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February 11

Daily News - Wednesday February 11, 2026

 THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday February 11, 2026

It’s a great day to be a Spartan!

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Breakfast Club

Reminder that our Breakfast Club runs on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY mornings, 8:30–8:55am, in the Spartan Store. The Club serves: bagels with jam, margarine, and/or cream cheese, and juice boxes. $0.50 per item. 

 

Xavier Pelletier High School Internship Program Info - Feb.12

The Xavier Pelletier High School Internship Program (HSIP) is an 8-week summer program that runs from July-August each summer at the BC Cancer Agency’s Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Center in Victoria.  This program offers Grade 11 students the opportunity to explore cancer research from the front lines, learning the latest techniques in the fight against cancer today and setting the ground for the future. Any interested Grade 11 students are asked to meet TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in Room 200 (Ms. McAvoy's Room) for more details on this opportunity.

 

TC10K (April 26)

Calling all runners and walkers, staff and students…. if you are interested in being part of our Claremont team for the annual TC10K event, please sign up on the TC10K website to join the team asap.  All levels of running/jogging/walking are welcome. If we have a minimum of 10 participants sign up, we will have our team name printed on the event t-shirts. This is the registration LINK.  Under “View Teams”, search for “Claremont Secondary” to join the team.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Laszlo.

 

Found

There are two sets of eyeglasses in the office, hoping to be claimed.

 

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

 

Semester 1 Textiles Students

Reminder to all textiles students from semester 1 to come pick up their projects before the end of this week.

 

Meet The Teacher AND Course Info Night – THURSDAY Feb.12

Altered Class Schedule/Early Dismissal 

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

 

Meet the Teacher – Feb.12

An opportunity for current Gr 9-12 parents to meet Semester 2 teachers in their classrooms to hear about class overview and expectations, by transitioning through each block during the early part of the evening. BRING YOUR CHILD’S CLASS SCHEDULE.  Meeting rotation schedule:

Morning (AM) Block:            4:40 - 4:55pm

        Block 1:          5:00 - 5:15pm

        Block 2:          5:20 - 5:35pm

        Block 3:          5:40 - 5:55pm

        Block 4:          6:00 - 6:15pm 

After School Blk:     6:20 - 6:35pm

 

Course Information Night – Feb. 12

An opportunity for Gr 8-11 students & parents (Gr 8’s making the transition from ROMS to CMont, as well as new students making the transition from out of District) to learn about and make informed decisions regarding course selection for the 2026-27 school year.  We will be providing a wide variety of general course selection information & reminders. Schedule: 

General Information Sessions:

5:30 - 6:30pm:   Out of Catchment + Gr 8 Parent/Student Presentation (Theatre)

6:45 - 7:30pm:   Gr 9-11 Student/Parent Info Session (Theatre)

 

Program Specific Information:

6:45 - 7:15pm: Specialty Programs Round 1: 

PEP (LC)

FOFA (Band Room) 

IGS (Room 264)

Sport Performance  (Gym)

 

 7:30 - 8:00pm:  Specialty Programs Round 2: 

PEP (LC)

FOFA (Band Room)

IGS (Room 264)

Sport Performance  (Gym)

 

¬ ATHLETICS

Spring Sports are just around the corner!

 

NEW – Ultimate Frisbee

For all students who would like to be a part of this year's Ultimate Frisbee team, there is an important meeting TODAY at lunch in the main gym. See Mr Reisig if you can't attend but want to be included.

NEW - Girls Soccer

For all girls, all grades, who would like to be a part of this year's Soccer teams, please come to a meeting TODAY at lunch in the main gym. 

 

NEW – Track and Field

For all students interested in joining the Track and Field team: there will be a meeting. TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in room 321.

 

NEW – Badminton

For all students who would like to be a part of this year's Badminton team, there is a meeting NEXT WEDNESDAY Feb.18 at lunch in the main gym. 

 

¬ FINE ARTS

Music Café – Feb.19

Claremont’s “Music Cafe” is happening NEXT THURSDAY Feb 19th from 7:00-9:00pm in our Learning Commons. There will be a wide range of instrumental and voice performances, solos and ensembles in a café-style setting. Tickets are on sale at lunch, starting TODAY, for $15. This will be a special evening of musical talent and musical passion. Please consider coming out to show your support for our wonderful musical students!

 

¬ CLUBS

NEW - Debate Club

Do you yearn for debate and discussion? Debate Club is back up and running! Returning and new students are welcome! We meet on MONDAYSs at lunch to Room 235. See you there!

 

Clubs at Claremont.

There are many clubs to get involved with at Claremont. Here is a list of the current club opportunities. Details are posted outside of the office. Check them out! 

Board Game Club

Chess Club

Gardening Club

Math Club

Grad Exec YCI (Youth for Change and Inclusion) 

Claremont GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)

Trivia Tournaments

Key Club

Movie Club (lunchtime movies)

Movie Club (watch 7 discuss new films)

Lunch Time Gym/Weight Room

Indigenous Leadership 

Team

Peer Tutoring

Girl Power Robotics Club (*might be FULL*)

Model UN Club

Knitting, Crochet & Cricut Craft Club

IBPOC Club

Wolf Pack

Movie Club

Film Production 

Dance Club *by audition

Japanese Club

Psych Sessions

Writing Club

Debate Club

 

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Pizza Lunch – Feb.11

International Students only: our pizza lunch is TODAY in the Learning Commons.

 

¬ GRAD 2026

Grad Assembly – Feb.18

There will be an important grad assembly NEXT WEDNESDAY Feb.18 in block 4. All grade 12s should attend.

 

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. 

 

¬ FUNDRAISING

Bottle Drive – Feb.14

CSI Lacrosse is hosting a bottle drive at Claremont THIS SATURDAY Feb.14, from 9:00 – 1:00.  No sort: an easy drive through and drop off through the bus loop at the front of the school.. Thank you for supporting the lacrosse program!

 

¬ CAREER CENTRE

UVic Economics Programs - Info Feb.12

Are you interested in finding out about the UVic Department of Economics?  There will be an info table TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch in the student lounge; tomorrow is early dismissal day, so lunch is 11:18-11:54.  Come and find out about undergraduate programs in Economics at UVic, and how to apply.

 

NEW – Camosun's Student Services & Program Info Fair – Feb.25

This information event will include booths from Camosun’s various programs, specifically to support undecided students who are still exploring their program options.  Applicants and their parents can visit the campus, connect with a range of student services, and meet other newcomers. Admissions, Registration, Academic Advising, Centre for Accessible Learning, and other student services will be in attendance.

WEDNESDAY, February 25, 4:00 – 7:00pm at the Lansdowne Campus (3100 Foul Bay Road), primarily in Wilna Thomas building. 

Campus Tours: 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30pm.  No registration necessary.

 

Butchart Gardens JOB FAIR 2026 – Feb.18

Butchart Gardens is recruiting for Spring and Summer, and is hosting their annual job fair on WEDNESDAY February 18, 5:30pm- 7:30pm (800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay).  Come check it out and bring your resume.

--Competitive wages

--Employment in most departments

--Department representatives available 

 

Women in Orthopaedics - Virtual Workshop - Saturday, February 21 
UBC Department of Orthopaedics and BC Children’s Hospital are hosting a virtual workshop that will provide insights into what it is like to work as an orthopaedic resident, through guided discussion of real-world cases and clinical decision-making. The workshop is geared toward female students in grades 10-12.  The workshop is SATURDAY Feb. 21, 10:00am-11:30am.  Deadline for registration is SATURDAY, February 14. For more information and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

 

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

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.

 

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.

 

¬ ONGOING REMINDERS

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.