We are getting ready for the new school year.  Below are some dates that may interest you.  Also, the first version of This Week in the Dog House is available at the link below.   It has lots of great start up information:

1.0 This Week in the Dog House – August 21 – 25

MONDAY, August 28st  

• Counsellors available for drop in timetable changes 9 – 12 & 1 – 3
• New registrations

TUESDAY, August 29st  

• Counsellors available for drop in timetable changes 9 – 12 & 1 – 3
• New registrations

• Counsellors available for drop in timetable changes 9 – 12 & 1 – 3
• New registrations

• Counsellors available for drop in timetable changes 9 – 12 only.
• New registrations

School Closed – All staff participating in a professional development day

Announcements May 29th, 2017

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• Belmont’s Production of The Breakfast Club will be opening Friday June 09^th. Evening performances commence @ 7:00 PM; doors open @6:30. The only matinee performance, Saturday June 10^th, commence @1:00 PM; doors open @12:30.

Advance tickets can be purchased through Belmont’s office beginning Monday May 29^th, Tickets can also be purchased with cash only at the front doors the evening/afternoon of the performance. Student tickets: $5.00 / Adult tickets: $10.00.

Dates for performances are as follows: June 09 (Opening), June 10 (Matinee 1:00 PM, Evening 7:00 PM), June 12, 13, 14, 15.

This unique, multimedia performance will be located in the Learning Commons. Come out and support New Theatre @ Belmont.

• Don’t forget your toonies and loonies for Monday – On sale at lunch are hot dogs and freezies.   Come on down to the Social Commons to get yours.

Sports

• Belmont Annual Sports Banquet is on Tuesday June the 6^th.  Time is 6-8:00 PM.  Please see your coach about attending.

Career Centre

• Work Experience 12 Course Credits

Work Experience 12A and 12B are offered to students in Grade 11 and 12 and provides 4 – 8 credits depending on the number of volunteer and/or paid hours completed. Interested students must attend a course orientation to be enrolled in the course for 2017-18.  Orientations will be offered every lunch from Monday, May 29 to Friday, June 2, 2017 in the Learning Commons Break Out room. Work Experience 12 is scheduled outside the timetable

• Volunteers are needed for the John Stubbs Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25 from 4.00 to 7.00 pm. See Mrs. Hyde to sign up and for more information.

• Do you have your lifeguard certificate?  We have a one day paid job opportunity for two people at Witty’s Beach on Tuesday, June 27. See Mrs. Hyde for more information.

Willway Elementary needs volunteers for their Annual Fun Fair to run games and help in the concession. Friday, May 26 from 5.30 to 8.30 pm. To sign up, go to www.volunteersignup.org/8MQB3

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• ******GRADS: If you have not handed in your Grad Package with payment to the front office, please do so as soon as possible as Cap and Gown orders are going out next week.

• GRADS: Baby/Toddler photos are now being accepted in the office. For the slide show at the graduation ceremonies, bring them in soon.

• Belmont’s Art Hive is happening every Thursday, at lunch in room A136! Everyone welcome!

• Are you in a military family (Army, Navy, Airforce, etc)?  We are starting a group for students with parent or other family members serving or retired from the armed force.   We’ll meet occasionally to share stories, experiences, struggles, and opportunities.  Come join us Wednesday April 19 at lunch in room B210.  Bring your lunch J

• Come join Team Belmont at the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Victoria’s “Bowl for Kids Sake” on Sunday April 23^rd at Langford Lanes!  We will be entering a team and we are also looking for donations for this great organization!  If you are interested in joining the team OR to donate, please got to https://goo.gl/5onRNM for more details.  All students and staff are welcome to join the team!

• Don’t forget to RSVP to Mr. Grainger this week if your D block class would like to attend the BC Lions “Lions Pride” assembly on Tuesday April 18^th in period 3 (right after lunch)!  Their presentation, always a highlight of the school year, focuses on the power of choice, teamwork and the importance of making positive life choices. The presentation will also include performances by the Belmont drumline and dance class to get everyone fired up! Expect a couple more surprises too. In recent years, Grey Cup MVP Travis Lulay and CFL Most Outstanding Player Solomon Elimimian visited Belmont to talk about these topics as well as the importance of respectful relationships and what boys and men can do to help prevent gender-based violence. Classes can come by simply letting Mr. Grainger know how many students to expect. We hope to see you there!

