THE CHRONICLE

Thursday February 13, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Trip

This is the last chance to join the 2025 Wolf Pack Adventure. Financial commitment must be made by Thursday Feb 20th to confirm a spot. Don’t miss out on another amazing adventure! For more info, contact Ms. Turnbull at mturnbull@saanichschools.ca   

Computer Contest 

Any student interested in writing the Waterloo Computer Contest in February, please see Mr. Beeston in Rm 236 to sign up. The deadline is February 13th. 

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

Claremont’s Got Talent

After a covid time off, Claremont's Got Talent has returned. If you have a special talent you should show off, sign up for Claremont's Got Talent with the QR code posted around the school. Performances will be held in the theatre Feb. 24th-27th at lunch

¬ ATHLETICS

Soccer

Anyone interested in Girls Soccer this year please attend an important meeting on Thursday the 13th at Lunch in the Big Gym.

¬ CLUBS

Chess Club

Chess Players meet at lunch in 327 all week. 

We are forming a team to compete against other schools. All levels are welcome.

See Mr. Gardner for details.

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Pizza Lunch

There is a pizza in the LC today all International students.

¬ 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).

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

No news today.

¬ FUNDRAISING

Bottle Drive

Claremont Lacrosse is having a bottle drive on Saturday, February 15th. Please leave your empties out with the flyer attached by 9:30 on Saturday morning or drop them off at Claremont between 9 am and 12 pm.

¬ 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!

South Island Regional Skills Canada Competitions!

Registration is OPEN for this year's South Island Regional Skills Canada Competitions!

Online or face-to-face competitions will be held, covering areas like Electronics, Graphic Design, Internet Website Design, Job Search, Photography, Public Speaking, and more...

Competitions will be held on March 7th, with the deadline for registration on February 21. 

Please see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217) if you are interested in competing.

Royal Canadian Navy Career Fair @ HMCS Malahat!

This event will feature a variety of stations and exhibits, showcasing potential future careers (part-time and full-time) with the Royal Canadian Navy. 

When: Saturday, February 22, 10am-2pm

Location: 20 Huron St., Victoria, BC

Royal Roads University now offers Undergraduate Programs!

Programs include Studies in Social Sciences, Business & Sustainability, and Applied Environmental Sciences...

Throughout the spring season, they are hosting many Information Events and an Open House at their new campus in Colwood. 

Feb 11 | 6-7pm: Parents’ Night: Discover RRU’s New Undergraduate Experience

Mar 1   | 9am-2pm: Open House: Undergraduate Studies

Mar 11 | 5:30-6:30pm: Kickstart Your Undergraduate Studies in Social Sciences

Mar 12 | 5:30-6:30pm: Kickstart Your Undergrad Studies in Business & Sustainability

Mar 13 | 5:30-6:30pm: Kickstart Your Undergrad Studies in Applied Enviro Sciences

Apr 2 | 5:30-6:30pm: Your Future, Your Way: Discover RRU’s Undergraduate Programs

All of the events can be found on their Undergraduate Events page. The Open House is in-person at our Colwood campus and we are giving away two exclusive RRU Starter Packs, which include:

Apple MacBook Air 15.3” (16GB RAM) – Power up your studies with sleek performance.

RRU Swag – Stay stylish with an Oakley backpack, sweatshirt, and coffee mug.

Experience Passes – Explore and adventure with passes to Boulder House, WildPlay, and Malahat Skywalk.

Educational Opportunity

Women in Orthopedics (WORTH) Event for High School Students - Via Zoom!

Female students in Grades 10-12: If you're interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and engineering, specifically in orthopedics, sign up for this great event!

This workshop will provide insights into what it is like working as an orthopedic resident, walking through various orthopedic cases.

• Date/Time:  Saturday, March 1, 10am - 11:30am (Online, via Zoom)

• Registration Deadline is February 24.

Volunteers Needed During Spring Break:

Victoria Artistic Swimming is hosting one of the sport’s biggest Canadian events, right here at Saanich Commonwealth Place! Volunteers are needed March 16-23. A variety of volunteer positions are available – sign up for as many or as few as work for you; Commitment is typically between two and six hours; related experience is not required.  www.victoriasynchro.com/event/national-qualifiers-2025 

Contest 

The WorkSafeBC 2025 Student Safety Video Contest is underway and open until April 1, 2025. The contest website, including full details, rules, and the contest entry form is at www.worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest. This year’s contest theme, Show up, Speak Up for Safety, asks students to create a short video that explores how young workers can go beyond just showing up at work, to speaking up when something feels unsafe.

- There are four $2,500 prizes to be shared by the students and their schools

- Entries are to be submitted by the teacher 

- Contest deadline is 5 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025

 Again, you will need teacher support, if you're interested in this contest!

¬ 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.