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May 15th Bulletin

Important Upcoming Dates:

May 15-19th Cultural Week
May 17th -O’Canada/Grad Song Auditions
May 18th – ICBC Presentation Grade 11/12
May 22nd – Victoria Day – No school in session
May 23=26th – Indigenous Peoples Celebrations
May 29th – Pro D Day – No School in session
May 30th – Grad Rehearsals at UVIC

Japan: Land of the Rising Sun Spring Break 2024 Tour

Are you interested in touring Japan next Spring Break? We are planning a Belmont trip for an 11-day tour of Japan’s temples, shrines, technology parks, bamboo forests, bullet trains, Tokyo shopping district, mountain viewpoints, Hiroshima Memorial Park, and much more! Students have this incredible opportunity to travel safely and experience the wonders of Japan’s culture, traditions and history through the partnership of Belmont teachers and E.F. Educational Tours.

See Ms. Bondurant in A312, mbondurant@sd62.bc.ca at any time for information or visit http://bit.ly/3N7YYGX

The Parent Informational Session is Thursday, May 18^th at 6:30 in room A312.

Belmont Night Live

Students, friends, families, and community members are invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of talent and fun at “Belmont Night Live”. Enjoy a live house band, some friendly student/teacher rivalry and a vibrant showcase that celebrates our diverse and talented community. Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to see out the school year! Entrance is by donation on the door.

Belmont Dance Program

The Belmont Dance Program participated in the first ever Sooke Dance Showcase at Royal Bay Secondary on Thursday, May 11. Students from around the district performed various pieces in a variety of styles for an adjudicator, and took part in a group Masterclass at the end of the day. Congratulations to all the performers!

Spring stock market challenge kicks-off!

Belmont students are off to a hot start in Junior Achievement’s national student stock market challenge! Students from Mr. Grainger’s Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10 class are currently competing with over 1600 teams from across the country and on Monday, Ryan B. and Caleb W. were in first place in all of Canada! And as the week went on, Rhys M. and Hunter T. pulled into 11^th place nationally. Students are given $100,000 in a virtual simulation to see who can build the largest portfolio of stocks and ETF’s. All the best to our students over the next six weeks!

We have had some great moves in the last 24 hours. There are now over 2000 teams competing nation-wide in the stock challenge and currently 5 of the top 7 are from Belmont.

Noah S.(+19% this week) – currently 1st place in all of Canada

Dylan R.(+15% this week) – currently 2nd place in all of Canada

Ryan B. and Caleb W.(+13% this week) – currently 4^th in all of Canada

Chase G. and Dion B.(+13% this week) – currently 5^th in Canada

Adam A. and Ryan R.(+12% this week) – currently 7^th in Canada

Hunter T. and Rhys M. (+3.15% this week) – currently 47^th in Canada

They’ve been spending a lot of time watching the business channels and keeping on top of things.

Climbing Academy Updates

Congratulations to our climbing academy students who participated in Tour de Block this weekend! They did a fantastic job representing our school.

Jacob P. – 1st place in Experienced Male

Levi P. – 2nd place in Experienced Male

Annabelle H.- 9th place in Experienced Female

Our next competition will be at The Boulders Stelly’s Climbing Gym on June 2nd. Wish us luck!

Congratulations to Belmont Drumline who placed 2^nd at the Provincial Drumline championships!

Belmont Golf Team

The Golf Team has participated in 3 tournaments to date placing in the top 5 each time. Recently defeating Royal Bay in our first ever Ryder Cup challenge. The team will be starting the playoff run.

May 16^th for City’s

May 23^rd for Island’s

June 5-7^th for BC’s (need to qualify)

My Blueprint Scholarships
Students will have until May 28th at 11:59pm ET to complete the Entry Form.  From that group of applicants myBlueprint will randomly select 25 students, then they will submit an application form. From there 5 scholarships of $1000 each will be given out.
Deadline: May 28th, yearly

Deadline: May 31st, 2023

The Union of National Employees
The Union of National Employees offers a yearly $1000 bursary to one BC high school student. Applicants must complete the application form and submit a 1200 to 1500-word essay detailing how the union movement has “helped to build the social values that Canadians hold dear”.

