Daily News - Friday February 27, 2026
THE CHRONICLE
Friday February 27, 2026
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – Kuku’s Food Truck – Feb.27
It's Food Truck Friday and Kuku's is coming back! Come outside the student lounge TODAY at lunch and see what Kuku's is serving up!
NEW – Enter Draw for Free Coffee
TODAY is the last day to enter your name in the draw for free coffee for a week at the Zero Cafe! The winner will be announced on Monday.
Future International Trips
Peru - Spring Break 2027
Japan - Spring Break 2028
Come to Mr. Gardner’s class (room 327) TODAY at lunch for more information about these amazing trips. info: dgardner@saanichschools.ca
Spartan Wear
Spartan Wear is available to order for one final week. You can get your order form from Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office to order Claremont hoodies, sweat pants, t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts. Orders and payments are due at the accounting office by FRIDAY, March 6th. Products will be at school after Spring Break.
TC10K (April 26) – Sign Up Before the End of March
Calling all runners & walkers, staff and students…. if you are interested in being part of our Claremont team for the annual TC10K event, please sign up on the TC10K website to join the team asap. All levels of running/jogging/walking are welcome.. We need to have at least 10 participants sign up before March 29th to be eligible for having team T-shirts printed. This is the registration LINK. Under “View Teams”, search for “Claremont Secondary” to join the team. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Laszlo.
NEW – Track & Field
To all track & field athletes; please have your forms into Ms. Simmonds asap. Reminder that our first practice is THIS MONDAY at 3:30pm. Please meet in the weight room.
¬ CLUBS
NEW – Math Club
Math Club meets TODAY at lunch in room 130. Come compare answers for the Pascal, Cayley and Fermat. Also, the scores from Math Challengers have arrived. And finally, come sign up for, and prepare for, the Euclid contest, which happens right after Spring Break.
¬ FINE ARTS
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¬ INDIGENOUS NEWS
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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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¬ GRAD 2026
IMPORTANT REMINDER – Yearbook Write-ups and Baby Photos
Grads, this is an important reminder that your yearbook write-ups and your baby photos for the grad slide show are due TODAY. This is very important, and far less than half of the grads have submitted them. Please submit yours today. The instructions and links are in the Grad Google Classroom.
Grad Wear Borrow/Rental Options
Magic Wand
The Magic Wand is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for any students (boys and girls) This is a great opportunity to borrow, rather than buy, a complete special outfit for graduation. The only cost to the student is a small fee which covers the cost of cleaning. Please contact Elizabeth Suresus to view her selection of grad dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories.
Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca
Borrow Me Boutique
Borrow Me Boutique is another low-cost option to RENT grad dresses. For more information and to browse their selection of dresses.
Website: borrowmeboutique.com
Scholarships
Don't miss out on exciting scholarship opportunities! To find out the latest scholarship opportunities, be sure check out Claremont's Scholarship Update e-newsletter (https://secure.smore.com/n/be359) and follow 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 on Instagram.
¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
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¬ FUNDRAISING
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¬ CAREER CENTRE
NEW - Volunteer Fair for Centre of the Universe – Feb.28 TOMORROW!
Are you interested in volunteering in the field of astronomy? The Centre of the Universe is having a Volunteer Fair TOMORROW (SATURDAY), 4pm - 6pm.
Location: Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 W. Saanich Rd. Find out how to volunteer in Education Outreach, Birthday Parties, Guest Services, Social Media, IT, and more! They are recruiting for Spring and Summer. Go for it!
NEW – Criminal Justice Information Session – March 4
Are you interested in working in the areas of Criminal, Community, and Social Justice?
Come to Camosun's Criminal Justice Information Session. Over 50 agencies in the Criminal, Community and Social Justice fields will be attending. They will meet with students and talk about the work they do, and provide information regarding volunteer and employment opportunities, and practicums.
This info session is on WEDNESDAY March 4, 1:30pm - 4:00pm, at Camosun Lansdowne Campus (Wilna Thomas Building Room 224). No registration required. For more information, email cjp@camosun.ca
NEW – Indigenous Youth: Canadian Armed Forces Info – March 13
Are you a First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or non-status Indigenous student, and interested in the Canadian Armed Forces? Then don't miss this info session! Officers will be informing students about:
1) Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Summer Program (CAFISP - Raven Program): The six-week Raven Program is designed for youth to experience military life, combine it with traditional teachings, and explore potential careers in the Canadian Armed Forces.
2) Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year: A paid, one-year program at the Royal Military College of Canada.
This info session is on FRIDAY March 13 @ lunch in the Claremont Career Centre (Room 217). For more information see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
UBC Doctor of Medicine / Island Medical Program info: March 4
Would you like to become doctor? You can earn your MD on Vancouver Island! You are invited to a special information session for the Island Medical Program, which delivers UBC’s Doctor of Medicine program at UVic. You will learn about the program and its admissions process, what it takes to become a doctor, and what it’s like studying medicine on Vancouver Island. This info session will be presented simultaneously on Zoom and in-person at the University of Victoria.
WEDNESDAY March 4th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom or in-person at the University of Victoria (Medical Services Building 150). Everyone is welcome to attend, including students, guardians, teachers, and counsellors. This is a FREE information session, but to learn more and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca (Or, you can visit: https://imp.med.ubc.ca/eveninginfosession2026/)
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
Mental Health Resources and Supports
Taking time to check in with one another and reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference. We are sharing this resource list from BCCPAC to ensure families are aware of the mental health supports available for youth and caregivers across British Columbia.
This is the LINK for Mental Health Resources and Supports. The document includes 24/7 crisis supports, phone and text lines for children and youth, parent and caregiver resources to help families navigate mental health concerns and have supportive conversations with young people.
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.
Instagram Account
Claremont has an Instagram account: @claremontsd63. This is great way to keep in the loop on school-wide 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
Student Drivers
Reminder to all students who are parking their vehicles in the student parking lot: you are required to be registered with the school. Permission forms and parking passes ($2 each) are available with Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office; students will be required to show their drivers licence, their insurance papers, and their ICBC Driver’s Abstract.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic at Shoreline Medical
At this Youth Clinic, services are 100% free, confidential, and explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities! This clinic operates on THURSDAYS, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, for Mental and Sexual Health education (there is no physician scheduled). Appointments with a physician are offered on FRIDAYS from 10:00 am – 12:00pm. Both telehealth and in-person appointments are offered for our physicians and counselors.
Youth Clinic: 2A – 2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC
To book an appointment:
Call 250-656-4143, then press 7, then press 1.
A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.