Important Upcoming Reminders:
- Sept 24 – Royal Roads Admission Presentation for Students 1:00-3:00 pm
- Sept 25 – Welcome Back BBQ – extended lunch hour
- Sept 26 – Meet the Belmont Music Dept. & Parent Meeting
- Sept 30 – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation ( No school in session)
- Oct. 8 – UVIC Admissions Presentation Bl. A & B
- Oct 13 – Thanksgiving Day (no school in session)
- Oct 14- PAC Meeting 7pm Learning Commons
- Oct 14 – Launch of BMD Purdy’s Fundraiser
Sports at Belmont
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Team B for their first place finish in the tier 2 division at Spectrum! Way to go girls!
The Latest from the Dawg Pound
It was a great week for Belmont Football as both the JV and Varsity Teams came out with big wins! Belmont JV won against South Delta in a thriller 42-35
Our Senior Girls Tier 2 team attended the Spectrum tournament where they won the consolation side placing 9th! (Pic attached)
The Senior Boys Soccer Tier 1 team beat Claremont 2-1
The Jr Boys soccer team lost to Oak Bay
The Sr boys volleyball team split with Spectrum and Royal Bay
The Junior Girls volleyball team played 5 sets vs Brentwood, winning all 5.
The cross country team had a strong showing of numbers for their first race with finishers in the top 30
Game of the Week
Its rivalry week in Boys soccer where both the Junior and Senior Teams are taking on Royal bay.
The game of the week this week the Senior Boys Soccer Game on Thursday, vs the cross town Ravens, kickoff at 3:30
Club Badminton – Club badminton has started at Belmont. The club is on Monday nights 7:30-9pm (On school days). Everyone is welcome and the cost is $10 for September through to the end of January.
Spring Break Trip to Galapagos Islands
A couple of spots have opened up for our 10-day adventure to Mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands during Spring Break 2026!
This once-in-a-lifetime trip includes unforgettable experiences such as:
🦎 Exploring the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies
🏝️ Snorkeling with tropical fish, and maybe even sea turtles
🌋 Visiting volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches
🚤 Island-hopping to discover the natural wonders and biodiversity of the Galápagos
🌄 Immersing yourself in Ecuadorian culture and history and breathtaking scenery on the mainland
This is an incredible opportunity for students to travel, learn, and experience one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth!
Interested?
See Ms. Bondurant in Room A312 or email mbondurant@sd62.bc.ca for more information.
Indigenous Ancestry
October Scholarship Information
Belmont scholarship deadlines can be found on the scholarship website: https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/october.html
If students need support, they can reach out to Mrs. Hoskins via email: choskins@sd62learns.org or come to the Career Centre!
Upcoming Deadlines:
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 –https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarships
Deadline for Nomination Form: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
For the Belmont nomination form – SEE GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM 2026
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 –https://loranscholar.ca/
Deadline: Applications are open until October 16, 2025, at noon ET
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Twenty scholarships, valued up to $70,000 each, are offered to students across Canada who are in their final year of high school, have a minimum overall grade of 75% in their most recently completed school year, and have demonstrated outstanding community leadership. Applicants are students who show exceptional initiative, make a meaningful and lasting difference in their community , support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better place. (From TD Website)
Deadline: October 22, 2025
Ken Michel Memorial Scholarship for Carpentry
This $1000 scholarship is exclusive to Indigenous students from BC who are interested in studying Carpentry at the post-secondary level. You also must create a Scholar Tree account to access it.
Deadline: October 26, 2024 (Midnight)
To Apply – https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/ken-michel-memorial-scholarship-for-carpentry/N5x2bzxPhy
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