Deadline: May 31st. yearly
Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside
For 2022, the following seven Scholarships are available:

Three (3) Rotary Club of Harbourside Victoria Scholarships ($1,500 each)
One (1) Scholarship giving preference to an Indigenous Student ($1,500)
Three (3) Charter Member Scholarships ($2,000 each)
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology, in the name of Marke Hambley.
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has been involved in the military community or who has a member of their family who has served or is serving in the military, in the name of Tom Martin.
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has shown a deep involvement in athletics or will be pursuing a career related to athletics, in the name of Mike Creery.

Scholarships will be given to graduating students from School Districts 61, 62, and 63.
(Note: Applications must be emailed to: scholarships@harboursiderotary.org .)
Deadline: May 31, Yearly

Bernice Harriet Osborne Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Applicants must have participated in the Victoria & District Amateur Basketball Association (preference given to those who have participated for a longer period of time), and set a good example in life, school, athletics for his/her community. Financial need will be considered.

Deadline: May 31st, 2023

Westshore Arts Council Scholarships
The West Shore Arts Council is happy to announce that they are offering $500 scholarships again! Successful applicants currently attend high school, and plan to enroll in further education at a recognized post-secondary institution to pursue a career in the fine arts. This could include music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literary arts, digital arts, and others.

Deadline – June 9th 2023, 8:00PM – no lates accepted

Metchosin Foundation Scholarships

For students residing in Metchosin. Various categories available in academic excellence, environmental stewardship, community service and residents of Beecher Bay Sc’ianew Nation.

Deadline: June 16th, 2023

ICA Diversity Scholarships
ICA’s Diversity Scholarships are awarded to students from a diverse and/or immigrant background who demonstrate in their academic and community work active support for strong community values around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Capital Region.

One $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is accepted into a diploma or degree program at a college or university for 2022/23 in the Capital Region
One $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior of Indian descent who is accepted into a college or university for 2022/23

Deadline: June 17th, 2022

For all necessary applications and links, please visit the Belmont Scholarship Weebly under “May:”

https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/

Welcome to May

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Upcoming Important Dates:

May 3rd – Track and Field League Meet #4 at UVIC

May 5th – Red Dress Plaque Recognition
May 13th – Dance Program Bottle Drive
May 17th – O’Canada/Grad Song Auditions @ lunch
May 18th ICBC Presentation – Grade 11/12 Bl. B

The last few weeks have been busy at Belmont, check out the what has been happening and what is upcoming around the school.

Grads: Prom Information

Reminder to Grads: Prom June 24th, 2023

This year Prom will be held at the Crystal Gardens on June 24th, 2023. This year the cost is $140.00 per person. Payment and registration are available on School Cash online or in the front office. Guest Approval forms are also available in the front office. Information was emailed home to parents and is also available on our website.

Belmont’s Family Game Night

Please RSVP to this link for games night https://forms.gle/CDrhHUcNFNMu42Yi7

Congratulations to:

We would like to congratulate Eidan Poucel Mendez on finishing in FIRST PLACE in CPA BC’s prestigious provincial high school accounting competition which was held last Saturday!! Eidan competed against students from public and private schools across BC, and fellow Belmont students, to solve a variety of accounting challenges that the CPA organization presented him with.

When results are made official, there will be an awards ceremony in Vancouver on Saturday May 13^th that Eidan, his family, and I will be able to attend and there will be cash prizes for Eidan and also for our business department. We’re just waiting for the results to be finalized. Way to go Eidan!

Japan: Land of the Rising Sun Spring Break 2024 Tour

The Student Information Session is Thursday, May 4^th at lunch hour in Ms. Bondurant’s room (A312) and the Parent Informational Session is Thursday, May 18^th at 6:30 also in room A312.

Parents and students may contact Megan Bondurant at mbondurant@sd62.bc.ca for more information at any time.

Climbing Academy 2023-24

Students registered in next year’s climbing academy: there is a tryout climbing session next Wednesday, May 3rd, during B block (10:30-12:00) at BoulderHouse Langford. This is to help place students in the rec or advanced class for next year. Current academy students do not need to attend.

If your child will be attending, please fill out this waiver in advance:

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/594d5e0eb11cc/web/

* Your child will NOT BE ALLOWED TO CLIMB if the waiver has not been completed.

