Author: scarlson62

Important Dates to Remember:

• Apr 7-10 Graduation Assessments
• Apr 7-8 Graduation Assemblies Bl. B
• Apr 8 – PAC meeting cancelled
• Apr 10 – 3 hour early dismissal
• Apr 11 – Pro D Day (no students in session)
• Apr 16 – ICBC Presentation
• Apr 16 -Plant Sale (more info to come)
• Apr 18th – Good Friday (no school in session)
• Apr 21 – Easter Monday (no school in session)

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*****Some students have not yet filled out any forms or payments for the Grad Commencement Ceremonies on June 15th, 2025, at UVIC, please note that the 3 pm ceremony is now full. You can now book in the office only for the 11 am ceremonies*****

Athletics

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Another Football Fundraiser is here

Just in time for Mother’s Day! We are selling Hilltop Greenhouses Flowers Baskets until April 6th! See our flyer for all available flowers for purchase, pick up will be May 9^th and 10^th at Belmont. 

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Belmont Football’s Bottle Drive is Back!

Please start saving your empties for our bottle drive on Saturday, April 26^th at Belmont from 9am – 3pm to help support the Belmont Football team!

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Happy Pi Day

Our Math Dept held a superb celebration. It was a great day had by all.

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Track and Field

Track and Field has started at Belmont. If it not too late to join, so please connect with Ms. Evans in Room B210 if you are interested. Practices will be Monday and Friday’s after school. Wednesday Uvic Events are weekly from 4 – 6pm. The google classroom has most of the information as well.

-The first of 6 league races will start this week on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 fro m4pm – 6pm at UVic Centennial Stadium. See Ms. Evans if you have any questions. 

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Thank you from the Sustainabilty Classes

To those who came out during the break to finish the school garden beds, and Flourish Food Society for the several thousand dollars of funding and staff time to purchase and organize building! The beds are so sturdy and ready to grow this season’s crops, and the next 10 🙂 

Belmont’s Sustainability classes will be holding their annual Plant Sale on Wednesday, April 16th. 

We will be selling native perennials (Camas!) and early season salad greens such as lettuce and kale. There will also be a limited stock of assorted perennials such as sage, thyme and bee balm.

Sale will be during last block and 30 min after school, at the main doors. Cash preferred.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

District, Belmont and PAC awards are all due on April 16th, 2025. Students should be asking for reference letters and transcripts as soon as possible to apply. Cover letter and scholarship resume support are available for students in the Career Centre anytime!
Email choskins@sd62learns.org if you need one! See awards below!

SD 62 (Sooke School District) Awards:

The following SIX awards are open only to students who attend Belmont, Royal Bay, EMCS or Westshore high schools. Applications are due by April 16th at 3:30PM

All applications are submitted through the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Class Code = Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You are advised to submit applications BEFORE this date, and you definitely must request transcripts and references well before-hand. We suggest you request transcripts at least 2 days in advance and give teachers 10 days to two weeks to prepare reference letters or forms. DO THIS BEFORE SPRING BREAK!!!

Students can complete the application forms digitally, directly in Google Classroom or they can print them out, complete them by hand, then scan and upload them into Google Classroom. Reference Letters should be submitted electronically. Please print templates as needed from the Google Classroom then scan and submit electronically. If students receive reference letters in sealed envelopes, please forward them to Christine Hoskins to put in the district courier. It’s important that the student’s name, school and scholarship name/category be noted on the envelope.

District Authority Awards (BC Ministry of Education Provincial Scholarship) ***Last year 47 Belmont students won one of these. The District Awards recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. Students have up to fi ve years to use this voucher. The district will be able to award 113 of these scholarships to district students. There are seven categories to choose from:

● Fine Arts

● Applied Skills,

Design, and Technology,

● Physical Activity

● International Languages

● Community Service

● Indigenous Language & Culture

● Technical and Trades Training.

(Note: You may apply in more than one category. A separate application must be submitted for each category to which you are applying.) Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

● LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Start your application before spring break.
● To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu

Monk Office Supply Scholarship

This award recognizes a student who displays good citizenship and social responsibility at school and in the community and who plans to enter the fi eld of environmental studies. The value of the award varies from year to year. Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu

Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship
The spirit of this $750 award is not necessarily to recognize outstanding academic excellence, but rather to champion a student who embodies the qualities that Ron Warder embodied: leadership, community action, creativity, respect, perseverance, relationship-building, and a passion for supporting the school community and community at large. Requirements: “C+” average or better; participated in student government, clubs, school teams, and/or community activities; and displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/or community; and can demonstrate a positive impact on school and/or community through service.

Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu

Victor Chen Memorial Engineering:

Student planning on going into programs such as engineering, especially at BCIT or Camosun, with good grades, service within the school and community, and financial need Will be a district wide scholarship as of 2020.

Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu

Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship:

Awarded to an SD62 graduating student who is entering an education program in the fi eld of forestry. Consideration may be given to students pursuing post-secondary programs in fisheries or resource management.

Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu

Sooke District Elementary and Middle School PAC Bursaries
Note: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE April 16, at 5:00PM 2025- THEY MUST BE TURNED INTO THE GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM, WITH ALL NECESSARY ATTACHMENTS BY THIS DATE AND TIME – ONLY ONLINE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN.
CONTACT MRS. HOSKINS FOR DETAILS – choskins@sd62.bc.ca

Colwood Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Crystal View Elementary Bursary Deadline:

April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

David Cameron Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Dunsmuir Middle School Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Ecole John Stubbs Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Hans Helgeson Elementary School Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Happy Valley Elementary School Bursary
Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Lakewood Elementary Bursaries

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

To access the *Robin Reston Sports form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

**All SD 62 students are eligible to apply for the Lakewood PAC Robin Reston Sports Bursary. Preference will be shown to former Lakewood students.

Millstream Elementary Bursaries: Two awards

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00 PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Ruth King Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Sangster Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Savory Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Spencer Middle School Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Willway Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Wishart Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 16, at 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Belmont School Scholarships:

The following scholarships (in purple) are funded by donations to Belmont and are only available to Belmont students. Completed applications should be SUBMITTED TO GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM, BY:

Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT

Howard East AVID Memorial Bursaries

These awards are open to graduating Belmont students in the AVID program – talk to Mr. Bendall OR Mrs. Hoskins for more details.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Westshore Rotary Club Bursaries:

Three bursaries of $1000 are awarded to students attending a trades or academic post-secondary program next year. Service to others beyond yourself and financial need are the key criteria. The application requires a 300-word essay outlining the applicant’s service contributions. Winners will attend a luncheon the last Friday of June.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD Trades Bursary

Open to Belmont and Royal Bay students. One bursary of $500 is awarded to a student pursuing the trades, financial need, and proof of acceptance to a trade school, or apprenticeship, or employment in a trade.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Jaime Yates Memorial Scholarship

This $1000 award goes to a student who is pursuing a career in music of any kind.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom.

One application for all of the following Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships:

● 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, childcare, women’s studies or trades – financial need considered before academic excellence

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

● Eberle Family Arts Scholarship: For Students who have excelled in Belmont Music/Fine Arts Classes (preference for Band) and are pursuing music in post-secondary. If no student is pursuing music in post-secondary, it will be offered to a student who has excelled in music classes.

● Rein Eberle Memorial Scholarship: students who are on the football team ● 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: three awards for students who will be pursuing careers in the construction trades ● Westhills Land Corporation: For students pursuing engineering in post-secondary
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Gaetz Designs Arts Scholarship Open to students in grade 12 who have excelled in fi ne arts with a preference for photography. Students need to be pursuing post-secondary to apply.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

Gaetz Designs Women in Business Award Open to female identifying students who are headed to post-secondary school business programs.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply – Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom

C.U.P.E. Local 459 BURSARY At least two bursaries (of a minimum of $500.00 each) are offered annually to graduates who are dependents of C.U.P.E. 459 employees) and are planning to attend a post-secondary institution or a career training/apprenticeship program.

Please submit electronically by email to CUPE459@sd62.bc.ca by May 15th. Deadline: May 15th, 2025To apply – Check Grad 2025 Google Classroom or see Career Centre

Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:

• March 5- 9th Musical Theatre production of “Newsies”
• March 9 – Daylight Savings
• March 11 – PAC Meeting 7:00 pm Learning Commons
• March 14 – Pi Day
• March 17-28 Spring Break (no school in session)
• March 31 – School Reopens
• April -7 -8 Grad Assemblies Block B
• April 10 – 3 Hour Early Dismissal
• April 11 – Pro D Day (students not in session)

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Grad Reminders:

******Grad Fees and Payments should be made on School Cash Online or in the front office. payments need to be made no later than March 12th, 2025. For more Grad information please see the link below

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Below is the link to the 50/50 Grad Raffle

https://belmontdrygrad2025.rafflenexus.com/

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Sports

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Track and Field: 

The track and field season will start next week. Practice is Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:15 on the back field. Do you like to run, jump or throw?  Come on out and give it a shot!

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Summer Learning

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Careers Information

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2^nd Annual Seedy Saturday at Belmont!

This year the SD62 CUPE team, Belmont Sustainability Class, and Belmont Garden Club will host a Planting Table! Bring your kids to decorate a pot, then plant it with some early spring veggies to enjoy. A free community activity courtesy of generous support from CUPE 459.

