions available per game (score clock, shot clock, game sheet) and the pay is $15 each per game! Please sign up using the QR code and we will be in touch for training and scheduling!
Games begin next week game times are 415/545/715 or 730 Monday to Thursday with some tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays.
Careers
Scholarship Information:
Grade 12 students and parents/guardians that are interested in scholarships are encouraged to attend the Scholarship Information Night on Wednesday, November 27th at 5:30pm. The presentation will include local awards, items students should be working on now and time for relevant questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Scholarship Deadlines Approaching:
Students who are needing support are encouraged to reach out to Mrs. Hoskins or come to the careers centre in C or D block for direct support!
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
This award is open to students of all abilities. To be considered, applicants must meet be in good academic standing, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and applying for a degree/diploma at a Canadian college/university. Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox, their courage in overcoming obstacles, and definite marks of distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life. These students are involved in activities or organizations that improve human welfare, make a difference, and have a positive impact on their community and others. Candidates may face different types of obstacles. Financial need is not in itself a criterion of the award. It can, however, be included as an obstacle. The maximum value of the award is $28,000 dispersed over four years. The application process opens in November. (From Terry Fox Humanitarian Website)
Deadline: December 1st, 2024
Link: https://terryfoxawards.ca/
Burger King Scholars Program
Open to all students in Canada and the US in three categories: general (all students), employees of Burger King, and relatives of employees. Applicants need to demonstrate active volunteering in their communities, in sport, faith groups, clubs, or other organizations.
Deadline: December 15, yearly
Link: https://www.universities-colleges-schools.com/article/burger-king-scholars-program
Beedie Luminaries Scholarships (Bursaries)
These 116 scholarships are $11,000 for a one year certificate, $22, 000 for a two-year diploma program or $44 000 for a four-year program. They are available for Grade 12 students across BC applying to any BC post-secondary institution. The Beedie Luminaries are looking for resilient students who have faced significant challenges or adversity in their lives who have also demonstrated the grit, desire, and potential to create positive change.
Applications open November 4th, 2024 to December 16th at 1:00PM
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