Daily News - Wednesday May 20, 2026
THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday May 20, 2026
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
DATE CHANGE - Spirit Day: May 29
Our next school-wide theme day is NEXT FRIDAY May 29. Please note the date change. We will be wearing our school colours !! Let’s see who brings in the most school spirit!!
Gr 9/10 wear BLUE
Gr 11/12 wear RED
Staff wear WHITE
NEW – Trips to Peru 2027 / Japan 2028
Flash sale ends Saturday, May 23rd. See Mr. Gardner in room 327 for information or email dgardner@saanichschools.ca
Blood Drive: May 25
Claremont is hosting a blood drive on MONDAY May 25th in the small gym. Each donation can save 3 lives. This is open to Claremont staff, students, families, and the public. To book an appointment, the sign-up is done through Canadian Blood Services: either through the QR codes on posters around the school, at blood.ca, or by phone: 1-888-2-DONATE. There is a need for all blood types, and donors must be 17 years of age or older. For any questions, see Ms Chapman in room 136.
A few years ago there were some changes to donation eligibility requirements, especially around time spent in Europe/UK between 1980 and 2001. Maybe you are now eligible? Join Canada’s Lifeline. Your donation could be the difference that saves someone’s life.
¬ ATHLETICS
NEW – CSI Rowing
Over Mother's Day weekend, the rowers competed in the Shawnigan Lake Regatta. Highlights included some epic podium finishes:
-Our Novice rowers placed first in the quad.
-Bronwyn ETTLES placed third in the U19 single.
-It was also a standout weekend for Aaron SIRNA and Tim SABOROWSKI, who won all three of their races and helped the Junior 8+ achieve its first win of the season.
The Senior 8+ had a tight race against Brentwood. While they beat them at the last regatta, this time they came in second by just a few seconds. This has fired up the team, and they have their eyes on a big win at Nationals in only two weeks!
1st Place:
U17 Men 8+: Kiva / Aaron / Myles / Tim / Emil / Joao / Linden / Evan / Matt
U17 Men 2x: Aaron / Tim
U17 Men 4x+: Kiva / Aaron / Tim / Emil / Myles
U17 Novice Men 4x+: Will / Marcello / Callum / Brandon
2nd Place:
U19 Men 4+: Sabrina / Luis / Isaac / Jan / Cedric
U19 Men 8+: Sabrina / Ethan / Nathaniel / Andrei / Luis / Caspar / Jan / Isaac / Jackson
U19 Men 2-: Luis / Jan
U19 Mixed 2x: Ethan / Paige
U19 Men 4x: Nathaniel / Andrei / Caspar / Cedric
The Senior Men's 8+ had an eventful week that continued at Elk Lake. They had the privilege of joining a practice with the Canadian National Team's Women's 8+, who are currently training for the Olympics. The team did some competitive side-by-side pieces with them, giving them a taste of what an elite training environment is like.
Go Spartans!
¬ FINE ARTS
Musical Theatre Performance: “Cabaret”… May 19 - 24
Claremont's Musical Theatre production of CABARET runs all of this week to and including SUNDAY. Come see the amazing talents of our Claremont cast, crew and orchestra! Tickets are available online at: claremontsecondary.simpletix.ca
We at Claremont’s value your privacy. When you purchase a ticket for Claremont's Musical Theatre Production of Cabaret, SimpleTix will collect only the information needed to process your ticket and keep you updated. Your data may be stored in the U.S. through SimpleTix. If you are uncomfortable with this then please come into the accounts office at Claremont’s to purchase a ticket in person.
Shows run from May 19-24 nightly at 7pm, plus 1pm matinees on May 23rd and 24th. Cabaret tells the classic story of the unsettling world of 1930s Berlin. Set within the Kit Kat Klub and guided by the eccentric Emcee, the production explores themes of political unrest, moral decay, and fragile escapism, offering a compelling but cautionary glimpse at a society on the brink of collapse.
This year's musical comes with a Mature Content Warning: Audience discretion is advised due to mature themes and disturbing historical context.
¬ INDIGENOUS NEWS
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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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¬ GRAD 2026
Scholarships
Grads! Do you have questions about scholarships? Ms Tong is hosting a drop-in every FRIDAY at lunch in room 323. You can also find out about scholarship opportunities on Claremont's Scholarship e-newsletter (https://secure.smore.com/n/be359) and follow 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 on Instagram
¬ FUNDRAISING
Ice Cream: May 21 & 22!
