Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday November 2, 2016

MEETING AT LUNCH TODAY
Peer Tutors
There will be a Peer Tutor meeting TODAY at the start of lunch in the Learning Commons.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Found
A camera was found in the school yesterday. Please come to the office to claim it.

Peer Tutoring
If you are in need of a Peer Tutor, please see Ms. Giese in the counselling office.

School Photos
There are school photos and school I.D. cards for many students still waiting to be picked up.  These are all from the original photo day.  Retake photos have not arrived yet.

CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
No news today.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Senior Girls Volleyball Results
Congratulations to the senior girls volleyball team who went undefeated last night and won the Veteran's Cup for the second year in a row.  Thanks to all the parents and staff who made the effort to cheer on the team.

CAREER CENTRE
UVic Visit
Come by the Learning Commons TODAY right after school to hear from a  UVic rep about programs and admissions. 

Soldier For A Day
Last call for Soldier For A Day applications!  This SATURDAY Nov 5th, Soldier For A Day is your chance to get an inside look at all aspects of basic military concepts such as drill and dress, military equipment, weapons, vehicles, training equipment, and military rations. This program is based at the Armoury on 724 Vanalman Ave.  For students aged 15 and up.  Please see Mrs. Rhodes in the Career Centre for application forms.

GRAD 2016
Grad Assembly – Nov 3
Attention all grads: there will be an important grad assembly on THURSDAY November 3rd in block 3 (after lunch) in the theatre. Many important issues and topics about grad will be covered. If you have a spare in this block, please make arrangements to be here.

Grad 2017 Parent Info Night – Nov 3
For parents/guardians of students graduating in 2017: you are invited to an information session on THURSDAY November 3rd, 7:00-8:30 pm in Ridge Theatre.  The evening will be broken down into three sections:
Part 1 (30 min) Learn about the many details of grad year: credits needed to graduate, Grad Transition, Duel Credit and AP courses, scholarship opportunities, the parent-sponsored Dry Grad, and projected fees for Grad.  Meet members from the parent After Grad Committee
Part 2 (10min) An invitation to learn more about Mental Heath Awareness through Jack.org, with Russ and Michelle Smith.
Part 3 (40 min) University of Victoria and Camosun College representatives will share what opportunities are available after grade 12.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Vancouver Trip
The Vancouver day trip for International students is November 23rd.  Get your permission form from Brenda's door.  Completed packages are due on Wednesday, November 9th.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.