Daily News - Friday October 17, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Friday October 17, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – Cadets for Remembrance Day Ceremony
Calling all Cadets! If you are interested in participating in Claremont’s Remembrance Day Ceremony this year, please come to a meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 22 at lunch in room 301.
School Photo Packages
If you ordered a package of school photos, they are available for pickup in the office.
There are still MANY photo ID cards to be picked up in the office, too. Did you know that many businesses give students a discount if you show a school ID card?
ScreamFest 2025
ScreamFest 2025 is coming up soon, October 28,29,30. This is the biggest Halloween party in town! Featuring 4 haunted walks (including a NEW family-friendly Halloween walk), midway games, food and prizes. Stay tuned…. tickets will be on sale next week. $10 per person.
ScreamFest Haunters Needed
If you would like to be a Haunter for ScreamFest and can commit to doing all three nights (Tues, Wed, Thurs October 28,29,30) then please see Mr. Plant to discuss this opportunity. There are a limited amount of roles that still need to be filled and we would love if it if you would consider volunteering! Mr. Plant can be found at lunch in the theatre or can be contacted via email at cplant@saanichschools.ca
Touch Rugby
For all those interested in learning how to play rugby, there's Touch Rugby TODAY and every FRIDAY, 3:30pm - 4:30pm. All are welcome, everyone and anyone.
Jr Boys Basketball
For all grade 9 & 10 boys interested in playing basketball this year: there will be tryouts for Jr Boys Bball THIS SUNDAY Oct 19th, 4:00-6:00pm and TUESDAY Oct 21, 7:00-9:00pm. Both tryouts will be in the big gym. See Mr Reisig or Mr Dunlop if you cannot attend either of these tryouts. A 3rd tryout will be announced at a later date.
Sr Boys BasketBall Tryouts
To all Grade 11 and 12 boys who are interested in playing basketball this season: tryouts continue THIS SUNDAY Oct 19th at 7pm. Players must show up to at least one of these two tryouts to be considered for either our Sr Boys ‘A’ or Sr Boys ‘B’ Team!
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ CLUBS
No news today.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2026
Grad Wear Orders
Grad Wear is available to order. This is your chance to buy Grad 2026 hoodies, sweat pants, shirts, and lanyards. Order forms are at the Accounting office. Forms and payment are due next week on THURSDAY October 23rd.
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
Bottle Drive - Saturday Oct. 18
Claremont Model United Nations is hosting a Bottle Drive TOMORROW (SATURDAY) Oct. 18, 10:00-3:00; this will be a drive-through in the Claremont bus loop. We are collecting all ready-to-drink containers. Thank you for your support, as the Claremont Model United Nations prepares to attend one of the largest conferences in North America.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity – Adrienne’s Tea Garden
Adrienne’s Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm, is hiring part-time cashiers! You can apply in person at Adrienne's or via their website www.adriennesteagarden.com
Sailor For A Day – Oct.24
Reminder that if you are interested in finding out about the Navy, the Sailor for a Day event is in Esquimalt NEXT FRIDAY October 24, 2025. (Non-Instructional Day). See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217), if you're interested in attending. Deadline for sign-up is TODAY.
Volunteer Opportunity – Oct.25
Cordova Bay Elementary School is looking for volunteers for their annual Hoot n' Howl! The event is on SATURDAY October 25th from 4:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will help set up, run games & contests, help out at different stations and then help take down decorations at the end of the night. Volunteers will get pizza as well. Contact Jessica from Cordova Bay PAC, to sign up: CordovaBayPAC@gmail.com.
NEW - 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.
NEW – 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
CPAC Meeting – Oct.21
Our second CPAC meeting of the year will be held on TUESDAY Oct 21st from 7:00-8:30pm in our Learning Commons. The main focus of this meeting will be the overall PAC budget, as we collectively decide how to allocate funds to programs, purchases and initiatives that benefit Claremont students. For those of you unable to join us in person, you are welcome to join us online using this LINK.
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.