Daily News - Monday September 8, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Monday, September 8, 2025
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – Marine Sciences Opportunity for Grade 11 & 12 Students!
Are you interested in Marine Sciences? Don’t miss out on an exciting three-day field trip to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, happening November 6-8!
This trip offers hands-on experiences in marine science, including time in Bamfield's world renown science labs, on the water in Bamfield's research vessel, and exploring Bamfield’s stunning beaches and coastline.
To learn more, join us for an information meeting this WEDNESDAY Sept 10 at lunch in Room 203, or see Mrs. Linger for details.
NEW - Student Information Verification Forms:
Reminder for students to return their Student Info Verification Forms, signed by a parent or guardian, so we can make any necessary changes in our information system!
NEW - Early Dismissal THURSDAY Sept. 11
To accommodate the Meet the Teachers evening on THURSDAY, there will be a revised class schedule, with classes ending at 2:12pm. *Note: school bussed will pick up students at the regular time.
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
Work Experience 12
Do you want to start WEx12? Or are you already in WEx12 and worked over the SUMMER? Come to the Career Centre (Room 217), by FRIDAY, Sept 12, and see your Work Experience Teacher - Mr. Bussoli or Ms. Marshall!
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
Fall Teams
These are reminders of fall team tryouts that start very fast. If you cannot attend one of these early practices, please make sure you communicate with the coach. If there are any questions about any of these teams and you can't locate the coach, please see Mr Reisig (PE office) for help.
Volleyball
Jr Girls – tryouts continue TODAY after school in the main gym – Coaches: Ms. Hannah May, Mr. Tristan Cumming (community) & Mr Freeburn
Sr Girls – tryouts continue TODAY at 5:15 in the main gym – Coaches: Mr. Quested & Ms. Heppell
Sr Boys – tryouts continue TODAY in the main gym – Coaches: Mr. Ayden Ryan & Nick (community)
Boys Soccer
Jr Boys – tryouts are TODAY and WEDNESDAY Sept 10 after school on the main field – Coach: Mr Allen Jacques (community)
Girls Field Hockey - Tryouts are TODAY and WEDNESDAY Sept. 10 at 3:30pm on the school field.
¬ FINE ARTS
NEW – Choir
Two reminders for choir:
The altos are rehearsing TODAY at lunch, and
Everyone in choir has class TODAY after school.
AM concert Band
AM Concert Band classes start TOMORROW (TUESDAY) @ 7:30am
¬ CLUBS
Claremont has a wide range of clubs… there are lots of ways to get involved.
More information will be coming out soon!
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2026
No news today.
¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
No news today.
¬ FUNDRAISING
No news today.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
For all things CAREERS, come to the Claremont Career Centre (Rm. 217). There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - come check it out!
¬ 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.
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.