THE CHRONICLE

Thursday, May 15, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BC SPCA Fundraiser

Check out the BC SPCA’s fundraising event, which will run from May 28th to June 14th. To raise funds, set up a free personal or team fundraising page to collect donations and inspire your friends and family to join you in creating a lasting impact for animals. Visit https://lockin.spca.bc.ca/ for more information.

Mamma Mia! SOLD OUT

Tickets are now sold out to the General Public and no longer online.  There may be a few limited tickets available for some shows. Please see Mrs. Waller in the accounts office to see if tickets may be available for the night you want. 

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

Mamma Mia! SOLD OUT

Tickets are now sold out to the General Public and no longer online.  There may be a few limited tickets available for some shows. Please see Mrs. Waller in the accounts office to see if tickets may be available for the night you want. 

¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2025

SILENT AUCTION

LAST DAY FOR THE SILENT AUCTION!!

Get your bids in!

The Silent Auction runs live until Thursday, May15 at 11:45 PM. This is the biggest grad fundraiser of the year so please spread the word to family and friends and check out the many fabulous items we’ve received to bid on! Click the link to support our grads! https://www.32auctions.com/ClateGrad2025

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!

Alert First Aid Summer Paramedic Camp - $950

This 10-day, hands-on training experience is designed for youth aged 13–17 who are curious about a career in paramedicine, emergency response, or healthcare. The camp allows students to immerse themselves in realistic scenarios, practice first aid skills, and connect with professionals in the field. It's a great way for participants to explore whether this career path is right for them. Included in the Camp:

- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C certification ($190.00 value)

- Alert Deluxe First Aid Kit ($76.19 value)

- T-Shirt ($40 value)

- First Responder certification ($870.00 value) 

- Extra Practice Time (3 days)

Go to alertfirstaid.com; see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217); or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca for more info.

UVic Registration 101!

UVic Advising will be providing a UVic Registration 101 session for graduating students who have been admitted to an undergraduate program at UVic for September 2025. This session is designed to help students prepare for course registration in June, and will cover topics such as:

- Selecting first-year courses

- Building a course timetable

- Navigating the registration system

Date/Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ LUNCH

Location: CAREER CENTRE (Room 217)

Summer Employment - Farm and Food Jobs for Students!

Flourish School Food Society is offering summer employment for youth under 30. Their aim is to support youth in exploring future careers in farming and/or food systems education.

Available positions:

- Summer Garden Project Assistant

- Farm Assistant

- 35 Hours/Week

- $22/Hour

Applications Due May 19!

Volunteer Opportunity: 2025 RBC Race for the Kids!

Date: June 8th, 2025 

Time: Morning until Mid-Afternoon

Location: Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

As an RBC Race for the Kids volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting one of BC’s most inspiring community events — all in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Available Roles:

- Saturday Registration & Package Pick-Up

- Registration & Package Pick-Up to Festival Zone

- Route Marshall & Cheer to Festival Zone

- Water Stations

- Start & Finish Line Assistant Medal Handout

- Parking Attendants

- Site Set Up, Support, and Tear Down

Register to Volunteer Here: https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/event/race-for-the-kids/race-day-details-victoria

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

Volunteer Opportunity at 2025 Victoria MS Walk!

MS Walk is a one-day, fundraising event for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Every year, community members come together to build awareness for MS and raise funds to support ground-breaking research and programming. Student volunteers build a strong network, gain valuable experience and skills, and give back to the community! Roles include: Route & Checkpoint Set Up, Route Marshal, Event Wrap Up Crew, Participant Check-in, Kids’ Zone, Start/Finish Line Cheer Squad.

• Date/Location: Sunday, May 25th, at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

• Timing: This event runs from the morning, to the late-afternoon....

Students interested in the Trades

Sign up for the CiCan World of Choices Summit! This is an all-day field trip on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Students can explore and participate in four career pathway areas:  Electrical, Carpentry, Pipe Trades and Computer Science or Sheet Metal, Electronics, Automotive and Fine Furniture. Students will be provided with a "brown bag" lunch. 

See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217), for more information and to sign up.

Permission forms are due Wednesday, May 21.

Grade 9 and 10 Students: Hands-on Health Day - Tuesday May 20

Hands on Health Day provides an opportunity for students to explore pathways in various health programs, including practical nursing, health care assistant, medical radiography & certified medical lab assistant.

See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217) for more information and to sign up. 

Permission forms are due Friday, May 2.

¬ 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