Daily News - November 27, 2024
THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday November 27, 2024
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Field Trip
Attention anyone interested in Marine Biology. There are 3 spots remaining on the four-day field trip to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre happening this February. If you would like to attend, please email or see Mrs. Linger as soon as possible to secure your spot!
Spring Break 2026 – Europe Trip
Do you have plans for Spring Break 2026? Come join us for a tour around France, Italy & Greece with a student group from Claremont & Stelly's. Come to a meeting TODAY at lunch in the career centre for more information.
NEW – Costa Rica (Spring Break 2026)
There will be a Costa Rica (Spring Break 2026) student information meeting at lunch on THURSDAY, November 28 in room 327. Contact Dave Gardner for more information at dgardner@saanichschools.ca.
NEW - Claremont Annual Winter Gala – LAST CHANCE WEDNESDAY!!
****Can’t buy your ticket today? See Mr. Buckham before 3:30pm!****
A reminder to all our Grade 12 students that your first major Grad event, The Grad Winter Gala, is coming up quickly on TUESDAY December 3 from 6:30-10:00pm! No entry after 7:00pm unless prior arrangements have been made with Mr. Buckham. The event will be hosted in our Main Hall, Student Lounge and Learning Commons, and our amazing Grad Parent Executive team will be transforming these areas into a fancy Winter Wonderland! There will a professional DJ & Dancing, multiple Photo Booths, drinks/appies in the Learning Commons, draw prizes and more: tickets are $50 on sale through Mrs. Waller in the accounting office or online in your fees account until the end of the day TODAY!! Grads only – no guests. All school rules apply – no in/out privileges.
NEW – 12th Annual Toys for Teens Donation Drive
Our 12th Annual Toys for Teens Donation Drive runs from WEDNESDAY December 4 - WEDNESDAY December 11. Claremont donates $10 Gift Cards to teens in need in our community in partnership with The Zone 91.3's annual Toy Drive. Gift cards (and cash) are being collected in Block 2 classes. You can also donate at our front office anytime.
The Zone gives our donations to several local organizations that are a part of the "Christmas Giving Network" such as The Mustard Seed, St Vincent De Paul Society, CFAX Santa's Anonymous and Youth Support Organizations.
Ideas for Gift Cards for Teens:
- Food (Grocery stores, Subway, Tim Hortons, Restaurants)
- Various household or personal items (Walmart, London Drugs, Shoppers)
- School supplies (Staples, Dollar Stores)
- Clothing (Retail stores, Mayfair, Uptown, Walmart)
- Sporting Goods (Sport Chek, Kirbys)
- Activities (Movie Passes, Rec Centres)
- BC transit bus passes
- Prepaid VISA cards, Amazon, etc.
If you would like to donate to this great cause, please send your contributions to school with your child by December 11th. They can hand them in to me.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Lost & Found
There are a few pairs of eyeglasses, a couple of rings, a silver necklace, a charging bank, and an Apple watch in the lost and found. Lots of water bottles too!! Please identify and claim at the office.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on THURSDAY November 28 from 5:00-7:00pm. Appointments are now open for booking. Full instructions are under “Upcoming School Events” on the Claremont website at the bottom of the home page. (This will be on the website soon!) Conferences fill up fast so book early. Online bookings close on Thursday, November 28 at 10:00 am. We are not able to book any appointments after the schedule closes. Please contact the teacher to make alternate arrangements.
NEW – Class Early Bell Schedule – THURSDAY November 28
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
Parent Info Session for Major Trips
A general parent info session for both trips listed below will be occurring at the conclusion of our Parent Teacher Evening at 7:00pm on THURSDAY, November 28 in Rm. 327 (on our third floor). Please swing by and find out more about these amazing opportunities or email the main contact: Dave Gardner (dgardner@saanichschools.ca).
- Costa Rica Adventure (Spring Break 2025/2026)
- Mt St Helens/Seattle Wolf Pack Trip (May 2025)
Friday Night Lights @ UVic
Be sure to come out and join our Girls & Boys Claremont LAX Programs this coming FRIDAY November 29 for a night of competition, skill and teamwork! Games will be running from 5:30-9:00pm on Field #3 at UVic, with the feature event slated for 7:00pm; proceeds raised will be donated to Kidsport, Toys for Teens, and local families in need. Student tickets are $2 and will be on sale all this week at the accounting office, all other guests are asked to provide a donation at the gate when they arrive at UVic. Be sure to dress warm and get ready for some exciting Lacrosse action!
