THE CHRONICLE

Friday October 30, 2026

It’s a great day to be a Spartan!

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ScreamFest  

WOW!!  What an amazing 3 nights of ScreamFest!!! It was fantastic to see so many of

our students, our families, and so many families from other schools attend this hauntingly fun community event. 

 This kind of event cannot happen without hundreds and hundreds of volunteer hours. A HUGE THANK YOU to every student, staff member, parent, and community member who donated their time for promoting, setting-up, creating event posters, tickets, and coupon packages, running/supervising activities & stations, performing in the haunted walks, running the concession, dismantling the sets, etc, etc, etc….. there were so many other various errands before and throughout the event. Every contribution, big or small, brought it all together to make these nights a huge success.

 Another HUGE THANK YOU to many generous donors of food and prize items; your

contributions added more layers of excitement for our visitors.

 To the key staff members of the organizing committee who spear-headed the planning and overall running of ScreamFest behind the scenes: your enthusiasm and commitment are extraordinary and you are amazing!

 Last, but not least, a HUGE THANK YOU to Mike Brooks, the dreamer, creator and

builder of ScreamFest. Your enthusiasm for Halloween and ScreamFest is off the

charts!!

***Halloween Fun TODAY

1. For all students and staff who are wearing costumes TODAY, please join our annual COSTUME CONTEST at lunch in the gym. Spectators are encouraged and welcome.
2. PIE-A-TEACHER: the Grad Exec group have organized a FUNd-raiser, raising money for a special grad initiative, by grads squishing a pie into the faces of some very brave staff members.  Come watch the fun TODAY at lunch in the Student Lounge.  

NEW – Trip to Greece Info

Would you like to come to Greece in 2028?  There are meetings on WEDNESDAYS at lunch in room 312 to sign up or get more information. If you have already signed up and joined the Google classroom, you don't need to come back to any meetings until the new year. This is just for newcomers who need information on how to register.

Photo Packages Ready for Pick-up

If you ordered school photo packages, please come to the office to pick yours up.

Student ID Cards

There are still many student ID cards and photo proofs in the office waiting to be pick up. 

Student Bus Passes

There are still many bus passes in the office waiting to be picked up, especially for International students. 

¬ ATHLETICS

NEW – Tennis

Tennis players!  If you are serious about tennis and want to learn about indoor opportunities and coaching, come to a meeting at lunch TODAY in room 327.

NEW – Cross Country

Congratulations to all the Cross Country runners who competed at the Island Championships this week at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay.  Your Spartans showed grit and determination putting forth courageous performances showing their athletic prowess.  The Senior Boys team claimed the top spot and claimed the overall trophy, with Sebastian DAMIAN taking 2nd overall. The Junior Girls took the bronze in the team competition, with Charlie MILLAR placing 3rd in the race. 
The team is looking forward to competing in the Provincials next weekend. Way to go team! 

¬ CLUBS

GSA Club

The GSA club meets TODAY and every FRIDAY at lunch in room 276 (the Textiles room). All 2SLGBTQIA students and their friends are welcome!

Homework Club

Homework Club is up and running, with learning support from Education Assistants in Room 235. This is open to all students on a drop-in basis. The schedule is posted outside of room 235.   

MONDAY: After school 3:15-4:20  All subjects

TUESDAY: After school 3:15-4:20  All subjects; Math focus available.

WEDNESDAY: Before school 8:00-8:45  All subjects; Math focus available.

                         After school: 3:15-4:20  All subjects

THURSDAY: After school 3:15-4:20  All subjects; Math focus available.

FRIDAY: Before school 8:00-8:45  All subjects; Math focus available.

¬ FINE ARTS

No news today.

¬ INDIGENOUS NEWS

ÍY, SȻÁĆEL HÁLE – Good Day

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

¬ GRAD 2027

Magic Wand Grad Clothing Rental

The Magic Wand is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for any students (boys and girls) This is a great opportunity to borrow, rather than buy, a complete special outfit for graduation. The only cost to the student is a small fee which covers the cost of cleaning.  Please contact Elizabeth Suresus to view her selection of grad dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories.

