THE CHRONICLE

Monday May 15, 2023

 

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TEAC105 Dual Credit Program - Explorations in Technology

For upcoming grade 11s and 12s:  there is still time to sign up for TEAC105 - Explorations in Technology! This course explores four technologies through inquiry, problem-solving, and project-based learning: Civil Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. This is a great Dual Credit opportunity.  See Mr. Bussoli as soon as possible, in room 217, or email him at rbussoli@saanichschools.ca

 

Trades Exploration Program

This is the last call for involvement in our awesome Trades Exploration Program next year!  If you're interested in TEX (hands-on experience in welding, carpentry, plumbing and electrical), see Mr. Bussoli in room 217, as soon as possible, to set up an interview.

 

School Bus Registration For 2023-2024

Online school bus registration for next school year is open.  To register, you will need your Student #.  Registration link is on the Saanich School District website or HERE.

 

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.

 

¬ FINE ARTS

Musical Theatre “The SpongeBob Musical”:  May 25 – June 3

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea??  The Claremont Musical Theatre program is presenting the fun and family-friendly, “The SpongeBob Musical.”  Shows run May 25-27 and May 31-June 3, 7pm nightly, plus Saturday matinees at 1pm.  Tickets are for sale ONLINE, with limited availability at the door for cash sales only. All tickets are $15 plus service charge. 

Link for IN-PERSON tickets: https://claremontspongebob.brownpapertickets.com/

Link for LIVESTREAM tickets: booktixlive.ca/portal/clare

Info poster HERE.

 

¬ ATHLETICS

CSI Rowing

Congratulations to the rowers, who were at the West Shawnigan Lake regatta this past weekend.  The races were 2000 metres, and there were 24 clubs from across BC competing. The team had many successes throughout 26 events.  Of special note is that Claremont tied with Victoria City Rowing Club to win the prestigious Hungerford Cup, which is awarded based on the total points earned in the Under 19 singles, pairs, and Under 17 singles.

Here are the podium finishes:

* indicates a crew racing at Nationals in 2 weeks

1^st place Under 17 Mens Single (Matthew McFeely)*

1^st place Under 17 Womens Single (Tegan Zecher)*

1^st place Under 17 Womens double (Tiegan Szulc & Stella Graham)*

1^st place Under 17 Junior Varsity Mens double (Cedric Fraser & Jackson Perkins)

1^st place Under 19 Mens double (Conor Dillon & Quinn McCoy)*

1^st place Under 17 Womens quad (Tegan Zecher, Olivia de Kleine, Tiegan Szulc, Stella Graham)*

1^st place Under 19 Mixed quad (Conor Dillon, Quinn McCoy, Sophie Schlatter, Anna Romberg)

2^nd place Under 19 Mens Pair (Conor Dillon & Quinn McCoy)*

2^nd place Under 19 Lightweight Mens double (Yechan Kim & Callum Dutchak)*

2^nd place Under 19 Lightweight Womens double (Matisse Hardy & Bella Silva)*

2^nd place Under 17 Mens double (Kiefer Wensauer & Radley Finer)*

2^nd place Under 17 Junior Varsity Womens double (Bella Silva & Olivia de Kleine)

2^nd place Under 19 Womens Lightweight single (Matisse Hardy)*

2^nd place Under 19 Mixed double (Kai Stenstrom & Ashley Chu)*

2^nd place Under 17 Mens quad (Kiefer Wensauer, Jackson Perkins, Radley Finer, Cedric Fraser)*

2^nd place Under 19 Mens lightweight four (Yechan Kim, Callum Dutchak, Dorian Ruso, Kai Stenstrom)*

3^rd place Under 19 Mens Junior Varsity double (Ben Passon & Kai Stenstrom)

3^rd place Under 17 Junior Varsity Mens double (Dhaivin Sihota & Brian Lin)

Honourable Mention: 4^th place after an overlapping of oars: U19 Mens Novice coxed quad (Nuala van Straubenzee, Kiana Layton, Isaac Fairall, Sam Dervishi, Shawn Song)

