Daily News - Wednesday October 29, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday October 29, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ScreamFest Tickets
Last night at ScreamFest was AMAZING!!!!! There are two final nights to get your scream on: TONIGHT and THURSDAY. Tickets are on sale at lunch TODAY at the theatre BOX OFFICE. $10 per person. Cash or card. This is the biggest Halloween party in town, and it will certainly sell out for these last two night, so don’t delay!.
NEW - Bamfield Trip Meeting
If you have signed up for the upcoming Bamfield trip with Mrs. Linger on Nov. 6, there is a mandatory meeting TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in room 203 to go over the final details of the trip.)
Found: Debit Card
A debit card was found at the end of the day on Friday. Please come to the office to claim it.
NEW – Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Darren Reisig, our CSI Lacrosse Head Coach & Teacher, who was inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame last week. Mr. Reisig has an impressive legacy in Canadian lacrosse as an elite player, dedicated coach, and program builder of the CSI Lacrosse program. His lacrosse career includes playing professionally for the Vancouver Ravens, San Jose Stealth, Portland Lumberjax, and Victoria Shamrocks, earning many accolades, cups and trophies throughout his career. He was also inducted into the Victoria Shamrocks Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2023. Congratulations, Mr. Reisig!! We are so fortunate that you are part of our Spartan Nation!
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ CLUBS
No news today
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2026
Grad Wear: Deadline Extended to Oct.30
Reminder that the deadline to order Grad Wear is TOMORROW (THURSDAY). This is your chance to buy Grad 2026 hoodies, sweat pants, shirts, and lanyards. Order forms are at the Accounting office.
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
NEW – Pizza Fundraiser: October 31
The Leadership class will be selling pizza this FRIDAY, October 31st, at lunch in the cafeteria to help offset the costs of the many events and initiatives we take part in throughout the year. Pizza and Halloween just go together….. right?
NEW – 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.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
Gardening help needed! Weeding, trimming, raking leaves, etc. Tools and gloves provided. Location is near Swan Lake on #26 Bus Route. $25/hr. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
University Visits: Nov. 3,5,6,7
We have 4 different Post Secondary schools visiting Claremont next week! Make sure you come by their info tables in the school front foyer @ lunch time:
MONDAY November 3 - Pacific Design Academy, Victoria
WEDNESDAY November 5 - University of Calgary, Alberta
THURSDAY November 6 - Simon Fraser University, Vancouver
FRIDAY November 7 - Bishop's University, Quebec"
Pizza & Professionals Event for Youth: Nov.5
Are you hungry for new opportunities (and maybe some pizza)? Don't miss this event to learn about local VOLUNTEER and WORK possibilities! The Pizza & Professionals Event for Youth event is on WEDNESDAY Nov.5th, 5-7pm, at the Sidney WorkBC Centre (9860 Third St, Sidney)
Camosun College: Hands on Health Day - Nov. 19
This is an all day event for students in Grades 9 or 10, on WEDNESDAY November 19th.
Students will explore different health programs, including: Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Medical Radiography, and Medical Lab Assistant. Sign up with Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre.
Camosun College: Tech Works Day – Dec.4
This in an all day event, on THURSDAY Deccember 4th. Students will have the opportunity to explore technology-driven and tech-enabled careers through hands-on, immersive learning experiences that demonstrate how technology shapes every industry. Sign up with Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre.
“Parents as Education & Career Coaches” Virtual Session – Oct.29
Education Planner BC is hosting a virtual session of “Parents as Education & Career Coaches” on WEDNESDAY, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm.
Parents, families, and supporters are invited to register HERE to join our virtual presentation. Learn about post-secondary education and career opportunities, and resources to support your student in planning for their future. The information will be especially helpful for families with students in grades 10-12.
Search thousands of programs, get to know trades, and discover career paths. Find helpful resources, including financial aid options, admission requirements, FAQs, and the Glossary. Learn how to create an account, save programs, paths, and careers to My List, and apply to post-secondary in B.C.
Visit their Parents & Supporters website for the event calendar and helpful resources.
If you are unable to register, you can join their upcoming Live Learning sessions on Tuesday, October 28, or Wednesday, November 19, from 6:30-7:30pm.
For more information, contact https://www.educationplannerbc.ca
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
No news today.
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.