THE CHRONICLE

Friday September 6, 2024

WELCOME to the 2024-2025 School Year!!

 

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bus Passes

If your student has registered for the school bus and did not pick up their bus pass yet, they can pick it up from Mrs. Waller in the Accounting Office.  You must have your bus pass to ride the bus.

 

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.

 

Cafeteria Service

Once the Cafeteria class is up and running, there will be a tasty selection of lunch meals and treats offered in the cafeteria.  For the first week or so of classes, there will be pizza for sale at lunch.  $2.50 per slice. Cash only.

 

School Photo Day – Sept 12

Photo Day is THURSDAY morning Sept 12 for all grades!!!  Purchasing photos is optional, but all students in all grades need to have school photos taken for school identification purposes (grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken later).  In approximately 3-4 weeks, Lifetouch will send us student I.D. cards for every student.  If you wish to order photos, please go to Lifetouch directly: you will need to go to “www.lifetouch.ca” for more information after the initial photo sessions have taken place.

 

Return Forms

Reminder for students to please return their Student Information Verification Forms and locker selection forms to the office TODAY September 6. There will be a bin on the outside office counter to drop off the forms.

 

Lockers/Locks

Students who need a lock or locker, please see Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office for a lock OR a locker selection form.

 

Course Changes

It is our hope that there will be minimal changes with student timetables. Those wishing any changes to their timetable must have this completed prior to the end of the day TODAY Sept 6.  We ask that all course change requests are made by filling out the course change form (on the back of every student timetable) and submitting it to the office.

 

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

No news today.

 

¬ ATHLETICS

Fall Sports

Fall sports start up quickly.

 

Boys Soccer

Jr Boys - (Mr. Jacques) – MONDAY Sept 9 and WEDNESDAY Sept 11 - both after school on the main field

Sr Boys (Ms. Yager) - THURSDAY Sept 12 & TUESDAY Sept 17 - both after school on the main field

 

Volleyball

Sr Boys (Matt Hennessy & Mr. Reisig  –  TODAY Sept 6 at 5:15 (small gym)

Sr Girls (Mr Freeburn) – TODAY Sept 6  after school in the small gym

Jr Boys (Mingo Miguel & Mr. Ryan) – TODAY Sept 6 (main gym) - both after school

Jr Girls (Mr Freeburn & TBA) - MONDAY Sept 9, & TUESDAY Sept 10 - all after school in the main gym.  Two teams will be selected.

 

Cross Country -all grades – (Ms Simmonds & Mr Winkler)

-races/meets start in late September

 

Field Hockey (girls - all grades) – (Mrs Taylor & TBA)

TBA – listen to announcements for information

 

Rowing (Mr Sedun) -TBA - listen to announcements for information

 

Aquatics (Mrs Harris) – TBA - listen to announcements for information

 

If any students have any questions for any teams please see Mr Reisig (Athletics Director) in the PE office.

 

¬ CLUBS

NEW – Tennis Anyone?  If you are interested in playing tennis this year at Claremont, please see Mr. Gardner in Rm. 327 at lunch TODAY or MONDAY, Sept. 9^th.

 

Math Club will meet on Fridays at lunchtime – Rm. 130

 

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

 

¬ GRAD 2025

No news today.

 

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

No news today.

 

¬ CAREER CENTRE

Career Centre

The Career Centre (room 217) is an excellent place to find out about work, volunteer, and training opportunities.  Drop by to see Mrs. Watson with your questions.

 

Volunteer Opportunity

Get Volunteer Hours with the Greater Victoria GREEN TEAM!

There are many opportunities to be outside, meet new people, and help protect your local habitat, by helping remove invasive plants.

Come to the Career Centre (Room 217), or email Mrs. Watson for more information: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

 

NEW - Fire Camp – Spring Break 2025

Apply NOW, for Fire Camp on Pender Island - Spring Break 2025!  Deadline to apply is NEXT WEEK!

• Admission fee is $200 per student (financial assistance available).
• Applicants must be 15 to 18 years of age.
• Pre -training will consist of one Saturday prior to the camp (8 hours total).
• Upon completing the entire program, students will qualify for 100 work experience hours, equivalent to 4 credits. 
• Applications are available at your school Career Centre (Room 217). 
• Applications must be submitted by Thursday, September 12, 2024! 
• Fire Camp Dates: March 24 -29, 2025

 

NEW – Upcoming Grade 11 & 12’s….

There is still time to sign up for TEAC105 – Explorations in Technology, for Semester 2!  This course explores four technologies through inquiry, problem solving and project-based learning: Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science.  Don’t miss this great Dual Credit opportunity!  Come to the Career Centre as soon as possible to make an appointment with Mr. Bussoli.

 

NEW – Attention ALL WEX 12 Students

Come to the Career Centre (Room 217) as soon as possible to make an appointment to start your course or go over your course progress.

 

¬ 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.

 

¬ 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.