Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday April 20, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Sole Sisters - KidsRun
Sole Sisters will be holding the 7th annual “KidsRun” - a 1km and 5km run/walk on SUNDAY May 1st at 10:00 a.m. starting at the Tillicum Mall parking lot by Montana's.   You can choose to walk or run either distance.  Come and enjoy a morning full of fun family activities, entertainment, on-site barbeque by donation, and silent auction. All money raised will go to the Victoria General Hospital's Pediatrics Oncology department, to help treat cancer in children. See Sierra Boland if you have any questions.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Lip Sync Battle
There will be a lip sync battle next week on TUESDAY April 26 at lunch in the theatre.  Sign up to be part of the battle, by yourself or with a friend.  The sign-up sheet is posted outside of the theatre doors.

ATHLETICS
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CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
The Docks Restaurant on Wharf Street in downtown Victoria,  is looking for student help!  See Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre for details.

Job Opportunities (Yard/Gardening):
North Saanich: trimming ivy and spring clean-up. 4 shifts of 2-3 hours @ $15.00/Hour.
North Saanich: weeding & preparing a vegetable patch. 1 student for 4 hours, or 2 students for 2 hours, $12.00/hour; 
Sidney: lawn mowing, 1.5 hours on call, $12.00/hour.
Sidney: lawn mowing, every second week, 1 hour/$14.00/hour.
Sidney: weeding flower beds, 4-6 hours for 1 student, or 2-3 hours for 2, $14.00/Hour
Visit the Career Centre for contact information.

Free Gardening Course
Gardening Basics – May 1, 8 & 15 (3 Sundays in a row) 1:00 - 4:00pm at Sluggett House Garden, 1336 Marchant Rd, Brentwood Bay.  There are just a few spots left in this course, so sign up now!
More information in the Career Centre.

Camp Ignite for Girls – Follow-up
Any Claremont girls (16-18) interested in learning more about the Camp Ignite summer mentorship program: the Saanich Fire Department would like to give a presentation TOMORROW (THURSDAY April 21) at 11:15 a.m..  **If you have already picked up an application and/or you would like to attend the SFD presentation, please see Mrs. Rhodes or Mr Arsenault in the Career Centre TODAY to sign up for the presentation.
Camp Ignite is a week-long Mentorship Program, August 11-14, 2016 in Vancouver, organized by members of the Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. The camp is directed towards young women, ages 16-18 with the purpose of inspiring girls about careers in firefighting.

GRAD 2016
25 Students are Missing Grad Transition!!
Please check the list of 25 students that has been posted on the grad board and in the Career Centre  to see if YOU are still missing one or more aspects of your Grad Transition.  Please see Mrs. Rhodes or Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre to find out what you are missing.
Remember:  Incomplete Grad Transition = NO GRAD!!

Coast Capital Savings “Youth Get it” Education Awards
If you wish to be considered for the Coast Capital Savings Youth Get it Education Awards (two at $2500 each):  the deadline to submit your resume and unofficial transcript to Mrs Martin at the main office is NOON TODAY.  Deadline is firm.  Please email Ms Hari for more information.

PAC Scholarships – Deadline Extension
The deadline for the PAC scholarships has been extended to FRIDAY April 29th at noon. Applications can be found on the scholarship page. Please email Ms Hari if you have any questions.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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