¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Toys For Teens Results

Spartans, we did it!!  With all of the donations from block 3 classes, general donations at the office, and hot dog sales, together we raised $4000 in gift cards for Toys for Teens!!

The winning Element was WATER!  And our winning Block 3 class with $550 raised was MS. SIMMONDS’ English 10 CLASS!! Well done!!  Ms Giordano delivered the gift cards to the Zone’s Toy Drive early this morning, and Ms Simmonds’ class can look forward to a pizza party!  Thank you for sharing the holiday spirit!

 

Element Winners of the Month: November

We are very excited to announce our November Element Winners!  Congratulations to Ellie KOUTOUGOS and Osman KALAY from the Earth Element, Shota KITAMURO from the Air Element, Dagon RANDALL from the Fire Element, and Luke HIGGIN from the Water Element. Each of these students have gone above and beyond in a variety of ways to showcase their SPARTAN spirit.

Luke and Shota were nominated for their sportsmanship & success at the Shawnigan Lake Robotics Tournament.

Dagon was nominated for volunteering to assist Mr. Gardner at the beginning of every class every single day.

Ellie was nominated for her extensive work on the new recycling initiative in Social Justice 12.

Osman was nominated for his school spirit and overall positive attitude here at Claremont. 

Keep up the good work students. Way to go SPARTANS!!!

 

Pizza Today - Fundraiser

Get your Pizza and Gatorade at lunch TODAY at the cafeteria.  Proceeds will go toward the students on the Iceland Trip over Spring Break. Thank you for your support.

 

After School Homework Club

For all students who would like extra help in academic classes, help from Education Assistants is available four days a week (MONDAY-THURSDAY) for one hour after school in room 235. All academic subjects are welcome, but especially if you are struggling in Math & Science. This is open to all students in all grades.

 

Lost & Found

A valuable GOLD & DIAMOND ring was found in the school. Please identify and claim at the office.

 

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is running on TUESDAY and THURSDAY mornings (before block 1) at the Spartan Store.  All students are welcome to come by for a bagel (with choice of spreads) and a juice box. Items are $.25 each. 

 

Student Photo Packages

Student photo packages are still available in the office for pick-up. Please pick them up TODAY to get them home before the holidays.

 

¬ FINE ARTS

Year-Long Drama Presents: "One Stoplight Town"

2 final shows!! The Claremont Year-Long Drama presents the play, "One Stoplight Town" TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT at 7:30 pm in the Ridge Playhouse.  This show is full of vibrant characters, lots of humour, and shares a heart-felt take-away message.  All tickets are $10 at the door, cash only.  Come see the talents of our cast and crew, and thank you for supporting Year-Long Drama!

 

Festive Music Concert – Dec. 15

Our Claremont Choir will take part in a festive benefit concert for SD63 Music Programs on THURSDAY Dec.15 @ 7:30pm at Mary Winspear Centre.  This concert is presented by Festive Brass and showcases the choral talents of students from Claremont, Stelly’s & Parkland.

*tickets $39.90, available at the door or in advance at marywinspear.ca

 

¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2023

Scholarships

Attention grads! If you are interested in applying for the Schulich or Cmolik Foundation Scholarships in the New Year, there will be an important meeting on WEDNESDAY Dec.14th at lunch in Ms. McAvoy's Room (200). For more information about these amazing opportunities, check out the scholarship website or Instagram.

 

Grad Fundraiser: Bottle Drive – January 8

There will be a Bottle Drive at Claremont School on SUNDAY January 8.  More details to come. Heads up Grads: your help will be needed to help with delivering flyers in December and on the date of the bottle drive!!

 

Grad Fundraiser:  Ongoing Bottle Drive

An easy way to support the 2023 Grad Class is by donating empty bottles and beverage containers throughout the school year until June at the Bottle Depot location at Glanford/Quadra.  Account name is “Claremont Grad 2023.” Thank you for supporting the grad class of 2023.

 

¬ CAREER CENTRE

Job Opportunity

Romeo's @ Broadmead is in urgent need of a part-time dishwasher. You earn minimum wage plus tips!  Apply at the restaurant with your resume and cover letter.

 

¬ NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC

Claremont Staff Appreciation

A huge THANK YOU to the PAC for treating the Claremont staff to such a lovely Christmas Dessert & Tea Staff Appreciation Day on Wednesday.  It was fabulous and delicious, with an extraordinary spread of desserts and sweets. We very much enjoyed the selection of goodies and we feel very appreciated, indeed! 

 

From COPACS (our district-wide PAC)

Our district Parent Advisory Committee (called COPACS - Council of Parent Advisory Committees of Saanich) wants to hear from district families about speakers and resources that would be helpful to support you and your child(ren) grow and learn at school.

The COPACS Parent/Guardian Resource Committee has created this SHORT SURVEY for parents and guardians - please share with others and provide your thoughts by January 3rd.  Our school PAC will hear about the results and can potentially coordinate speakers and resources with other schools.

Any questions or concerns? Please contact copacssd63@gmail.com.

 

CPAC News Subscription

Please register your email at this link https://claremont.sd63.bc.ca/blocks/forum_email/subscribe.php?id=98 in order to receive any news from CPAC (ie. PAC meetings, School Appreciation Events, Conferences, etc.).

 

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

Triple Threat Performers Present the Musical “Into the Woods”

Dec.14, 15, 16, 17

The Triple Threat Performers will be presenting the musical, "Into the Woods" at the Ridge Playhouse next week. This story incorporates classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella to teach us lessons about wishing. We follow the Baker and his Wife on their journey to complete the Witch's wish so that they may have a child. This musical is filled with magic, mystery, loss, beauty, and adventure!  It is recommended that audience members are aged 4+.  Five of our very own Claremont students are in this cast: Kate, David, Oliver, Hayden & Brendan!!

5 performances. Show times are Dec. 14, 15, 16, & 17 @ 7pm nightly, plus a Saturday Dec.17 matinee @ 2pm.  Tickets can be ordered at TripleThreatPerformers.ca or HERE ahead of time, or $20 at the door. **Claremont staff & Claremont students $10 with current school photo I.D. card at the door.** Thank you for supporting community theatre.

 

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.