Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Friday September 30, 2016

MEETING AT LUNCH TODAY
Scholarship Meeting
For all interested grade 12's:  there is a Scholarship meeting TODAY at lunch in room 310 with Mr. Cannon.  Come find out about the many scholarships that are available for post-secondary.

Last Chance: NYC Spring Break 2017 Trip
There will be a meeting TODAY at lunch for students and also at 5:30pm in the theatre to discuss the NYC trip.  The lunch meeting is for students to get info about the trip, but the 5:30pm meeting is for parents to learn more about the trip.  See Mr. Plant for more details.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Orange Shirt Day Today
Today, Claremont joins in to recognize Orange Shirt Day.  This is a nationally commemorated day to remember the survivors of Indian Residential Schools while affirming that all children are valued in our community. Wearing orange helps us all to share in this important message.

Trades Exploration Program
There are still a few seats left for the Claremont Trades Exploration Program.  This program is worth 12 grade 12 credits and can lead to apprenticeship and paid trades training at Camosun!  If you are interested, please see Mr. Arsenault before the end of TODAY!

Blood Drive
Reminder to donors that the blood drive is this MONDAY.  Check your appointment time outside the Learning Commons and bring picture ID with you on Monday to your appointment. We still have some appointment times available.

Cops For Cancer
Our Block 2 Cops for Cancer fundraising campaign is now on!  Whichever block 2 class raises the most $$  by next Thursday will receive as a prize for the class..... delicious root beer ice cream floats!   Please bring your donations to your block 2 class.

ALSO...  If you are willing to donate your gorgeous hair for Cops for Cancer, please come to the Lounge next week at lunch where we will be shaving heads and waxing legs!  See Mr. Plant if you want to shave your head or donate 12 inches of hair.  Arrangements need to be made to ensure we have enough supplies for the event.

CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
Clubs Showcase
Ever wonder which Clubs are at Claremont?  On TUESDAY, Oct. 4Th at lunch, come to the Learning Commons  to check out our Clubs Showcase!  We have many clubs to offer!  Sign up and join one!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Swim Club Meeting
There is an important Swim Club meeting TODAY at lunch in the small gym.  Bring your phones!

CAREER CENTRE
Vancouver Film School
Mark your calendar if you are considering a career in the Entertainment Arts industry!   Vancouver Film School  is hosting a FREE information session on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 6-9 pm at the Victoria Event Centre!  More details in the Career Centre.

Work Experience
TODAY is the last day for Work Experience registration.  Any student wishing to get work experience credits for this year please see Mr. Arsenault in the room #131 Career Centre before the end of TODAY.

GRAD 2016
Grad Meeting
There is a very important grad meeting next WEDNESDAY at lunch in room 303 - voting will be done so please don't miss it if you want your vote to count.  See you then!

Grad Portraits
Grads:  It’s time to book your Grad Portrait photo shoot.  Lifetouch is bringing a portable studio to Claremont  starting next week on October 6th. You need to book your appointment now by going onto the Lifetouch website:  www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.  Photo brochures are available in the office. Don’t put this off, because the appointments book up quickly!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.

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