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SFU APPLIED SCIENCES OUTREACH & SCIENCE AL!VE: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Here are some upcoming exciting events for this month:

GRADE K-12 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

POWER GIRLS STEM   Saturdays April 12 – June 7 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Grade 4-8   Apply to join our free girls* program to learn about the exciting worlds of applied sciences. The weekly sessions are followed by a 2-week summer camp. The intention of this program is to make STEM more accessible, therefore priority will be given to equity-deserving youth. Our Girls and Young Women Programs welcome gender-diverse youth, including but not limited to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, & gender non-conforming youth.    SIGN UP HERE

SUMMER ACADEMY 2025   Summer 2025 | Registration opens Friday, February 28 | Grade 1-8   Science AL!VE’s Summer Academy is almost here! Calling all aspiring scientists, tinkerers, and creatives to join us to experience a variety of new and exciting summer camps. Explore the world of STEAM with our fun and new activities while also revisiting fan favourites. Simply bring your curiosity to discover the possibilities and thrills that are available in the various branches of science and technology.    SIGN UP HERE

PRO-D DAY CAMPS   February 28, 2025 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | Kindergarten to Grade 6   Do you have a child in the Burnaby or Coquitlam School District? Do they have a Pro-D on Friday, February 28? Come join Science AL!VE as we pilot our second ever Pro-D Day Camps. With offerings for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6, there are exciting, hands-on STEM activities designed to engage young minds in science, technology, engineering, and math!   SIGN UP HERE

SPRING BREAK CAMPS   March 17, March 21, March 24-28 (half day) | Kindergarten to Grade 6   Calling all young scientists, inventors, and creators! Join us for Science AL!VE’s inaugural Spring Break Camps and dive into an exciting world of STEM exploration. With a mix of 1-day camp options and a week-long half-day camp, there’s something for every curious mind. Whether your child enjoys hands-on experiments, building, or discovering new scientific concepts, our engaging activities will inspire and excite. Our 1-day camps are now open for registration, while half-day camp registration begins February 28, 2025. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled Spring Break adventure!   SIGN UP HERE

WEEKEND EVENTS   Ongoing | Grade 2-6   Science AL!VE’s weekend events occur semi-regularly, offering exciting, hands-on STEM experiences for students in grades 2-6 at SFU Surrey and SFU Burnaby. Each session explores a unique STEM topic, sparking curiosity through interactive experiments, engineering challenges, and engaging problem-solving activities. Led by passionate high school and undergraduate student instructors, these events provide young learners with the opportunity to explore new scientific concepts, develop critical thinking skills, and connect with like-minded peers in a fun and supportive environment. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and themes—don’t miss the chance to bring science to life on the weekends!   SIGN UP HERE

UI/UX DESIGN (USER INTERFACE & USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN)   Mar 1, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Grade 8-12   The UI/UX Design workshop is open to Grade 8-12 students who are interested in creating designs for mobile and web interfaces. Students will learn about the importance of user interface and user experience design and use the browser-based design tool, Figma, to prototype a mobile app. Don’t forget to review the workshop overview and requirements before registering!   SIGN UP HERE

ALL GIRLS: INTRO TO HTML/CSS   Mar 8, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Grade 8-12   To celebrate International Women’s Day, this session of the Intro to HTML & CSS workshop is for Grade 8-12 girls who are interested in learning the basics of HTML and CSS and how to use them for making web pages. This workshop is beginner-friendly and will use CodePen. Don’t forget to review the workshop overview and requirements before registering! Our all-girls programs welcome gender-diverse youth, including but not limited to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth and genderqueer youth.   SIGN UP HERE

ALL GIRLS: INTRO TO JAVASCRIPT   Mar 8, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Grade 8-12   To celebrate International Women’s Day, this session of the Intro to JavaScript workshop is open to Grade 8-12 students who are interested in learning the basics of the JavaScript programming language and how it is used to add interactivity to a website. This workshop requires some experience in HTML/CSS and will use CodePen. Don’t forget to review the workshop overview and requirements before registering! Our all-girls programs welcome gender-diverse youth, including but not limited to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth and genderqueer youth.   SIGN UP HERE

INTRO TO HTML/CSS   Mar 15, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Grade 8-12   The Intro to HTML & CSS workshop is open to Grade 8-12 students who are interested in learning the basics of HTML and CSS and how to use them for making web pages. This workshop is beginner-friendly and will use CodePen. Don’t forget to review the workshop overview and requirements before registering!    SIGN UP HERE

INTRO TO JAVASCRIPT   Mar 22, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Grade 8-12   The Intro to JavaScript workshop is open to Grade 8-12 students who are interested in learning the basics of the JavaScript programming language and how it is used to add interactivity to a website. This workshop requires some experience in HTML/CSS and will use CodePen. Don’t forget to review the workshop overview and requirements before registering!   SIGN UP HERE

MY JOURNEY AS A COMPUTING SCIENCE UNDERGRAD   Mar 15, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Online | Grade 8-12   Guest Speaker: Jin Song is a fourth year computing science (CS) student at SFU! She has been interested in STEM ever since she was a kid—her mom told her that she used to go around with a “Dr. Song” name tag and perform all sorts of science experiments with the limited supplies found in their house. For as long as she remembered, Jin wanted to be an inventor or chemist, but had not, in fact, become a chemist. She is hoping to finish her CS degree soon and is currently working on many side projects. Presentation Description:  This presentation will cover my perspective as a CS undergrad student at SFU. I will talk about why I went into CS, what I’ve been learning in my courses, and some projects I have done. I will talk about how CS is a really broad field with applications in pretty much every industry in modern times since we are living in a “digital era.” I will also showcase my most recent project (web publishing site) and go over my workflow as a full stack solo(ish) developer.   SIGN UP HERE