Spring Salmon Bake

On April 11^th and 12^th the Home Economics and Nahtsamat departments worked together to host their annual Spring Salmon Bake. We welcomed role models Elder Henry and Belmont alum Doreen Scow to help us learn about preparing and cooking salmon and bannock, as well as how salmon is an important part of Coast Salish food and culture. It was a beautiful Spring day out in the garden, and the students and staff cooked up and enjoyed some delicious food together.

Belmont Music Department

The Belmont Music Department has returned from our trip to the Whistler Con Brio Music Festival. The members of Sr. Winds, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and Drumline were excellent representatives of our department, school, and community. They were fantastic performers, audience members, and citizens throughout an extremely busy and enriching weekend of music.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

On April 12^th, the Japanese 10/11/12 students had the unique opportunity to experience the art of tea ceremony at the Gorge Pavilion, surrounded by the natural beauty of the gorge and Japanese garden. The event was organized in collaboration with the Urasenke Tankokai Victoria Association, who presented the students with the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and its philosophy. During the event, the students learned about the history and philosophy behind the tea ceremony, as well as the intricate process of preparing and serving tea. The students also had the opportunity to taste the tea and sweets presented by the Urasenke Tankokai Victoria, which was specially prepared for the occasion.

The students were able to fully immerse themselves in the experience and gained a deeper appreciation for Japanese culture and hospitality. It was a truly memorable experience for the students.

Belmont Yearbook

Please remember to purchase your Yearbook by MAY 21st!

There are a limited amount of Yearbooks available this year.

Purchase through school cash online.

$58.00

sd62-isp-hsf-postcard-5×7-002 Download

Scholarship Deadlines Approaching:

Sooke Principal/ Vice-Principal Scholarship

Deadline: May 2nd, 4:00PM at Sooke Board Office

Grads can access the application on the scholarship website or Grad Google Classroom.

Pacific Leadership Scholarship for Students of Public Servants

Every year there are 60 scholarships available for students who are children of public servants and under the age of 25. Qualified students with a parent who has been an employee of the BC Public Service for the last three years may apply.
Deadline – May 12th, 2023

Clean Energy BC Student Scholarship

Applicants must submit a 1-2 page paper (approximately 500 words) responding to the following question:
“Why is clean energy important to me as a young person in BC?”
Please cite any relevant experience with projects, volunteering, or community work, and indicate any future plans for involvement. Be sure to indicate the post-secondary institutions you have applied to, as well as any acceptances you have received!
Applicants must additionally provide one letter of reference (must not be a relative). This could be from a teacher, a community representative, a religious/spiritual teacher, or a coach. The reference letter should speak to your character as a person.
Please do not forget to provide your contact information – address, phone number, and e-mail.

Deadline: May 12th, 2023

Health Auxiliary Bursary
The BC Association for Healthcare Auxiliary for the Vancouver Island Area is offering bursaries to students going on to post secondary education in the healthcare field….broad scope healthcare.
Deadline: May 15th, 2023

Sooke Fine Arts Show Scholarships
The Sooke Fine Arts Society offers up to two annual scholarships of $750 awarded to students graduating from EMCS, Royal Bay, WestShore, or Belmont, to provide financial support to students entering a post-secondary program which includes a visual arts component. All criteria needs to be read carefully to make sure all components are met.
Deadline: May 15th @ 5:00PM 2023

Judy Bourne Memorial Scholarship
12 scholarships are available for students of Indigenous ancestry living within specified regions. Applicants must have proof of enrollment in a full-time program at a post-secondary institution, be in good scholastic standing for their Grade 11 and 12 years, and demonstrate community involvement and leadership abilities.  Applications can be emailed to chuber@makola.bc.ca
Deadline: May 18, 2023

My Blueprint Scholarships
Students will have until May 28th at 11:59pm ET to complete the Entry Form.  From that group of applicants myBlueprint will randomly select 25 students, then they will submit an application form. From there 5 scholarships of $1000 each will be given out.
Deadline: May 28th, yearly

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students who consider themselves to have a disability, visible or invisible.
Deadline: May 29th, Midnight – 2023

Juan de Fuca Soccer Association Dick Darley Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration of this $500 scholarship, the candidate must:
    a) Be a grade 12 student
    b) Have played a minimum of three years in the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
    c) Be dedicated and have contributed to the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
Deadline: May 31st, 2023
The Union of National Employees
The Union of National Employees offers a yearly $1000 bursary to one BC high school student. Applicants must complete the application form and submit a 1200 to 1500-word essay detailing how the union movement has “helped to build the social values that Canadians hold dear”.

