Daily News - Monday November 17, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Monday November 17, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spartan Wear Will be Handed Out TODAY
If you ordered Spartan Wear, the clothing orders have arrived. They will be handed out again TODAY at lunch in the main gym, so please come by to pick yours up. Note: this is NOT Grad Wear…. this is Claremont Spartan Wear.
Photo Packages & Student ID Cards
Reminder that there are still many school photo packages and student ID cards in the office. Please come by to pick yours up.
Vending Machines
A reminder that the new snack and drink vending machines at Claremont are PROGRAMMABLE for the times that they operate. They WILL NOT work during class time. They will only work before school, during breaks, and after school.
NEW – Sr Girls Volleyball – Island Champions!
The Senior Girls Volleyball team crushed it at Islands this past weekend. On Friday the girls swept round robin play, winning every set and finishing the day 6-0. In the semifinals, we played our nemesis: Royal Bay. We won the first set after a big comeback but lost the next set 25-18. Our first loss of the islands. The girls regrouped and came out ON FIRE!!! We won set #3, 25-11, and set #4, 25-7!!! An absolute massacre in a provincial clinching game!! We moved to the finals against our host team, Dover Bay. We dismantled Dover in what had to be one of the most dominant finals performances in championship memory. Claremont won 25-17, 25-15, 25-12! Go Spartans!
All 12 players played in multiple sets in the semis and the finals in a true team performance! Shoutout to Spartans players named as island All Stars, Faith PATTERSON and Avery QUESTED, and Tournament MVP Shea McDOUGALL who was unstoppable.
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ CLUBS
Debate Club
Do you yearn for debate and discussion? Join Debate Club! It runs TODAY and every MONDAY at lunch in room 235.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2026
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
No news today.
¬ FUNDRAISING
Grade 12s vs Staff VBall and Bball + Bake Sale – Nov. 18 & 19
A group of Social Justice 12 students have arranged a Passion Project to raise funds for VGH and the Mustard Seed. THIS TUESDAY Nov.18 and WEDNESDAY Nov.19, at lunch in the big gym, Grade 12 students will be facing off against staff in volleyball and basketball games. Spectators are welcome, and entry is by donation or by bringing a non-perishable food item. There will also be a bake sale to help support the cause. Every contribution goes directly to support VGH and The Mustard Seed. Bring your best school spirit and help make a positive impact with any donation. Thank you for your support and school spirit.
Paradise Island Cheese – Until Nov.21
The Grad Parent Exec team is running their first Grad 2026 fundraiser. You can buy delicious four-packs of Paradise Island Cheese, running now until November 21st. Use this LINK to purchase as many as you wish, and a portion of each sale will go to Grad events! Cheese pick-up will take place at Claremont later in the week of December 8th, in time for the holidays.
NEW - Purdy’s Chocolates – Until Nov. 18
Last chance to place your orders for Purdy’s Chocolates, to support the CSI Rowing program. Deadline is TOMORROW TUESDAY night!! And many thanks to everyone that already put their orders in. Please finish your payment if you haven’t done so already.
Order Deadline: November 18th.
Order Link: Purdy’s Fundraiser
Campaign Number: 78262
Pick-up orders on TUESDAY December 2nd or THURSDAY December 4th, between 3.30 and 4.30 pm at the Elk Lake boat house.
Browse the Purdy’s Catalogue to see the delicious options available.
Feel free to share this link with your friends and family! If you have any questions or need to arrange an alternative pick-up time, please contact Tynke Landsmeer, tynke.landsmeer@gmail.com. The CSI Rowing Crew thanks you for your support!
Winter Floral Fundraiser
The CSI Lacrosse Academy is hosting a winter fundraiser of holiday florals: poinsettias, wreaths, greenery arrangements, succulent bowls, and even a few festive plushies. Funds go toward program costs and student travel. This is the LINK to explore and order your winter florals. The CSI LAX program appreciates your support!
¬ CAREER CENTRE
NEW – Volunteer Opportunity: Basic Yard Maintenance
One of our neighbours is looking for student volunteers to help with yard work (raking, weeding) once a week. Please see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Volunteer Opportunity – Website Development
CPAC (the Claremont Parent Advisory Council) would like to recruit 2 student volunteers that are able to work together in developing a new CPAC website using Wix.com. https://www.wix.com/start/blog
CPAC will provide necessary support, including a Saanich School District IT person who can be further consulted.
This is time sensitive: The goal is to develop and execute the new site by the end of November.
All volunteer hours will be accounted for and CPAC will provide a reference letter.
Please email Marian Greco, grecomarian3@gmail.com if interested, with a friend/partner you can team up with.
Volunteer Opportunity – Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club has new volunteer openings within the Grizzlies organization for game days! Current roles include:
-Ticketing
-Game Ops
-Ice Crew
Please see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (room 217) or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
NEW - Post-Secondary BC (PSBC) – Nov.25
Post-Secondary BC (PSBC) is coming to Claremont on TUESDAY Nov. 25, 1:00-2:30 in the Learning Commons. The following BC schools will be participating:
Camosun College
CapU - Capilano University
ECU - Emily Carr University
Langara College
NIC - North Island College
RRU - Royal Roads University
UBC - University of British Columbia
UNBC - University of Northern British Columbia
UVic - University of Victoria
VIU - Vancouver Island University
If your class is not attending, individual students may attend (with teacher permission), for 15-20 minutes, during Block 3 or 4.
Parent Information Night – Nov.25
Find out about Dual Credit opportunities and in-district Career Programs for our SD63 students. Meet our District Career Team and learn how your child can gain real world experience and get a head start on their future. TUESDAY Nov. 25, 6:45-7:30pm at Stelly’s Secondary School, Learning Commons.
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
News From the PAC - Staff Appreciation Dec 10 - Sign Up
Hello CPAC families,
As we look towards the holiday season, we have the privilege of saying thank you to the amazing staff and administration with a Winter Holiday luncheon on Dec 10th! This is always a highly anticipated day and a great way for us to show our appreciation. We encourage families (and students) to click on the link below and sign up to bring something or help out at the event. We look forward to making this a wonderful event!
This is the SIGN UP link.
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.