Daily News - Monday February 9, 2026
THE CHRONICLE
Monday February 9, 2026
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW - Breakfast Club
Reminder that our Breakfast Club runs on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY mornings, 8:30–8:55am, in the Spartan Store. The Club serves: bagels with jam, margarine, and/or cream cheese, and juice boxes. $0.25 per item.
NEW - Xavier Pelletier High School Internship Program Info - Feb.12
The Xavier Pelletier High School Internship Program (HSIP) is an 8-week summer program that runs from July-August each summer at the BC Cancer Agency’s Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Center in Victoria. This program offers Grade 11 students the opportunity to explore cancer research from the front lines, learning the latest techniques in the fight against cancer today and setting the ground for the future. Any interested Grade 11 students are asked to meet THIS THURSDAY, Feb 12 at lunch in Room 200 (Ms. McAvoy's Room) for more details on this opportunity.
NEW - TC10K (April 26)
Calling all runners and 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. If we have a minimum of 10 participants sign up, we will have our team name printed on the event t-shirts. 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.
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There are two sets of eyeglasses in the office, hoping to be claimed.
Valentine’s Candy-Grams
TODAY is the final day to buy Valentine’s Day candy grams. They will be on sale in the Student Lounge at lunch. $2.50 includes candy and a personalized card. Cash or card will be accepted. Candy grams will be delivered on THURSDAY Feb.12 in block 3. See Mr. Dunlop if you have any questions.
Skills Canada Competition
Registration is OPEN for this year's South Island Regional Skills Canada Competitions! Online or face-to-face competitions will be held, covering areas like Electronics, Graphic Design, Internet Website Design, Job Skill Demonstration, Photography, and Public Speaking... Registration in each competition is limited. Please see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217), as soon as possible, if you are interested in competing. Competition Date: FRIDAY March 6, 2026
Semester 1 Textiles Students
Reminder to all textiles students from semester 1 to come pick up their projects before the end of this week.
Meet The Teacher AND Course Info Night – THURSDAY Feb.12
Altered Class Schedule/Early Dismissal
Block 1 9:00 - 10:06
Block 2 10:12 - 11:18
Lunch 11:18 – 11:54
Block 3 11:54 – 1:00
Block 4 1:06 – 2:12
Meet the Teacher – Feb.12
An opportunity for current Gr 9-12 parents to meet Semester 2 teachers in their classrooms to hear about class overview and expectations, by transitioning through each block during the early part of the evening. BRING YOUR CHILD’S CLASS SCHEDULE. Meeting rotation schedule:
Morning (AM) Block: 4:40 - 4:55pm
Block 1: 5:00 - 5:15pm
Block 2: 5:20 - 5:35pm
Block 3: 5:40 - 5:55pm
Block 4: 6:00 - 6:15pm
After School Blk: 6:20 - 6:35pm
Course Information Night – Feb. 12
An opportunity for Gr 8-11 students & parents (Gr 8’s making the transition from ROMS to CMont, as well as new students making the transition from out of District) to learn about and make informed decisions regarding course selection for the 2026-27 school year. We will be providing a wide variety of general course selection information & reminders. Schedule:
General Information Sessions:
5:30 - 6:30pm: Out of Catchment + Gr 8 Parent/Student Presentation (Theatre)
6:45 - 7:30pm: Gr 9-11 Student/Parent Info Session (Theatre)
Program Specific Information:
6:45 - 7:15pm: Specialty Programs Round 1:
PEP (LC)
FOFA (Band Room)
IGS (Room 264)
Sport Performance (Gym)
7:30 - 8:00pm: Specialty Programs Round 2:
PEP (LC)
FOFA (Band Room)
IGS (Room 264)
Sport Performance (Gym)
No news today.
¬ FINE ARTS
NEW - Music Café – Feb.19
Claremont’s “Music Cafe” is happening NEXT THURSDAY Feb 19th from 7:00-9:00pm in our Learning Commons. There will be a wide range of instrumental and voice performances. Tickets will be on sale for $15 starting WEDNESDAY Feb 11th at lunch; due to the small venue, there are a limited number of tickets. This will be a special evening of musical talent and passion. Please consider coming out to show your support for our wonderful musical students!
¬ CLUBS
Clubs at Claremont.
There are many clubs to get involved with at Claremont. Here is a list of the current club opportunities. Details are posted outside of the office. Check them out!
Board Game Club
Chess Club
Gardening Club
Math Club
Grad Exec YCI (Youth for Change and Inclusion)
Claremont GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
Trivia Tournaments
Key Club
Movie Club (lunchtime movies)
Movie Club (watch 7 discuss new films)
Lunch Time Gym/Weight Room
Indigenous Leadership
Team
Peer Tutoring
Girl Power Robotics Club (*might be FULL*)
Model UN Club
Knitting, Crochet & Cricut Craft Club
IBPOC Club
Wolf Pack
Movie Club
Film Production
Dance Club *by audition
Japanese Club
Psych Sessions
Writing Club
Debate Club
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
NEW – Pizza Lunch – Feb.11
International Students only: our next pizza lunch is THIS WEDNESDAY in the Learning Commons.
¬ GRAD 2026
Grad Assembly – Feb.18
There will be an important grad assembly on WEDNESDAY Feb.18 in block 4. All grade 12s should attend.
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
Bottle Drive – Feb.14
CSI Lacrosse is hosting a bottle drive at Claremont THIS SATURDAY Feb.14, from 9:00 – 1:00. No sort: an easy drive through and drop off. Thank you for supporting the lacrosse program!
¬ CAREER CENTRE
NEW – UVic Economics Programs - Info Feb.12
Are you interested in finding out about the UVic Department of Economics? There will be an info table THIS THURSDAY, Feb 12 at lunch (early dismissal day): lunch is 11:18-11:54. Come and find out about undergraduate programs in Economics at UVic, and how to apply.
Butchart Gardens JOB FAIR 2026 – Feb.18
Butchart Gardens is recruiting for Spring and Summer, and is hosting their annual job fair on WEDNESDAY February 18, 5:30pm- 7:30pm (800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay). Come check it out and bring your resume.
--Competitive wages
--Employment in most departments
--Department representatives available
Women in Orthopaedics - Virtual Workshop - Saturday, February 21
UBC Department of Orthopaedics and BC Children’s Hospital are hosting a virtual workshop that will provide insights into what it is like to work as an orthopaedic resident, through guided discussion of real-world cases and clinical decision-making. The workshop is geared toward female students in grades 10-12. The workshop is SATURDAY Feb. 21, 10:00am-11:30am. Deadline for registration is SATURDAY, February 14. For more information and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
¬ 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.