A Social Justice 12 student is running an ice cream fundraiser THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY at lunch time. Ice cream sandwiches, freezies and other ice cream treats will be available to purchase and all proceeds will be donated to Our Place Society.
Thrift Event: May 27
A group of PEP 9 students is running the “Justice Thrift” event on WEDNESDAY May 27th after school (3:30-5:00) in the Student Lounge. A donation box is at the counter of the main office, and donations will be accepted at the office every day until MONDAY May 25th. All money raised will support the Red Cross. We will gladly accept donations that are clean and sellable, such as clothes, jewelry, books, shoes, and trinkets. Thank you for your support.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer for IRONMAN 70.3! Event Date: THIS SUNDAY, May 24th @ 8:30am - 1:30pm.
For more info and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Rotary Youth Exchange: Info Session for the 2027–28 School Year!
Each year RYE selects a few students from Victoria to study abroad for 1 year of high school. Rotary covers most program costs, and families are responsible for flights, insurance, and personal spending money.
Two programs are offered:
• Long-Term Exchange (full school year abroad)
• Short-Term Exchange (summer exchange program)
Join this informative virtual info session (intended for students currently in Grades 9-11):
Date: MONDAY, June 1, @ 6:30pm (Zoom)
For more info and to register, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Job Opportunity
Gardening help needed! One of our neighbours is seeking help with lawn mowing, weeding, and other gardening tasks on a flexible schedule. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
UBC MD Outreach
UBC is offering the following programs to high school students:
- Their Youth Outreach Mentorship Program connects high school students with a UBC medical student, via approximately six virtual sessions. Dates and timing of the sessions will vary depending on student schedules. If you're interested in the field of medicine and community health, then this is a great opportunity to learn from someone who has this particular life experience
- Their Mini Med School provides Black and Indigenous students with more information about becoming a doctor, and the pathway to applying to medical school. Workshop presentations will be given by Indigenous physicians, medical students, and university staff and faculty members. The 1-day workshop is at UVic on THURSDAY, June 25, and breakfast and lunch are provided.
For more information and to apply, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
UVic Registration Info: May 22
A rep from UVic Advising, will be providing an info session for GRADUATING students who have BEEN ADMITTED to an undergraduate program at UVic for September 2026. This will be really helpful information. Key topics to be covered:
--Selecting first-year courses when you register in June
--Building a course timetable
--Navigating the registration system
THIS FRIDAY May 22 @ lunchtime in the Career Centre. Please be on time and enter quietly if the door is shut.
4-H @ Home Discover Dairy Project
This opportunity is for students up to 15 years old. If you are interested in dairy farming and nutrition, this is a great opportunity for you! The Discover Dairy Project is a fun online home course, where you’ll meet real dairy farmers, learn about cow care, and understand how milk travels from farm to fridge!
Starting May 20 for 6 consecutive WEDNESDAY evenings at 4:00pm. The course is FREE, but class size is limited, so register soon. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217) or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Volunteer Opportunity – Victoria MS Walk: May 31
The 2026 Victoria MS Walk needs Volunteers (Event date is SUNDAY May 31st. ) Students are needed for various roles, including Volunteer Coordinator, Route Coordinator, and Promotions Coordinator, as well as Day-of-Event Volunteers.
These roles are a great fit for students seeking:
• Leadership experience
• Volunteer hours
• Resume and post-secondary application building
• Community engagement opportunities
MS Walk brings together people affected by Multiple Sclerosis to build community, raise awareness, and support critical programs and research across Canada. For more information and to sign up, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Summer Volunteering and Employment in School Gardens!
The Flourish School Food Society is offering summer employment (at $22/hour) and pre-employment training/volunteering for students. You will gain valuable life skills, connect with nature, and share the fruits of your labor with your friends, family, and community at large…. all while having fun with other young gardeners! For more info, go to flourishschoolfood.ca; see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217); or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Applications are due May 25.
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
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.
REMINDER - Bus Registration for 2026-2027: Deadline May 31
Reminder that there is one month remaining to complete bus transportation registration for the upcoming school year 2026/27. Registration Deadline: May 31st.
Please note:
- All registrations submitted after May 31 will be considered late.
- A $100 late fee will apply to any late registrations if a seat is offered.
All bus registrations are through the SD 63 Transportation Department. This is the BUS REGISTRATION LINK . If you have any questions or need assistance, please email the Transportation Department at: transportation@saanichschools.ca
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
Instagram Account
Claremont has an Instagram account: @claremontsd63. This is great way to keep in the loop on school-wide information.
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.