Magic Wand Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca

Grad Wear 

Reminder that Grad Wear orders are due THIS MONDAY Nov.2 in the Accounts Office. Clothing selections include grad pinnies, shirts, hoodies, sweat pants, and lanyards. Clothing will arrive at school in December.

Grad Photos at Claremont: November 4-13

Artona will be on site at Claremont from November 4-13 to take grad photos.  Please book an appointment at: Artona.com/bookings.  These appointments are for students whose families anticipate buying photos or photo packages, and will include a variety of poses to choose from. For these appointments, there is a $60 deposit required.

We need a photo of every grad. If you wish to have a photo taken ONLY for the yearbook and grad ceremony, those photos can be booked later, for an appointment on February 19^th. These appointments are free of charge. 

¬ FUNDRAISING

No news today.

¬ CAREER CENTRE

Vancouver Film School: Oct 30

There will be an info table for the Vancouver Film School TODAY @ lunch in the front foyer of the school (near the theatre entrance).  Come find out about creative career options in the entertainment industry.

NEW – U of Calgary: Nov.6

There will be a University of Calgary info table on FRIDAY, November 6 at lunch time in the front foyer near the theatre entrance. Come find out about programs, the application process, student life, and more!
 

NEW – Health Care Careers Info: Dec. 2

Are you a Grade 11 or 12 student interested in a career in Health?  Health X Day is happening at Camosun College on WEDNESDAY, December 2 @ 8:45am - 12:30pm. Come to Camosun to explore Dual Credit Pathways in various Health Programs including Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Medical Radiography, and Medical Lab Assistant. Sign up for this field trip with Mr. Bussoli, in the Career Centre (Room 217).  Field Trip Forms due: November 19!

NEW – Employment Opportunity (Yard Work)

A community member near Claremont School is looking for help in their garden - raking leaves, lawn mowing, weeding, etc.
--Lawnmower and tools are supplied
--Flexible hours
--$24 per hour
For more information, see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre, or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

Claremont PAC Website 

Welcome to our CPAC community!  Please visit our website for monthly meeting dates, other school or COPAC events. Visit the site to sign up for ad hoc communications. CPAC LINK     www.claremontsecondarypac.com

CPAC Monthly Meetings:

Thank you to parents who attended our 2nd CPAC meeting. We have approved $24K in funding for the Fall/Winter (based on requests submitted), $7.6K in CPAC allocations and $4.4K in Spring Funding allocation. Details will be within the Oct minutes that will be made available on our CPAC website. Our next meeting is in November as we plan for the Dec Staff Appreciation event. Parents can attend in the Learning Commons or online (7pm-8pm).

November 17th MS Teams LINK

January 19th MS Teams LINK

CPAC 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

If a Student is Absent or Late

Parents are asked to please email the Attendance Line AND your student’s teacher 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 Pickup and Drop Off

For the safe flow of parent vehicle traffic in the mornings and after school, this is a reminder that the bus loop, the staff parking lot, and Strangcrest  Place are NOT a drop-off or pick-up location for students, before or after school.

Morning drop offs: please use the student parking lot or drop off along the ample areas along Claremont Road or Wesley Road. If you are using the student parking lot, please pull further down the lot, as to not block up the parent cars behind you. Please do NOT drive into the staff parking lot.

After school pick ups: please use the student parking lot or pickup along the ample areas along Claremont Road or Wesley Road. Please do NOT park on Strangcrest Place across the road from Claremont. This small cul-de-sac cannot support cars parking and interfering with their driveways.

**A short fresh air walk is a wonderful way for students to start and end their school day.

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.

Instagram Account

Claremont has an Instagram account: @claremontsd63 .    This is great way to keep in the loop on school-wide information.

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.