USING SOUND WAVES TO INSPECT CRACKS IN TRAIN SYSTEMS   April 26, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Online | Grade 8-12   Guest Speaker: Zhen (Lisa) Li is a PhD student in the Vehicle-Track Interaction Research Group at SFU, supervised by Dr. Kevin Oldknow. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mechatronic Systems Engineering at SFU before diving into research on railway transportation systems. Her work focuses on using sound waves to inspect surface-level damage, such as shallow cracks, in train wheels and tracks. Besides that, Lisa is also interested in clean energy and machine learning. Presentation Description: In this presentation, I will first share my academic journey, from my undergraduate studies in Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) to my PhD research. For this part, I will explain how my initial interest in transportation led me to pursue engineering, what I learned from MSE, and my current focus on railway transportation. Next, I will talk about two essential concepts of my research—surface damage on railway components caused by wheels rolling on the rails and how sound waves can be used to detect these tiny cracks. Then, I will also describe my current work and outcomes.   SIGN UP HERE

SCIENCE AL!VE SUMMER ACADEMY   Summer 2025 | Grade 1-8   Science AL!VE’s Summer Academy is almost here! Calling all aspiring scientists, tinkerers, and creatives to join us to experience a variety of new and exciting summer camps. Explore the world of STEAM with our fun and new activities while also revisiting fan favourites. Simply bring your curiosity to discover the possibilities and thrills that are available in the various branches of science and technology. Click the button below to be notified when registration opens in February.   GET NOTIFIED

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District, PAC, and Belmont Scholarships are out!!

Students are encourage to reach out early if they would like support applying.  All of the awards listed below are due April 16th, 2025 at various times. Please review criteria and applications carefully before submitting.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. Check out the Belmont Scholarship Website for other March and April deadlines: https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/april.html 

District Awards (BC Ministry of Education Provincial Scholarship)***Last year 52 Belmont students won one of these.

The District Awards recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. Students have up to five years to use this voucher. The district will be able to award 113 of these scholarships to district students. There are seven categories to choose from: 
Fine Arts
Applied Skills, Design, and Technology,
Physical Activity
International Languages
Community Service
Indigenous Language & Culture
Technical and Trades Training  
(Note: You may apply in more than one category. A separate application must be submitted for each category to which you are applying.)  

Please note, there are special reference forms available for this award ONLY.  They are accessed through the District Google Classroom OR paper copies can be found in the Career Centre!
Deadline:  April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

• LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Start your application before spring break.​
• To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link

Monk Office Supply Scholarship
This award recognizes a student who displays good citizenship and social responsibility at school and in the community and who plans to enter the field of environmental studies. The value of the award varies from year to year.
Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link​

Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship 
​The spirit of this $750 award is not necessarily to recognize outstanding academic excellence, but rather to champion a student who embodies the qualities that Ron Warder embodied: leadership, community action, creativity, respect, perseverance, relationship-building, and a passion for supporting the school community and community at large. Requirements: “C+” average or better; participated in student government, clubs, school teams, and/or community activities; and displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/or community; and can demonstrate a positive impact on school and/or community through service.  
​Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
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Victor Chen Memorial Engineering:
Student planning on going into programs such as engineering, especially at BCIT or Camosun, with good grades, service within the school and community,  and financial need
Will be a district wide scholarship as of 2020.
Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply – Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link

Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship
Awarded to an SD62 graduating student who is entering an education program in the field of forestry.  Consideration may be given to students pursuing post-secondary programs in fisheries or resource management.
Deadline:  April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025

To apply –Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link

Sooke District Elementary and Middle School PAC Bursaries  
Note: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE April 16, At 5:00PM 2025

 THEY MUST BE TURNED INTO THE GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM, WITH ALL NECESSARY ATTACHMENTS BY THIS DATE AND TIME – ONLY ONLINE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN.

These Include:​

Colwood Elementary Bursary

Crystal View Elementary Bursary

David Cameron Elementary Bursary

Dunsmuir Middle School Bursary

Ecole John Stubbs Bursary

Hans Helgeson  Elementary School Bursary

Happy Valley Elementary School Bursary

Lakewood Elementary Bursaries

Millstream Elementary Bursaries: Two awards 

Ruth King Elementary Bursary

Sangster Elementary Bursary

Savory Elementary Bursary

Spencer Middle School Bursary

Willway Elementary Bursary 

Wishart Elementary Bursary

Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships:   

The following scholarships  are funded by donations to Belmont and are only available to Belmont students. Completed applications should be SUBMITTED TO GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM, BY:

Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT

Howard East AVID Memorial Bursaries

These awards are open to graduating Belmont students in the AVID program – talk to Mr. Bendall OR Mrs. Hoskins for more details.

