June 12 – Backyard Olympic Races and BBQ (extended lunch)
June 12 -13 – Spring Dance Show 7:00 pm
June 13 – International Year End 11:30 -3:00 pm
June 15 – Commencement Ceremonies at UVIC 11 am & 3 pm
June 16-20 Quiet Week
June 21- National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23 – Recognition Evening
SUBWAY Sandwich Orders for Friday, June 6th!
SUBWAY Sandwich Orders for Friday, June 6th!
Get your sandwich of choice and their famous cookie for only $6.
Orders can be paid for on School Cash Online and picked up on Friday at the Lakeside cafe.
Proceeds support the school trip to the Galapagos.
Grad 2005 Blood Drive – June 9
Our amazing Grads are doing a blood drive and inviting the community to join them in making a difference! Download the Canadian Blood Services app and come to the YMCA on June 9 to donate!
Dry Grad was held this past Saturday and the feedback from more than 200 students who attended was amazing. The event was fully supported by the community through our 50/50 draw, nearly 40 sponsors and 40+ parent volunteers who helped make sure everything ran smoothly. The school was transformed into a full-blown party with fantastic food, fun and games in the gym, paintball and caricatures. To top it all off, professional magician and Belmont alum Jason Verners put on a show that dazzled and amazed everyone there. Here are some photos from the event and thanks again to our great sponsors!
Dry Grad Sponsors:
A Huge “Thank You” to our Dry Grad Sponsors
BC Liquor Store(Sooke)
Great Clips
Quality Foods Westshore
BC Liquor Store(Westshore)
Howie’s Car Corral
Royal Canadian Legion (Langford Branch)
Belmont PAC
Kal Tire
Save On Foods (Millstream)
Bin4 Langford
Keycorp Developments
Scotia Bank (Belmont)
Body Axis Therapy
LA Limo
Scrapbook Essentials
City of Colwood
Lordco
Shoreline Orthodontics
City of Langford
Lorna Eberle
Starbucks
Cobs Bread (Millstream)
Lucille & Gary Zachary
Strong N Free
DQ Millstream
Milestones
Thrifty Foods (Belmont Market)
Forbes IDA Pharmacy
Peach Beauty Bar
Tom Lee Music
Fuel Supplements Belmont
Peninsula Co-op
Vancouver Island Rangers
Gibson’s Barbershop and School
PetSmart
White Spot (Langford)
Glass Smith and Co.
Pharmasave Millstream
Important Grad Updates
****The grads did an amazing job today with the rehearsals for the Commencement Ceremonies on June 15th. Please remember to be at UVIC at least a half hour before the ceremonies begin.******
Cap and Gowns will be arriving at the end of this week, and will be sorted and then distributed on Wednesday June 4th at Lunch time in the gym. Please make sure you come on by and pick yours up.
An update, please note the baby photos have been cancelled, you will not be able to upload into google classroom.
Library/Resource Materials Owing
We respectfully ask that your student returns all overdue resources to the Learning Commons by Friday, June 20th. If your student has resource materials owing from previous semesters (including textbooks, library books, etc), they must return the items, or pay for the materials prior to a yearbook being issued at the end of the year. Reminders have gone out throughout the year to prompt students to return materials. Students who are unsure what they owe, or are unsure how to pay can see Mrs. Baas in the Learning Commons.
From the Athletic Department
Attention Belmont Athletes:
The Athletic Banquet is coming up in just a couple weeks on June 9th.
Come to the gym at lunch between May 20th – 30th to pick up your ticket to the Athletic Banquet. Tickets are required for admission to the Banquet. Tickets are given to those athletes who have paid their Athletic Fee via School cash online.
Track and Field: Good luck to the following students who made it to Provincial Track and Field Championships in Langley June 5, 6 and 7th. Megan S. (long jump and relay); Zachary M. (100m); Jannik N. (100m); Gabe A. (Steeplechase); Simone C. (relay); Sabrina C. (relay) and Elina K. (relay). If you can, support the athletes by Live Streaming the events on the YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@BCSSTV
What an incredible year it’s been for Belmont’s Music Department! From concerts to collaborations to community parades, we’ve filled this school year with music, connection, and unforgettable memories.
