THE CHRONICLE
Friday April 7, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Musical Theatre Presents “Cinderella”
Claremont's Musical Theatre program presents Rogers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella”. Tickets are now on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672. 7pm shows run May 10-13 and May 17-20. Additional 2pm matinees on May 13 & May 20. $15 Adults / $12.50 for Students/Seniors / $10 for Children 12 and under. Open seating. Plan early; this show is sure to sell out!!
Battle of Vimy Ridge Celebration
This SATURDAY, there will be a 100-year celebration of the historic victory of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, held at Fort Rodd Hill National Park. 6:00-8:30 pm. This is a free event, and will include stories by historians, military re-enactments, music by the 5th Field Regiment, and a colour party. A great opportunity to honour the sacrifice and victory of this Canadian battle in France during WWI. For more information: parkscanada.gc.ca/fortroddhill
A group of 10 Claremont students are travelling to France with Mr. Gardner and will be participating in the 100th year celebration on location at Vimy Ridge. What an amazing opportunity.
Book Drive
There is a book drive at Claremont from now until June 15th. The collection of books is being coordinated by the Victoria City Police Youth Council/Youth for Change and Inclusion. All books will help build a library for a downtown outreach program to support people struggling with homelessness. Books will ideally be suitable for ages 18-30 and be in decent condition. They can be dropped off at the school office. They are also looking for donations of a few book shelves for the library. Questions can be directed to Nathan at: ycilibrarian@gmail.com
CLUBS
No news today.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Claremont's Jr. Leadership and Student Government are organizing an Easter Egg hunt next THURSDAY April 13th at lunch! Hundreds of small chocolate eggs will be hidden just before LUNCH all around the school inside and outside and their will also be larger plastic eggs to be found which will contain a special message telling you how to get a special prize. Get egg-cited Claremont!
Claremont's Got Talent
Claremont's Got Talent is coming up: 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
Scrum Fest
The Spartan Scrum Fest rugby tournament continues TODAY and SATURDAY. Game schedules are posted around the school. We will have our concession tent up and running with burgers, chips, drinks, etc. There will be NO CAFETERIA SERVICE today.
PARKING – No students can be parked in the lower staff parking lot during Scrum Fest.
We hope that all classes attend the main event match TODAY starting at 2 p.m. on the field inside our Track. The bell schedule will be adjusted so that all classes end at 1:45 so that we can all show our school spirit and watch some great rugby. Wear red!!
TODAY's altered schedule:
BLK 1 9:00 - 10:00
BLK 2 10:05 - 11:05
Lunch: 11:05 - 11:40
BLK 3 11:40 - 12:40
BLK 4 12:45 - 1:45
Spirit Rally 1:45 - 2:48
CAREER CENTRE
OSEF Student Exchanges
If you would like to live and go to school for 11-weeks in France, Belgium or Spain next year, please see Mrs. Rhodes in the Career Centre for application information. Application deadlines are looming for OSEF 2017-2018 exchange programs!
Job Opportunities
There are various short and long term outside gardening and yard work jobs in the Sidney and North Saanich areas. Postings can be viewed in the Career Centre. Stop by and have a look!
Volunteer Opportunity
Sidney Literary Festival is looking for a few volunteers with creative writing skills, editing skills, or English teaching experience to adjudicate the writing contest submissions from school children. The time required will be approximately a half or whole day in April. Visit the Career Centre for more information.
Training Opportunities
More information available in the Career Centre.
FoodSafe Level 1 - Saturday April 8th - 8:30 -4:00. $50.00.
First Aid with CPR "C" & AED - Monday, May 8, 2017 - 8:30- 4:00. $50.00.
Gardening Basics - Saturday afternoons - May 6, 13, 27th from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. (free)
Excellent opportunity to learn the basics about gardening and yard maintenance. Students will learn skills to be prepared for paid work in the community.
GRAD 2017
Mandatory Grad Assembly
All grade 12's are required to attend a grad assembly on TUESDAY April 18 in block 2. This assembly will provide all details about graduation: how to know if you are eligible to cross the stage, criteria for completion of courses at SIDES or ILC, grad ceremony, grad dinner/dance, All Nite Dry Grad, how to get tickets, deadlines, and all of the necessary paperwork. If you have a spare or if you are not usually at Claremont for block 2, it is essential that you make arrangements to attend this important assembly.
Grad Transition Interviews
Grad Transition interview appointments are now scheduled for this TUESDAY April 11th. The list of Grads with an incomplete GT has been posted by the main front entrance and the student lounge. If your name is on this list you MUST attend your scheduled interview. Please pick up your Interview appointment slip from the Career Centre today.
Dry Grad Fundraiser – Easter Message Sticks
TODAY is the deadline to order Easter message sticks. 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.
Dry Grad - Spring Fundraiser!
Beautify your yard and deck for spring while supporting a great cause: providing a REALLY FUN grad celebration in a drug and alcohol free venue!
Growing Smiles is known for beautiful, high quality hanging baskets, planters, annuals, strawberries, veggies, herb and tomatoes, fertilizer and soil. To order, simply click on the link below.
claremontdrygrad.growingsmilesfundraising.com
You will be prompted to complete your order. You CAN pay with a credit card and it is very easy to do, although you will be prompted through a PayPal screen first. You can also pay with PayPal if you like.
If you would rather pay with cash or a cheque, you can print off the form below and send in to the school. (You may have to copy and paste it into your web browser to open, then print.)
https://webmail.telus.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=81402&part=2
All orders need to be placed by APRIL 28, 2017. Cheques made out to 'Claremont Grad All Nite'.
Pick up date is MAY 9, 2017 at the school, just in time for Mother’s Day!!!
Please please feel free to send to any friends or family in the area. Thank you for your support!!
Questions can be sent to: kari_erickson@hotmail.com
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Vancouver Trip – Cancelled
The Vancouver trip has been cancelled. See Brenda for your refund.
Tofino Trip
Tofino Trip packages are now available. Pick them up from Brenda ASAP. There are only 30 spots.
Check Brenda's board every day for news.