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Westshore Rotary Club Bursaries: 

Three bursaries of $1000 are awarded to students attending a trades or academic post-secondary program next year. Service to others beyond yourself and financial need are the key criteria. The application requires a 300 word essay outlining the applicant’s service  contributions. Winners will attend a luncheon the last Friday of June.

Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD Trades Bursary

Open to Belmont and Royal Bay students. One bursary of $500 is awarded to a student pursuing the trades, financial need, and proof of acceptance to a trade school, or apprenticeship, or employment in a trade. 

Jaime Yates Memorial Scholarship 
This $1000 award goes to a student who is pursuing a career in music of any kind. 

Gaetz Designs Arts Scholarship

Open to students in grade 12 who have excelled in fine arts with a preference for photography. Students need to be pursuing post-secondary to apply.  

Gaetz Designs Women in Business Award
Open to female identifying students who are headed to post-secondary school business programs.

One application for all of the following Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships:

• 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
• Eberle Family Arts Scholarship: For Students who have excelled in Belmont Music/Fine Arts Classes (preference for Band) and are pursuing music in post-secondary.  If no student is pursuing music in post-secondary, it will be offered to a student who has excelled in music classes.
• Rein Eberle Memorial Scholarship: students who are on the football team
• 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: three awards for students who will be pursuing careers in the construction trades 
• Westhills Land Corporation: For students pursuing engineering in post-secondary

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Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:

• February 20th – Grade 9 Course Selections close
• February 23rd – Grad Bottle Drive
• February 24th – Grade 10-12 Course Selections close
• February 26th – Pink Shirt Day
• March 5-9th – Musical Theatre Production of “Newsies” opens

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Belmont’s New Logo

Belmont was proud to honour its new logo with a ceremony this month! The event began in the Learning Commons and then moved to the second floor where hundreds of students could witness and celebrate the collective community work that has created this visual representation of our school. As part of this, we recognized the guidance of Elder Henry Chipps, the final design creation by Weyla Qwiy’aanitsa Chipps, the leadership of Teacher Danny Martin, and the foundational design work created by student Vienna Wigg.

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Sr. Boys Rugby

Sr. boys rugby pre-season training starts February 20, and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30, and Fridays 2:30 – 4:00.

Everyone welcome to give it a try, no experience necessary.

Bring your cleats and a mouthguard.

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********* Reminder that Grad Fees and Payments open on School Cash Online or in the front office starting February 13th and are due no later than March 12th, 2025 ************

Please see website for Grad at a Glance 2024 -25 for further information on Grad Events.

You can also click on the link below to order tickets.

https://belmontdrygrad2025.rafflenexus.com/

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Belmont’s Investing Stars take National Honours

Congratulations to Accounting 11 student James Stanton on finishing in 2^nd place in all of Canada in Junior Achievement’s national student stock market competition! James, along with students in our Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Accounting classes, competed with over 3000 students from across the country to see who could build the most valuable portfolio! James took the silver medal by turning $100,000 into $403,000 during the five week competition. Each day, James along with his friends Jamie Miller and Liam Ray, spent their lunch time researching companies which could be the next to “break out” and even with rules in place to ensure students are more focused on longer term investing rather than day trading, James was still able to quadruple his investments.

Glenn Dodge, the director of programs for Junior Achievement BC, recently visited Belmont to present awards to James, and to our very own business teacher Tom Grainger who took first place nationally in their teacher investing competition. Congratulations James and Tom!

Tom was also invited to give the keynote address again this year at Junior Achievement BC’s “Celebrate JA!” event in downtown Victoria, where JA executives, donors and volunteers celebrate JA’s  successes province wide. In 2024, their organization supported over 80,000 students in BC classrooms with business programming such as personal finance and investment strategies!

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In and Around the Community

• Kidovate is Back for April 2025! Kidovate is a fun, free entrepreneurship initiative of UVIC’s Gustavson School of Business for high school and middle school students. Kidovate aims to develop entrepreneurial spirit and acumen by encouraging participants to sell goods or services on Kidovate Market Day. This year’s market will be held on Saturday, April 5th at The Bay Centre. Last year more than 200 young entrepreneurs participated in Kidovate. There is no cost to participate in Kidovate and there are many resources available to help youth be successful. Check out http://kidovate.ca
• The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program Difference Maker of the Year Awards celebrate and recognize youth and classes/youth groups between the ages of 5 and 18, who are leaders in making a positive impact for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities either in their schools or the broader community. Nominations are open until Sunday April 6th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.  Five award recipients will be announced during National AccessAbility Week (May 25 to May 31, 2025). Individual award recipients will each receive $500 to recognize their work, while classrooms and youth groups will receive $1,000 to share. To learn more, visit https://www.rickhansen.com/differencemakers or submit a nomination today.
• Westshore Basketball is hosting Learn to Play basketball clinics for children (K-2 and 2-4). See attachment.

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Important Belmont, District and PAC Scholarship Information:

The following was sent home to all grade 12 students and parents!

As we approach busy scholarship season here are some updates and reminders:

1. Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships (open to only Belmont grads) will be posted in the Grad 2025 Google Classroom at the end of February.  The deadline for these will be April 16th.

