The Belmont Bulletin

Upcoming Important Dates

• November 11 – Remembrance Day – No School
• November 14-1h – Comox Music Festival
• November 14-23 – Parent Teacher Learning Conferences Bookings open (see link below)
• November 18 – Report Cards published
• November 22-23 – Grad Assemblies (block A)
• November 24 – Parent Teacher Learning Conferences 2-4 & 5-7pm (early dismissal)
• November 25 -Pro D Day – no school in session
• November 21- Dec 2 – Grad Photo sessions – Learning Commons
• November 30 – Scholarship Info. Evening

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Learning Conferences

Learning Conferences will take place on Nov. 24 from 2-4 and 5-7 pm please see post on website for more information and instructions on how to book an appointment.

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Is your student graduating this year?

Please see information on website on how to book an appointment for Graduation Photos which will take place Nov 21-Dec 2, in the Learning Commons at Belmont

Message from Learning Commons
In an effort to maintain our current resources, we respectfully request that all students return their materials to the learning commons when they are due. Novels/Graphic novels have a 2-week due date (they can be renewed). Semester 1 textbooks are due back by January 27th, 2023.  This year, when Semester 2 textbooks are being distributed, if students have overdue or lost materials, they will not be issued textbooks or other materials. Materials need to be returned or paid for prior to textbooks being distributed. If you have any questions, or concerns – please email sbaas@sd62.bc.ca Librarian.

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There has been a lot going on around Belmont the last two weeks

Spanish Class – Day of the Dead celebrations

Here is some quick info about this holiday:

Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It originated in Mexico and is now celebrated in many Latin-American countries, all with various customs. The Mexican costume combines an indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism, which includes the use of colourful sugar skulls, marigold flowers (“cempasuchil”), papel picado, and an altar dedicated to the dead. 

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Climbing Academy

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Remembrance Day

Ceremonies were in full swing, with an amazing performance from the BMD choir.

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Reminder:  Purdies Fundraiser our quest is to help our students raise money for spring travel! All orders are due this Friday, Nov. 18. Orders must be picked up (and delivered to customers) on Friday, Dec. 2.

If you click  Fall Fundraising and scroll down you will find instructions to participate in this simple and popular fundraiser. 

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Over the past two weeks, Leadership students ran a Fall Food Drive that concluded with a community drop off night. Thank you for all of your support!

Upcoming Important Dates

• Oct 31st – Happy Halloween
• Oct 31- Nov 4th – Graduation Assessments/Spirit Week
• Nov. 8th – PAC Meeting 7:00 pm – Learning Commons
• Nov. 10th – Belmont Remembrance Assemblies
• Nov 11th – Remembrance Day – School not in session

Reminder: Wednesday November 30th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, join us for the Scholarship Info Night in Room A 109

BC X-Country Championships

Several of our students will be both competing and volunteering at the BC X-Country Championships at Royal Roads on Nov. 5th. Wishing them all good luck.

Purdies Fundraiser
We’ve launched our Purdies Fundraiser in our quest to help our students raise money for spring travel! All orders are due by Friday, Nov. 18. Orders must be picked up (and delivered to customers) on Friday, Dec. 2.
If you click Fall Fundraising and scroll down, you will find instructions to participate in this simple and popular fundraiser.

The Fall Food Drive

The Fall Food Drive will be happening for October 31st to November 10th. We are accepting non-perishable items and canned foods, please do not bring any homemade items or items that have been opened. . This Food Drive is for all A block classes, and will have a pizza party for the winning class. 

