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Fall Vibes

Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Sept 26th – Welcome Back BBQ – Extended Lunch Hour
Sept 27th – Meet the BMD & Parent Meeting
Sept 27th – Truth and Reconciliation activities at Belmont
Sept 28th – BC Honour Choir rehearsal
Sept 28th – BMD Bottle Drive
Sept 30th – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – No School in Session

We are super excited to see so many students walking, bussing and biking to school! Our bike racks are so well used that we are looking into adding more to our school grounds.

Careers 9 at Belmont:

Dear Parents and Guardians – this year at Belmont, the Careers 9 class is running through a google classroom outside the timetable. Assignments will be posted in there and students will be marked using the proficiency scale. Students in grade 9 have been invited to join and will be going through a careers orientation during the week of September 16^th to 20th. If students are new to the school, however4, or do not have a google account they may not be in there so please have them come see Mrs. Robertson or Mrs. Hoskins to ensure they can participate in the course and assignments that go with that! Should anyone have any questions, please email choskins@sd62.bc.ca

EducationPlannerBC invites parents, families, and student supporters to join our virtual presentation on Wednesday, November 13^th, 2024. Learn about post-secondary education and career opportunities, as well as tools to best support your student in planning for their future. The information will be especially helpful for families with students in grades 10-12.
Come explore our website! Search thousands of programs, get to know trades, and discover career paths. Find helpful resources, including financial aid options, admission requirements, FAQs, and the Glossary. Learn how to create an account, save programs, paths, and careers to My List, and apply to post-secondary in B.C.

Canadian Dental Care Plan

As you may know, the Government of Canada announced the implementation of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan, as of December 18, 2023. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) aims at reducing the costs of dental care for Canadian residents who have a family net income of less than $90,000. Complete details for the Canadian Dental Care Plan can be found online at Canada.ca/dental or by clicking HERE.

The implementation has been following a phased-in approach. Applications are currently open for:

children under 18
persons with disabilities with a valid Disability Tax Credit on file with CRA
seniors 65+

Note: The program will expand to all eligible Canadian residents as of 2025.

Eligibility criteria –complete details

To qualify for the CDCP, you must:

have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000.
be a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
have filed your tax return for the previous year (and received Notice of Assessment).
not have access to dental insurance.
NOTE: You need to meet ALL the eligibility criteria to qualify for the CDCP.

Applications – applications can be done online at Canada.ca/dental or over the phone with a live CDCP agent by calling 1-833-537-4342.

Coverage – complete details

Scholarship Information:

Students who would like support with scholarship applications, please reach out to Mrs. Hoskins via email: choskins@sd62learns.org or come to the Careers Centre in C/D block. Parents, guardians and grads are encouraged to check out the scholarship website (updated to the end of October: https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:

The Loran Scholars Foundation

Students who are dedicated to serving others, show promise of leadership and have integrity, courage, compassion, grit and a high level of personal autonomy are encouraged to apply. Applicants are eligible for one of 34 Loran Awards (each valued at $100,000 over four years of undergraduate studies), or one of 104 finalist/provincial awards ($5,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.

Eligibility criteria

Be entering university for the first time in September 2025.
Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
Be born between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009.
Emphasis on character, service, and leadership.

Awards:
Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

Some include an annual stipend of $11,000
A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
Access to our network and up to $14,000 in funding for summer work experiences in three different sectors
An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
Lifelong membership with values-driven individuals

They also grant approximately 95 provincial and territorial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.
(From LORAN website)

Please note: No school nomination is required to apply for this award anymore.

For more information and to start the rigorous application process now click this link: https://loranscholar.ca/

Deadline: October 15th, 2024 before 8:00PM

The University of Toronto National Book Award
The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto. Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. It is a non-monetary award. The book will be presented to the student at their secondary school graduation ceremony at the end of the school year. Students nominated for this award are invited to submit an application to the National Scholarship Program.

