THE CHRONICLE

Tuesday April 8, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW - Grad Parent Info Evening (Online Only) - April 9^th

All Grad parents & guardians are encouraged to join us this Wednesday April 9th from 7:00-8:00pm for a Grad Parent Information evening: this meeting will be ONLINE ONLY and will provide updates and information related to Grad 2025.  Please use the following TEAMS LINK to join us just before 7:00pm this coming Wednesday!

NEW - Grad Assembly - Thurs April 10th in Blk 1

All Grade 12 students will need to attend a very important Grad Assembly this coming Thursday April 11th in Block 1.  During this assembly we will be handing out Grad packages to all Gr 12 students that will include permission forms for our upcoming Grad events, ticket information for our UVic Ceremony, ticket and payment information for our Dinner/Dance (including guest information), and much more!  The expectation is that all grads will go through the forms with their parents/guardians and ensure that everything is filled out, signed off on, and returned to our main office no later than the end of the day on Thursday April 17th.  *NOTE: all grads and their parent/guardians need to be aware that the earlier these signed forms (and payment) are submitted to the main office, the better chance you have of being successful in your request for bringing a guest date to the Dinner/Dance (as there is a waitlist and a limited number of guest seats available for this event)!

NEW - Friday April 11th Pro-D Day

Please be advised that school will not be in session this coming Friday Apr 11th, as staff will be working on school-based planning initiatives at the school.  We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday April 14th!

Blood Donor Clinic Hosted at Claremont - Monday April 14

Thanks to the great work of our very own Ms. Chapman, Claremont will be hosting another blood drive onsite in our small gym next Monday April 14th from 10:00am-4:45pm! This event is open to eligible students aged 17 years or older, as well to all staff and to the general public.  Sign-up for appointment times is done through Canadian Blood Services on their app, on the website (blood.ca) or by phone. For questions, please see Ms. Chapman in the Math wing or contact by email at mchapman@saanichschools.ca. 

Kindness Campaign

This is week 2 of the “Kindness Campaign” organized and put on by our Leadership Class. Continue to be kind to your fellow Spartans and have a chance to win chocolate and gift cards to Country Grocer.

Parent Volunteers/Drivers

Reminder that all volunteers for School District 63 are required to complete a Criminal Record Check every three years. Sports and trips will start up quickly, so we encourage parents to be proactive and do this NOW, if you might be interested in driving; the process can take a few weeks at rush time.  The LINK to information can be found on the Claremont Secondary home page, under the Parents tab, Volunteer Information.

If a Student is Absent or Late

Parents are asked to please email your student’s teacher AND the Attendance Line if your student will be absent or late for class. The Link for the Claremont Attendance Line is always quick to find on the Quick Links on the Claremont website’s home page: claremont_attendance@saanichschools.ca  or by phone by calling our main phone line at 250-658-5221 and selecting Option 1 for Attendance.

¬ FINE ARTS

NEW - Music Students

Attention all music students: Please check Google Classroom for updates to the rehearsal schedule and important changes regarding the upcoming festival trip to Whistler.

¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

Board Game Club

Board Game Club meets every Wednesday in Room 324. Come and check out our new games!  We have Exploding Kittens, Apples to Apples and many more!

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2025

SCHOLARSHIPS!

For the latest information on scholarship opportunities, check the weekly scholarships e-newsletter (https://secure.smore.com/n/be359) and follow @claremontscholarships on Instagram. Instagram posts can also be found on the Claremont website (scholarships page).

NEW - GRAD FUNDRAISING - Krispie Kreme Donuts

The Grads are selling Krispy Kreme donuts on Saturday April 26! Spread the word to friends and family and come out to support our next grad fundraising event! Donuts will be sold at Broadmead, Royal Oak and Uptown Walmart from 10 am – 2 pm.  $20 per box of delicious fresh donuts. Grade 12 students – Do you need Volunteer Hours for Graduation?   The Grad Parents need you to help sell these donuts for your grad - please sign up to work the event at the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094CAFAB2FA7F94-56183264-krispy

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

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¬ FUNDRAISING

Bake Sale

This week, Monday to Thursday, there will be a bake sale in the lounge to help fund a free community library that promotes literacy and climate change awareness.

