Daily News - September 12th, 2024
THE CHRONICLE
Thursday September 12, 2024
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW - Field Trips
Do you want to go to Italy, France and Spain this July 2025? Come to a meeting this TUESDAY September 17 at lunch with Ms. Wells in Rm. 312. We will be exploring beaches, historical sites, castles, cathedrals and eating fabulous food. Travel to Europe with all your friends this summer!
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
The Cafeteria is open this week (Sept 9 – 13) serving pizza and drinks ONLY. Next week (Sept 16 – 20) our regular selection of Cafeteria food will be available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday there will be pizza. The Cafeteria can accept cash, cards and apple/google pay.
School Photo Day
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 https://my.lifetouch.ca/mylifetouch/#/ 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.
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
Any students that handed in a course change sheet last week—please check your email or text messages to see if you have been added to a waitlist or have been asked to see a counsellor.
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
Choir begins September 9th after school. Choir lunch rehearsals are on MONDAY Sept 16.
Jazz band is MONDAY AND FRIDAY mornings this week.
Concert band is TUESDAY and THURSDAY this week.
¬ ATHLETICS
Fall Sports
Fall sports start up quickly.
Boys Soccer
Jr Boys - (Mr. Jacques)
Sr Boys (Ms. Yager) - TODAY Sept 12 & TUESDAY Sept 17 - both after school on the main field
Volleyball
Sr Boys (Matt Hennessy & Mr. Reisig)
Sr Girls (Mr Freeburn)
Jr Boys (Mingo Miguel & Mr. Ryan)
Jr Girls (Mr Freeburn & TBA)
Cross Country - all grades – (Ms Simmonds & Mr Winkler)
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 - GSA’s first meeting of the year is TODAY at lunch in room 207. All queer, trans and non-binary individuals or Allies are welcome.
Key Club – Are you looking for the volunteer hours you need to graduate? Join Key Club to gain access to service events and fundraisers, while meeting new people and giving back to the community. For interested students, the first meeting is TODAY September 12 in Room 135.
Homework Club is up and running! Homework Club runs daily Monday through Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Room 235. It is a great space where you can drop in and get some homework done before you head home! Teaching is not provided but an EA is available to support the group... See you there!
Math Club will meet on Fridays at lunchtime – Rm. 130
Knitting & Crochet Club meets every Thursday at lunch in Ms. Tong’s room (323). Beginners are welcome.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2025
No news today.
¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
No news today.
¬ FUNDRAISING
Bottle drive – SATURDAY Sept 21 from 9am to 3pm. The Claremont Lacrosse Academy will be handing out flyers in pick up areas – if you receive a flyer, please leave your empties out by 930am and they will pick up from you otherwise you can drop them off at Claremont.
Mark your calendars! The next bottle drive will be on OCTOBER 19. Details to come.
¬ 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
Work with Elections BC!
This is a great opportunity for students ages 15-19 who are interested in a paid job for 1-2 days. The next election date is October 19. Youth at the Booth – Elections BC. See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Attention Grade 11’s and 10’s
The CUE (Canadian Universities Event) is now open to YOU! The event is coming to Parkland Secondary on TUESDAY September 17. We have been invited to attend during Block 3. If you are interested in this event, please come to the Career Centre (Room 217) to pick up the Field Trip form and other information. Forms are due by FRIDAY September 13!
Fire Camp – Spring Break 2025
Apply NOW, for Fire Camp on Pender Island - Spring Break 2025! Deadline to apply is
TODAY!
- 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
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.
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.