Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Friday March 17, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bell Schedule Change After Spring Break
All students and staff should note that the bell schedule will be changing slightly after Spring Break. This will affect the start time for Blocks 2 and 3 by a few minutes. Please see the new schedule posted in classrooms and around the school. It will also be posted on the Claremont Website.

Math Contests
Sign-up sheets are now posted in the math wing for all the contests coming up in April, including the Euclid. Please sign up soon.  Deadline for the school to register is March 21.

Are you Missing an Iphone??
The school district bus department has an Iphone that was left on bus #10 about two weeks ago.  If you think this might be your Iphone, please phone the bus department to identify it: 250-652-7343.

CLUBS
No news today.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Claremont's Got Talent
Claremont's Got Talent is coming up at the end of April: April 25-28.  Please sign up on the theatre door, on your own, with a friend, or with a group.  Show Claremont that you've got talent!!

ATHLETICS
Track & Field
For all track & field athletes who still need their permission forms: there will be a meeting TODAY at lunch in room 312.

Jr Girls Soccer
Nice win last night ladies against Mt. Doug! The gorgeous weather was a wonderful surprise. There will be a quick team meeting TODAY for 5 minutes at the start of lunch in room 303. Be sure to bring payment for gear. The order must go in today!

CAREER CENTRE
Commercial Pilot Information
There is a huge world-wide shortage of commercial pilots today!  If you would like to learn more about flight schools, training, and related careers in the field, sign up in the Career Centre for a presentation by a current Air Canada pilot on April 13th.

Job Opportunities
Visit the Career Centre for further details and contact information about these opportunities:

Quick local job: a local resident needs the help of 2 strong students to move a few sheets of drywall. Should take about an hour or so - pay $25.00 for each student.  Please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre for contact information.

Coast Capital Savings "Youth Get It" Intern Program is now accepting applications. This part-time work opportunity will give you experience in leadership, community relations, teamwork and financial literacy.  To apply, visit the Career Centre to pick up an information form. Application deadline March 31st 2017.

The Victoria Flying Club is looking to hire workers to clean planes! 

Garden/yard work opportunities: a variety of short and long term jobs are available in the Sidney North Saanich area. 

Volunteer Opportunities
Easter Egg Hunt at Beaver Lake Park, Saturday, April 15th, from 8 am - 2 pm. 15-20 student volunteers are needed for this annual family event -  including face painting, cake decorating and perhaps wearing a bunny costume! 
Sidney & Peninsula Literary Festival, at the Shoal Centre, this FRIDAY March 17th, 6:30-9:30 pm, needs 3 volunteers to help with tickets, welcome people at the door, assist with new memberships and oversee coffee table break. 

Preparing and serving tea/coffee and treats at the Central Saanich Senior Citizen Association 'Sunday Special' in Brentwood Bay - last Sunday of the month from March to June - 1 to 4 pm. 

FREE Tax Return Preparation
Tax season is here!  Need help preparing your tax return?  Students can have their income tax prepared for FREE  by a qualified volunteer at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney.  To find out more or get more information about what students need to know at tax time, visit the Career Centre.

GRAD 2017
Dry Grad Fundraiser – Easter Message Sticks
Easter message sticks are on sale.  These are a colourful special touch to any Easter bouquet or potted plant and are made by our student, Braiden, on his very own 3D printer.  They are $4 each and come in seven fun styles.  Samples and order forms are in the office. Orders will be filled in time for Easter.

Grad Transition
Going once... Going twice... A completed GT is oh so nice!  TODAY is the last day to get your own GT interview completed and submitted to the Career Centre.  After today, you will be scheduled for a formal interview on April 11th, for which you will be required to dress appropriately and present a resume along with your GT forms.  All forms available from the Career Centre.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Vancouver Trip
Vancouver trip forms are due TODAY. Please hand them in to Brenda.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.