Dec 19th – Winter Wonderland Breakfast in Social Commons (delayed bell schedule)
Dec 22- Jan 3rd – Winter Vacation
Jan 5 – Return to school
Dear Belmont Students and Families
It’s been an amazing fall at Belmont! In addition to great learning, we’ve wrapped up the year with an incredible winter concert, fun spirit weeks, and so many great moments together. Our athletes excelled this fall season – from the Junior Varsity Bulldogs’ 9-1 football record to exciting volleyball performances and strong efforts in soccer and cross-country. They showed resilience, sportsmanship, and school pride, earning the Volleyball Fair Play Award and even national recognition through the NFL Canada Way to Play Award.
As we head into the holidays, students need to ensure they understand their progress in classes. Parents/Guardians and students are encouraged to stay in close communication with teachers. Counsellors can also be reached here.
When we return from winter break, there will be just over three weeks of regular classes before we move into semester 2. A highlight will be January 21, when Grade 12 students present their capstone projects!
This Friday, we’ll celebrate the end of 2025 with our Winter Wonderland Pancake Breakfast and activities on an altered schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast and activities
Block A – 10:00 – 10:53
Block B – 10:59 – 11:52
Lunch – 11:52 – 12:32
Block C – 12:32 – 1:25
Block D – 1:31 – 2:24
Enjoy your holidays, recharge, and come back ready for an awesome start to 2026!
Laura Fulton (Principal) & the Amazing Team at Belmont
Elevator keys
Reminder to any students that have an elevator FOB and no longer need them, please return to the office before Friday the 19th.
Locker Clean out before break
Messages to all Students and Parents
Please have your student check lockers and lost and found for any food items, dishes, clothing etc. that need to be thrown out or taken home before the holidays. You do not want to come back to this in the New year.
YEarbook
From the Athletic Department
Congratulations Maxime Lavoie, we are proud to acknowledge one of our former grads has been accepted into Princeton University on a hockey scholarship.
Dec 11- Belmont Music Department Winter Concert 7:00pm
Dec 15-18 – Grad Photos taking place – Have you signed up for your session yet?
Dec 18 – Grad Winter Formal at Olympic View Golf Course
Dec 19- Winter Wonderland Breakfast in Social Commons
Dec 19 – Last Day of School before Winter Break
Dec 22 – Jan 2 Winter Break
Jan 5 – School reopens – Welcome Back
Message from the PAC
This months PAC meeting is being held on December 9th at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons, come join us!
We now have accounts at both COBS Millstream and COBS Westshore. When families shop at either location, they can simply ask the staff to put their points toward Belmont Secondary. It’s an easy way to support the school just by picking up bread or treats.
Grad Wear and Belmont Wear now available to purchase
Belmont wear and grad hoodies are on sale now!
Belmont sweatpants, t-shirts, hoodies and grad hoodies are on sale now for a limited time! Sales are online-only. Visit bit.ly/belmont2026 for all the details and to view all of the styles available! Students can also come check out the try-on station in the Learning Commons at lunch to see sample sizes! Brought to you by Belmont’s Entrepreneurship 12 class. Act quick as sales end December 12th! You can scan this QR code to go straight to the website!
Belmont Music Department Winter concert
Seasons Greetings from The Belmont Music Department! – November 2025
The Belmont Music Department has had a busy and exciting fall! We kicked things off with our Meet the BMD barbecue and completed two fundraisers thus far: our Bottle Drive, and Purdy’s Chocolate Sale!
Our choir has had a fulfilling month with performances at the Remembrance Day Assembly, Comox Music Festival, and a special sequel premiere of a Haida choral work composed once again by a Belmont alumnus. This event at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium gave our singers a chance to collaborate with choirs from across the Island and was a truly meaningful experience.
At Belmont, our drumline had their time to shine in our annual Belmont Night Live show and the school’s Fall Pep Rally alongside the R&B Band! We also welcomed student teacher Ms. Bell, whose encouragement and dedication has made a wonderful impact!
Our Choir, Junior Band and Senior Band got a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Comox Music Festival, held up-island in Courtnay. Our Senior Band had their debut performance and both ensembles received amazing and insightful feedback during a fun and interactive clinic!