Europe Trip July 2025
Would you like to travel to Italy, Monaco, France and Spain with us this July? Please go and see Ms. Wells anytime in Rm. 312 to sign up! Get a friend to join and you can save money on your own trip!
Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser
Gift your family and friends time spent together and break up the monotony of winter vacation by purchasing Victoria Royals tickets from the Boys Lacrosse program!
When: Saturday December 28th @ 6:05pm
Where: Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Who: Victoria Royals vs Prince George Cougars
At only $20 a ticket, it’s affordable fun for everyone! To purchase please contact Crystal at: clfulber@gmail.com / 250-507-4586.
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 at 250-580-2054 or via Slack. The CSI Rowing Crew thanks you for your support!
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
Claremont Drama is excited to present the theatrical comedy Midsummer/Jersey WEDNESDAY, December 11-14 nightly at 7:30pm as well as a 2pm matinee on SATURDAY December 14 in the Ridge Playhouse at Claremont.
This fun play is inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and is set in 2014 upon the Jersey Shore. Featuring the 20 students in Drama Company, and supported by the Stagecraft program, this production is sure to put a smile on your face before the winter break. This production is rated family friendly, and all tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7:10pm nightly and at 1:40 for the matinee.
Our tradition of supporting the Mustard Seed Food Bank continues with our "donate for a dollar" program. For each non-perishable item you bring to donate to the food bank on the night of the performance, you can receive 1 off your ticket price to a maximum discount of $5. (although we welcome you donating more than 5 items!).
For more information, please contact Mr. Plant the Director at cplant@saanichschools.ca.
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¬ CLUBS
NEW - Badminton Club
Badminton drop in is THIS THURSDAY in the small gym 5.30-7pm. PE strip is a must!
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
There will be an important pre-trip meeting regarding the International Student
Trip to Whistler this THURSDAY November 28 at lunch in the Learning Commons.
¬ GRAD 2025
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¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
Please find attached the November Indigenous Ed Bulletin.
¬ 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!
NEW – Latest Careers Week Event
Come to the Career Centre (Rm. 217) and take a pic of yourself with Michael Bublé, to win a PRIZE! Email your pic to Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (cwatson@saanichschools.ca) or show her your pic to qualify!
Careers Week – November 25 – 29
In celebration of Careers Week – November 25 - 29, we have some exciting events happening at Claremont! Here is our first event: Did you know that the average person has 4-6 career changes in their life? Come to our New Career Centre in Rm. 217 to try your luck at matching our amazing Claremont Staff with their 'Career Journey' form.
There will be some awesome PRIZES for the top 3 students who have guessed most accurately! Also, stay tuned for more announcements involving other Career Week Events. Here is our next one...Come participate in the New Career Centre Scavenger Hunt for even MORE PRIZES! Good Luck!!
Volunteer Opportunity – Online English Conversation!
One of the parents in our school community is seeking a Grade 11 student volunteer to speak English, conversationally, with a 16-year-old female student who lives in Northern Thailand. This student is a refugee from Myanmar who is part of the ethnic group called the Karenni. She speaks English pretty well but would like to practice conversation more often. The time commitment is once a week for one hour, for as long as the students are interested (maybe until the beginning of June). Opportunities may open up for more students to be involved with more of the refugee students. Contact Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) for more info, or email her at: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Greater Victoria Green Team Volunteer Opportunity
Join the Greater Victoria Green Team on SUNDAY December 1 for an Invasive English Ivy removal at UVic! This is a great opportunity to spend meaningful time in nature, try something new, get exercise outdoors, gain volunteer hours, and connect with the community - all while making a positive impact! See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) for more info or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca.
Volunteer Opportunity - Coaching Basketball
A community member in the Broadmead area is seeking a student volunteer to coach her 13-yr old granddaughter in basketball one time per week. You do not need transportation, and this opportunity could be a paid position, if it works out. The schedule and other logistics will be discussed when you contact the family. See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca.
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
December Staff Appreciation
Hello Claremont Families! CPAC is organizing a Christmas High Tea on WEDNESDAY December 11; to show our appreciation for the amazing staff at Claremont and we need your help! Please take a look at the sign up sheet https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=YFFQ2270 and enter your information wherever you are able to help! If you have any questions, please email claremontpacsd63@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support in appreciating our amazing staff. We couldn’t do it without you!
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.