We kicked things off in January with our Middle School Meet-Up, where students from Centre Mountain Lellum Middle school joined our Grade 9s for music, games, and fun! The day ended with a special performance by our Senior Band, a great way to welcome future musicians into the Belmont community.
February brought the annual Choral Collaboration on February 10, where our choir joined voices with students from across Victoria and even Vancouver. Sharing the stage with so many talented singers was an inspiring and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
In April, our music students went on our Vancouver Tour! Over four days, we performed at three different elementary schools, building connections, gaining performance experience, and having a blast exploring the city.
On May 3, Belmont choir students participated in the Kaleidoscope Festival, showcasing their hard work and talent alongside other high school ensembles. Our Marching Band brought great energy and spirit to both the Buccaneer Days Parade in Esquimalt (May 10) and the Victoria Day Parade downtown (May 19), proudly representing Belmont in the community.
However we’re not quite done yet! Join us for our Evening of Jazz on May 22, where our jazz combos and R&B bands will bring the groove. And mark your calendars for our Year-End Concert on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 PM in the Belmont Learning Commons. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and admission is by cash donation, we’d love to see you there!
Thank you to every student, parent, teacher, and supporter who helped make this year so memorable. Your energy and passion keep Belmont music strong.
The Belmont Music Department
Scholarship Information:
Winners of District, Belmont and PAC Scholarships will be announced at grad ceremonies in June!
Please check the Belmont Scholarship website for deadlines for June and July/August (updated as they come in).
May 15 – O’Canada/Grad Song Auditions in the Choir room at lunch
May 19 – Victoria Day – No School in session
May 22 – Evening of Jazz
May 24 – Dry Grad
May 28 – Grad rehearsals @ UVIC
May 28 – Belmont Night Live
Belmont Spring Pep Rally
For the first time ever, Belmont’s Spring Pep Rally took over Goudy Field in an unforgettable display of school spirit and energy. The event kicked off with a high-energy drumline performance that set the tone for a fun-filled afternoon. Highlights included a thrilling Spring Teams Dance Battle—where the Rugby Girls danced their way to victory—and a crowd-pleasing Teacher Dance that brought big cheer. Students competed in an inflatable shark costume obstacle course, with the Grade 10s emerging triumphant. A standout moment was the Dance Choreography class’s epic showdown between Blitz the Bulldog and the mysterious Purple Raven. The day wrapped with a hilarious and intense Teacher vs. Student twisted soccer match, where the students claimed bragging rights. It was a day to remember, full of laughs, cheers, and Bulldog pride!
Bulldog Sports
The Junior and Senior Boys Rugby teams both went undefeated in league play and are hosting Islands this Monday and Tuesday at Goudy/Starlight Stadium!!
The golf team placed 2nd at the city championships after a stellar day on Tuesday at Highland Pacific. Islands this week!
The Badminton Senior Boys team has reached the B Division Finals !!
We have 45 athletes who qualified for the Lower Islands in Track and Field this Wednesday!
The Girls Rugby team qualified for Islands and won the PEP RALLY DANCE OFF!
The track and field season has been well represented by fantastic Belmont athletes this year as they battled it out at UVic’s centennial stadium this week at the Lower Island Championships. Huge congrats to the many incredible Belmont athletes that represented the school. Island Championships take place next Tuesday and Wednesday at UVic where 28 Belmont students will battle it out for spots at Provincials. Way to go Dawgs!
***** Grads, if you have not yet handed in your comment form of what you would like said when you cross the stage, Please hand into the office ASAP.*****
Also, reminder that Grad Rehearsals are on May 28th, students will travel by bus to UVIC – students in the 11am ceremony will depart Belmont at 9:00 am and students in the 3pm ceremony will depart Belmont at 10:30 am.. Please note all students must go by bus….
We are also excited to share that a limited number of additional ticketsfor the upcoming Commencement Ceremony will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, May 14th.
Each student may purchase up to 4 additional tickets, which will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
How to Purchase:
In person at the UVIC Box Office
By phone at 250-721-8480
We encourage families to secure their tickets early, as availability is limited. Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate this important milestone with our students.
