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September Start Up

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Important Upcoming Dates

Sept 18th – School Planning Day – no school in session
Sept 19th – Belmont Music Department – Launch of Bulb Fundraiser
Sept 21st – Welcome Back BBQ (altered bell schedule)
Sept 22nd – School Photo Day – photos will be taken in the Gym
Sept 22nd – UVIC visit for Grade 12’s
Sept 25th – Canadian Universities Event from 1-3 pm
Sept 28th – Orange Shirt Day

What a wonderful start-up it has been to our year! I would like to offer gratitude to the staff at Belmont who are incredibly dedicated to student success, and who have worked hard to help students transition to daily routines. Students are commended on their enthusiasm for learning, being thoughtful to those around them, and being involved in school activities. Our leadership class and grad council are larger than ever! The school continues to be filled with kindness and a sense of strong community.

As your student settles into new classes, please do not hesitate to reach out to classroom teachers as needed. Teachers are keen to learn more information about students and can also share information about how your student is progressing. Teacher emails can be found here.

We are excited to see students travelling to school by every means possible – bikes, walking, scooters, city busses, school buses, and so on! Please work with your student to ensure they are planning their morning departure time to ensure that they are on time for class. This might mean adjusting their schedule to take an earlier city bus or leaving the house earlier each morning. Senior students who drive to school need to allow enough time to park around the Langford Parkway or Lower Goudy parking lot. Parents who are dropping off or picking up their students may have noticed that our parking lot is very congested at the start and end of the day – Please aim to drop off/pick up your student off-site, by using one of the pull-out areas along the Langford Parkway or from the Glen Lake Road area.

We look forward to working with students and parents/guardians throughout the year!

Laura Fulton

Principal

Please remember to update the school with any medical information conditions where your child may need support. Please request and complete forms for Anaphylaxis Action Plans, Diabetes Action Plans, Seizure Disorder Form, Other Action Form. Forms will be sent home next week once requested. Contact school if you have any questions.

UBC Engineering events for your high school students! check out the link below.

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PAC MEETINGS – Held 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm in person or MS Teams (virtual) -Everyone Welcome

Meeting Dates:

October 10 online at 7
November 14 in person 7 pm learning commons (budget meeting)
December 12 online at 7
Jan 9 in person at 7 pm learning commons
Feb 13 online at 7
March 12 in person at 7 pm learning commons
April 9 at 7 online
May 14 in person at 7 pm learning commons AGM
June 11 online (may switch to in person for year end)

2023-2024 PAC Member board

President: Lacey Donaldson
Vice President: Heather Berger
Treasurer: Laura Shaner-Gale
Secretary: Jasmyn Carnwell
SPEAC Rep: Pam Miller
Members at Large
Ryan Hobbs
Ayo Akinradewo

PAC Contact Info:
Please send any questions or correspondence to the PAC via email bsspac@sd62.bc.ca

Climbing Academy:

Congratulations to all the climbing academy students who competed in our first climbing competition of the year. The competition took place in Duncan with five different schools competing. (Pictures to follow in the next bulletin)

Special recognition to the following students on their achievements:

Female Rec:

Olivia M. – 5^th place
Stephanie P. 7^th place

Caelen W., new to climbing, was ranked 1^st place but the judges decided to bump her to the next category up due to her stellar performance.

Female Intermediate:

Our female intermediates took over the podium!

Pay M. – 1^st place
Clara W. – 2^nd place
Tula T. – 3^rd place

Male Rec:

Hayden MV.- 2^nd place
Roberto W.- 4rth place
Andy P.- 6^th place

Male Intermediate:

Sam L. – 3^rd place
Griffin D. – 7^th place

Male Advanced:

Jacob P.- 1^st place
Levi P. – 3^rd place
Seb G. – 5^th place

The Belmont Music Department Funraiser:

Pre-order your spring daffodil bulbs now. These can be ordered on School Cash Online.

This is a reminder

We request that you access our online consent system and agree to the terms within. When online, you will have a more thorough explanation of what you are consenting to if you agree to consent.

Consent Portal

The District’s online system has several electronic consent forms for you to review:

General Consent for Fieldtrips/Activities – Rather than sending home a paper consent for each activity, this would cover local field trips.