After months of hard work and dedication, our ensembles are excited to put on a great show for you all. We hope to see you at our annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 pm in the Belmont Theatre (doors open at 6:30 pm). Admission is by cash donation.
Warm holiday wishes from the BMD!
From the Athletic Department
JV Football placed 2nd in the Provincial Championships on Saturday!
Sr Boys Bball went 2-1 in their tournament.
Both Jr A Girls and Boys had a win in their tournaments.
Connor Jervis, Jacob Hansen and John Faa each placed 2nd in their weight class in a Wrestling Tournament on the weekend.
Jr A Girls Vball came 13th in Provincials!
Our Jr B Boys Bball team face Royal Bay at home on Thursday @ 4:15pm
Grad Updates
Grad Photography Dates: December 15th to December 19th, 2025
The website is now officially open to book grad photos! Please visit the link attached to learn more and reserve your spot. Sessions will be 20 minutes, with formal cap and gown provided, and an opportunity for both formal photos and informal photos. Grads are encouraged to bring a dress shirt and tie, a v-neck or scoop neck top for formal photos, and may change into sports uniforms, and casual clothing to include informal shots. Props such as roses and diploma scrolls will also be provided by Lifetouch, and/or grads may bring appropriate personal props to be included in their sitting, such as a football, musical instrument, etc.
Please note, There is no 8-digit code, students/parents can search by School Postal Code
Winter Formal is fast approaching, have you purchased your tickets yet? Deadline is Dec 10th, limited tickets still available.
Scholarship Information
Grades 10-12 – myBlueprint Family Session: Post-Secondary Planning
myBlueprint is hosting a workshop for families on December 9th at 3pm. This is an opportunity for families to help them engage in their child’s pathway planning. They’ll get a guided look at how the Learner Profile works in myBlueprint and how it supports self-discovery, motivation, and goal setting. Families will learn simple ways to explore results alongside their child and support meaningful conversations about learning and future planning at home.
Registration can be found at the link below:
CAREERS WEEK!
Thank you to staff for your support with Career’s Week this year 🙂 We appreciate your support in engaging students in post-secondary and career pathways. See attached for Careers Week Recap!
Scholarship Information:
Thank you to all grads, parents, and guardians who attended scholarship information night!! If you missed it, the slides are here:
Please also see scholarship deadline flyers for upcoming December and January deadlines. See Mrs. Hoskins or Mrs. Colborne in the Career Centre if you need support!
The Belmont Grad Leadership class is working with CBC on the National Food Bank day to raise money for the Goldstream Food Bank. Please donate any amount with Belmont in the notes. Any amount over $20 will get you a tax deduction receipt. Check out the link Grad leadership National Food Bank
Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology Students Explore Genetics Through Fruit Fly Lab Our Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology 12 students, enrolled in Camosun College Physiology 126, recently took part in a fascinating laboratory investigation analyzing eye pigment in fruit flies (Drosophila). The lab focused on how mutations in specific proteins can alter pigment production pathways—giving students a hands-on look at genetics and molecular biology in action. Check out the photos of our budding scientists at work!
Gardening Information
If you are interested in learning more about the garden and how your students could learn or be involved in it, come meet Taylor Long, our Flourish gar to a lunch time meeting at the garden on Thursday November 27 or connect with Taylor Long (taylor@flourishschoolfood.ca ) if you want to know more.
Checking out the Lost and Found
Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Nov.5 – Take Your Kid to Work Day
Nov. 6 – Midway through semester one
Nov. 10 – Recognition and Performance for Remembrance Day
Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day (no school in session)
Nov. 12 – Grad Assemblies during Bl. D
Nov. 13 – Grad Assemblies during Bl. D
Nov. 13 – Belmont Night Live
Nov. 14 – Grad Winter Formal Tickets go on sale
From the Athletic Department
CONGRATULATIONS to the Junior Girls 9’s Team! They placed first in their tournament bracket during the Bumpin’ Pumpkin’ at Oak Bay! Well done girls!
The Latest from the Dawg Pound
Jr Girls Vball won bronze to qualify for Islands!
Varsity Football lost their final regular season game to #3 ranked South Delta 21-7 on Saturday.
Jr Boys Volleyball finished their season splitting with Oak Bay and Spectrum in the consolation finals.