Prom Information
Dry Grad Information – Calling all Volunteers
Adult Volunteers needed Saturday May 24th
We need a large number of volunteers to make Dry Grad 2025 a success and there is a job for any adult who is able to join us! You don’t need to be a grade 12 parent!
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet:
We are also looking for empty laundry detergent containers to use as targets for our paintball activities. If you have one to donate please email us at belmontdrygrad@gmail.com to arrange pickup/drop off details.
Belmont Night Live
Hello Belmont Community! On ***Wednesday May 28th**** at 7pm we are hosting our annual talent show, Belmont Night Live, and you are invited! We have dancers, comedians, singers, bands, games and SO MUCH MORE! This event is not to be missed, the whole thing is written by, hosted by and starring students, please join us for an evening celebrating the amazing talent we have at Belmont! The event is by donation and starts at 7pm sharp in the Theatre (doors open 6.30)
Career Department Information
We are excited to be able to offer some summer employment for youth under 30. Our hope is to support youth in exploring future careers in farming and/or food systems education.
Multicultural Week – April 28 – May 2
Multicultural week is a weeklong celebration of many of the diverse cultures that make our school community such a wonderful place! During lunch on Tues – Fri, student groups offered a sample of their cultures – food, activities, music, and more.
Mon, April 28 – Everyone in the school was invited to share their culture through clothing and classroom activities
Tues, April 29 – Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, China
Wed, April 30 – Norway, Finland, Ukraine, Spain, Germany, England
Thurs, May 1 – Eritrea, Isreal, Sudan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, India
Fri, May 2 – Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Jamaica, Cuba
A big thank you to the students, staff, and especially the families/guardians for supporting this wonderful week! It’s an annual highlight for the whole school community.
Game Ready
Hello, the Washington Kids Foundation is fundraising to send youth to camps over the summer. The money raised will also go towards funding Game ready and the camps they will be doing in Victoria over the summer. If you could pass the information below to staff or anyone you feel would be interested in supporting the Washington Kids Foundation and Game Ready it would be very much appreciated.
Each year Belmont student in Outdoor Ed and Sustainability classes have been removing invasive species from the neighborhood as part of “Cut Broom in Bloom” season! This year they made big progress in local parks and the teaching forest behind the school. You can help too! Broom Busters and Green Teams and are always looking for volunteers! Broom can be eradicated from your area with a bit of elbow grease, and persistence, and allow your native ecosystems to thrive.
Outdoor Ed had a busy month with Broom removal at Solstice Park, a Kayak trip to Saltspring Island, and a canoe trip to Cowichan Bay.
Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside For 2022, the following seven Scholarships are available:
Three (3) Rotary Club of Harbourside Victoria Scholarships ($1,500 each)
One (1) Scholarship giving preference to an Indigenous Student ($1,500)
Three (3) Charter Member Scholarships ($2,000 each)
One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology, in the name of Marke Hambley.
One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has been involved in the military community or who has a member of their family who has served or is serving in the military, in the name of Tom Martin.
One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has shown a deep involvement in athletics or will be pursuing a career related to athletics, in the name of Mike Creery.
Scholarships will be given to graduating students from School Districts 61, 62, and 63.
Bernice Harriet Osborne Memorial Basketball Scholarship Applicants must have participated in the Victoria & District Amateur Basketball Association (preference given to those who have participated for a longer period of time), and set a good example in life, school, athletics for his/her community. Financial need will be considered. Deadline: May 31st, 2025
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”).
Westshore Arts Council Scholarships The West Shore Arts Council is happy to announce that they are offering $500 scholarships again! Successful applicants currently attend high school, and plan to enroll in further education at a recognized post-secondary institution to pursue a career in the fine arts. This could include music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literary arts, digital arts, and others. Deadline – June 7th, 2025, 8:00PM Link to Apply: https://westshorearts.org/entry/2025-26-fine-arts-scholarship/
May 15 – O’Canada/ Grad Song Auditions at lunch in Choir Room
May 19 – Victoria Day – No School in Session
May 22 – Evening of Jazz
May 24 – Dry Grad
May 28 – Grad Rehearsals at UVIC
May 28 – Belmont Night Live
***** Grad is fast approaching, reminder if you have not yet handed in your comments for the Grad Commencement ceremonies, please come to the office and pick up a form to have written what you would like said when you cross the stage. ******
**** DRY GRAD TICKETS ARE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 9th******
Volunteers needed
We need a large number of volunteers to make Dry Grad a success and there is a job for any adult who is able to join us!