Google APPs for Education (GAFE) – We are hoping that each of our students have a Google account as this is a popular for teachers to use in their classrooms and communicate with home and students.

Internet Access – Agree to the safe use of the internet at school.

Media Consent – Allows us to use student names and pictures in our media publications.

NA’TSA’MAHT Indigenous Education – Ability to self-identify as Indigenous and access programming

School Cash Online – Most school fees are paid online.

SpacesEDU – An online tool includes creating electronic portfolios, making this information easily available to parents/guardians, the student themselves, selected teachers, and the principal.

Web-based Applications General Consent – Allows your child to use specific web-based applications for the purposes of instruction and learning.

My Blueprint – MyBlueprint platform is used for career education, digital portfolios and self-assessment core competencies from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

We urge you to review this system and consent to what makes sense for you and your family.

LAST chance to order a 2024 Grad Pinnie is now open!!!!
If you would like to purchase a 2024 Grad Pinnie, please go to the online cash system (link below) and place your order by Friday Sept 29th

“Optional” for current Belmont grade 12 students only
Student must select a size: small, medium, large, X Large, 2X Large, 3X Large (“Note: suggest ordering size larger than your usual. Material doesn’t have a lot of stretch, it allows room to fit over other clothing, and allows for physical growth over the years)
Cost: $34.00 (including all fees and taxes)
DEADLINE: Fri Sept 29, 2023 at midnight
Click here to order: https://sd62.schoolcashonline.com/

Have you downloaded our APP yet? Follow the prompt below to sign up and stay caught up on all that happens at Belmont!

Belmont Garden Club

The Belmont Garden Club will be starting up again in the first week of October! Come hang out and have fun in the school garden after school on Wednesdays. We will be planting, decorating, improving and harvesting! Spaces are limited, but it is a casual drop-in club: as long as there is space that day you are welcome to join us. No need to pre-register, just arrive at the garden gate after school.

Scholarship Support 2023-2024
Any grade 12 students who are interested in applying for scholarships are encouraged to reach out to Mrs. Hoskins. Support is available via email: choskins@sd62learns.org or in person in the library mezzanine in blocks C/D.

Deadlines, applications, and informational items will be posted in daily announcements, in the grad 2024 google classroom, and on the Belmont scholarship website. Please check communications regularly.

Scholarship website: https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/

As the year comes to a close.

Important Dates to Remember:

June 15th – TONIGHT…. Belmont Night Live
June 19th-23rd – Grad Assessments
June 21st – National Indigenous Day
June 23rd – Last Day of Classes
June 24th – Prom At Crystal Gardens 5:30-10:00pm
June 26th -27th – Course Completion Days – Staff in for support
June 27th – Recognition Evening
June 28th – Spencer Grade 8 visits
June 29th – Report Cards Published

Belmont Night Live TONIGHT June 15th

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.

Congratulations to all Belmont Grads

Congratulations to all the Grads that crossed the stage at the Commencement Ceremonies this past Sunday. It was an amazing day had by all.

2023 Sr Boys Rugby 7s Summary

The 2023 Sr Boys Rugby 7s team had a tremendous season, and they should be very proud of their achievements this year. They got things off to a great start by taking 3rd place at the Westshore 7s tournament in March. The team then completely dominated the regular season league, going 7 – 0, scoring 231 for, and only 26 points against. In the Island Finals tournament they went 3-1 losing a hard fought battle against Stelly’s in the Championship game.

Having booked a birth in the Provincial Championship we headed to Abbotsford with high expectations. On the 1st day of pool play we went 3 – 0, beating Kelowna Christian 38-0, Windsor 33-12, and St. Thomas Moore 27-0. This put us 1st in our pool, and set us up well for the Championship round. Unfortunately we came up short in our ¼ final against a very pumped up Argyle team, losing 10-12. Although this was very disappointing we rallied and finished strong going on to beat Chatelech 38-5, and Windsor 38-0 earning a respectable 5th place in the Province. Thank you to all the players for a great season, and a special shout out to the grade 12s. Go Dawgs.