Sports

• “Track and Field – Practices are Monday after school at Belmont, UVIC on Wednesdays.  PLEASE see Ms. Evans if you plan on competing this year. Deadline for registration is approaching. “

• “Congratulations to Markus Meyer (grade 11) and Emily Bourgeon (grade 10) who completed last week at the French Concours Competition. Congratulations on excellent speeches” .

• Career Centre

• Have lots of fun with this volunteer opportunity! Sign up for The Easter Egg Hunt. Need 25 volunteers, this year will be at the Military Resource Centre, 2010 Rosebank Rd. in Colwood on Saturday, April 15^th from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM To sign up and more information, see Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre.

• Have lots of fun with this volunteer opportunity! To sign up and more information, see Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre.

• Sign up for The 7^th Kool Easter Egg Hunt, this year will be at the Eagle Ridge Arena, City Centre Park on Sunday, April 16, 2017 from 10.00 AM to 12.00. PM.  Volunteer Opportunity:When:    May 05, 2017 5.00 to 8.00 pmWhat:    Volunteer for Face Painting, Running games, greeting, set up and take down. www.volunteersignup.org/3D8LX or

  See Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre to sign up or more information

  Call Miss Treloar: 250-478-8348,

  Where:   École Millstream Elementary

  École Millstream Elementary needs your help for their Spring Fun Fair

• The Sangster School spring fair needs volunteers. April 20th 5:30 – 8. You’ll get 4 hours volunteer experience. Those interested email Kristy Caldwell at kristycaldwell@gmail.com

• The Savory Elementary need volunteers for their spring fair as well. it’s on May 24th. Please see Kristin Buchanan (EA) in room B103 or email her at kbuchanan@sd62.bc.ca 

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• Students please remember to check your lockers for any food etc. that may be in there and clean them for Spring Break….. Also, take a look at the lost and found down on the first floor if you are missing any items they may be there.

• ******GRADS: An email was sent home with information regarding Grad ceremonies and forms that need to be filled out and returned to the front office. Please bring these completed forms to the office with payment as soon as possible.

• GRADS: Baby/Toddler photos are now being accepted in the office. For the slide show at the graduation ceremonies, bring them in soon.

  GRADS: Grad Gowns will be on display at the Lakeside Café across from the Learning Commons again beginning April 3^rd.

• Work Experience 12A students.   Grade 11 and 12 students who are taking Work Experience 12A please hand in your assignments for this course they are due TODAY Friday, March 17^th.  If you cannot meet this deadline please see Mrs. Nicholson in the Career Centre.

Sports

• Langford Fastball – Registration is happening now for Fastball please see website for registration information at www. langfordfastball.ca

• Senior boys rugby game is cancelled today. Be sure to get to practice.

• Anyone interested for playing with the Belmont Golf Team, please see Mr. Lowe in the Gym before Spring Break.

Career Centre

• Summer Secondary School Apprenticeship Jobs at Dockyard For more information, the application package and job descriptions see the Career Centre.  Application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2017.

• Dockyard (Fleet Maintenance Facility, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt) in Victoria is offering summer positions for Secondary School Apprenticeships again this year. The jobs offered are in the following trades: various metal trades, various hull trades, electricians, machinists, millwrights and pipefitters.

• Coast Capital Savings Youth Intern Program is currently accepting applications for the Youth Get It Intern program.  Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in September 2017 and be able to work full-time during the summer months, and every Saturday during the school year. The successful applicants will work in a branch as a Member Service Representative, representing Coast Capital Savings at community events and initiate a volunteer project focusing on teaching financial literacy for youth.  Students who are interested in this opportunity are to apply on line at coastcapitalsavings.com/youthinterns.  The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm.   Please contact the Career Centre for more information.

• Have lots of fun with this volunteer opportunity! Sign up for The Easter Egg Hunt. Need 25 volunteers, this year will be at the Military Resource Centre, 2010 Rosebank Rd. in Colwood on Saturday, April 15^th from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM.  To sign up and more information, see Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre.

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• ******GRADS: An email was sent home with information regarding Grad ceremonies and forms that need to be filled out and returned to the front office. Please bring these completed forms to the office with payment as soon as possible.

• GRADS: Baby/Toddler photos are now being accepted in the office. For the slide show at the graduation ceremonies, bring them in soon.

  GRADS: Today at lunch Grad Gowns will be on display at the Lakeside Café across from the Learning Commons. Please pop by and verify the size you will need to order.

• Work Experience 12A students.   Grade 11 and 12 students who are taking Work Experience 12A please hand in your assignments for this course by Friday, March 17^th.  If you cannot meet this deadline please see Mrs. Nicholson in the Career Centre.