2. PAC bursaries offered from Elementary and Middle Schools (Open to RBSS and BSS) will be posted in the Grad 2025 Google Classroom.  The deadline for these applications will be April 16th.

3. District Authority and other District based scholarships should be available at the end of February through a District based Google Classroom.  Once I have the code and processes from the district, I will be visiting grade 12 classes to ensure students have this information.  These are generally due 2 weeks after spring break.

Students can prepare the following for when these applications come out:

1. Scholarship resume (template available in the Grad 2025 Google Classroom)

2. Scholarship reference letters (having at least 2 as a starting point can really help students out in this process.  Please note the District Authority Awards come with a special reference letter just for this to speed up the process for those specific awards.

3. Scholarship Cover Letter or Personal Statement (template available in the Grad 2025 Google Classroom)

4.  For District Authority Awards students should be preparing a portfolio of excellence in their category.  For example, if students plan to apply in the Physical Activity category, they should be gathering photos, videos, coursework, awards etc. all into one place for submission.

Lastly, from March 3rd -7th and March 10th -14th, Mrs. Hoskins will be offering scholarship application support for students in the Library Learning Commons during lunchtime for grads to access.

If anyone has questions about these processes, or what these applications look like, please email choskins@sd62.bc.ca anytime.  The best things students can do now is prepare for when these are posted.

More information to come!

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:

BC School Trustees Association Scholarships for Student Citizenship

These scholarship of 3 x $750 are awarded to a students who has displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community
Deadline:  March 2nd, 11:59PM
​To apply –  https://bcsta.org/resources-and-services/bcsta-scholarships/ 

BC School Superintendents Association Education Scholarship
Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2025. One winner will be chosen from each of the seven BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan and Indigenous). Each winner will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. The deadline for applications is March 3, 2025 at 5:00PM.
In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider demonstrated distinctive leadership that has made significant impacts to the social, ethical and collaborative fabric and practice of school(s) and community. Letters of reference will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. The applicant must submit a short description (450 words maximum) of how their leadership has made a difference in the life or lives of others in their school and/or community. Leadership examples may include, but are not limited to, the following domains: arts, trades, physicality, scholastics, social justice, equity, well-being, diversity, advocacy, and cultural responsiveness.
Only completed applications will be accepted for the scholarship selection process:

• One-page description of how you have made a difference in the life or lives of others (450 words maximum).
• Two letters of reference.
• Demonstrated distinctive leadership by providing two examples, including a brief description, this can include an inspirational artifact, a short video, newsletter, photo, story, or other media.
• Copy of the official school transcript of your grades to date.
• Proof of application/entry to a post-secondary institution (apprenticeship, college, university).

Recipients will be awarded a cheque once proof of post-secondary application/registration and a Social Insurance Number has been provided to the BCSSA.
​Deadline: March 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM

To apply – https://bcssa.org/about-us/bcssa-grade-12-scholarship/ 

Women’s Cyber Security Scholarships
Up to $5000 will be awarded to a student pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field.  See the attached application for further criteria.

Deadline: March 3rd, 2025     

To Apply – https://bcscholarships.ca/scholarships/15959/womens-cyber-security-scholarships 

Sooke Teachers’ Association Scholarships 

Seven scholarships of $1000 each are available to students of the Sooke School District who are planning to attend full-time post-secondary school. In addition to an application form, students must also submit a resume and their transcript.   Please note that 5 of the 7 awards are reserved for students whose parents are members of the Sooke Teachers’ Association. See the application for more details.  Shortlisted students will be interviewed in May to assist with making the final selection of winners.  
Deadline:   March 7th, 2025

To apply – 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 9, 2025 . 11:59PM 
To Apply – https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence/ 

Important Dates to Remember:

• February 3 & 4 – Grad 9-10 Course Selection Assemblies Bl. C
• Feb 5 & 6 – Grade 11 Course Selection Assemblies Bl. C
• Feb 6 – Grade 9 Course Selections Open
• Feb 7 – Grade 10-12 Course Selections Open
• Feb 8 – Choral Collaboration Day
• Feb 11 – PAC Meeting 7:00 pm in Learning Commons
• Feb 13 – School Cash Online opens for Grad Fee Payments and Information
• Feb 13 – Middle School Meet up
• Feb 14- 💖Valentines Day – Pro D – Tri District – (no students in session)
• Feb 17 – Family Day – No school in session

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********* Reminder that Grad Fees and Payments open on School Cash Online or in the front office on February 13th and are due no later than March 12th, 2025 ************

Please see website for Grad at a Glance 2024 -25 for further information on Grad Events.

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2nd Annual Belmont Plant Sale – Coming this Spring

It’s never too early to think about your garden! Belmont’s Sustainability classes will be holding their annual Plant Sale on Wednesday, April 16th. Last year was small, but a great success, so this year we are throwing open the doors to the whole Belmont Family!