Eligibility – Book Award and National Scholarship
Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award.

an original and creative thinker
committed to school and community
a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP
intending to begin university the following academic year
a National Book Award nominee or self-identify as meeting the criteria above

(From National Scholarship/U of T Website)

For more information – click this link: https://future.utoronto.ca/national-scholarship/

Deadline for Nomination Form: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
For the Belmont nomination form – SEE GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM 2025

September Start Ups

Important Dates to Remember:
September 11 – Grade 10 Assembly – Block A
September 12 – Grade 10 Assembly – Block A
September 14 – BMD – Head Start Clinics
September 16 – Launch of Fall Bulb Fundraiser
September 16 & 17- Grade 11 Assembly – Block A
September 18 & 19 – Grade 19 Assembly – Block A
September 20 – School Photo Day
September 23 – District Wide School Planning Day – No students in Session
September 26 – Welcome Back BBQ (extended lunch hour)

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year, this bulletin will be updated bi-weekly, please check regularly for updates and school information and happenings.

Garden Club:

Belmont Garden Club is starting up early to get some Fall planting in! No experience or supplies required, just meet in room B314 after school on Wednesday to start plants you can grow at school or bring home. Join our Google Classroom to see what we’re doing each week – class code 5673ido.

Sports Updates:

The Badminton Club starts September 16 at Belmont. No experience necessary and it runs 7:30-9pm on Monday nights. See Mr. Willing in room B310 for details.

Runners!!

If you are in grade 9 – 12 and would like to run, please consider coming out to join our Belmont Bulldogs Cross Country team. Practice this week is Wednesday and Friday after school. 3:30 meet in the cafeteria area outside of the school office. (3:30pm – 4:15pm) Talk to Ms. Evans Room B210 if you have any questions.

Scholarship Support at Belmont:

Any graduating students who would like support applying for scholarships are encouraged to reach out to Mrs. Hoskins. She is available in the Careers Centre during C and D blocks or can be reached via email to set up a time to meet and discuss opportunities – choskins@sd62learns.org

Another Year Comes to an End

Important Dates to Remember:

June 21 & 24th – Copernican Days – See schedule below
June 25th – Recognition Evening
June 25 & 26th Course Completions Days – students only in session with appts. with teachers
June 26th – Belmont Prom at Crystal Gardens
June 27th – Last Day of classes – Report cards published
June 28th – Year End Administrative Day – No students in Session

Year end message from the principal

The 2023/24 school year has been full of fantastic learning, community, and spirit! Students have had so many wonderful experiences – whether it be through our huge range of courses, outstanding sports programs, coming together for performances, celebrating graduation, participating in trade competitions, exploring the outdoors, enjoying our school-wide BBQ and games, or taking part in our after-school study hall! The breadth of programming and experiences at Belmont is remarkable and is only possible because of the dedication of our staff. Please join me in offering gratitude for the amazing efforts that make Belmont an outstanding place to be!

I would also like to extend congratulations to students who have demonstrated kindness and commitment to learning and community throughout the year. They have shown this through community-oriented actions such as the grade 12 blood drive; representing themselves with pride at events such as graduation; and through small acts each day. It is when each person consciously and positively contributes, that the power of community emerges.

Please be reminded that Tuesday, June 25 – Thursday, June 27 are Completion Days during which attendance is by appointment at the request of the student or teacher. 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 are attending their classes and continually engaging in the learning process.

We look forward to welcoming Grade 9s back to the school on Tuesday, September 3^rd (half day) and all grades back on Wednesday, September 4^th (full day). Students and families will receive additional details about the 2024/2025 school year in late August.

We wish everyone a good finish to the school year and a happy summer!

Laura Fulton

Baseball Academy

The Belmont Baseball and Softball Academy had a great field trip for School Sports Day to watch the Victoria Harbour Cats defeat the Nanaimo Night Owls. It was a great day at the park!

Girls Rugby

Congratulations to Piper J. who has been recruited and signed to the Vikes Women’s Rugby Team next year!

Piper will be joining Belmont Alumni Zoe W. and Maggie M.at UVic as they look to beat their silver medal performances in USport 15s and 7s rugby.

Track and Field

It was an action-packed weekend on the track in Nanaimo for Provincial Track and Field Championships. All the boys who represented Belmont did exceptionally and they should be proud of their accomplishments. In his first ever appearance at a Championship, Ethan A. came 25th in the 400m with a blazing time of 55.88. His first ever Championship, grade 12 graduate Maxim R. is 9th in the province for long jump with a jump of 6.00m. He was 11th in the province for the 110m hurdles. He also arrived at 16th in the 400m hurdles.

