Daily News - Wednesday November 26, 2025
THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday November 26, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent Teacher Interviews & Revised Class Schedule – Nov.27
Semester ONE Parent Teacher interviews will be held in person at the school TOMORROW (THURSDAY). This is the LINK to book interview times.
Revised Class Schedule – Nov.27
There will be a revised class schedule to accommodate the evening interviews.
Block 1 9:00-10:06
Block 2 10:12-11:18
Lunch 11:18-11:54
Block 3 11:54-1:00
Block 4 1:06-2:12
NEW - Saturday Night Lights at UVic; Nov.28
Be sure to come out and join our Girls & Boys Claremont LAX Programs THIS FRIDAY for a night of competition, skill and teamwork! Games will be running from 5:30-9:00pm on the turf fields at UVic, with the feature event slated for 7:00pm; proceeds raised will be donated to Kidsport, Toys for Teens, and local families in need. Student tickets will be on sale this week at the accounting office, all other guests are asked to provide a donation at the gate when they arrive at UVic. Be sure to dress warm and get ready for exciting Lacrosse action!
NEW - Toys for Teens: Dec.3-10
Our 13th Annual “TOYS FOR TEENS” donation drive is coming December 3rd-10th! Claremont collects $10 Gift Cards (or cash to purchase Gift Cards) for Teens in need in our community. This is in support of The Zone 91.3's annual “Christmas Giving Network” that gives their donations to The Christmas Giving Network, an umbrella of local charities and organizations in Greater Victoria such as CFAX Santa’s Anonymous, The Times Colonist Fund, St. Vincent De Paul Society and more! All donations can be made in students’ Block 2 classes; some gift card ideas for teens in need are listed below:
Ideas for Gift Cards for Teens:
Food (Grocery stores, Subway, Tim Hortons, Restaurants)
Various household or personal items (Walmart, London Drugs, Shoppers)
School supplies (Staples, Dollar Stores)
Clothing (Retail stores, Mayfair, Uptown, Walmart)
Sporting Goods (Sport Chek, Kirbys)
Activities (Movie Passes, Rec Centres)
BC transit bus passes
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Photo Packages & Student ID Cards
Reminder that there are still many school photo packages and student ID cards in the office. Please come by to pick yours up.
NEW – Girls Beginner Lacrosse
For Semester 2 Girl's Beginner Lacrosse Students: there will be a meeting TODAY at the beginning of lunch in the small gym. This is for NEW students to confirm the size of lacrosse shorts they want to order.
NEW - Field Hockey
Field Hockey Players: our "end of season pizza party" is TODAY right after school, 3:30 to approx. 4:30pm in room 276. PLEASE RETURN YOUR UNIFORM ASAP!!!
¬ FINE ARTS
Concert Band Performance - Nov 26th
Our Claremont Concert Band is partnering with the Greater Victoria Concert Band for their “Heroes Among Us” musical event, performing TONIGHT in our Ridge Theatre, 7:00-9:00pm. Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Admission will be by donation at the door. Everyone welcome.
¬ CLUBS
Key Club
Key Club meets TOMORROW (THURDAY) at lunch in room 135.
Peer Tutors
For students interested in being Peer Tutors!! There will be a meeting THIS FRIDAY, Nov. 28 at lunch time in the Learning Commons. See Ms. Giese or Mrs. Wadsworth for more information.
Reminder – Homework Club
Homework Club is up and running! Please drop in MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY every week, 3:15-4:15, in Room 235. Support is also available before school on TUESDAY mornings from 8:00-8:50.
¬ 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
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!
¬ CAREER CENTRE
UVic Engineering & Computer Science – Info: Nov.27
There will be a rep from UVic’s Engineering & Computer Science program here TOMORROW (THURSDAY) @ lunch in the Career Centre (Room 217). The presentation will include Q & A.
Find out:
*Why students choose UVic for Engineering and Computer Science.
*What students can expect during their degree programs.
*What’s needed to apply.
Vancouver Island University – Info: Dec.1
Vancouver Island University will have an info table on WEDNESDAY Dec.1st at lunch in the front foyer. Come check out VIU programs and entrance requirements!
Volunteer Opportunity – Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club has new volunteer openings within the Grizzlies organization for game days! Current roles include:
-Ticketing
-Game Ops
-Ice Crew
Please see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (room 217) or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
News From the PAC - Staff Appreciation Dec 10 - Sign Up
Hello CPAC families,
The Winter Holiday Luncheon for staff is just a few weeks away! Please SIGN -UP to bring something or volunteer to help out on Dec 10th. This is always a highly anticipated day and a great way for us to show our appreciation to the staff and administration. 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.