Daily News - Wednesday November 19, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday November 19, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW - Costa Rica Trip Meeting – Nov.20
All students going to Costa Rica over Spring Break: please attend an important meeting TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in room 327. This is the last chance to enroll on this tropical adventure! For more info: dgardner@saanichschools.ca
Photo Packages & Student ID Cards
Reminder that there are still many school photo packages and student ID cards in the office. Please come by to pick yours up.
Vending Machines
A reminder that the new snack and drink vending machines at Claremont are PROGRAMMABLE for the times that they operate. They WILL NOT work during class time. They will only work before school, during breaks, and after school.
No news today.
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ CLUBS
NEW – Peer Tutors
Calling ANY Peer Tutors! If you'd like to be a volunteer Peer Tutor, please come to a brief meeting TODAY at lunch in the Learning Commons. Please see Mrs. Wadsworth or Ms. Giese for more information.
Reminder – Key Club
Key Club meets TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in room 135.
Reminder – Homework Club
Homework Club is up and running! Please drop in MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY every week, 3:15-4:15, in Room 235. Support is also available before school on TUESDAY mornings from 8:00-8:50.
Debate Club
Do you yearn for debate and discussion? Join Debate Club! It runs every MONDAY at lunch in room 235.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2026
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
No news today.
¬ FUNDRAISING
Grade 12s vs Staff Bball + Bake Sale – Nov. 19
A group of Social Justice 12 students have arranged a Passion Project to raise funds for VGH and the Mustard Seed. TODAY at lunch in the big gym, Grade 12 students will be facing off against staff in basketball. Spectators are welcome, and entry is by donation or by bringing a non-perishable food item. There will also be a bake sale to help support the cause. Every contribution goes directly to support VGH and The Mustard Seed. Bring your best school spirit, watch some action-packed bball, and help make a positive impact with any donation. Thank you for your support and school spirit.
Update – 2 Final Days - Paradise Island Cheese – Until Nov.21
2 final days! The Grad Parent Exec team is running their first Grad 2026 fundraiser. You can buy delicious four-packs of Paradise Island Cheese, running now until November 21st. Use this LINK to purchase as many as you wish, and a portion of each sale will go to Grad events! Cheese pick-up will take place at Claremont later in the week of December 8th, in time for the holidays.
Winter Floral Fundraiser
The CSI Lacrosse Academy is hosting a winter fundraiser of holiday florals: poinsettias, wreaths, greenery arrangements, succulent bowls, and even a few festive plushies. Funds go toward program costs and student travel. This is the LINK to explore and order your winter florals. The CSI LAX program appreciates your support!
¬ CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity: Basic Yard Maintenance
One of our neighbours is looking for student volunteers to help with yard work (raking, weeding) once a week. Please see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Volunteer Opportunity – Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club has new volunteer openings within the Grizzlies organization for game days! Current roles include:
-Ticketing
-Game Ops
-Ice Crew
Please see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (room 217) or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
NEW - Post-Secondary BC (PSBC) – Nov.25
Post-Secondary BC (PSBC) is coming to Claremont on TUESDAY Nov. 25, 1:00-2:30 in the Learning Commons. The following BC schools will be participating:
Camosun College
CapU - Capilano University
ECU - Emily Carr University
Langara College
NIC - North Island College
RRU - Royal Roads University
UBC - University of British Columbia
UNBC - University of Northern British Columbia
UVic - University of Victoria
VIU - Vancouver Island University
If your class is not attending, individual students may attend (with teacher permission), for 15-20 minutes, during Block 3 or 4.
Parent Information Night – Nov.25
Find out about Dual Credit opportunities and in-district Career Programs for our SD63 students. Meet our District Career Team and learn how your child can gain real world experience and get a head start on their future. TUESDAY Nov. 25, 6:45-7:30pm at Stelly’s Secondary School, Learning Commons.
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
Update - News From the PAC - Staff Appreciation Dec 10 - Sign Up
Hello CPAC families,
The Winter Holiday Luncheon for staff is just a few weeks away! Please SIGN -UP to bring something or volunteer to help out on Dec 10th. This is always a highly anticipated day and a great way for us to show our appreciation to the staff and administration. We look forward to making this a wonderful event! This is the SIGN UP link.
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.
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.