Belmont BBQ and Backyard Games Day

Belmont had a great turn out for our second annual Backyard Games Day and Race. Thank you everyone who helped and participated in this community event.

Belmont is hosting the CUE (Canadian University Event) on September 25, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Learning Commons

What is CUE and what do they do?

The Canadian Universities Event (CUE) is a forum designed to highlight Canada’s universities to British Columbia’s secondary school students and families. CUE brings together over 50 of Canada’s finest post-secondary institutions and showcases them over two weeks in September/October. We are committed to helping students find their perfect fit in Canadian post-secondary education.

Environmental Stewardship Funds received from City of Langford

Many thanks to Dayna Christ-Rowling and the Environmental Stewardship funds received from the City of Langford! We now have 3 new, beautiful seating areas for classes!

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Family Games Night

Belmont’s first Family Games night was well attended on Thursday May 25^th. Hosted in the Learning Commons, students, and their families came together to challenge themselves while learning to play new games. Interactivity Board Game Café provided all of the games, and the expertise for teaching how to play the games.

Student Retreat at Camosun

We were excited to host Belmont’s first Student Retreat, which took place at the Camosun Interurban Campus on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. The Student Retreat had approximately 40 students from Grades 9-12 attend, and students attended sessions focused on Connection to Self, Others, and with the Land. The purpose of the Retreat was to help promote student leadership and equity, to help further strengthen our Belmont School Community. Much thanks and appreciation to the South Island Partnership (SIP), Camosun, Elder Henry, and all of the Belmont staff and students who helped to make it such a wonderful day.

CPA’s BC’s Prestigious Annual Provincial High School Accounting Competition

This spring, Eidan Poucel Mendez, from our Accounting 12 class, finished in first place in CPA BC’s prestigious annual provincial high school accounting competition! Eidan competed against hundreds of students from public and private schools across BC to solve a variety of accounting challenges. His critical thinking skills and ability to thoroughly solve problems impressed CPA BC’s judges, and he was honoured along with his accounting teacher, Tom Grainger, at the Top 25 Awards Ceremony held in Vancouver earlier this month.

In addition to bringing home trophies, Eidan also won a $1500 scholarship along with a $500 grant for the business program at Belmont!

We are so proud of Eidan who has accomplished so much in our business program. Not only did he win first place in the CPA competition, but he has also completed two dual-credit courses business courses here at Belmont, so along with many of his peers, he will leave us this June having already earned top marks in both Marketing 110 and Accounting 110 through our partnership with Camosun College.

In the attached photo from the trophy presentation is Larry Jung from CPA BC, Tom, and Eidan’s parents, Galaxia and Jose.

Grad Blood Donation Drive

Two of our wonderful Graduating students, Ella H and Layla T, organized a Grad Blood Donation drive that took place on June 12. Thank you to all of the Grads who took time to donate blood! If any community members would like to donate for the Belmont Grad team, you can do so by providing the team name, ‘Belmont Secondary School’ when you donate.

Belmont Business students lead the way in National stock challenge!

Congratulations to all of the students in Belmont’s business program who took part in this year’s Junior Achievement National Stock Market Challenge! This year, 2461 student teams competed from coast-to-coast to see who could grow a simulated $100,000 into the largest portfolio of stocks and ETFs over the course of six weeks. In what was a close race, several Belmont students spent significant time this year in the top 3 in all of Canada! The teams of Ryan Berger and Caleb W,, Noah S., and Dylan R., Adam A., and Ryan R., all spent time in first, second or third nationally. In addition, Hunter T. and Rhys Mcspent time in the top 10 nationally. While the top team at the end of the six weeks came from Canmore, Alberta, we are proud of all the Belmont students who took part and led the country this year!

Daycare visit to Ms. Elizondo’s Class

On June 13^th, Ms. Elizondo’s morning Art class had a delightful visit from little buddies representing our community daycares. The purpose was to foster creativity and friendship through activities like sock puppet making, bubble painting, finger painting, and drawing. Everyone shared laughs, juice, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone that donated socks and materials to make this day possible.