Congratulations to our Island Champion Chase D.for a 5th place finish overall in the 100m with a personal best time of 11.50. Chase also was incredible in the 200m arriving in 9th place overall with a blistering fast time of 23.55. Incredible season for Chase, Max and Ethan. Phenomenal.

Boy’s Rugby Team

We are very proud of the Boy’s Rugby Team who paddled alongside police officers today at National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations. Many thanks to coaches Dan Beattie and Elliot Peacock for their leadership in providing this opportunity.

Marine Biology11/Aquatic Chemistry

It was another packed week for our Marine Biology 11/Aquatic Chemistry students. A super low-tidal quadrat study of Whiffin Spit where gumboot chitons, nudibranchs, sea stars, urchins, cucumbers and so many other marine species were uncovered. Also, a tour of the DFO and Coast Guard at the Institute of Ocean Sciences’ open house where students learned about operations and potential career pathways.

Game Ready Summer Camps

Check out the slideshow of events and camps happening this summer.

District Authority Scholarship Claiming Process

Please click on the link below for full information

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Scholarship Thank You Cards

Grads – please make sure you send out your thank you cards for scholarships! All awards received at grad will have a card and pre-addressed envelope for you to fill out. So, please put them in the mail 🙂

If you won a district authority scholarship you need to bring your card, filled out, to Mrs. Hoskins or Mrs. Robertson in the careers office (A119) before the last day of school so we can put them in the district courier!

Congrats to all winners 🙂

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Upcoming Important Date Reminders

June 5th – Mini Capstone Event in Learning Commons
June 5th – French Immersion Recognition Evening
June 6th – Belmont Music Department Year End Concert
June 6 & 7 – Track and Field Provincials – In Nanaimo
June 9th – Graduation Commencement Ceremonies at UVIC
June 10-14th – Graduation Assessments
June 11 & 12 – Spring Dance Shows
June 12th – Field Games Day
June 13th Year End Race Day and BBQ ( extended lunch hour)

Message to Families

We hope everyone is experiencing a strong finish to their 2023/24 school year! Please ensure that you are in close contact with teachers regarding current standing and progress in courses. Please note the following schedule adjustments this month:

Lunch will be extended on Thursday, June 13 to accommodate our school-wide BBQ and race day.

9 – 10:17 : B Block

10:23 – 11:40 : A Block

11:40 – 12:40 : Lunch

12:40 – 1:57 : D Block

2:03 – 3:20 : C Block

* We are hopeful that yearbooks will be ready to distribute on this day. If they do not arrive in time, they will be distributed after they are delivered to the school. Please ensure that you have returned overdue materials to the Learning Commons – Yearbooks will not be distributed to students owing materials.

Friday, June 21 and Monday, June 24 will run on a ‘Copernican’ schedule to accommodate end-of-year projects, tests, field trips, and assignments. These are regular instructional days – attendance is required.

Friday, June 21

9:00-11:22 – A Block

12:02-2:24 – C Block

Monday, June 24

9:00-11:50 – B Block

12:30-3:20 – D Block

Tuesday, June 25 – Thursday, June 27 are Completion Days during which attendance is by appointment at the request of the student or teacher. 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 are attending their classes and engaging in the learning process.

Your Team at Belmont

Study Hall Week

Monday, June 17^th to Thursday, June 20^th, 3:30-5:00pm in the Learning Commons. Come finish those half-done assignments and prepare for final exams.

We’re Growing

You may have noticed some construction activity on the Glen Lake side of the school. Facilities are working hard to prepare the area for the delivery of one more portable that will arrive this month and hopefully be ready to go for the fall.

Belmont Dance Spring Showcase

The Belmont Dance Spring Showcase is coming up next week on Tuesday June 11 and Wednesday June 12! Tickets are now on sale via School Cash Online, or available by cash or card at the school. Come support your student and celebrate a semester of hard work!

Marine Biology 11/Chemistry 11 Adventures

Our Belmont Marine Biology 11/Chemistry 11 students were out adventuring again! This week, we collaborated with Pearson College to boat out to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve where we encountered sea mammals such as Stellar Sea Lions, California Sea Lions and Sea Otters and we even spotted a bear onshore!