Deadline: May 31st. yearly

Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside
For 2022, the following seven Scholarships are available:

Three (3) Rotary Club of Harbourside Victoria Scholarships ($1,500 each)
One (1) Scholarship giving preference to an Indigenous Student ($1,500)
Three (3) Charter Member Scholarships ($2,000 each)
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology, in the name of Marke Hambley.
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has been involved in the military community or who has a member of their family who has served or is serving in the military, in the name of Tom Martin.
- One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has shown a deep involvement in athletics or will be pursuing a career related to athletics, in the name of Mike Creery.

Deadline: May 31st, 2023

For all necessary applications and links, please visit the Belmont Scholarship Weebly under “May:”

https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/

April 15th Bulletin

Upcoming Important Dates:

April 17-20 Earth Week
April 18 – 19 Grad Assembly (Block B)
April 20 Parent Learning Conferences (3hr early dismissal)
April 21 Pro-D (no school in session)
April 24-28 Graduation Assessments
April 28 National Day of Mourning

Grads:

Reminder: if you have not yet completed forms for this year’s Commencement Ceremonies at UVIC, Please do so on School Cash Online or in the front office as soon as possible. The fee for this year is $40.00 and $5.00 per ticket for family for a maximum of 5. Ceremonies are held on June 11, 2023. Please note that the 3pm ceremony is now full, and we are now booking for the 11 am only.

Spring Break Trip to Panama

Over Spring Break, a group of Belmont students and teachers had the privilege of traveling to Panama with EF Educational Tours! Some highlights of the trip were snorkeling on the Caribbean coast, touring a pineapple farm, boating around Monkey Island, and learning from members of a local Indigenous community. It was a whirlwind itinerary, and we loved every minute of it! Below are some pictures of the journey.

Track and Field

The season has started and there have been great successes in all ages and events. The second league meet at UVIC last Wednesday night saw record number of Belmont Bulldogs in the throwing, jumping, sprinting and long-distance events. Congrats to all the athletes doing their best and earning personal best results.

Parent/Teacher Learning Conferences

While we encourage you to connect with your child’s teachers at any point in the year, we have set aside Thursday, April 20^th for semester 2 learning conferences.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, April 20^th. Please note whether appointments will be virtual or in person: There will be a section where you enter which conference you would like according to the time slots.

Virtual appointments: 1:40-2:50pm & 6:20-6:50pm
In-Person appointments 3:00-3:50pm & 4:50-6:10pm

To book an appointment, please go to this link:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/BelmontSecondarySchool@sd62.bc.ca/bookings/ . We will keep the booking system open until Wednesday April 19^th, 2023 at 12:00 pm.

If you are unable to book online, please call our front office at 250-478-5501 beginning April 5^th, 2023. If you are unable to book an appointment with a teacher due to availability, please contact the teacher to set an alternate time. Teacher contacts can be found here.

The morning schedule for students April 20^th will be as follows:

Block B 9:00-9:45

Block A 9:50-10:35

Block D 10:40-11:25

Block C 11:30-12:15

Free Naloxone Training

Starbuck’s is hosting an event at Hull’s Corner (2972 Jacklin Rd) on Sunday April 16^th, 2023 with Moms Stop The Harm. Friday 14^th April 2023 will mark the 7^th anniversary of the Toxic Drug Crisis being declared a public health emergency in British Columbia, and they will be providing a space for Moms Stop The Harm to host an informational day in our area.

There will be free naloxone training on the patio with someone from Island Health, and inside the store there will be Moms who have experienced loss available to have a coffee with anyone who wants to talk.