Some Belmont art students are taking part in an art show starting June 22^nd

See information below for more details

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Scholarship Information:

Students who received local school-based scholarships (Belmont, District, PAC) scholarships were given envelopes at graduation ceremonies with all cheque, instructions for retrieval, thank you cards and instructions. Please ensure students thoroughly read through instructions for awards and keep all components safe.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mrs. Hoskins – choskins@sd62learns.org

Upcoming Awards:

Langford Legion Scholarship/Bursaries:

The Legion offers multiple scholarships and bursaries for students who have military families and those who do not. Applications can be reached on their website or at the links below:

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Busy Weeks Ahead!

June 3rd – Dry Grad
June 5th-9th – Spirit Week
June 6th – Yearbook Distribution in Theatre
June 7th – French Immersi0n Grad in Theatre
June 7th – Cap and Gown Distribution for Commencement Ceremonies
June 8th – Belmont Music Dept. Year End Concert 7:00 pm
June 11th – Commencement (Grad) Ceremonies at UVIC Farquhaur Auditorium
June 12th – Athletic Banquet
June 15th – Belmont “Night Live” 7-8 pm
June 15th – ISP Farewell – During Block A

Reminder to Parents and Grads:

Reminder to Grads and Parents that tickets for the UVIC Commencement Ceremonies have now been mailed out to all families, Tickets can be printed, or shown by phone at the front door. each ticket has the seat number and row and QR code that will be scanned at the door. Parking information for the Farquhar Auditorium can be found https://www.uvic.ca/security/parking/map/index.php.

If you have not yet received your tickets via email, please contact UVIC at 250-721-8480.

Prom Sales: are still in effect until June 12th. Please make sure all forms are completed and payment is made either on School Cash online or in the front office.

Grad Cap and Gowns: Will be distributed in the gym at lunch on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023.

Registration still open for Dual Credit courses

Students can receive college/university credits for FREE at Belmont in Grade 12.

Students can get earn college/university credits to give them a head start on their first year.

Instructors from Camosun come to Belmont so students do not need to travel to the college.

There are still spaces available in our dual credit courses:

Anatomy Physiology 12/ Biology 103

Psychology 12/ Psychology 130

Calculus 12/ Math 100

Accounting 12/Accounting 110

Marketing 12/Marketing 110

Students can come to room A117 (Career Centre) to pick up application forms.

Check out the upcoming Summer Camps that are available.

The Belmont Daycare visit’s Ms. Elizondo’s English 11 class.

The Belmont Daycare had a visit with Ms. Elizondo’s English 11 class. English students have been preparing for a full month writing and illustrating books for this event. It was a wonderful, fulfilling, and fun event for both preschoolers and students. A special thanks to Sarah Baas for her guidance and shared resources, and April for printing our books.

Cultural Week at Belmont

Thank you to everyone for organizing and hosting a tremendous Cultural Week! It was a fantastic event that was enjoyed all week, by the whole school community. A big thank you to all of the teachers and staff volunteers, especially Ms. Boyte.

Belmont Bulldog Track and Field

Huge congratulations to all the Belmont bulldogs who competed in the Lower Island Championships at Centennial Stadium yesterday. Many of our Belmont Athletes made it on to the Island Championships. Fantastic results from Sophie V, William D, Cash A, Chase D, Elijah B, Issaac B, Emmanual C, A. Stan, Marley B, Noah H, Luis A.

Also, a huge congratulations to Sophie V. who competed at the BC High School Multi Sport Championship this past Friday and Saturday in Delta. With personal bests in high jump, 800 metre, long jump, hurdles and sprints. Way to go!

Congratulations to the Climbing Academy

Congratulations on an outstanding performance to all our Climbing Academy students at our final competition at Stelly’s last Friday! Each and every student took on new challenges with skill passion, and determination, pushing their limits and supporting one another throughout the competition. Their performance truly resonated, with several students making the podium!

Special congratulations to the following students:

Olli M- 1^st place in Intermediate Female
Franchesca P.- 1^st place in Rec Female
Victoria B. – 2^nd place in Rec Female
Sarah W.- 3^rd place in Rec Female

Also, a special shout out and thank you to Franchesca’s dad, Jonathan , for driving our bus to Stelly’s, and to Everitt’s mom, Jennifer, for driving These two Super Parents made our participation in this event possible!

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

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

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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/