THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday March 4, 2026

It’s a great day to be a Spartan!

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW – Girls Lacrosse Block 4

Block 4 Girls’ Lacrosse students: you will be dismissed from your block 3 class TODAY, with your teachers’ permission, at 1:37 (10 minutes early) to get changed quickly and get on the school bus at the back of the small gym to go to the turf.

Spartan Wear

Spartan Wear is available to order for 3 final days.  You can get your order form from Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office to order Claremont hoodies, sweat pants, t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts.  Orders and payments are due at the accounting office by THIS FRIDAY, March 6th.  Products will be at school after Spring Break.

TC10K (April 26) – Sign Up Before the End of March

Calling all runners & walkers, staff and students…. if you are interested in being part of our Claremont team for the annual TC10K event, please sign up on the TC10K website to join the team asap.  All levels of running/jogging/walking are welcome.. We need to have at least 10 participants sign up before March 29th to be eligible for having team T-shirts printed. This is the registration LINK.  Under “View Teams”, search for “Claremont Secondary” to join the team.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Laszlo.

¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

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¬ FINE ARTS

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¬ INDIGENOUS NEWS

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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2026

Grad Wear Borrow/Rental Options

Magic Wand

The Magic Wand is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for any students (boys and girls) This is a great opportunity to borrow, rather than buy, a complete special outfit for graduation. The only cost to the student is a small fee which covers the cost of cleaning.  Please contact Elizabeth Suresus to view her selection of grad dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories.

Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca

Borrow Me Boutique

Borrow Me Boutique is another low-cost option to RENT grad dresses.  For more information and to browse their selection of dresses.

Website: borrowmeboutique.com

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

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¬ FUNDRAISING

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¬ CAREER CENTRE

NEW - Claremont's Successful Police Camp Applicants

Congratulations to the four Claremont students chosen to attend Police Camp during Spring Break 2026: Tea KOLODY, Jan VAN DIJKEN, Jack WALKER, and Elliot ZIEGLER. These students had to apply and compete against approximately 200 other applicants across Victoria and the Gulf Islands.  Many other students from Claremont interviewed successfully…. It was difficult for the planning committee to make their decisions.  We are proud of all the Claremont students who applied! 

UBC Doctor of Medicine / Island Medical Program info: March 4 TONIGHT

Would you like to become doctor? You can earn your MD on Vancouver Island!  You are invited to a FREE information session for the Island Medical Program, which delivers UBC’s Doctor of Medicine program at UVic.  You will learn about the program and its admissions process, what it takes to become a doctor, and what it’s like studying medicine on Vancouver Island.  This info session will be presented simultaneously on Zoom and in-person at the University of Victoria. 

TONIGHT, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom or in-person at the University of Victoria (Medical Services Building 150).  Everyone is welcome to attend, including students, guardians, teachers, and counsellors. To learn more and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca  (Or, you can visit: https://imp.med.ubc.ca/eveninginfosession2026/)

Criminal Justice Information Session – March 4 TODAY

Are you interested in working in the areas of Criminal, Community, and Social Justice?
Come to Camosun's Criminal Justice Information Session. Over 50 agencies in the Criminal, Community and Social Justice fields will be attending. They will meet with students and talk about the work they do, and provide information regarding volunteer and employment opportunities, and practicums.

This info session is TODAY, 1:30pm - 4:00pm, at Camosun Lansdowne Campus (Wilna Thomas Building Room 224). No registration required.  For more information, email cjp@camosun.ca

NEW – Mentorship/Training Opportunity Working With Children

Are you interested in spending your summer working with kids? Do you want to be a leader in your community? Apply for the Saanich Youth WYLD Leadership Program!
This hands-on mentored placement program is perfect for those interested in working as a summer camp leader, teacher, lifeguard, fitness instructor, police officer, first responder and in other career areas....
Applications are open until April 1. See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) for more info, or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

Volunteer Opportunity – Easter Egg Hunt Event

The Neal Estate Group is holding their 27th annual Easter Egg Hunt, supporting BC Children's Hospital!  Volunteers are needed for hiding the eggs, helping the kids find them, crafts, face painting, cupcake decorating, and set-up/take-down. 

Location: Beaver Lake Park (South Shelter, filter bed location).

SATURDAY April 4th - Volunteers should be at the park at 8:30am - until the early afternoon... Rain or Shine!  To sign up, email Hailey from Ron Neal: hailey@ronneal.com

Indigenous Youth: Canadian Armed Forces Info – March 13

Are you a First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or non-status Indigenous student, and interested in the Canadian Armed Forces? Then don't miss this info session! Officers will be informing students about:

1) Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Summer Program (CAFISP - Raven Program):  The six-week Raven Program is designed for youth to experience military life, combine it with traditional teachings, and explore potential careers in the Canadian Armed Forces.

2) Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year: A paid, one-year program at the Royal Military College of Canada.
This info session is on FRIDAY March 13 @ lunch in the Claremont Career Centre (Room 217).  For more information see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca

NEW –  Camosun School of Business Showcase: March 24 (during Spring Break)

Meet the faculty and ask all your questions, regarding:

--Accounting & Finance

--Office Administration Programs

--Economics

--Hospitality & Tourism Management

--Management & HR Leadership

--Marketing

--Sport Management

--Co-op & Career Services

--Enactus

This showcase is on TUESDAY March 24, 6:00pm-7:30pm @ Camosun Interurban Campus, Centre for Business & Access 219.  No registration necessary - simply attend!

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

Mental Health Resources and Supports

Taking time to check in with one another and reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference. We are sharing this resource list from BCCPAC to ensure families are aware of the mental health supports available for youth and caregivers across British Columbia.

This is the LINK for Mental Health Resources and Supports.  The document includes 24/7 crisis supports, phone and text lines for children and youth, parent and caregiver resources to help families navigate mental health concerns and have supportive conversations with young people.

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.

¬ ONGOING REMINDERS

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.