Track and Field Provincial Championships

Good luck to Chase D., Ethan A. and Maxim R. who will be competing at the BC Provincial Championships for Track and Field this weekend in Nanaimo. Livestreaming of the event can be found at YouTube Channel: BCSS.TV starting on Thursday afternoon through to Saturday afternoon. Good luck to all athletes!

Athletics & Sports Banquet

Rugby Provincials

The Senior Girls and Senior Boys Rugby 7s teams competed in the provincials and represented Belmont extremely well with both teams finishing 6th in the province!

As the school year comes to a close Belmont athletics hosted their Athletics Banquet on June 3rd. Below are the award winners for 2023-2024.

Belmont Athletics Award Winners

Keeping Girls in Sport Award (KGiS): Corah B.

Lloyd Powell Service Award: Titus J.

Gr 9 Girls Athlete of the Year: Addison R.

Gr 9 Boys Athlete of the Year: Anthony T, Ryder R, Jacob H.

Gr 10 Girls Athlete of the Year: Hana N, Simone C.

Gr 10 Boys Athlete of the Year: Chase D., Brody M.

Gr 11 Girls Athlete of the Year: Alison T.

Gr 11 Boys Athlete of the Year: Arav P, Dante A.

Gr 12 Girls Athlete of the Year: Annie J.

Gr 12 Boys Athlete of the Year: Max R, Ben H.

Gr 9 Girls Sportspersonship Award: Alecia T, Corah B.

Gr 9 Boys Sportspersonship Award: Morgan A, Alexandre T.

Gr 10 Girls Sportspersonship Award: Sabrina C.

Gr 10 Boys Sportspersonship Award: Sirak K., Isaac B.

Gr 11 Girls Sportspersonship Award: Gurnoor A.

Gr 11 Boys Sportspersonship Award: Temi A., Sam S., Aaron L, Brayden B.

Gr 12 Girls Sportspersonship Award: Franzine R., Roan A.

Gr 12 Boys Sportspersonship Award: Braydon A., Cael K., Aidan W.

Gr 12 Bulldog “Years of Service” Award: Thatcher W., Gian Carl S., Cameron P., Evan W., Siem K., Brian U., Piper J., Lance C., Alexie B.

Gr 12 Top Scholar-Athlete Award: Annie J.

Belmont T-Shirts and Crewnecks are here!

We have received a special shipment of Belmont t-shirts and crewnecks in navy and grey that are now available for purchase! T-shirts are only $14 and Crewnecks are just $26. Please see Mr. Grainger in room A101 before or after school to view and confirm we have one here in your size, and then payments can be made in the office. You can also email Mr. Grainger to reserve. Act fast as quantities are limited!

Scholarship Information

Scholarship information has been updated until the end of June on the Belmont Scholarship Website. July and August awards will be updated as soon as possible. should you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Hoskins for support choskins@sd62learns.org

Thank you to all parents and guardians for your support of our grads this scholarship season – they have seen lots of success!

Year end is fast approaching

Upcoming important date reminders

May 23rd – Belmont Night Live
May 29th – Grad Rehearsals at UVIC (All students leave Belmont AM by bus)
June 1st – Dry Grad
June 3rd – Athletic Banquet
June 3 – 7th – Spirit Week at Belmont
June 5th – French Immersion Recognition 4:30-6:30 (Belmont Theatre)
June 5th Mini Capstone Event
June 6th – Year End Concert 7:00 PM
June 6 & 7th – Provincial Track and Field Championships ( Nanaimo)
June 9th – Grad Commencement Ceremonies 11:00 & 3:00PM at UVIC Farquhar Theatre.
June 11th – Spring Dance Show

^{Another busy week at Belmont, check out the many things that have been happening as we near the end of the school year.}

Belmont Grads

Check out the link below for our Grad at a Glance for dates and information for upcoming Grad Events.

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Belmont Garden is Growing

We are grateful to the staff and students who keep the Belmont garden growing! It is full of healthy, wonderful food to be used by our food education programs!