We will be selling primarily native perennials (lots of 1-2 yr Camas bulbs!) and early season salad greens such as lettuce, kale, and spinach. The Pottery class will also be selling ceramics to add that extra Fancy touch to your garden!

Sale will be during last block and after school. Keep your eyes peeled for more information and posters around the school closer to the date!

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Free adult “English Corner” classes to practice communicating in English, make new friends, and find opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. Located at the Greater Victoria Public Library’s Juan de Fuca Branch. Please see the attached poster for more details and to register. 

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Registration for Belmont Hockey Academy is now open!

Here is a link to the registration page:

Academies | Sooke School District sd62.bc.ca

Belmont Hockey Academy is focused on skill development and welcomes student athletes of all skill levels. Students will enjoy (2) ice sessions, (2) dryland sessions, and (1) work block or game day per week.

If you have any questions about program details or need assistance with the enrollment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Evan Rinald teacher and coach for Belmont Hockey Academy.

erinald@sd62.bc.ca

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RCMP Basketball Tournament

Belmont co-hosted our annual Senior Girls Mountie Cup, put on by the Westshore RCMP. The RCMP hosted an assembly, featuring inspirational and informative videos, speeches from our local RCMP and a introduction to two very cute new additions to the canine force! Our very own Mr. McHugh was even brave enough to face one of the older canines! The RCMP had a wonderful display for students, staff and basketball players to get more information about our local Westshore RCMP, including games, Q&A, and demos! Our senior girls played at home in front of an incredible crowd, to start the tournament!

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Scholarship Deadlines Approaching:

Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship – BC Ministry of Education

The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education. 
Deadline:  February 17th, 3:00PM – 2025
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship

BC School Trustees Association Scholarships for Student Citizenship
These scholarship of 3 x $750 are awarded to a students who has displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community
Deadline:  March 2nd, 11:59PM

BCSTA Scholarships

BC School Superintendents Association Education Scholarship
Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2025. One winner will be chosen from each of the seven BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan and Indigenous). Each winner will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. The deadline for applications is March 3, 2025 at 5:00PM.
In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider demonstrated distinctive leadership that has made significant impacts to the social, ethical and collaborative fabric and practice of school(s) and community. Letters of reference will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. The applicant must submit a short description (450 words maximum) of how their leadership has made a difference in the life or lives of others in their school and/or community. Leadership examples may include, but are not limited to, the following domains: arts, trades, physicality, scholastics, social justice, equity, well-being, diversity, advocacy, and cultural responsiveness.
Only completed applications will be accepted for the scholarship selection process:

• One-page description of how you have made a difference in the life or lives of others (450 words maximum).
• Two letters of reference.
• Demonstrated distinctive leadership by providing two examples, including a brief description, this can include an inspirational artifact, a short video, newsletter, photo, story, or other media.
• Copy of the official school transcript of your grades to date.
• Proof of application/entry to a post-secondary institution (apprenticeship, college, university).

Recipients will be awarded a cheque once proof of post-secondary application/registration and a Social Insurance Number has been provided to the BCSSA.
​Deadline: March 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM
https://bcsta.org/resources-and-services/bcsta-scholarships/ 

Sooke Teachers Association Scholarship – Deadline Approaching

The Sooke Teachers Association offers 7 scholarships each year to graduating students.  5 of these awards are set aside for students who are children of STA members.  2 are available for SD62 grads to apply for.  Categories vary but generally include academic excellence and community or school involvement.
Deadline: March 7th
Link to Apply: 

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 2023 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 9th, 2025 
https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence/

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Community Events

• Join the Greater Victoria Green Team on Saturday Feb. 22 in Edwards Park from 9:34 AM – 1PM to connect with nature, meet new people, and learn about habitat restoration. We will be removing scotch broom plants from the park to improve the ecosystem. Everyone is welcome; no experience is needed. Instructions and gear are provided. Those interested in signing up can view the attached poster or on their website https://meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/305784618/ Any questions, email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca
• The MoECC, in partnership with adolescent clinical psychologist Dr. Hayley Watson from Open Parachute will host 3 virtual sessions for parents, guardians and caregivers related to substance use and mental health needs. See attachment.
• EMCS Society & Sea to Tree Wellness are hosting free workshops and support circles for parents/guardians from Feb thru April. See attachment.  

• Capital Bike Club (All Ages): Join the Roots Bike Club – Free Bikes & Workshops for Youth! Are you between ages 10-15 and new to Canada? Need a bike to get around? We’ve got you covered with the Roots Bike Club at Capital Bike!
  • How It Works: Attend 6 free workshops (in order #1-6) between February and March to learn bike maintenance, riding skills, mapping safe routes, and how to ride safely. 

• Build your own schedule. Choose workshops on Thursday evenings or Sunday afternoons. 
• Workshops are held in Esquimalt, and you’ll receive a FREE bike, helmet, and lock – yours to keep after completing the program! Plus: Enjoy field trips, free snacks, and a road ride to the ice cream shop! Sign up now for FREE: https://ow.ly/iEu950UJ9ae Learn more: https://ow.ly/VkBJ50UJ9af Poster attached.