 

Events in which we were the fastest school:

Under 17 Mens Single (Matthew McFeely)*
Under 17 Womens Single (Tegan Zecher)*

Under 19 Lightweight Mens double (Yechan Kim & Callum Dutchak)*

Under 19 Lightweight Womens double (Matisse Hardy & Bella Silva)*

Under 17 Womens double (Tiegan Szulc & Stella Graham)

Under 17 Junior Varsity Mens double (Cedric Fraser & Jackson Perkins)
 

Under 19 Mens double (Conor Dillion & Quinn McCoy)*

Under 17 Junior Varsity Womens double (Bella Silva & Olivia de Kleine)

Under 19 Womens Lightweight single (Matisse Hardy)*
 

Under 19 Womens double  (Sophie Schlatter & Anna Romberg)*

Under 17 Womens quad (Tegan Zecher, Olivia de Kleine, Tiegan Szulc, Stella Graham)*

Under 17 Mens quad (Kiefer Wensauer, Jackson Perkins, Radley Finer, Cedric Fraser)*

Under 17 Mens novice double (Shawn Song, Isaac Fairall)

 

¬ CLUBS

Math Club

For all those who have written a contest or attended a math club meeting this year, please go to the Google Classroom to vote on the best day for a wrap-up pizza lunch.  Or write your vote on the bulletin board outside room 133.

 

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

 

¬ GRAD 2023

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 Opportunities

Lifeguards needed. Cordova Bay Elementary School is looking for student lifeguards for June field trips at Cordova Bay beaches.  Lifeguards will be paid an honorarium.  Please contact Lisa Wergeland at Cordova Bay Elementary if you think you can help!  lwergeland@saanichschools.ca

The Claremont Career Centre is an excellent place to find out about available jobs and volunteer positions.  Drop by to see Mrs. Watson in room 222 or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca for more information.  She has information about many jobs and volunteer positions, such as these:

Cordova Bay United Church is hiring a Programs Assistant for the summer. The position involves office administration, working with children and youth, electronic communications, and special projects.  Job runs: June 5 - August 31. $18/hour, 30 hours per week.  Application deadline: May 22

B& C Foods – hiring warehouse workers.

Starbucks at Broadmead  - hiring baristas.

Engineering for Kids Vancouver Island – hiring Lead & Assistant Camp Instructors.

KidsKlub Summer Camp – hiring camp leaders.

Adrienne’s Tea Garden  - hiring staff for the deli, ice cream parlour and restaurant.

Local residents – hiring for light yard work.

Saanich School District – hiring summer custodial staff.

Volunteer Opportunities

Operation Trackshoes, June 9-11 – is looking for Volunteer Counsellors.

Science Venture is looking for volunteer Jr Camp Counsellors (STEM camps_.

 

30 Hours of Work Experience/Volunteering

30 Hours of Work Experience OR Volunteering are required for Graduation. Hours can be counted from any grade. See Mrs. Watson in room 222 to find out how to confirm your 30 hours. If you're not working, there are lots of ideas for looking into Volunteerism.  You can discuss ideas with Mrs. Watson and she can point out a list of possibility volunteer opportunities.

 

¬ NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC

Claremont PAC AGM Meeting - May 16

Reminder that the next CPAC meeting is TOMORROW (TUESDAY) @ 7pm (in-person in the Learning Commons/online via MS Teams).

Nominees are still being accepted for the CPAC AGM (new school year). Available roles: Secretary, Members at Large, Lead Event Planner. Voting will take place on May 16th.

If you’re interested, please email: claremontpacsd63@gmail.com

Nominees:

President- Marian Greco

Co-President- Richard Anthony 

Vice-President- Kelly Perry

Treasurer- Don Mellings

Secretary- Open Role

Co-Secretary- Jenny Eastman

COPACS Rep- Stacy Finer

CPAC Lead Event Planner- Open Role

Members at Large- Josie Pucci-Cocco, Carol Pesce, Brandy Dye

 

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.