Sr Girls Volleyball beat Reynolds to qualify for Islands!
Game of the Week
Varsity Football travels to Centennial on Friday for their playoff game!
Sr Boys Tier 1 Soccer team competes in Islands this week on Nov 5th & 6th!
We’re excited to announce the Dry Grad 2026 50/50 ticket raffle in support of this year’s Dry Grad celebration!
As we prepare to send off our amazing Grade 12 students, we’re committed to providing them with a safe, drug- and alcohol-free event where they can celebrate their achievements and make lasting memories with their fellow 2026 grads.
Here’s how you can help:
🎟️ Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets:
1 ticket for $5
3 tickets for $10
7 tickets for $20 Half of the proceeds go to the lucky winner, and the other half directly supports the grad event.
🗓️ Important Dates:
Raffle Tickets on Sale: Tuesday November 4 – Wednesday 19, 2025
📍 Note: You must be located in British Columbia to purchase tickets. You must be 19+ to purchase.
💙 Spread the word – Share the raffle with friends, family, and your community to help us make this event memorable.
Your support will help us create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all our graduates.
Thank you for being part of this special milestone in our students’ lives.
Warm regards, Belmont Dry Grad 2026
Grad Photos will be available December 14-19 in Belmont’s Learning Commons. Registration will be available mid November, with information shared to Grads in their Grade 12 assemblies and through their Google classroom. Information will also be updated online, and can be found through our Grad section on the school website.
Winter Formal: The 2025 Winter Formal is taking place December 18th at Olympic View. Tickets can be purchased through Cash online or through the office at 90$, with sales opening November 14th, and closing December 15th. Stay tuned for more information following Grad assemblies.
Oct 23 – Pumpkin Carving with Japanese Students Bl. A & B
Oct 24 – Pro D Day (no students in session)
Oct 27-31 – Spirit Week (see below for details)
Oct 28 – Camosun Admissions Presentation 9:30 -11:30 am
Oct 29 – Pumpkin Carving with ISP students after school
Oct 31 – University of Alberta Presentation 8:30 – 9:00 am
Sports Updates
The Latest from the Dawg Pound
Our Sr Boys Tier 2 Soccer team finished their season strong with a 3-2 comeback victory over PCS!
Jr Girls Vball placed 3rd in the Tournament they hosted!
JV Football won their game against Ballenas 35-8 last week!
The Sr Girls Vball came 5th in the Brentwood tournament!
Five of our Cross Country runners are headed to Islands – Cash V, Felicitas L, Clara R, Sophie G, and Mina T.
Thursday, Oct 23rd
Jr Girls Vball
Hosting @ Belmont 4pm
Jr Boys Vball
@ Royal Bay 4pm
From the Climbing Academy
Congratulations to all Belmont climbers who participated in September’s climbing competition at Ecole Mt. Prevost. All the public-school climbing academies of the South Island attended, with over a hundred participants competing.
A special shout-out goes to the following students:
Intermediate Female
Freyja B – 5th place
Recreational Female
Nova S – 5th place
Vicky P- 6th place
Mia S – 7th place
Advanced Male
Koen B – 6th place
Jesse P- 10th place
Intermediate Male
Seb S – 2nd place
River M – 9th place
Malcolm E – 10th place
Recreational Male
Sean N – 5th place
William C- 7th place
Check out our slideshow below of Athletes of the Month
Halloween – Spirit Week
Come dressed up in theme!
Monday Oct27 – Halloween PJ Day
Tuesday Oct 28- Twin Day
Wednesday Oct 29- Autumn Leaves (autumn colours)
Thursday Oct 30- Throwback Thursday (Dress in any decade)
QuitNow has launched a new youth-focused resource designed to support vaping prevention and promote healthier alternatives. This resource helps youth explore the reasons behind vaping and offers:
Free support services tailored to young people
Practical coping tools
Connections to population-specific community organizations for additional support
A printable version featuring QR codes is available for easy sharing in schools and youth spaces.
Additionally, QuitNow offers free presentations on their smoking and vaping prevention and cessation services. This includes one-on-one phone coaching, live chat support, and a wide range of educational resources. To learn more, please contact Beth Clark, Manager of Behavioural Coaching and Outreach at QuitNow, via email at clark@bclung.ca
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