Upcoming Important Dates

• Oct. 17th – Poinsettias and Purdie’s Launch
• Oct. 20th – Great BC Shakeout
• Oct. 21st – Pro D Day – No school in session
• Oct. 26th – UVIC and Camosun Parent Info Evening
• Oct. 27th – Photo retake day/ISP- Leadership Pumpkin Carving
• Oct. 31st-Nov 4th – Grad Assessments – Spirit Week

Dear Belmont Students and Families,

We hope that everyone has been enjoying our sunny fall! We would like to acknowledge the incredibly hard-working staff and kind students who make our school a wonderful place to be! Please see our most recent Belmont Bulletin for recent news and upcoming events. We value student success and are hoping you will partner with us in reinforcing a few key messages to ensure that all students are reaching their potential:

• We ask that parents do not contact students during class time unless it is an emergency. During instruction, we encourage students to keep cellphones in their locker or backpack so that they can be fully attentive to their schoolwork. Our front office is always available during school hours and can contact your child in class if you need to urgently reach them.
• Student employment can be an important part of a young person’s learning and growth. However, after school jobs need to be balanced with schoolwork. Students should ensure that they are scheduling work shifts well after the school day has ended, as we need students to be in attendance until the end of the day. We also encourage students and families to continue discussing how to strike the right balance between personal wellness, homework and commitments outside of school.
• Please note that we are a scent-free environment. Perfumes and other fragrances can trigger asthma attacks and allergies in other individuals.
• Now that we are well over a quarter of the way through semester 1, students should have a clear idea of how they are progressing in their courses and a sense of how they can meet their learning goals. If they have any questions, we encourage them to connect with their teachers. Parents also do not need to wait for report cards or learning conferences to check on progress – please reach out to teachers for updates as needed.

It has been a wonderful start to a ‘normal’ year! We look forward to continuing to work with you in keeping our community strong.

Sincerely,

Your Team at Belmont

UVIC & Camosun College Info. Night Oct. 26th in the Belmont Theatre from 6:00-7:00 pm. Join us in the Learning Commons for our Parent/Guardian Student Information Evening.

Student Photos

If your student had their photos taken, during school photo day on Sept. 15th, proofs have been delivered to their A block teacher. Please check with your student to see if they have received them. You can order through the information received with the proof or online at mylifetouch.ca using your student ID # and process payment through Lifetouch. Please note that Photo Retake Day is October 27th, 2022.

Purdies Fundraiser

We’ve launched our Purdie’s Fundraiser in our quest to help our students raise money for spring travel!

All orders are due by Friday, Nov. 18. Orders must be picked up (and delivered to customers) on Friday, Dec. 2.

If you click   Fall Fundraising and scroll down, you will find instructions to participate in this simple and popular fundraiser. 

Thanks for the support 😊

Important Dates

• Sept. 15th – Picture Day was held in the Gym
  • Sept. 17th – Belmont Music Dept. Instrumental Clinics
• Sept. 19th – National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth
• Sept. 29th – Orange Shirt Day – Meet the BMD event
• Sept. 30th – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – School not in Session

Students are making great use of our new Careers area in the Learning Commons

In Need of Noon Hour Supervision Assistants On-Call

The Sooke School District is in need of Noon Hour Supervision Assistants On-Call. Please contact the School Board Office at 250-474-9800 for further information.

Grade 12 Scholarship Information:

Mrs. Hoskins (choskins@sd62.bc.ca or choskins@sd62learns.org) is available for scholarship support all year.  First semester she is available for direct support in A and B block in the library mezzanine or by email.  Grade 12s – if you are curious about what awards are available and what you may be eligible to apply for please read the attached poster for details and connect sooner rather than later.  Make sure you are in the Grad 2023 Google Classroom as important updates will be posted there as well as in the Belmont Bulletin and school communication.    

Important Upcoming Scholarship Applications:

Important Dates

• June 22 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
• June 24 – Prom, Crystal Gardens, 5:30-9:30pm
• June 27 – Semester 2 End
• June 28-29 – “I” Days
• June 29 – Report Cards Published
• June 29 – Last Day of Classes

Graduation Celebrations

Commencement Ceremonies

Congratulations to our Gr. 12 Graduates! They celebrated their accomplishments on Sunday, June 12 at UVIC. Take a sneak peek on the link below of the grade 12 Grad song arranged by grads, Rachel N., Anya R., Stavros C., Danny B., and Katie T.