Hull’s Corner Starbucks

( At the corner of Jacklin & Langford PkyCross from White Spot Restaurant)

2972 Jacklin Road, Langford, BC V9C- 0A3

April 16^th, 2023

Time: 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm

Join us for:

Coffee with Our Community

As we discuss the

7^th Anniversary of BC’s

State of Health Emergency regarding

the Toxic Drug Supply

Have you Pre Ordered your 2023 Yearbook Yet? If not, orders are being taken until May 21st, 2023. Scan to purchase or go to School Cash online to order yours today. You can also purchase in the office….. Get yours today!

Culinary Arts Program:

Sophia is hard at working creating donuts and putting glaze on them. She has been enjoying and working hard in this class, we have all enjoyed these

Scholarship Information and Deadlines:

Students who need support with District, PAC, or Belmont Scholarship applications are encouraged to reach out to Mrs. Hoskins (choskins@sd62learns.org) or come to the careers office (A119) at lunchtime or in C/D block. Afterschool support is available, just email first!

Upcoming Local Scholarship Deadlines:

PAC Bursaries (all elementary and middle schools offer them in Colwood, Langford, and Metchosin SD62 Schools)

DEADLINE IS APRIL 19^th 2023 at 3:00PM

Applications are in the Belmont 2023 Grad Google Classroom

Belmont Scholarships including:

Howard East Memorial AVID 12 Bursary

Gesslein Mini Excavating Trades Bursary

Metchosin Fire Delaney Dunlop Memorial Scholarship

Gaetz Designs Arts Scholarship

Gaetz Designs Women in Business Scholarship

Westshore Rotary Club Bursaries

Belmont Scholarship Society (one application for the following categories/awards:

Iris Reiss Memorial: strong academics, financial need, preference for students who attended Colwood or Dunsmuir (split between Belmont and Royal Bay as of 2020)
Juan de Fuca Veterinary Clinic: student pursuing a career in biology, sciences or animal sciences in particular
Langford Women’s Institute: female students pursuing studies in agriculture, home economics, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, fashion, textiles, social work, health care, child care, women’s studies or trades – financial need considered before academic excellence
Lifetouch Canada: student must be in good academic standing and demonstrate good citizenship
Lorna Eberle Arts Scholarship: For Students who have excelled in and are pursuing theatre arts
Rein Eberle Memorial Scholarship: students who are on the football team
Royal Roads Running Club: student involved in sports, but not necessarily a top athlete
Spotswood Memorial: female student who excels in academics and sports, especially basketball, and has excellent character
Westshore Lions Club Lion H. Ralph Day Bursaries: three awards for strong academic students with significant financial need
West Shore Developers Association: two awards for students who will be pursuing careers in the construction trades
Westhills Land Corporation: For students pursuing engineering in post-secondary

DEADLINE IS APRIL 19TH 2023 AT MIDNIGHT

Applications are in the Belmont 2023 Grad Google Classroom

Sooke Principals and Vice-Principals Legacy Scholarship

Deadline: May 2nd, 2023, 4:00PM at the Sooke Board Office on Jacklin Road

Grads can access the application in the Belmont 2023 Grad Google Classroom. If you are applying for the dependent scholarship, principals and vice-principals can hand them out directly.

Sooke Fine Arts Scholarship

Deadline: May 15th, 2023 at 5:00PM

Applications can be accessed in the grad google classroom or on the scholarship website.

Other Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:

BC 4-H Club Scholarships

Deadline: April 15th, 2023, at midnight

Link to apply:
https://www.4hbc.ca/scholarships

BC General Employees Union – Scholarship for Dependents

Deadline: April 16th, 2023, at midnight

Link to apply: https://www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships

Sooke Firefighters Association

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

Application is in the grad google classroom or on the scholarship website!

BC School Sports Scholarships

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

Link to apply: https://www.bcschoolsports.ca/member-services/scholarships/bcss-zone-scholarships

Juan De Fuca Soccer Association Scholarship

Deadline: May 31st, 2023

Link to apply: https://www.jdfsoccer.ca/

Spring Break

Upcoming Important Dates:

March 17th – Last Day of School before Spring Break
March 20th – March 31st Spring Break
April 3rd – Return to School
April 7th – Good Friday – no school in session
April 10th – Easter Monday – no school in session

Spring Break is upon us: Reminder to please clean out lockers of any food or drinks before you leave on Friday. Please also pop by the Lost and Found if you are missing any items.