¬ CAREER CENTRE

For all things CAREERS, come to the Claremont Career Centre (Rm. 217) or check out the SD63 Career Ed website: careered.sd63.bc.ca (linked HERE)!  There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - come check it out!

NEW - Volunteer Opportunity

The Neal Estate Group is holding their 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt, supporting BC Children's Hospital! Volunteers are needed to hide the eggs, help the kids find them, do crafts, paint faces, decorate cupcakes, and set up/take down. To sign up, email Hailey from Ron Neal: hailey@ronneal.com

• Location: Elk/Beaver Lake Park (South Shelter, Filter Bed location)

• Day/Time: Saturday, April 19th - Volunteers should be at the park at 9:00am - runs until the early afternoon... Rain or Shine!

   

Interested in the Trades and want to learn more? 

Join us for the Women in Trades & Technology Day at Camosun! 

This is an all-day field trip, on Thursday May 1

• Students will have the opportunity to explore and participate in four career pathway areas:  Electrical, Carpentry, Pipe Trades and Computer Science or Sheet Metal, Electronics, Automotive and Fine Furniture. 

• Students will be provided with a "brown bag" lunch so no need to bring one.

Grade 9 and 10 Students: Hands-on Health Day - Tuesday May 20

Hands on Health Day provides an opportunity for students to explore pathways in various health programs, including practical nursing, health care assistant, medical radiography & certified medical lab assistant.

See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217) for more information and to sign up. 

Permission forms are due Friday, May 2.

Grade 11 Students: Join Camosun for Health-X Day on Friday May 9th

Health-X Day provides an opportunity for all students to explore Dual Credit pathways in various health programs, including practical nursing, health care assistant, medical radiography & certified medical lab assistant.

The District of Central Saanich is Hiring 2 Students!

Earn great wages and learn new skills, with a 4-month term in Roads & Drains, or Water & Sewer. Go to the District of Central Saanich website for more information, or see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca

Career Fair Field Trip 

Career Fair Field Trip - Thursday April 24 - 11:30am - 2pm

Students, if you are interested in attending this field trip, come to the Career Centre to pick up a permission form. If you signed up with Ms. Marshall, there is limited space, so you must pick up your form to be included in the trip. Attendance is first-come-first-served, and forms will only be accepted until Thursday April 10.

Mary's Bleue Moon is Hiring! - Dishwasher

An excellent 'first job' opportunity is available now....

Mary’s Bleue Moon (located at 9535 Canora Rd. - close to the airport) is looking for a part time dishwasher. Mary’s is a fast-paced and fun place to work. No experience is required.  Pay is $17.40/hour plus cash tips, and a free staff meal each shift!

Please email info@marysbleuemoon.com to apply or stop by in person.

Camosun Comic Arts Festival! - Thursday April 17 @ 2pm-7pm

Each year, students in the Comics & Graphic Novels Certificate Program at Camosun, complete their studies by crafting their own comic books. Come to the festival to enjoy their work and learn about the Program!

See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

Summer Employment

Panorama Recreation is Hiring for Summer! The following positions are available:

• Camp Leader
• Assistant Camp Leader  
• Early Years Camp Leader 
• Early Years Assistant Camp Leader 
• Multi Sport Camp Leader
• Multi Sport Assistant Camp Leader  
• Tennis Camp Leader     
• Tennis Camp Assistant Camp Leader

 Go to the Panorama Recreation website, for more info and to apply: https://www.panoramarecreation.ca/about-us/employment-volunteering. 

Navy Day on the HMC Nanaimo - Tuesday April 29

Sign up to learn about life at sea in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). You will tour the ship, see demonstrations of shipboard activities, and find out about opportunities with RCN.  For more information and to sign up, see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre. Deadline to sign up is Thursday April 17th.

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

PAC Fundraiser: Country Grocer Receipts

Here is an easy way to support your PAC year-round. Save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the school front office.  We appreciate your participation in this fundraiser, which will benefit our school community with up to $2000 in grocery gift cards.

¬ COMMUNITY NEWS

Peninsula Youth Clinic

The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at 2379 Bevan Avenue in Sidney and is open every THURSDAY from 5:30-7:30pm for help with any medical concern (physical, mental, and sexual health). Call 250-656-4143 to make an appointment with a physician or counsellor.  Services are 100% free, confidential, and explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!

A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.