Lindsay Vogan
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Nov 09
Lest We Forget: National Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Belmont Secondary leadership students participated in the National Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa via webcast on Friday, November 8th. The leadership students, grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, read In Flanders Fields and asked the troops in Afghanistan three questions. Belmont Secondary was one of six schools that participated in the national …
Nov 08
Crystal View and Millstream Elementary in Concert with Norman Foote!
The parents of Crystal View and Millstream Elementary were treated to a musical performance on two separate nights at the Isabelle Reader Theatre. Joining the students on stage was singer and songwriter, Norman Foote! The two evenings were filled with songs, guitar and puppeteering, which brought lots of laughter. Thank you to Crystal View’s music …
Nov 05
Internet Safety Presentation
A big thank you to Darren Laur who visited Belmont Senior Secondary last night to educate parents on Internet safety and what it means to be a good digital citizen. Thank you to all the parents who showed up, we had roughly 50 parents in attendance. The topics covered included: social networks, social network …
Oct 16
Top Chef Canada Winner returns to EMCS
EMCS Culinary Arts students got to show off their skills last Thursday to CTV’s Top Chef Canada 2012 Winner and EMCS graduate Carl Heinrich. Judges also included SD62 Assistant Superintendent Roberta Kublick, Vice Principal Mike Bobbit, and former Culinary Arts teacher Pia Carroll. After the judges tasted all nine delicious soups, they had the tough …
Oct 15
Welcome Arianne
Welcome to Victoria and Sooke, Arianne Berteau! Arianne joins us for this school year as District French Language Assistant. She grew up in Farnham, Québec and is excited to share her passion for French language and culture with students in the district French immersion program. Arianne will be with us until the end of May. …
Oct 08
Cross Country @ Beaver Lake
A huge congratulations to all of the cross country athletes from John Stubbs, Belmont, Journey, and EMCS who ran last Thursday at Beaver Lake Park! I took this photo while I was cheering you on near the finish line. Great job!
Oct 04
Happy World Teachers’ Day – Oct 5
Tomorrow is World Teachers’ Day! This special day is when we commend our educators for all their hard work, dedication and their commitment to learning. It is celebrated by over 100 countries worldwide, and I am so proud to have such an incredible team here at SD62. Keep Calm and Teach On!
Oct 03
LEA Agreement with Pacheedaht First Nation
Tuesday night, I traveled the scenic road to Pacheedaht First Nation to sign the Local Education Agreement (LEA) between Pacheedaht and our school district. Chief Marvin McClurg welcomed me, and my amazing trustees to his community with plenty of food and great conversation. Local Education Agreements between First Nations and provincial school boards have been …
Oct 02
Busy Day @ Belmont: Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock & Spin-A-Thon
An exciting day at Belmont Secondary as Tour de Rock rolled passed the school this afternoon. Students eagerly waited outside to cheer on these brave athletes – setting a great example of community spirit. The Spin-A-Thon raised over $3,000 dollars for Cops for Cancer, and Principal Ray Miller even shaved his head in support of …