Grads: An Important reminder that Commencement Ceremony fees are due this Friday, March 17th. if you have not yet done this, please do so as soon as possible. Fees and forms are available on School Cash Online or payment can be made in the office.

Looking for Easter Gift Ideas? Check out the poster below for more information on ordering Purdy’s Easter Treats, help support our Belmont Dry Grad 2023 fundraiser.

Upcoming Report Cards and Learning Conferences: Upon return from Spring Break information will be sent out to families regarding Parent Teacher Learning Conferences that will be on April 20th. Report cards will be distributed in that time frame as well.

Reminder Yearbook Purchases: Limited supply! Get yours today. Yearbook purchases are available on School Cash Online or payment can be made in the Office. See Scan Me below for Online information.

_{Improvements are coming! A huge shout out to the SD62 facilities crew who are transforming the area near our bus loop. You will soon see an area that includes a paved waiting area, new garden beds and seating for over 30 people!}

_{Congratulations to the cast and crew of Belmont’s Theatre Company for putting together a hugely successful run of “Once Upon a Mattress”! The Company put on select performances for our neighbouring middle schools and a series of performances for the public. A special thank you to Mx. Warner and all the teachers who helped to support our students in what is sure to be a memorable and valuable experience.}

Belmont Grad Scholarship Update:

District Authority Scholarship Awards are out:

The Google Classroom Code for these Awards is: 2jgukt4

Students can apply in multiple categories and are encouraged to do so. There is usually only a certain number of awards given out per category, per school so this gives a better chance to ensure winning!

Categories students can apply in any of the following categories:

•Fine Arts – visual, drama, music, dance, performing arts/musical theater, media arts/film, creative writing

•Applied Design, Skills, and Technology – Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics, Information Communication Technology, Media Arts, Tourism, Trades are included in this this year as well

•Physical Activity and Health – Athletics, Fitness, Outdoor Education, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education, sportsmanship, leadership, attitude, and dedication

•International Languages – must also include a video or audio proficiency

•Community Service – school and community volunteer, includes awareness of local, global and cultural issues

•Technical and Trades Training- Robotics, Coding, Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training, Culinary Arts)

•Indigenous Languages and Culture- demonstrated at school or in the community

To apply students must follow the application criteria in the District Google Classroom (and attached for your reference). Students need two references for these awards. They can be reference letters or reference forms. The reference has the OPTION to be confidential but it is not required. If confidential, the reference needs to be given to Christine Hoskins to be sent to the district office. If not confidential, they can be uploaded to applications.These awards are $1250 and are deferrable for up to 5 years. Perfect for a GAP year! There are over 110 in the district and students are STRONGLY encouraged to apply. Students do NOT need to be pursuing these categories in post-secondary, they simply need to say how they will be a part of their life going forward as a hobby, volunteer service, or further education.

Other district awards available to grads:

Mosaic Forest Management – students pursuing environmental studies or science, resource management or related fields.

Monk Office Supply Co. – Students entering environmental studies

Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship – Students who have excelled in community and/or school service

Victor Chen Memorial Engineering – students pursuing engineering at a BC Post-Secondary Institution

PAC Bursaries are also out!

Elementary and Middle School PAC Bursaries are available for graduating students to apply for. Some only require one year of attendance at the school. Some require all elementary or middle school years to have been completed there. These awards are cheques issues directly to students, which is great for textbooks etc.

All grads are encouraged to apply in the Grad 2023 Google Classroom.

Criteria for most include:

•Application form

•Cover Letter

•Scholarship Resume

•Unofficial Transcript – some require Honour Roll

•Reference Letters (2) – some do not require this

•Proof of enrollment in Post-Secondary

•Paragraph/Essay

Belmont Bursaries

Belmont Bursaries are out! They are posted in the Grad 2023 Google Classroom for students to apply.