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet:
Prom is a lovely last evening together for our Grads; the event is held at the Crystal Gardens, and there will be dinner, dancing, and a photo booth available. A group photo at the legislature front stairs will take place at 5pm, and all Grads are welcome to join; regardless of if they are attending Prom or not.
The Belmont Prom is a school event and all students are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct in order to ensure that our Prom is a safe and fun event.
Transportation to and from Prom is the responsibility of the student and their parent/guardian.
The doors open at 5:30pm and close at 6:30pm. The event ends at 10:00pm. Students who leave the Prom at any time will not be re-admitted.
Upon entering the event, students and their guests must show proof of purchase (screenshot of school cash online purchase).
Students and their guests may be searched. If they are found to have banned substances or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, both the host student and guest will be denied entry.
No refunds will be provided for students who are asked to leave, who leave early, or who choose not to attend.
One guest per student may be invited. Parents and school of guest will be contacted prior to approval of the guest application. Guests must be current secondary students or recent Graduates (Grad 2023 or more recent) and must complete a guest form, which is available in the office.
We are looking forward to celebrating the Graduating class of 2025 and all of their accomplishments!
From the Athletic Department
If you are interested in trying football, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We will be having our “Introduction to Football Camp” for those interested in trying the sport and potentially joining the Belmont Bulldogs Football Team. The camp will take place on the Belmont Back Field on May 12th – May 15th from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. No gear required, bring cleats if you have them! Please contact Mr. Harrington if you have any questions!
Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Rugby 7s team who won the Bronze Medal at the Vancouver Invitational 7s tournament this past weekend. The boys went 3-0 on day one, beating Langley 26-12, Tamanawis 44-0, and Sutherland 19-12. On day two they beat Claremont 26-22 in the ¼ final, but lost to the eventual tournament winners Brentwood 14-29 in the semi-final match, and then went on to beat Vanier 22-14 in the Bronze medal game. Well done Dawgs.
Looking forward to carrying this momentum for both Jrs. and Srs. into the Island Championships hosted at Belmont on May 12 and 13.
Coach Beattie and Peacock
Multicultural Week – April 28 – May 2
Multicultural week is a weeklong celebration of many of the diverse cultures that make our school community such a wonderful place! During lunch on Tues – Fri, student groups offered a sample of their cultures – food, activities, music, and more. Stay tuned for photos in the next version of the Bulletin
Mon, April 28 – Everyone in the school was invited to share their culture through clothing and classroom activities
Tues, April 29 – Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, China
Wed, April 30 – Norway, Finland, Ukraine, Spain, Germany, England
Thurs, May 1 – Eritrea, Isreal, Sudan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, India
Fri, May 2 – Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Jamaica, Cuba
A big thank you to the students, staff, and especially the families/guardians for supporting this wonderful week! It’s an annual highlight for the whole school community.
Yearbooks
Don’t forget to purchase your Yearbooks today, deadline is May 17th.
Events around our Community
Scholarship Information and Recognition:
The deadline for Belmont, District, and PAC awards has passed (April 16th). Students who were successful in these awards will be notified during graduation ceremonies in June. You are encouraged to view the Belmont Scholarship Weebly for upcoming local deadlines: https://belmontscholarships.weebly.com/may.html
If there are any other scholarships grads, parents and guardians would like to add to grad write ups that Belmont grads have been successful in, please complete the following form.
Please note, we do not include general entrance scholarships in these but are happy to recignize other local, provincial or national awards we may not have been informed of!
April 16 – ICBC Road Safety Presentation – Grade 12’s
April 18 – Good Friday – No school in session
April 21 – Easter Monday – No school in session
April 22 – Earth Day
April 25 – Report Cards Published
April 26 – Football Bottle Drive
April 28-May 2 – Cultural Week.
