Daily News - Monday October 19, 2026
THE CHRONICLE
Monday October 19, 2026
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
***ScreamFest: October 27, 28, 29
ScreamFest tickets will be available at lunchtime every day this week at the theatre box office. $15 cash or card.
This is the biggest Halloween party in town, where Claremont is transformed into an amazing Halloween event! Featuring 4 haunted walks (including a family-friendly Halloween walk), new midway games, food and prizes. If you have been to ScreamFest before, you KNOW this is amazing!!!
Tickets are also on sale in the Accounting office. $15 per person (includes 6 coupons per ticket). Coupons are required for midway games, haunted walks and concession. Extra coupons are available for purchase at the event. ScreamFest sells out every year. There are limited tickets available, so buy your ticket early!
*Note: Tickets are date-specific and are not transferrable to other nights.
ScreamFest Haunter Opportunity
If you are interested in being a ‘Haunter’ at ScreamFest, please come to a brief meeting TODAY at lunch in the theatre onstage. Mr. Plant will discuss opportunities for being a Haunter on Oct 27,28,29. Note: Haunters who can do all three days will be given priority. See Mr. Plant for more details.
NEW – Costume Distribution
This next detail is for ScreamFest Haunters that have already signed up with Mr Plant (not students who still want to sign up):
Costume distribution for those students in the House of Horrors, Pit of Despair and the Children's Haunt: you are to come on TUESDAY at lunch in the theatre (enter on the office side please).
Costume distribution for those students in the CarnEvil display: you are to come WEDNESDAY at lunch in the theatre (enter on office side please).
NEW – Bedazzling Books
Back by popular demand: Bedazzling Books in the LC! THIS WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 at lunch. You bring your book, we bring the bling! Supplies are limited. See Mrs. Wadsworth for more info.
NEW – Greece Trip Meeting
There will be a meeting about the Greece Trip 2028 THIS WEDNESDAY Oct. 21 at lunch in room 312. Come and get information on our itinerary. We will see many of the most important ruins as well as have time to swim in, and boat around, the Aegean Sea. Come and see one of the sights where Ancient Grecian Civilization was born!
Cadets
All Cadets who want to be part of the Remembrance Day presentation, please come to a meeting TOMORROW (TUESDAY) at lunch in room 215.
Spartan Wear
Spartan Wear is on sale, and order forms are available at the Accounts Office. Choose from shirts, hoodies, sweat pants and lanyards. Orders and payments are due to Ms. Waller at the Accounts Office by MONDAY October 26th. Clothing will arrive at school by December.
Photo Packages Ready for Pick-up
If you ordered school photo packages, please come to the office to pick yours up.
School Photo Retakes: Oct. 20
Any students who missed having a photo taken last month can have photos taken TOMORROW (TUESDAY) in block 3 in the PORTABLE at the back of the school (please note the new location).
If students want RETAKES, they must bring their original student ID card (there is a QR code on the back of the card that Artona will need to scan).
All students need a photo taken for current School Identification and the yearbook. ID cards are free; buying photos packages is optional.
Student ID Cards
There are still many student ID cards and photo proofs in the office waiting to be pick up.
Student Bus Passes
There are still many bus passes in the office waiting to be picked up, especially for International students.
¬ ATHLETICS
NEW – Rowing
Congratulations to select CSI Rowers who raced at the Head of the Shawnigan Regatta on Sunday! Rowers raced in their longest race of the year for a total of 7km! Special shoutout to:
Zoie, Isla, Charlotte, Bronwyn, and Elliot for winning the U17 Coxed Quad,
Marcello and Evan for winning the U17 Men's Double, and
Tamsin, Paige, Kiva, and Vici for winning the U19 Quad! GO SPARTANS!!
Catch the rowers at Elk Lake on October 31st/Nov 1st for their next home regatta!
NEW – Jr Girls Volleyball
This past weekend at the Belmont Tournament, the grade 9’s and 10’s Girls Volleyball teams took both 4th and 5th place. It was tough competition, and our girls played with drive and great teamwork. Go Spartans!
NEW - Jr Boys Basketball
For anyone interested in trying out for the Junior Boys basketball team, their first tryout is TOMORROW (TUESDAY) night at 5:15pm. Please see Mr. Dunlop if you cannot make it.
NEW – Cross Country
All cross country runners competing in the Islands Championships next week, please meet TOMORROW (TUESDAY) at lunch in room 303.
Sr Girls Basketball
The Sr Girls Basketball team tryouts continue TOMORROW (TUESDAY) after school. Everyone welcome. More information can be found on the Claremont Sr Girls instagram @claremont_srgirls. For any questions, please find or email Ms. Dheensaw!
¬ CLUBS
NEW – Math Club
For all students who signed up for the AMC10 and AMC12 contests, there will be a brief meeting TODAY at lunch in room 130. Please see Mr. Skanks if you cannot make it.
Homework Club
Homework Club is up and running, with learning support from Education Assistants in Room 235. This is open to all students on a drop-in basis. The schedule is posted outside of room 235.
MONDAY: After school 3:15-4:20 All subjects
TUESDAY: After school 3:15-4:20 All subjects; Math focus available.
WEDNESDAY: Before school 8:00-8:45 All subjects; Math focus available.
After school: 3:15-4:20 All subjects
THURSDAY: After school 3:15-4:20 All subjects; Math focus available.
FRIDAY: Before school 8:00-8:45 All subjects; Math focus available.