Categories include:

Westshore Rotary Club – Community and school service, pursuing trades or academics

Delaney Dunlop Memorial – headed to UVic, preference for students in Metchosin

Gaetz Designs Arts Scholarship – students who have excelled in arts, preference for photography

Gaetz Designs Women in Business Award – students who identify as female and are heading to business in post-secondary

Howard East AVID 12 Memorial Bursary – AVID 12 students

Gesslein Mini Excavating Trades Bursary – students pursuing trades

Power to the Peach Bursary – students identifying as BIPOC, female, and interested in beauty, trades, or creativity – pending

Belmont Scholarship Society Application:

Iris Reiss Memorial: strong academics, financial need, preference for students who attended Colwood or Dunsmuir (split between Belmont and Royal Bay as of 2020)

Juan de Fuca Veterinary Clinic: student pursuing a career in biology, sciences or animal sciences in particular

Langford Women’s Institute: female students pursuing studies in agriculture, home economics, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, fashion, textiles, social work, health care, child care, women’s studies or trades – financial need considered before academic excellence

Lifetouch Canada: student must be in good academic standing and demonstrate good citizenship

Lorna Eberle: Studentsinvolved in theatre program

Royal Roads Running Club: student involved in sports, but not necessarily a top athlete

Spotswood Memorial: female student who excels in academics and sports, especially basketball, and has excellent character

Westshore Lions Club Lion H. Ralph Day Bursaries: three awards for strong academic students with significant financial need

West Shore Developers Association: two awards for students who will be pursuing careers in the construction trades

Other upcoming deadlines include:

Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: April 1st, 2023

For students with mental health concerns headed to post-secondary school.

Link to Apply: https://gaulin.foundation/en/scholarship_apply.php

Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary – Deadline: April 1st, 2023

Students applying must have:

1) performed service for his/her school or community

2) demonstrated a proficiency in Chemistry
3) can show significant financial need
4) must have Chem 12 completed by the end of June of graduating year
5) planning to continue the study of chemistry as part of his/her post-secondary program e.g. a chemistry degree OR a degree in a field involving chemistry e.g. nursing, engineering…

Students can email your application as a single pdf to Wendy@WesternCampus.ca

Link to Apply: https://westerncampus.ca/exclusive-to-wcr/hebden-chemistry/

Colwood Firefighters Association Scholarship – Deadline: April 1st, 2023 at 4:30PM

This scholarship is open to any grade 12 student graduating from a secondary school, or person under the age of 21, who has resided within the City of Colwood for at least five years at the time of graduation. The candidate must have performed Volunteer service within the past five years at date of application. Preference may be given to immediate family of a Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association member.

Students can access the application in the Grad 2023 Google Classroom

Catholic Health Association of BC Bursary – Deadline April 7th, 2023

This year, the Catholic Health Association of BC will grant a $500 Bursary to a graduating student in the class of 2022 who is enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or a member of a BC or Yukon parish and enrolled in a public secondary school, or home-schooled. To apply for this bursary, students are invited to submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the significance of Spirituality in Health Care.

Link: https://www.chabc.bc.ca/bursary/
As always, if students require support they are encouraged to reach out

Spring is near!

Upcoming Important Dates:

March 1st – Commencement Fee are now on School Cash Online
March 8th – International Women’s Day
March 10th – BMD4BMD
March 12th – Daylight Savings Time (move clocks ahead)
March 13th – 17th – Spirit Week at Belmont
March 14th – PAC Meeting 7pm
March 17th – Commencement Fee deadline – Grade 12’s
March 17th – Last day of School before Spring Break
March 20th-31st – Spring Break – No school in session

Grads – Watch for Important information being sent home to families soon regarding Commencement Ceremonies – Graduation at UVIC on June 11th, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 11, Belmont’s choir hosted 7 choirs from around the South Island and Burnaby. We opened the day with drumming and the singing of the Women’s Warrior Song, under the guidance of Elder Chipps and mentor Alana Johnson. Dividing into 2 large groups, students from a mix of all schools rehearsed together with guest clinicians before performing for each other. The afternoon was spent as an enthusiastic audience, celebrating the work of each choir. It was wonderful to be back together for the first time since the pandemic began.

Have you purchased a 2022-2023 Yearbook yet? Limited quantities left, See info below to get yours today! You can also go onto School Cash Online to purchase now.

