Daily News - Monday November 3, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Monday November 3, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – Vending Machines
Claremont, we have new snack and drink vending machines in the building!! Please note that they are PROGRAMMABLE for the times that they operate. They WILL NOT work during class time. They will only work before school, during breaks, and after school.
NEW – AP Bio
For all students interested or enrolled in AP Biology next semester, there will be a brief meeting THIS THURDAY at lunch in Ms. McAvoy's Room (Room 200). See you then!
NEW – Copernican Days Nov 4 & 5
REVISED CLASS SCHEDULE
THIS TUESDAY Nov 4 and WEDNESDAY November 5, the entire school will follow a Copernican class schedule consisting of two long blocks per day. Please note the revised Class Schedule:
TUESDAY NOV. 3
Block 1: 9:00 – 11:45 (all morning)
Block 3: 12:30 – 3:10 (all afternoon)
WEDNESDAY NOV. 4
Block 2: 9:00 – 11:45 (all morning)
Block 4: 12:30 – 3:10 (all afternoon)
NEW – Cross-Country
Congratulations to our Cross Country team for their success at the Provincial Championships this past weekend. The Boys’ team took the bronze and were only 10 points behind the eventual winner. The Girls’ team placed 4th, only 13 points behind second. 3rd and 4th place in the Province is an outstanding achievement. Congratulations to the entire team and Coach Winkler.
NEW – Jr Girls Basketball
Practice and tryouts for Jr Girls basketball is THIS WEDNESDAY @ 5:15 in the main gym, and THURSDAY after school in the small gym. Attendance is important, as the team is being selected this week. Please see Ms. Dheensaw if you can’t attend.
NEW – Jr Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the Jr. Boys Volleyball Team, who continued with their undefeated season, winning the Jr. Boys Lower Island Championships (again). Next up will be the Island Championships in Courtenay at the end of this week.
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ CLUBS
No news today
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2026
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
NEW - Purdy’s Chocolates
The CSI Rowing Program invites you to participate in our Purdy’s Chocolates fundraiser this holiday season! By ordering your holiday chocolates through us, you’ll be helping to raise funds for our amazing rowing team.
Order Deadline: November 18th.
Order Link: Purdy’s Fundraiser
Campaign Number: 78262
Pick-up orders on TUESDAY December 2nd or THURSDAY December 4th, between 3.30 and 4.30 pm at the Elk Lake boat house.
Browse the Purdy’s Catalogue to see the delicious options available.
Feel free to share this link with your friends and family! If you have any questions or need to arrange an alternative pick-up time, please contact Tynke Landsmeer, ynke.landsmeer@gmail.com. The CSI Rowing Crew thanks you for your support!
Winter Floral Fundraiser
The CSI Lacrosse Academy is hosting a winter fundraiser of holiday florals: poinsettias, wreaths, greenery arrangements, succulent bowls, and even a few festive plushies. Funds go toward program costs and student travel. This is the LINK to explore and order your winter florals. The CSI LAX program appreciates your support!
¬ CARER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
Gardening help needed! Weeding, trimming, raking leaves, etc. Tools and gloves provided. Location is near Swan Lake on #26 Bus Route. $25/hr. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
NEW - District #63 HAIR Program Demo – Nov.4
District #63 HAIR Program Students are visiting Claremont to demonstrate their hairstyling skills TOMORROW (TUESDAY) at lunchtime in the Student lounge. Six student volunteers have signed up to get their hair styled. Come and watch the styling in real time!
If you're interested in applying for the SD63 HAIR Program, see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre!
University Visits: Nov. 3,5,6,7
We have 4 different Post Secondary schools visiting Claremont next week! Make sure you come by their info tables in the school front foyer @ lunch time:
TODAY - Pacific Design Academy, Victoria
WEDNESDAY November 5 - University of Calgary, Alberta
THURSDAY November 6 - Simon Fraser University, Vancouver
FRIDAY November 7 - Bishop's University, Quebec"
Pizza & Professionals Event for Youth: Nov.5
Are you hungry for new opportunities (and maybe some pizza)? Don't miss this event to learn about local VOLUNTEER and WORK possibilities! The Pizza & Professionals Event for Youth event is on WEDNESDAY Nov.5th, 5-7pm, at the Sidney WorkBC Centre (9860 Third St, Sidney)
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
NEW – News From the PAC - Staff Appreciation Dec 10 - Sign Up
Hello CPAC families,
As we look towards the holiday season, we have the privilege of saying thank you to the amazing staff and administration with a Winter Holiday luncheon on Dec 10th! This is always a highly anticipated day and a great way for us to show our appreciation. We encourage families (and students) to click on the link below and sign up to bring something or help out at the event. We look forward to making this a wonderful event!
This is the SIGN UP 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.