THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday November 4, 2026

It’s a great day to be a Spartan!

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Copernican Day TODAY

TODAY is the second of two days of our Copernican schedule, and the entire school will follow a schedule consisting of two long blocks.  Please note today’s revised Class Schedule:

Block 2: 9:00 – 11:45 (all morning)

Block 4: 12:30 – 3:10 (all afternoon)

NEW – 2027 Trips to Peru & Japan 

All students enrolled in the Peru and Japan trips: please attend a meeting THIS FRIDAY at lunch in room 327.  Interested students who haven’t signed up yet can also attend.

2028 Trip to Greece: Parent Meeting Nov.19

Students who are interested in the 2028 trip to Greece, there are meetings TODAY and 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.

Parent Meeting: if parents are interested in hearing more information about the Greece Trip, please come to a parent meeting on THURSDAY Nov. 19 @ 7pm in room 312.

¬ ATHLETICS

NEW - Jr Girls Basketball

All grade 9 and 10 girls interested in playing basketball: tryouts continue TOMORROW (THURSDAY) @ 5:15 in the small gym. See Mr. Reisig or Ms. Dheensaw if you can’t make it.

¬ CLUBS

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

Grad Assembly: Nov.5

There will be a mandatory grad assembly TOMORROW (THURSDAY) Nov. 5 in block 1. We will cover important information relating to graduation, including post-secondary applications, scholarships, and more. If you have a spare in block 1, please make arrangements to be here.

Grad Parent Meeting (Online): Nov. 12

There will be an online grad parent meeting on THURSDAY Nov.12 @ 7pm, covering similar information as the Nov.5 student meeting, plus information from our Grad 2027 Parent Executive. Click HERE for the meeting invitation. 

NEW - Grad Wear 

Great new for Grads: the deadline for ordering Grad Wear has been extended until THIS FRIDAY November 6^th.  Order forms are in the Accounts Office. 

Grad Photos at Claremont: November 4-13

If you booked an appointment for grad portraits, your photo shoot will be in Artona’s portrait trailer, parked at the bottom of the staff parking lot by the rugby shed. 

If you haven’t booked an appointment yet, please book it 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. 

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

¬ FUNDRAISING

NEW – Purdy’s Chocolates 

Claremont Sports Institute Rowing is hoping to raise funds for our spring racing season. From now until November 24th, you can order Purdy’s treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Christmas chocolates online. 

What you’ll need to order:

1. Our campaign number is 000040922

2. Go to our fundraising website: PURDY’S LINK. 

3. Click “Join Campaign”

4. Shop, shop, shop away!

Contact Tony Gudavicius gudaviciust@gmail.com for any questions.  Thank you for supporting the CSI Rowers.  Happy chocolating!

¬ CAREER CENTRE

U of Calgary: Nov.6

There will be a University of Calgary info table THIS 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!

 

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!

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

Bus Transportation Survey

COPACS is gathering information to ensure students are well supported in their transportation needs within SD63. If you have a youth within the district using transportation/previously used transportation, we would like to hear from you. Link to SURVEY.

CPAC Monthly Meetings

Our next meeting in November will highlight admin updates and planning for the Dec 9th Staff Appreciation event. Parents can attend in the Learning Commons or online (7pm-8pm).

November 17th MS Teams LINK

January 19th MS Teams LINK

Claremont PAC Website 

Please visit our website for monthly meeting dates, other school or COPAC events and to sign up for ad hoc communications. CPAC LINK     www.claremontsecondarypac.com

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.