Library/Resource Materials Owing – We respectfully ask that your student returns all overdue resources to the Learning Commons by June 23rd. If your student has resource materials owing (including textbooks, library books, etc), they must return the items, or pay for the materials prior to a yearbook being issued at the end of the year. Reminders have gone out throughout the year to prompt students to return materials. Students who are unsure what they owe, or are unsure how to pay can see Mrs. Baas in the Learning Commons

Do you have board games or puzzles that are collecting dust? We are looking for suitable board games (that could be played within a single lunch hour – for example: Uno, Chess, Anomia, Apples to Apples) and appropriate puzzles (500-1000 pieces) to add to our newly developing collection in the Library Learning Commons. If you have any that you are willing to donate, please drop them off in the office, or bring them to Mrs. Baas (sbaas@sd62.bc.ca) in the Library Learning Commons.

Belmont’s Theatre Company is proud to present “Once Upon a Mattress”

A charming fairytale turned on its head! The Princess and the Pea has never sounded so good or been so funny! A wimpy prince, a domineering Queen, a mute King, and a brash Princess are only a few of the quirky characters in this musical! FOUR SHOWS ONLY! Fun for the whole family!

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Climbing Academy Competition Highlights

On Friday, February 17th, our climbing academy students competed in our first bouldering competition against Stellys, Chemainus and Cowichan. Everyone worked very hard to prepare for the event and achieved a personal best. Some of the boulder problems were very challenging!

Below are some of our highlight results:

In the Rec Female category: Hanna G. – 4th place Franchesca P. – 6^th place

In the intermediate Female category: Annabell H. – 5^th place

In the advanced male category: Jacob P. – 5^th place Levi P. – 1^st place!

Grad Bottle Drive

A big thank you to everyone who dropped off items for the Grad Bottle drive on Feb 26 and to all the Grads, families, and staff who helped make the day a success! A special thank you to Kate C for organizing. Proceeds will go towards reducing the costs for Prom.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE FOR MARCH!

DISTRICT AUTHORITY/SD62 AWARDS ARE OUT!!!

A Google Classroom has been created and all of the community based, and District/Authority scholarships applications have been added.

Google Classroom code: 2jgukt4

Please join using student’s District Google Accounts (@sd62learns.org)

District awards include:

District/Authority Scholarship – 113 scholarships @ $1,250 each – fine arts, community service, physical activity, Indigenous Language and Culture, applied skills, international languages, technical trades and training.

Monk Office Scholarship – 3% of the district’s purchase of environmentally friendly office products (we won’t know the amount until May).

Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship – 1 @ $750.

Victor Chen Memorial Scholarship – 1 @ $1,000 (open to students pursuing engineering at a BC post-secondary institution).

Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship – 1 @ $1,000 (for students planning to study forestry – preference given to Indigenous students; consideration may be given to studies in fisheries or other nature.

Deadline: Friday, April 14, @ 12 p.m

Reminder of other upcoming Deadlines:

Sooke Teachers Association Scholarship

A reminder to grads and families that the STA scholarship is due March 10th. The link to apply is here: https://sooketeachers.org/scholarship/

RE/MAX 2023 Quest for Excellence

The Quest for Excellence Program recognizes the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of Western Canadian students. High school students graduating in 2021 from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising.

Deadline: March 13, 2023

LINK TO APPLY: https://remax-camosun-victoria-bc.com/apply-for-the-re-max-2023-quest-for-excellence/

Power Pioneers Community Service Award

The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia. We’re looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one–time project.

Deadline: March 31, yearly

LINK TO APPLY: https://www.powerpioneers.com/media/2021/01/BCH20-030-PowerPioneers_CommunityServiceAward_Application-FillableARE.pdf

BC Retired Principals and Vice-Principals Association Scholarship

Up to seven $1000 bursaries/scholarships are awarded to students who are continuing their education at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada. (Those planning a “gap year” should apply in the first year in which they register in a post-secondary program.) Students who are pursuing education in trades, technical, and career fields, as well as those entering universities and colleges, are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be judged on their academic achievements and demonstrated leadership and service activities both within the school and community. Financial need will also be considered.
Deadline: Due March 31st, 2023

LINK TO APPLY: https://bcrpvpa.ca/scholarships/

As always, please reach out to Mrs. Hoskins for support via email: choskins@sd62.bc.ca or in the careers office in C and D block (A119)