• Interested in creating art with other like-minded individuals? Drop in to A136 at lunch every Thursday! Supplies are included! Everyone Welcome!

Sports

• Langford Fastball – Registration is happening now for Fastball please see website for registration information at www. langfordfastball.ca

• Senior boys rugby game is cancelled today. Be sure to get to practice.

• Anyone interested for playing with the Belmont Golf Team, please see Mr. Lowe in the Gym before Spring Break.

• Track and Field = meeting on Thursday at lunch in room B307.

Career Centre

• Summer Secondary School Apprenticeship Jobs at Dockyard For more information, the application package and job descriptions see the Career Centre.  Application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2017.

• Dockyard (Fleet Maintenance Facility, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt) in Victoria is offering summer positions for Secondary School Apprenticeships again this year. The jobs offered are in the following trades: various metal trades, various hull trades, electricians, machinists, millwrights and pipefitters.

• Coast Capital Savings Youth Intern Program is currently accepting applications for the Youth Get It Intern program.  Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in September 2017 and be able to work full-time during the summer months, and every Saturday during the school year. The successful applicants will work in a branch as a Member Service Representative, representing Coast Capital Savings at community events and initiate a volunteer project focusing on teaching financial literacy for youth.  Students who are interested in this opportunity are to apply on line at coastcapitalsavings.com/youthinterns.  The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm.   Please contact the Career Centre for more information.

• Students who are interested in applying for the summer position with Coast Capital Savings Youth Get It Intern program will be able to listen to a presentation and Q & A from three Coast Capital representatives TODAY March 16^th.  Please come to the Career Centre for more details regarding the time and place.

• Have lots of fun with this volunteer opportunity! Sign up for The Easter Egg Hunt. Need 25 volunteers, this year will be at the Military Resource Centre, 2010 Rosebank Rd. in Colwood on Saturday, April 15^th from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM

• To sign up and more information, see Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre.

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• ******GRADS: An email was sent home with information regarding Grad ceremonies and forms that need to be filled out and returned to the front office. Please bring these completed forms to the office with payment as soon as possible.

• GRADS: Baby/Toddler photos are now being accepted in the office. For the slide show at the graduation ceremonies, bring them in soon.

• GRADS: Today at lunch Grad Gowns will be on display at the Lakeside Café across from the Learning Commons. Please pop by and verify the size you will need to order.

  Work Experience 12A students.  Grade 11 and 12 students who are taking Work Experience 12A please hand in your assignments for this course by Friday, March 17^th.  If you cannot meet this deadline please see Mrs. Nicholson in the Career Centre.

Sports

• Langford Fastball – Registration is happening now for Fastball please see website for registration information at www. langfordfastball.ca

• Rugby  No practice this week because of Rugby 7s tournament.  All Senior Boys please arrive at JDF by 9:30, see Mr. Beattie today if you cannot arrange a ride with your parents

• Anyone interested for playing with the Belmont Golf Team, please see Mr. Lowe in the Gym before Spring Break.

• Track and Field = meeting on Thursday at lunch in room B307.

Career Centre

• Summer Secondary School Apprenticeship Jobs at Dockyard For more information, the application package and job descriptions see the Career Centre.  Application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2017.

• Dockyard (Fleet Maintenance Facility, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt) in Victoria is offering summer positions for Secondary School Apprenticeships again this year. The jobs offered are in the following trades: various metal trades, various hull trades, electricians, machinists, millwrights and pipefitters.

• Coast Capital Savings Youth Intern Program is currently accepting applications for the Youth Get It Intern program.  Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in September 2017 and be able to work full-time during the summer months, and every Saturday during the school year. The successful applicants will work in a branch as a Member Service Representative, representing Coast Capital Savings at community events and initiate a volunteer project focusing on teaching financial literacy for youth.  Students who are interested in this opportunity are to apply on line at coastcapitalsavings.com/youthinterns.  The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm.   Please contact the Career Centre for more information.

• Students who are interested in applying for the summer position with Coast Capital Savings Youth Get It Intern program will be able to listen to a presentation and Q & A from three Coast Capital representatives on Thursday, March 16^th.  Please come to the Career Centre for more details regarding the time and place.

• Have lots of fun with this volunteer opportunity! Sign up for The Easter Egg Hunt. Need 25 volunteers, this year will be at the Military Resource Centre, 2010 Rosebank Rd. in Colwood on Saturday, April 15^th from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM. To sign up and more information, see Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre.

