THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Marine Sciences Opportunity for Grade 11 & 12 Students!

Are you interested in Marine Sciences? Don’t miss out on an exciting three-day field trip to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, happening November 6-8!

This trip offers hands-on experiences in marine science, including time in Bamfield's world renown science labs, on the water in Bamfield's research vessel, and exploring Bamfield’s stunning beaches and coastline.

To learn more, join us for an information meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 203, or see Mrs. Linger for details.

NEW - Costa Rica Trip

Are you interested in an amazing adventure in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026? Find out the details TODAY at lunch in room 326. All grades welcome.

For more details, contact Mr Gardner or Ms Turnbull:

dgardner@saanichschools.ca

mturnbull@saanichschools.ca

NEW - PHE Online Class

For anyone in PHE 10 Online, your first meeting is TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in the portable.

NEW - Student Photos

School photos are being taken today for all students. The photographers will give each student a QR card; in 48 hours, you can look up your image, and order photos directly online, if you wish. Hang on to your QR code!

Early Dismissal THURSDAY Sept. 11

To accommodate the Meet the Teachers evening TOMORROW (THURSDAY), there will be a revised class schedule, with classes ending at 2:12pm.  *Note: school busses will pick up students at the regular time. The early closure schedule is posted in classrooms.

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

Work Experience 12

Do you want to start WEx12?  Or are you already in WEx12 and worked over the SUMMER?  Come to the Career Centre (Room 217), by FRIDAY, Sept 12, and see your Work Experience Teacher - Mr. Bussoli or Ms. Marshall!

¬ ATHLETICS

NEW – Tennis

If you are interested in playing tennis this year with the Claremont Tennis Club, see Mr. Gardner in room 327 at lunch anytime this week for details.

Jr Boys Soccer – tryouts continue TODAY after school on the main field – Coach: Mr Allen Jacques (community)

Girls Field Hockey - tryouts are TODAY at 3:30pm on the school field. 

¬ FINE ARTS

No news today.

¬ CLUBS

*NEW – Discover Clubs and Teams at Claremont

Come by the Big Gym this FRIDAY at lunch to check out what Clubs and Teams are being offered at Claremont. There are LOTS. Meet the Teacher Sponsors, ask some questions and find something new! Bring a friend!

NEW - Chess Club

Chess Club is now open DAILY at lunch in room 327. Equipment is provided and all levels are welcome.

NEW – Key Club

Come see what the KEY CLUB is all about!  Our first meeting is TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch, in Room 135.  We can't wait to meet you!

NEW - Math Club

If you are interested in Math Contests or Math enrichments, come to room 130 on FRIDAY at lunch to learn about Math Club, or see Mr. Skanks.

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

NEW – Pizza Lunch

For International Students ONLY – there is a pizza lunch TODAY in the Learning Commons.  

¬ GRAD 2026

No news today.

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

No news today.

¬ FUNDRAISING

No news today.

¬ CAREER CENTRE

For all things CAREERS, come to the Claremont Career Centre (Rm. 217). There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - come check it out!

¬ 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.

¬ ONGOING REMINDERS

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 Information Verification Forms

Reminder for students to return their Student Info Verification Forms, signed by a parent or guardian, so we can make any necessary changes in our information system!

Instagram Account

Claremont has an Instagram account: @claremontsd63 .    This is great way to keep in the loop on school-wide information.

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.