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Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:

• Jan 20-23 – Grad Photo Retakes
• Jan 20-24 – Quiet Week
• Jan 21 – Capstone Presentations in Learning Commons
• Jan 23 – Copernican Days Block A & C
• Jan 24 – Copernican Days Block B & D
• Jan 27-28 Completion/Extension Days – Students in session only to complete assignments
• Jan 28 – Grade 8 Parent Evening 6 pm
• Jan 29 – Start of Semester Two
• Jan 30 – Subway Day – orders must be in by Jan 24th
• Jan 31- Feb 1 – RCMP Mountie Cup tournament

End of Semester One

Thursday, January 23^rd, and Friday, January 24^th will run on a ‘Copernican’ schedule to accommodate end-of-year projects, tests, outings, and assignments. These are regular instructional days with required attendance. 

Thursday, January 23    9:00-11:50 – A Block  12:30-3:20 – C Block 

Friday, January 24  9:00-11:22 – B Block  12:01-2:23 – D Block 

Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28 are Completion and Extension Days during which attendance is by appointment at the student’s or teacher’s request. These days provide an opportunity for students to complete outstanding work. However, it is not acceptable for a student to hand in a large number of assignments at the end of the semester. Learning is a process that takes place over time, and the expectation is that students attend classes and engage in the learning process. Our last instructional day of semester 1 will be Tuesday, January 28^th, and the first day of semester 2 will be Wednesday, January 29^th. 

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January Sports Events

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Important Grad Information

Please see the attached link below for Important Grad Information

News from the Career Centre

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International student Program

Students from our International Program had the opportunity to join in on a farewell skate, as many of our students were just here for one semester and will be heading home shortly. Many of the students here are first time skaters.

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES APPROACHING:

If students need support with any of the following applications, please reach out to Mrs. Hoskins – choskins@sd62learns.org

Happy applying!!

RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship 
This award is for Indigenous students to help them complete their post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community. Selected students are awarded up to $10,000 each academic year (for up to four years) to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses. This is for indigenous students who demonstrate a strong academic performance and community involvement. 5 scholarships for students majoring in disciplines related to the financial industry and 15 scholarships to all other disciplines. 
Deadline: February 5th, 2025 

https://www.rbc.com/en/future-launch/resource-type/scholarships-awards/indigenous-scholarship/

Zonta Women in Leadership Award
The application process must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the deadline printed on the application. If you downloaded the application from the Zonta International website, you must contact a Zonta club for deadline information. If the Zonta club contact information is not printed on the application, please locate the Zonta club nearest you by using the Club Locator, or email your name and contact information to Zonta International Headquarters at programs@zonta.org.
Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located will be considered and are eligible to apply for the international scholarships via a Zonta district.  
Eligibility Women, aged 16-19 on 1st April each year, living in a Zonta district or who are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.

• Active commitment to volunteerism.
• Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
• Volunteer leadership achievements.
• Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
• Support in Zonta International’s mission of building a better world for women and girls.

Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located may apply via a Zonta e-club or directly to the district to be eligible for the international awards. Previous district and international Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipients are not eligible to apply for the Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award.
Deadline: Up to Each Individual ZONTA club, but generally February

https://www.zonta.org/Web/Web/Programs/Education/Zonta_Young_Women_in_Leadership_Award.aspx​

Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship – BC Ministry of Education
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education. 
Deadline:  February 17th, 3:00PM – 2025
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship

BC School Trustees Association Scholarships for Student Citizenship
These scholarship of 3 x $750 are awarded to a students who has displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community
Deadline:  March 2nd, 11:59PM

BCSTA Scholarships

BC School Superintendents Association Education Scholarship
Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2025. One winner will be chosen from each of the seven BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan and Indigenous). Each winner will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. The deadline for applications is March 3, 2025 at 5:00PM.
In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider demonstrated distinctive leadership that has made significant impacts to the social, ethical and collaborative fabric and practice of school(s) and community. Letters of reference will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. The applicant must submit a short description (450 words maximum) of how their leadership has made a difference in the life or lives of others in their school and/or community. Leadership examples may include, but are not limited to, the following domains: arts, trades, physicality, scholastics, social justice, equity, well-being, diversity, advocacy, and cultural responsiveness.
Only completed applications will be accepted for the scholarship selection process:

• One-page description of how you have made a difference in the life or lives of others (450 words maximum).
• Two letters of reference.
• Demonstrated distinctive leadership by providing two examples, including a brief description, this can include an inspirational artifact, a short video, newsletter, photo, story, or other media.
• Copy of the official school transcript of your grades to date.
• Proof of application/entry to a post-secondary institution (apprenticeship, college, university).

Recipients will be awarded a cheque once proof of post-secondary application/registration and a Social Insurance Number has been provided to the BCSSA.
​Deadline: March 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM
https://bcsta.org/resources-and-services/bcsta-scholarships/ 

​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 2023 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 9th, 2025 
https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence/