Daily News - January 20, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Monday, January 20, 2025
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW - Robotics
Claremont Robotics hosted 28 teams from across Vancouver Island in the big gym this past weekend and Team 1022 Z consisting of Santiago Alvarez Perez, Isabella Tascon, Madeline Baxter, Ava Lancaster, and Owen Zhang finished in first place. Congratulations to all the Claremont teams that competed in this tournament.
Literacy & Numeracy
Literacy and Numeracy Assessments are this Tuesday and Wednesday, that means we have a Copernican long block schedule on those day. Tuesday is blocks 1 and 3 and Wednesday is blocks 2 and 4.
The NextUpProject
Please consider donating used sports equipment to The NextUp Project run by two Claremont alum. The project is an excellent opportunity to give back, promote health and wellness, and help kids stay active. There is a drop box just inside the main doors.
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.
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
NEW - Claremont Film and TV
Claremont Film and TV are having their inaugural "Film Festival" on Thursday January 30th at 7pm in the Ridge Playhouse Come see projects students in grade 9-12 have been working on! All are welcome and treats will be served. It is a free event!
NEW – Night of Dance
Night of Dance is Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7pm! Tickets are on sale at lunch outside the theatre. Only $5 for Spartans!
Rugby
NEW – Rugby players, please be reminded that we will have lunch time meetings Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for all players hoping to participate this year. We also have practices this Tuesday and Thursday after school. It's been a great start to the season so far!
January 21 - There is a rugby meeting in Mr Belvedere's room TODAY (January 21st, Tuesday) at lunch for all junior boys rugby players.
January 22 - There is a rugby meeting TODAY (January 22th, Wednesday) at lunch in Mr Belvedere's room for all junior and senior girls rugby players
January 23 - There is a rugby meeting in Mr Belvedere's room room TODAY (January 23rd, Thursday) for all senior boys rugby players today.
¬ CLUBS
The IBPOC group will meet on Tuesday the 21st in Room 201.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today
¬ GRAD 2025
SCHOLARSHIPS!
For the latest information on scholarship opportunities, check the weekly scholarships e-newsletter (https://secure.smore.com/n/be359) and follow @claremontscholarships on Instagram. Instagram posts can also be found on the Claremont website (scholarships page).
Grad Portrait Proofs
To access grad photo proofs, please go to the website and put in the code that you received in the last email from Lifetouch Prestige Portraits | Professional Grad Portraits. If you did not get an email or opted out of email communication, you can go to the help menu on the website and use the 1-800 number to call in to get your code.
¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
No news today.
¬ FUNDRAISING
NEW - Robotics
Claremont's robotics teams are hosting a back sale at lunch today and tomorrow (January 20th and 21st) in the student lounge. All homemade cookies, brownies and treats are any 2 items for only one dollar. Please come out and support your robotics program.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
Student Works Painting is hiring Door-to-Door Marketers!
- $20/Hour to Start / Part-time, flexible hours
- No experience necessary - Full training provided
- Learn useful sales skills! Work locally in Saanich area
- Working with friends is encouraged!
For more info, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Panorama Recreation is currently hiring for the following positions:
- Early Childhood Educator – Regular position with benefits
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant
- Skating Instructor
For more info, go to their website to apply; see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Volunteers for UVIC’s Tsukino-Con Anime Convention! Feb 15-17
Volunteers will be required to attend one of two orientations taking place in February.
Applications should be completed and submitted no later than January 31st, 2025.
Volunteer positions include Registration, Concession and Snack Bar, Janitorial, Coat Check and Info Booth, Games Room Attendant, and more. See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her for more info, at: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
For all things CAREERS, come to the Claremont Career Centre (Rm. 217) or check out the SD63 Career Ed website: careered.sd63.bc.ca (linked HERE)! 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.
¬ 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.