THE CHRONICLE

Friday, March 14, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Skills Canada

Congratulations to the Claremont student competitors at the recent Regional Skills Canada event!

• The students made excellent efforts to win their Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements.
• Trevor Milan - Electronics - Silver
• Carter Paananen - Public Speaking - Bronze
• Aaron Spalteholz - Electronics - Gold
• Soren Sunderland - Graphic Design - Gold
• Aaliyah Victoria - Public Speaking - Silver
• Congratulations to ALL students who participated!

Way to go, Spartans!

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

No news today.

¬ ATHLETICS

Track & Field

There is a mandatory track and field meeting at lunch on Friday in room 321. It is very important that you see Mrs. Simmonds if you want to join, but can’t attend this meeting. 

¬ CLUBS

No news today.

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

¬ 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

See 1 current Grad Fundraising Opportunity listed in the Fundraising Section below. Deadlines are coming up.

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

No news today.

¬ FUNDRAISING

Purdy’s Chocolatier

Calling ALL chocolate-lovers!

We’re teaming up with Purdy’s Chocolatier to fundraise for Grad 2025 in hopes of raising money!   Stock up on your favourite Purdy’s treats (did someone say Hedgehogs?) AND support a great cause at the same time—it’s the best of both worlds. All fundraising profit raised will directly support Grad 2025 so every order makes a great difference to us.

Ordering is as easy as eating chocolate.

Just go to https://fundraising.purdys.com/ and the customer code for our campaign is 80118

Fill out your info you’ll need an email address, click “Join Campaign” and order to your heart’s content!  Claremont Grad 2025 

¬ 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!

Federal Student Work Experience Program 

For students who saw the presentation on Tuesday and want to apply to this Program, please see Mr. Bussoli for all the paperwork to apply. 

Volunteer Opportunities

The Kaleidoscope Theatre is offering fun and exciting Volunteer Opportunities! 

Roles include:

• USHER: Help guests find their seats in the theatre, seat latecomers, sit in the theatre during the performance and help tidy the theatre at the end of the shift.
• TICKET SCANNER: Greet and scan guests’ tickets at the door; direct any questions to Box Office Staff. 

No experience is necessary. Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help! Volunteer experience can be useful for both job and/or university applications, as well as support the arts in Victoria. To sign up, email: amanda@kaleidoscope.bc.ca 

Camosun School of Business Showcase!

Join in on this special event - Meet the faculty and ask all your questions! Areas Covered:

• Accounting & Finance
• Applied Business Technology
• Economics
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Management & HR Leadership
• Marketing
• Co-op & Career Services
• Info regarding Enactus

Date/Location: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centre for Business & Access 219 - Interurban Campus

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 take a tour of the ship, see demonstrations of shipboard activities, and find out about career opportunities with RCN.

For more information and to sign up, see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre.

Medical School Program

Would you like to become a doctor? Find out about earning your MD on Vancouver Island!

 The Island Medical Program, which delivers UBC’s Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Victoria, is hosting an information session. The event will be co-hosted by Assistant Dean of Admissions; current medical students; and the admissions coordinator. You will learn about the program, the admissions process, what it takes to become a doctor, and what it’s like being in medical school. This info session will be presented at the University of Victoria, but it will be simultaneously broadcast on Zoom for those who cannot attend in-person.

When: Friday, March 21, 2025

Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: In-person at the University of Victoria (MSB 160) or on Zoom

Who: Everyone is welcome to attend, including students, guardians, teachers, and counsellors

For more info and to register for this free event, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre 

Volunteer Opportunity

Habitat for Humanity @ ReStore!

- Both ReStore locations (Vanalman and Westshore) are looking for volunteers, 16+ only. 

- Stores are open 7 days per week, with current weekend opportunities. 

- Student volunteer shifts are 2-4 hours and we can be very flexible for the most part.   

ReStore volunteer duties can include, but are not limited to:

- Receiving and sorting donations

- Cleaning and tagging donations

- Merchandising the store floor

- Keeping the store clean and tidy

- Moving furniture and merchandise

- Assisting customers

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

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. 

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

¬ 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.