Football Bottle Drive April 26th
Girls Rugby
Congrats to the girl’s rugby team for their 3rd place finish at the Stelly’s tournament last Monday.
Math Challengers
Huge Congratulations to Youna T., a Grade 9 student from our school that has been selected by the Math Challengers to compete in the Provincial Competition in Burnaby on May 3rd. We wish him the best of luck in this upcoming event.
**** Cap and Gown orders have now been completed and sent to the company for processing. Any students that would still like to attend Grad Commencement Ceremonies, must fill out a form in the office with payment as per the above Grad at a Glance. Please note that only the 11 am ceremony is still available. *****
Volunteers needed
This year’s Dry Grad is Saturday May 24, 6-11pm. We need a large number of volunteers to make this event a success and there is a job for any adult who is able to join us! We need help setting up and decorating prior to the event, volunteers at each activity station, help with organizing and serving the food, monitoring student activity as well as clean up and tear down of the event. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet:
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering!
Attention 2025 Graduates
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fun and entertainment at this year’s Dry Grad. Tickets are on sale now through school cash online or in the office. Tickets are $20 which covers all your food, refreshments, entertainment, a grad 2025 t-shirt and prizes for all! There’s something for everyone!
Watch in awe as magician Jason Verners performs his incredible act!
Test your skills on the arcade machines and get your portrait done by one of our talented caricaturists!
Try your aim at paintball and capture memories in the photobooth.
Grab a bite from our BBQ and cool off with a treat from the Ice Cream Truck!
Take a ride on our Mechanical Bull! Or try the mega obstacle course!
And don’t forget, there are prizes for everyone! The grand prize is a $500 cash prize at the end of the night! Come spend one last night with your gr 12 class and walk away with amazing prizes!
*** Please note: THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR. All tickets must be purchased by May 2, 2025. ***
Reminder – Other Schools
As spring comes and the weather improves, a reminder to students that they are not to go to other schools during the school day. Their focus needs to remain on being on time and present for their Belmont classes and learning as the final stretch approaches.
Belmont’s Multicultural Week is April 28 to May 2!
This is a vibrant, student-lead event showcasing the traditions and tastes of 26 countries from around the globe.
Flourish Food Program Volunteers
Thank you to the Belmont students who volunteered their time to welcome community members into Pexsisen Elementary school Open House on April 10th. The event was a great success, and our Belmont students did a great job helping Flourish School Food Program and welcoming community parents
Belmont Student Art Show
The Belmont Art Department is hosting a student art show! We will be displaying drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, photography and digital work by our amazing art students. Please join us at anytime between 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Belmont Learning Commons.
Sooke Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (SPVPA) Bursary (Open to Children of SPVPA)
This bursary is available to any high school graduate whose parent or grandparent is a current member of the SPVPA. Completed applications must be received, via email, to tphillips@sd62.bc.ca by 4:00 PM Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.
Deadline: All SPVPA Scholarship Applications must be received, via email, to tphillips@sd62.bc.ca by 4:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2025.
To apply – Obtain Application from Parent/Guardian
Sooke Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (SPVPA) LEGACY Scholarship (for all graduating students) This $500 scholarship is open to all students of School District #62. One scholarship will be awarded to one student graduating from each of our district secondary schools. In addition, one $500 scholarship will be awarded to recognize the most eligible applicant of Aboriginal descent within the district. Completed applications All SPVPA Scholarship Applications must be received, via email, to tphillips@sd62.bc.ca by 4:00 PM Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.
Deadline: All SPVPA Scholarship Applications must be received, via email, to tphillips@sd62.bc.ca by 4:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2025.
To apply – Check Grad Google Classroom for Application
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, 2025 To apply – Check Grad 2025 Google Classroom
*****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
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 9th and 10th at Belmont.
Belmont Football’s Bottle Drive is Back!
Please start saving your empties for our bottle drive on Saturday, April 26th at Belmont from 9am – 3pm to help support the Belmont Football team!
Happy Pi Day
Our Math Dept held a superb celebration. It was a great day had by all.
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.
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 GoogleClassroom: 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 Classroomthen 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
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