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• ******GRADS: An email was sent home with information regarding Grad ceremonies and forms that need to be filled out and returned to the front office. Please bring these completed forms to the office with payment as soon as possible.

• GRADS: Baby/Toddler photos are now being accepted in the office. For the slide show at the graduation ceremonies, bring them in soon.

• GRADS:   Today at lunch Grad Gowns will be on display at the Lakeside Café across from the Learning Commons. Please pop by and verify the size you will need to order.

• Are you interested in joining Belmont’s first ART HIVE? Come for an informative meeting in Ms. Guy’s art room, room A136 at the beginning of lunch on Monday (today!) Everyone welcome!!

Sports

• Langford Fastball – Registration is happening now for Fastball please see website for registration information at www. langfordfastball.ca

  Rugby

• No practice this week because of Rugby 7s tournament

• All Senior Boys please arrive at JDF by 9:30, see Mr. Beattie today if you cannot arrange a ride with your parents.

• Anyone interested for playing with the Belmont Golf Team, please see Mr. Lowe in the Gym before Spring Break.

Career Centre

• Summer Secondary School Apprenticeship Jobs at Dockyard For more information, the application package and job descriptions see the Career Centre.  Application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2017.

• Dockyard (Fleet Maintenance Facility, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt) in Victoria is offering summer positions for Secondary School Apprenticeships again this year. The jobs offered are in the following trades: various metal trades, various hull trades, electricians, machinists, millwrights and pipefitters.

• Coast Capital Savings Youth Intern Program is currently accepting applications for the Youth Get It Intern program.  Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in September 2017 and be able to work full-time during the summer months, and every Saturday during the school year. The successful applicants will work in a branch as a Member Service Representative, representing Coast Capital Savings at community events and initiate a volunteer project focusing on teaching financial literacy for youth.  Students who are interested in this opportunity are to apply on line at coastcapitalsavings.com/youthinterns.  The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm.   Please contact the Career Centre for more information.

• Have lots of fun with this volunteer opportunity! Sign up for The Easter Egg Hunt. Need 25 volunteers, this year will be at the Military Resource Centre, 2010 Rosebank Rd. in Colwood on Saturday, April 15^th from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM.  To sign up and more information, see Mrs. Hyde at the Career Centre.

Check out the Belmont Website Daily Announcements and the Career Centre Information for the many volunteer opportunities available to students.  Volunteer hours can be used for the required grad transitions hours.

• ******GRADS: An email was sent home with information regarding Grad ceremonies and forms that need to be filled out and returned to the front office. Please bring these completed forms to the office with payment as soon as possible.

• GRADS: Baby/Toddler photos are now being accepted in the office. For the slide show at the graduation ceremonies, bring them in soon.

• GRADS   Today at lunch Grad Gowns will be on display at the Lakeside Café across from the Learning Commons. Please pop by and verify the size you will need to order.

• Scholarships and Bursaries:

• We are now entering the peak time for scholarship applications. For any deadlines that occur over spring break, March 18 to April 2, remember you will need to obtain any application forms, transcripts, or reference letters you need from the school by March 17. Please give teachers at least a full week if you are requesting reference letters and allow Mrs. Gunn in the counselling suite at least two days for transcript requests.

• Applications are now available on the website or in the counselling suite for the District Authority Awards of $1250 for accomplishments in one of seven specialty areas: Applied Skills (Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics)International LanguagesCommunity Service (Volunteer Activity)

• Technical & Trades Training (Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training)

• Indigenous Languages & Culture

• Physical Activity (not limited to Physical Education)

• Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance Drama, Music)

Sports

• Langford Fastball – Registration is happening now for Fastball please see website for registration information at www. langfordfastball.ca

Career Centre

• Summer Secondary School Apprenticeship Jobs at Dockyard For more information, the application package and job descriptions see the Career Centre.  Application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2017.

• Dockyard (Fleet Maintenance Facility, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt) in Victoria is offering summer positions for Secondary School Apprenticeships again this year. The jobs offered are in the following trades: various metal trades, various hull trades, electricians, machinists, millwrights and pipefitters.

• Coast Capital Savings Youth Intern Program is currently accepting applications for the Youth Get It Intern program.  Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in September 2017 and be able to work full-time during the summer months, and every Saturday during the school year. The successful applicants will work in a branch as a Member Service Representative, representing Coast Capital Savings at community events and initiate a volunteer project focusing on teaching financial literacy for youth.  Students who are interested in this opportunity are to apply on line at coastcapitalsavings.com/youthinterns.  The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm.   Please contact the Career Centre for more information.