¬ FINE ARTS
Broadway Show “Beauty and the Beast”: Nov.29
If you're interested in a day-trip to Vancouver to see a Broadway production of "Beauty & the Beast", please come to a meeting THIS WEDNESDAY at lunch in the Choir Room. This day trip will take place on SUNDAY November 29. Please see Ms Giordano for more info if you can't attend the meeting.
¬ INDIGENOUS NEWS
ÍY, SȻÁĆEL HÁLE – Good Day
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2027
Grad Wear
Grad Wear is on sale, and order forms are available at the Accounts Office. Clothing selections include grad pinnies, shirts, hoodies, sweat pants, and lanyards. Orders and payments are due to Ms. Waller at the Accounts Office by MONDAY November 2nd. Clothing will arrive at school in December.
Grad Photos at Claremont: November 4-13
Artona will be on site at Claremont from November 4-13 to take grad photos. Please book an appointment at: Artona.com/bookings. These appointments are for students whose families anticipate buying photos or photo packages, and will include a variety of poses to choose from. For these appointments, there is a $60 deposit required.
We need a photo of every grad. If you wish to have a photo taken ONLY for the yearbook and grad ceremony, those photos can be booked later, for an appointment on February 19th. These appointments are free of charge.
¬ FUNDRAISING
Popcorn and Candy Bag Sales
Popcorn bags and candy bags will be for sale every WEDNESDAY in the Student Lounge. $2.50 for popcorn, and $1.50 for candy bags. Cash sales only. All sales will support our Learning Services programs.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
Gustavson School of Business Info Session: Oct.19
Reminder that there will be a rep from UVic’s Bachelor of Commerce program in the Career Centre (room 217) TODAY at lunch. If you want to make a difference, develop a global mindset, and gain work experience in a vibrant learning culture, BCom might be the degree for you!
Police Camp Info Session: Oct.19
Police Camp is a unique youth leadership program for students in Grades 10-12 who have an interest in exploring policing and public safety. Students will spend one week experiencing classroom lectures, physical activity, group discussions, and simulations supervised by dozens of police staff. If you are interested in attending Police Camp during Spring Break 2027, YOU MUST ATTEND this information meeting TODAY at 12:00 noon in the Learning Commons. Then, come see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (room 217) to apply.
University of Victoria General Info Session: Oct.20
Come learn about UVic TOMORROW (TUESDAY) @ lunch in the Career Centre (room 217). Information like admissions, co-ops/exchange, student life, and more, will be covered. There will be time at the end of the presentation for a Q&A if you have questions.
UVic Humanities and Arts Faire: Oct.22
The UVic Humanities and Arts Faire is visiting Claremont THIS THURSDAY, October 22. 1:00pm - 2:30pm in the Learning Commons. Students can visit on their own - with teacher permission - for 15/20 minutes.
Eight groups have confirmed attendance:
The Medieval Studies Course Union
The Greek and Roman Studies Student Association
The English Student Association
The Media Studies Course Union
The Music Student Association
The Campus Community Garden
ÉquipeUvic (French Undergrads)
The History Undergradate Body
Play Bingo (cards will be available upon entry), and you may be the winner of a UVic t-shirt, along with some merch from the Fine Arts and Humanities faculties!
Sailor for a Day: Oct. 23
Experience what it is like to be part the Royal Canadian Navy:
Meet sailors, participate in hands-on activities, and watch live demonstrations.
FRIDAY Oct 23 (Non-instructional day) – this is a FREE event, for Canadian students only. Only 40 spots are available, so sign up soon!
For more information and to sign up, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Volunteer Opportunity: Hoot ‘n Howl
Cordova Bay Elementary is looking for Volunteers for their annual Hoot n' Howl. The Halloween event is on FRIDAY October 30th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Volunteers will help set up, run games & contests, help out at different stations and then help take down decorations at the end of the night. Volunteers will get a letter confirming their hours, and pizza, as well. To sign up, please send a note to Cordova Bay PAC: cordovabaypac@gmail.com
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
Claremont PAC Website
Welcome to our CPAC community! Please visit our website for monthly meeting dates, other school or COPAC events. Visit the site to sign up for ad hoc communications. CPAC LINK www.claremontsecondarypac.com
CPAC Monthly Meetings:
Thank you to parents who attended our 1st CPAC meeting. Our next meeting in October will be a review of the funding requests for alignment and approvals. Parents can attend in the Learning Commons or online (7pm-8pm).
October 20th MS Teams LINK
November 17th MS Teams LINK
January 19th MS Teams LINK
CPAC 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.
¬ ONGOING REMINDERS
If a Student is Absent or Late
Parents are asked to please email the Attendance Line AND your student’s teacher 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 Pickup and Drop Off
For the safe flow of parent vehicle traffic in the mornings and after school, this is a reminder that the bus loop, the staff parking lot, and Strangcrest Place are NOT a drop-off or pick-up location for students, before or after school.
Morning drop offs: please use the student parking lot or drop off along the ample areas along Claremont Road or Wesley Road. If you are using the student parking lot, please pull further down the lot, as to not block up the parent cars behind you. Please do NOT drive into the staff parking lot.
After school pick ups: please use the student parking lot or pickup along the ample areas along Claremont Road or Wesley Road. Please do NOT park on Strangcrest Place across the road from Claremont. This small cul-de-sac cannot support cars parking and interfering with their driveways.
**A short fresh air walk is a wonderful way for students to start and end their school day.
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.
Instagram Account
Claremont has an Instagram account: @claremontsd63 . This is great way to keep in the loop on school-wide information.
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.