Daily News - May 8, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Thursday, May 8, 2025
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mamma Mia!
Here We Go Again! Our Musical Theatre, Stagecraft and Orchestra Classes have worked hard to create a ABBA-solutely great show for you! Mamma Mia runs from May 20–25, and tickets are selling fast. You can purchase tickets online through your student account now, before we sell out!
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
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¬ CLUBS
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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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¬ GRAD 2025
Support Claremont’s 2025 Grads – Silent Auction Now Live!
We invite you to support this year’s amazing graduates by participating in our Silent Auction which is live now until May 15 at 11:45 PM. All proceeds from the auction go directly toward creating memorable year-end events for the Class of 2025.
A huge thank-you to our generous donors and supporters - your contributions make a lasting impact. Please bid generously—every contribution makes a difference!
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).
¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
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¬ FUNDRAISING
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¬ CAREER CENTRE
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!
Summer Employment - Farm and Food Jobs for Students!
Flourish School Food Society is offering summer employment for youth under 30. Their aim is to support youth in exploring future careers in farming and/or food systems education.
Available positions:
Summer Garden Project Assistant
Farm Assistant
35 Hours/Week
$22/Hour
Applications Due May 19!
Volunteer Opportunity: 2025 RBC Race for the Kids!
Date: June 8th, 2025
Time: Morning until Mid-Afternoon
Location: Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
As an RBC Race for the Kids volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting one of BC’s most inspiring community events — all in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Available Roles:
Saturday Registration & Package Pick-Up
Registration & Package Pick-Up to Festival Zone
Route Marshall & Cheer to Festival Zone
Water Stations
Start & Finish Line Assistant Medal Handout
Parking Attendants
Site Set Up, Support, and Tear Down
Register to Volunteer Here: https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/event/race-for-the-kids/race-day-details-victoria
Or See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Re-Scheduled Camosun Info Session
Interested in attending Camosun College after high school? A student recruitment and admissions advisor will be visiting Claremont to answer all of your questions!
Date/Time: Friday, May 9 @ LUNCH
Location: Near front desk at a table in foyer area
Summer Job Opportunity:
Cordova Bay United Church is looking for a motivated, hardworking person, who can work independently. Under the federal government’s Canada Summer Jobs Program, this position involves office administration, working with children and youth, utilizing electronic communication techniques, as well as special projects.
Duration of Job: June 16-August 29, 2025.
$20/hour for 30 hours work per week.
Applications due May 16!
Volunteer Opportunity at 2025 Victoria MS Walk!
MS Walk is a one-day, fundraising event for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Every year, community members come together to build awareness for MS and raise funds to support ground-breaking research and programming. Student volunteers build a strong network, gain valuable experience and skills, and give back to the community! Roles include: Route & Checkpoint Set Up, Route Marshal, Event Wrap Up Crew, Participant Check-in, Kids’ Zone, Start/Finish Line Cheer Squad.
Date/Location: Sunday, May 25th, at Cadboro-Gyro Park.
Timing: This event runs from the morning, to the late-afternoon....
Students interested in the Trades
Sign up for the CiCan World of Choices Summit! This is an all-day field trip on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Students can explore and participate in four career pathway areas: Electrical, Carpentry, Pipe Trades and Computer Science or Sheet Metal, Electronics, Automotive and Fine Furniture. Students will be provided with a "brown bag" lunch.
See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217), for more information and to sign up.
Permission forms are due Wednesday, May 21.
Grade 9 and 10 Students: Hands-on Health Day - Tuesday May 20
Hands on Health Day provides an opportunity for students to explore pathways in various health programs, including practical nursing, health care assistant, medical radiography & certified medical lab assistant.
See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217) for more information and to sign up.
Permission forms are due Friday, May 2.
¬ 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.