THE CHRONICLE

Thursday, April 24, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FILL BUCK'S TRUCK Annual Food Drive for the Mustard Seed runs from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2. Please donate healthy non-perishables, hygiene products or cash in your Block 1 classes. The class with the most donations will win a breakfast party!

Spirit Day this Friday - Students dress like a teacher, and teachers dress like a student!

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

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¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

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¬ 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).

GRAD FUNDRAISING - Krispy 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 below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094CAFAB2FA7F94-56183264-krispy

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

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¬ FUNDRAISING

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¬ 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!

Interested in attending Camosun College after high school?

A student recruitment and admissions advisor will be visiting Claremont Monday, April 28 @ LUNCH to answer all of your questions! They will be setup in the main entrance of the school.

Students interested in the Trades

Sign up for the CiCan World of Choices Summit! This is an all-day field trip on Thursday, May 29. Students can 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.  See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217), for more information and to sign up.  Permission forms are due Wednesday, May 21.

Saanich Youth WYLD Leadership Program

Are you interested in spending your summer working with kids? Do you want to be a leader in your community? Apply for the Saanich Youth WYLD Leadership Program! This hands-on mentored placement program is perfect for those interested in working with community, becoming a summer camp leader, teacher, lifeguard, fitness instructor, police officer, first responder and so much more. Applications are open until May 1.

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.

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 April 17.

¬ 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.