On Tuesday evening this week, the Claremont Jazz Band enjoyed a clinic with the Commodores Big Band led by SD63 Assistant Superintendent Mark Fraser. Some fantastic experiential learning as Claremont students listened to great modelling and received constructive feedback from the welcoming and encouraging Commodores musicians. A great evening of jazz to help our Jazz Band prepare for their upcoming performances!
Two Claremont robotics teams (1022A and 1022B) competed in the South Island Challenge on Saturday. The two rookie teams qualified for the quarter-finals in their first competition of the year. Way to go!
Last weekend, the Claremont Swim Team competed at the High School Provincials. Every team member swam in the finals on Saturday and our 6 boys came 5th in the province against much larger teams. Our 4 girls were 11th.
Highlights:
Chantel Jeffrey: Gold in 100 Free, 100 Fly (with a Provincial ...
A longtime tradition at Claremont is the Winter Gala. This is an event for Grads only get together for an AMAZING night for a Buffet Dinner, Dancing with a DJ and a Photobooth. The Gymnasium, Student Lounge and Front Entry are transformed into a "Winter Wonderland"
The school is looking for some parent volunteers as helpers to assist with decorating. We have the decorations, we have the plan, we just need some helping hands to make the transformation happen as soon as the school day ends.