New Schools – SD62 | School District #62 (Sooke)

Mammoth Tooth Discovered at Royal Bay Site

Posted on December 10, 2013

The site of the new Royal Bay secondary school was once a gravel pit and School District 62 helped unearth a story that adds to the history of the new school.

On Time and On Budget

Posted on November 19, 2013

We wanted to let you know that both the new Belmont and Royal Bay Secondary Schools are on time and on budget.

Since the ground breaking in September, the new Belmont has had its foundation poured, and is taking shape as the block columns go up.

Royal Bay is right behind them with the foundation being poured this week and next week.

: Belmont Secondary – View from the N/E corner

: Belmont Secondary – Block Columns.

: Belmont Secondary – Interior N/E corner

: Royal Bay – Before Foundation Pour

Groundbreaking at Royal Bay – Sept 27 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013

School District 62 broke ground along with Education Minister Peter Fassbender, Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal, Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton and other community officials on September 27 2013 on-site of the new Royal Bay Secondary School. Construction is underway with the official opening of the $40.8 million dollar project slated for September 2015.

Scai’new Cheif Russell Chipps and T’Souke First Nation member Shirely Alfonse bless the ground along with future grads to begin the groundbreaking ceremony.

Join us!

Posted on September 23, 2013

Vehicle access to the new Belmont

Posted on August 6, 2013

We have received some comments of concern regarding the site plan and access from the main parking lot to Glen Lake Road. Please note that this in an emergency access only and will be gated and locked. All staff, student and other parking will be accessible only by way of Langford Lake Road.

Only the one-way bus loop / student drop-off is located off of Glen Lake Road and on the school’s property.

Land prep & construction begin for new Belmont

Posted on July 25, 2013

Glen Lake Site Update #2

Land preparation and construction at the new Belmont Secondary begins!

Movement around the site at Glen Lake is going to start up over the next two weeks. The awarded contractor, Yellowridge Construction Ltd., is cautious of neighbouring houses as well as the environment. The required blasting and clearing will occur only during the daytime hours. Yellowridge and the provincial government will post the appropriate signage and fencing will also be erected to protect the public.

End of July – beginning of August: Some pieces of machinery will be brought in for necessary clearing and land preparation prior to construction.

First two weeks of August: Heavy equipment will arrive and occasional blasting may occur during the daytime hours. Please make sure pets are secured so that they cannot run away if spooked by the blasting noise.

The City of Langford has informed us that they will have a traffic report for the surrounding area coming soon. Although the contractor will do their best to keep noise down, please be aware that typical construction noises will begin.

Please visit additional pages on this site if you’re looking for: information & updates, site plans and further contact information.

Thanks for you time and understanding.