Daily News - Friday January 23, 2026
THE CHRONICLE
FRIDAY January 23, 2026
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – ASSESSMENT WEEK January 26-30
REVISED (COPERNICAN) CLASS SCHEDULE NEXT WEEK
MONDAY January 26
9-12 Block 1 class
12-3 Curriculum completion (only if student has outstanding work)
TUESDAY January 27th
9-12 Block 2 class
12-3 Curriculum completion (only if student has outstanding work)
WEDNESDAY January 28th
9-12 Curriculum completion (only if student has outstanding work)
12-3 Block 3 class
THURSDAY January 29th
9-12 Curriculum completion (only if student has outstanding work)
12-3 Block 4 class
FRIDAY January 30th
Curriculum completion (all day, only if student has outstanding work)
NEW - Cafeteria Services Winding Down For Semester-End
The Cafeteria will be open with limited pizza sales THIS MONDAY January 26th & TUESDAY January 27th. Cafeteria will be CLOSED on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY January 28-30. Please plan ahead for your lunch.
NEW – Film and TV Film Festival: Jan.29
You are invited to see the films that students in Film & TV 9-12 have made this semester, on THURSDAY January 29th at 7pm in the Ridge Theatre. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. There will be treats!
NEW – Waterloo Computing Contest
If any student is interested in writing the Waterloo Computing Contest in February, please see Mr. Beeston in room 236 as soon as possible.
Skills Canada Competition
Registration is OPEN for this year's South Island Regional Skills Canada Competitions! Online or face-to-face competitions will be held, covering areas like Electronics, Graphic Design, Internet Website Design, Job Skill Demonstration, Photography, and Public Speaking... Registration in each competition is limited. Please see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217), as soon as possible, if you are interested in competing.
Competition Date: FRIDAY March 6, 2026
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¬ FINE ARTS
Claremont’s Got Talent & Music Cafe
Do you have a hidden talent you want to perform? Find Mrs. English to ask about having a performance slot for Claremont's Got Talent (running Feb. 17-20), or the Music Cafe (on Feb. 19).
NEW - Night of Dance
Congratulations to all of the dancer and choreographers on two amazing shows of Night of Dance. This was a fabulous event, showcasing fantastic choreography and talent!
¬ CLUBS
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
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¬ 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
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¬ FUNDRAISING
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¬ CAREER CENTRE
NEW – Rural Healthcare Virtual Info Event: Jan.27
Are you thinking About a Career in Rural Healthcare? Join Going Rural 2026, a free virtual event hosted by UBC Health and Rural eMentoring BC.
-- Hear directly from students and professionals with rural practice experience.
-- Connect with admissions representatives for guidance.
-- Explore pathways to rural practice in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare fields.
Whether you’re planning a career in healthcare or simply exploring your options, this event offers practical insight, real stories, and clear next steps.
This virtual even is THIS TUESDAY January 27, 4:30pm - 8:00pm
For more info and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) or email her at: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Job Opportunity: Minor Test Shopper, Island Health
The Tobacco & Vapour Prevention and Control Program is looking to hire minors for compliance checking work. $22.50/hr. Requirements:
Good Communication Skills.
Reliable transportation to the main office (771 Vernon Ave.).
Ability to be scheduled for weekday shifts at 3:30 pm and occasional weekends.
You were born in late 2009 or 2010.
For more info see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Job Opportunity: Marketers
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 and to apply, email Lucc at lucc.f@studentworks.ca
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
NEW – Mental Health Resources and Supports
Taking time to check in with one another and reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference. We are sharing this resource list from BCCPAC to ensure families are aware of the mental health supports available for youth and caregivers across British Columbia.
This is the LINK for Mental Health Resources and Supports. The document includes 24/7 crisis supports, phone and text lines for children and youth, parent and caregiver resources to help families navigate mental health concerns and have supportive conversations with young people.
Digital Wellbeing Presentation – Jan.28
COPACS is putting on a virtual event (MS Teams) focused on Digital Wellbeing and Learning with Shannon Husk. Information on the forthcoming Parent Engagement Evening is available at: https://saanichschools.ca/node/1442
Date: Jan 28 @ 7:00pm. Please register for the event: Registration 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.