Grad Song.

Dry Grad

Dry Grad Thank You

A huge shout out to Debbie Jarvie, Lacey Donaldson, the 78 parent volunteers, the City of Langford and all of the local businesses who made Dry Grad a success on Saturday! There were activities on the back field, in the gym, upstairs, and in the theatre, a prize wheel that did not stop spinning all day (every student received at least one prize), and tons of great food and treats to eat. Over 200 students attended, and they were all happy, full, and exhausted by the end 🙂 

National Ambassador Youth Forum

Félicitations/Congratulations to Jacey S. who was selected to become an Ambassador at the next National Ambassador Youth Forum taking place in Saskatchewan! She will be one of 33 youth across Canada whose mission is to promote the French language and official bilingualism in their schools throughout the year.  

Cosmetology Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received awards in Cosmetology.

Cosmetology-Hairdressing 2022	Winner	Grade
Outstanding Overall Stylist – Cosmetology 9	Raeana G.	9
Outstanding Overall Stylist – Hairstyling A (Introduction to Cosmetology)	Shayna R.	11
Outstanding Overall Stylist – Hairstyling B (Intermediate Cosmetology)	Shiloh P. (Also won BRONZE medal in South Island Skills BC – Hairdressing Competition)	12
Outstanding Overall Stylist – Hairstyling C (Advanced Cosmetology)	Autumn R.	12
Outstanding Overall in Esthetics	Averie C.	11

Athletic Banquet

On Wednesday, June 15th we recognized our Athletes and their accomplishments this year in Belmont Sports. Congrats to all our Athletes!

Belmont Leadership

Thank you to our Belmont Leadership students and sponsor teachers who were responsible for all our fun activities this year.

Grad v. Staff Softball Game

Grad vs. Staff Softball game was Friday at lunch with a 3-2 win for Staff over grade 12’s.

Legion T-Shirt Logo Design Contest

Most recently, Wendy T. from Belmont Secondary (Art Class teachers: Ms. Shafer and Ms. Robinson) won the T-Shirt Logo Design Contest and was awarded the $100 prize. The design will likely be seen on new Langford Legion shirts in 2023. Congratulations to Wendy!

Belmont Drumline

Belmont’s Drumline has won the National Championships. Over the past 4 years, the drumline has been cementing its status as a premier Drumline in Canada. This Monday, the drumline’s passion and hard work has finally paid off. Congratulations to the BMD Drumline, for adding a National Championship to the school’s long list of accolades.  Congrats Belmont Drumline participants!

Athletics

Belmont Golf Team

Congratulations to the Belmont Golf Team for placing 10^th at the BCHS Golf Championships June 5-7^th in Agassiz.  Players are (left to right):

Mr. Lowe, Jace M, Preston L, Brayden B. and Arav P.

PAC Meetings 2022/23

The first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 13^th at 7pm on MS Teams. Subsequent meetings will take place on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm.

Our amazing 2022/23 PAC will be:

• President: Lacey Donaldson
• VP: Debbie Jarvie
• Secretary: Mary-Anne Showers
• Treasurer: Laura Shaner-Gale
• SPEAC Rep: Pam Miller
• Directors at Large: Sandra Arnold, Ayo Akinradewo, Janet Harrington, Krista Levant

Summer Learning

Summer Learning at Belmont is a great opportunity to get ahead, lighten your load for next year, or make up a class. Classes are half days over five weeks. They will only run if there is enough enrollment, so register soon through WestShore Learning Centre!

South Langford School Announcement

We want to share the good news that was announced by the Ministry of Education and Child Care this morning regarding a new elementary school in South Langford (Latoria Road).  While we continue to try to move the project forward quickly, we anticipate that this school will open in September of 2025.  Please see the government announcement here:  South Langford families look forward to new elementary school | BC Gov News