THE CHRONICLE

Monday, March 3, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spartan Wear

SPARTAN WEAR is on sale now.  You can get your order form from Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office. Orders and payments are due at the accounting office by Friday, March 7th.  Products will be at school after Spring Break

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

Claremont Golf Team

There is an important meeting for any student interested in learning about the Claremont Golf Team and the upcoming tryouts. This mandatory meeting for all interested golfers is on Tuesday, March 4th, in the textiles room at the beginning of lunch. Golf experience is necessary!  If you are unable to attend, please see Mr. Ryan in the PE office at lunch time or the international office during block three, before March 4th.

¬ CLUBS

Trivia Club

Trivia Club is back for semester 2 with new prizes.  Join in weekly, every Tuesday at lunch in room 323 (Ms. Tong's room), for friendly but fierce competition.  New players welcome.  

¬ 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).

¬ 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!

Volunteer Opportunity

1-2 Volunteers are needed at Cordova Bay United Church - Audio/Visual during services; & Website. You will work with the audio and visual systems during the church services. Training is provided as needed.

Time commitment: Once a week on Sundays, for 2 hours. (Volunteers can share scheduling in case they are not available every weekend). 

Volunteers are also needed to help with the church website. Students can volunteer separately for this opportunity, which would have flexible hours, as needed.

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

Work Experience

The DND will be in our Student Lounge, Tuesday, March 11 @ LUNCH, to talk to students about their paid Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). 

Students will be working during the summer, in unique trades that support the naval fleet.

For more information, see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre.

Criminal Justice Diploma

Information Session @ Camosun Lansdowne Campus if having an info session on their Criminal Justice Diploma Program on March 5, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

 This session is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the Criminal Justice program, connect with agency representatives, and explore potential career paths.

For more information, go to cjp@camosun.ca

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.

Spring Break Camp Staff - The Gardens at HCP - $18/hr

The Gardens at HCP is seeking two secondary students to work at their upcoming Spring Break Camps! This is an excellent opportunity for students wanting to go into recreation, horticulture, teaching, and more! Apply by March 4.

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. 

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

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. 

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.