Culture Week at Belmont

Culture Week at Belmont celebrated the incredible diversity our school has to offer. The days were filled with cultural sharing. Our ISP and ELL students representing over 20 different cultural groups, presented tables to our school community that offered opportunities to learn about different cultures. Students and staff enjoyed incredible food, fun activities, music, prizes and more. It was a wonderful week to celebrate as a school community! Thank you to all students, staff, parents, and our admin team for supporting this event.

Marine Bio/Aquatic Chem explores Galiano Island!

Our Marine Biology 11/Aquatic Chemistry 11 cohort had an amazing three days on Galiano Island. We explored white shell middens, tidepools teeming with marine life, climbed Mt. Galiano to the Garry Oak wildflowers and an incredible vista, learned about forest conservation, biodiversity, and ethnobotany, and shouted with glee at the night bioluminescence show! We will all cherish memories of campfires, glorious Montague sunsets, and newfound friendships!

Belmont Dance Company

Congratulations to the Belmont Dance Company! They participated in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival last month and were chosen to perform three of their dance pieces to be featured in the School Dance Highlights Gala!

They will be performing these numbers again, as well as many other pieces from our Dance Technique and Performance and Hip Hop Conditioning classes, at our Year End Showcase on Tuesday, June 11th and Wednesday, June 12th! We hope to see you there!

Island track and field championships

A HUGE congratulations to all the Belmont Bulldogs who were able to complete in Island Championships over the past 2 days in Port Alberni. Ethan A, Maxim R and Taylor F ripped up the track in all of their events. Max will go on to Provincials in all 3 of his disciplines. Phillip A and Danny J were fantastic in the throwing events.

Special mention to Belmont’s own Chase D who is the double GOLD MEDALIST and ISLAND CHAMPION in the 100m and 200m with personal best results in both races. Good luck to everyone who will compete at Provincials in June.

outdoor education trips

The Outdoor Ed. class has been very busy kayaking and camping over the last few weeks, enjoying the beautiful outdoor surrounding us.

Scholarship Information and Deadlines:

Reminder to all families that all winners for local, PAC, Belmont, and District awards that the school is made aware of will be announced at grad ceremonies on June 9th. Students and families should check grad envelopes thoroughly as some will contain important information for retrieval or, at times, cheques.

Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Eligible Participants may enter the Contest as one single individual only (“Entrant”). Each Entrant must create and wear: prom attire consisting of either a complete dress (the “Dress Category”) or a complete tuxedo (the “Tux Category”) and accessories made using Duck® brand duct tape and/or Duck® brand crafting tape (“Duck Tape® Prom Attire”).

Link: https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom

Contest open until June 5th, 2024

Westshore Arts Council Scholarships

Fine arts scholarships offered to students who plan to pursue a career in the fine arts including: visual, music, dance, theatre, film, literary, digital and others. Funding is to be used for post-secondary education in the 2024-2025 school year. Up to 4- $500 awards will be offered.

Access application here: https://westshorearts.org/entry/2024-25-fine-arts-scholarship/

Deadline: Friday June 7th

Metchosin Foundation Scholarships:

Metchosin Foundation scholarship application forms for 2024: Environmental Stewardship, Community Citizenship, Academic Achievement, and the Moralea Milne Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) Scholarship. Students can download the forms from their website or access them in the Grad Google Classroom https://metchosinfoundation.ca/scholarships/.

The closing date is 3:00 pm on Friday, June 14, 2024. The forms are fillable in Word Documents and completed forms must be sent via email at metchosinfoundation@gmail.com. We have also attached non-fillable pdf versions as well in case some students would prefer to print the forms.

Looking Glass Foundation Scholarships:

The Looking Glass Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to individuals who have received or are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder, and who are ready for academic pursuit.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Permanent residents of British Columbia who are: Full-time students (3 or more classes) enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, who are commencing or returning to a university or college program starting between September 2024 – January 2025
Enrolled in their first undergraduate degree Currently accessing, or have previously accessed, support for an eating disorder and are far enough along in recovery to be able to meet the demands of your chosen program
Demonstrate a strong need for financial assistance in order to achieve their academic goals
Previous Looking Glass Scholarship winners are not eligible to re-apply

Deadline to apply: July 15, 2024