Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday September 20, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Student Parking
A reminder to all students who are driving cars to school:  all cars must be registered if you are parking in the student parking lot.  Please come to the office to pick up your registration form.

'Claremont Reads' is back!
Come into the Learning Commons and answer the question "What did you read over the summer?" You will be entered to win our prize draw at the end of September.

Blood Drive
The first blood drive of the year is on October 3.  Sign up is in room 136 with Ms Chapman all this week at lunch time.  Donors must be 17yrs old by Oct 3.  Let's roll up our sleeves, Claremont!

Summit at the Pier – Meeting on Wednesday
On October 1st & 2nd, 500 youth will gather for two days of future-proofing sessions at Ogden Point.  These two action-packed days will feature world-class speakers, inspirational entertainment, and unique idea-generating methods to draw out the most interesting conversations and ideas from youth. There will be 50 inspiring facilitators, policy makers, business owners, educators, entertainers and others to guide students and act as catalysts for stronger communities .  If you are interested attending Summit at the Pier, Claremont might be able to support you.  Please attend a meeting this WEDNESDAY at lunch in room 200 (Ms. Paas's room).

CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
Science & Engineering Club
The first meeting of the Science & Engineering Club will be TODAY at lunch in room 207 with  Mr. Vucko.  We will do labs and have the opportunity to go on field trips to attend lectures at UVic and other events. Come check it out.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
No news today.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
Adrienne's Tea Garden at Matticks Farm is hiring 2 dishwashers and one front-end cashier . 
The Broadmead Canadian Tire Store is hiring enthusiastic young people for part-time positions in all departments, so there should be a good fit for anyone whatever their interests are.  Please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre for more information

Acadia University Visit
A representative from Nova Scotia's Acadia University will be at Claremont this THURSDAY, Sept. 22nd, at 3:25 pm. in the Student Lounge.  If you've thought about attending university on the East Coast, stop by the Student Lounge after school on Thursday to find out more about Acadia and the programs offered.  

Canadian Universities Event
A Canadian Universities Event is being hosted by Oak Bay Secondary School next TUESDAY, Sept. 27th,  from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.  Representatives from universities from across Canada will be in attendance to showcase their programs. There is a limited number of spaces available for grade 12 students from Claremont who would like to attend.  School bus transportation will be provided, leaving Claremont at 8:30 a.m. and returning by 11:30 a.m.  Sign-up for students wishing to attend will be on a first come, first served basis.  Sign up information and consent forms are in the Career Centre. 

Fire/Rescue Cadet Camp
Any students aged 16-18 years old interested in participating the March 2017 Fire/Rescue Cadet Camp on Pender Island, please see Mr. Arsenault as soon as possible in the Career Centre.

Work Experience
Work Experience registration deadline is September 30th!  Any student wishing to get work experience credits for this year please see Mr. Arsenault in the room #131 Career Centre BEFORE Sept. 30th!

GRAD 2016
Scholarship Meeting
For all grade 12's:  the first Scholarship meeting will be this THURSDAY at 12:00 in the theatre.  Come hear about the many opportunities for scholarships.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Pizza Lunch
The first Pizza Lunch for International Students is TODAY.  All International students are welcome.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.