Daily News - Friday June 12, 2026
THE CHRONICLE
Friday June 12, 2026
It’s a great day to be a Spartan!
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – FIFA Game TODAY
For soccer enthusiasts: the FIFA Canada vs Bosnia game will be playing in the theatre TODAY at lunch!
Timetables for 2026/2027
Our first draft of timetables are being worked on and will be posted for all students in their Brightspace accounts on TUESDAY June 16th at 3:00pm.
Claremont FTV Film Festival: Volume 3: June 19
You are invited to the Ridge Playhouse NEXT FRIDAY June 19th at 7pm to a free event. It is the third edition of the Film & TV Class Film Festival! Come see the exciting and original work of the Film/TV students from the past semester on the big screen. There will be free mini chocolate bars and everyone is welcome. Please contact Mr. Plant if you have any additional questions at cplant@saanichschools.ca
Found: Debit Card
A debit card was found in the theatre after the Night of Dance shows. Please come to the office to claim in.
Found: Invisalign
An Invisalign clear dental brace was found at the end of lunch on Friday. Please come to the office to claim it.
NEW - Bling out your Book!!
Hey Bedazzlers! Due to the Capstones happening in the LC, we will meet in Room 206 TODAY at lunch. The rhinestones and tools will be provided…YOU bring your books to glitter up! Sparkle on, Spartans!
¬ Altered Class Schedule
Semester 2 Final Assessment Week Schedule: June 17-23
Wed June 17th | Thurs June 18th | Fri June 19th | Mon June 22nd | Tues June 23rd | |
AM (9:00AM - 12:00 NOON) | Block 1 Copernican (must attend) | Block 2 Copernican (must attend) | Block 3 Curricular Completion (if necessary) | Block 4 Curricular Completion (if necessary) | General Curriculum Completion (if necessary) |
PM (12:00 NOON - 3:00PM) | Block 1 Curricular Completion (if necessary) | Block 2 Curricular Completion (if necessary) | Block 3 Copernican (must attend) | Block 4 Copernican (must attend) | General Curriculum Completion (if necessary) |
¬ ATHLETICS
NEW – Claremont Athletics Banquet
The Claremont Athletic Banquet is on WEDNESDAY June 17th, 4:00 – 6:00pm in the Big Gym. There will be pizza, ice cream, draw prizes, and awards (MVPs for each team, Jr and Sr. Athletic Achievement, Jr and Sr Athletes of the Year, specialty awards, Leadership, Service, etc). There will be Alumni t-shirts for all grade 12 students in attendance.
Cost is $5 in advance (at the accounting office) and $10 at the door. (Parents are welcome to attend for free, unless they plan on eating)
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ INDIGENOUS NEWS
No news today.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Student Farewell Party: June 12
All international students: please attend our Claremont International Student farewell party TODAY at lunch in the Big Gym. Bring your flag for friends to sign and enjoy an ice cream from the ice cream truck on us.
¬ GRAD 2026
Grad Yearbook Picnic: June 15
The grad yearbook picnic will be THIS MONDAY June 15, 2:00-4:00. Pick up your food coupons on MONDAY any time before 2:00 from Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office.
¬ FUNDRAISING
Craft Fair: June 10-15
A group of YCI students are running a craft fair in the Student Lounge TODAY and MONDAY at lunch. All money raised will be donated to the Victoria Women’s Transition House. Come by to see what creations we have made and support an important cause. Thank you for your support.
Bottle Drive: June 13
A group of IGS 12 students is running a bottle drive THIS SATURDAY June 13, 9:00-1:00 in the student parking lot. No sorting required…. simply drop off and drive away. All funds raised will go to support The Wanted Children Foundation, whose mission is to provide care, housing, education, and a future to orphaned and vulnerable children in Nigeria. Thank you for your support. Your donations will directly help these children.
¬ CAREER CENTRE
NEW – Volunteer Opportunity
The Centre of the Universe is looking for high school volunteers for the summer!
There are many roles available, and no experience is required. For more info, contact Centre of the Universe at: volunteercoordinator@centreoftheuniverse.org
NEW – Volunteer Opportunity
Cordova Bay Elementary's Annual FUN FAIR is looking for student volunteers. You'll receive a pizza meal and a letter confirming your volunteer hours. The fair is FRIDAY, June 19 @ 4:00pm - 7:30pm. For more info, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
NEW - Volunteer Opportunity
Make friends, build skills, and share your culture by volunteering with the Global Learning & Language Centre at Royal Roads! The GLLC welcomes international students who are visiting Canada, through fun and memorable discussion activities and student-led panels. There is a required training session for all volunteers. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Volunteer Opportunity for Student Golfers & Student Golf Enthusiasts!
BC Cancer’s “Lawrence’s Drive for a Cure” golf tournament is looking for student volunteers to help at on FRIDAY July 24th at Cordova Bay Golf Course.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
• Hole support
• Registration
• Player assistance
• Event setup & coordination
• On-course activities
Volunteer hours will be fully credited and reference letters will be provided
This is a great experience for students interested in sports, events, healthcare, or community leadership. To volunteer, please email Alexia Greco at:
lawrencesdriveforacure@gmail.com
Work Experience 12
Are you working over the summer (and into the coming school year)? Sign up for Work Experience 12! In order to log hours over the summer, you need to meet with Mr. Bussoli FIRST. Hours DO NOT COUNT toward WEx12, unless you have submitted the required paperwork before the summer. See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre to book an appointment with Mr. Bussoli, as soon as possible.
Job Opportunity
Gardening help needed; $20/hour. A community member at the south end of Old West Saanich Road is looking for a student to help with part-time, occasional gardening. For contact info, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, 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
¬ 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.
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.