THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday May 10, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learning Commons
Could the person who returned the blue covered Social Studies Eleven workbook please come to the Learning Commons. The barcode is missing, so we do not know who it was checked out to.
Morning Coffee - IGS 12 Fundraiser
The IGS 12 class is brewing up coffee at the “Global Cafe” in room 264 each morning from 7:30-9:00. Delicious Level Ground espresso drinks and drip coffee are available, including flavour shots! Espresso/Lattes $2.50 / Drip $1.50. Cash only please. Come by for a morning treat and help support the IGS trip to Haida Gwaii at the same time!
Musical Theatre Presents “Cinderella”
Claremont's Musical Theatre program presents Rogers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella”. The show opens this week!! Tickets are 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!!
Book Drive
Thank you for the great donations so far! The book drive continues from now until June 15th and is 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. They can be dropped off at the school office. Questions can be directed to Nathan at: ycilibrarian@gmail.com
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.
ATHLETICS
Junior Girls Soccer
For all Jr Girls Soccer players: there is an important meeting TODAY at lunch in room 303 to go over the schedule and travel for Islands!!
Ultimate Frisbee - Today
The next Ultimate Frisbee practice is TODAY after school from 3:00-4:30pm on the back field. Match play dates are quickly approaching, so you NEED to attend this practice if you plan on playing on one of the Ultimate teams. This is for all students (grades 9-12, male or female).
CLUBS
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CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
A local resident (Alderly Road) is looking for part-time yard work help.! Stop by the Career Centre for contact information.
Technologies Exploration Course - TEAC 105
Grades 10 to 12: There are still seats available for the September 2017 Camosun South Island Partnership (SIP) TEAC 105 Course! This course provides an introduction to careers and basic skills in Computer Science, Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. This 4-credit course runs Fridays from 3:30- 6:30 at the Camosun Interurban Campus for 12 weeks. You have only the cost of books and the application fee! Visit the Career Centre for more information and application packages.
GRAD 2017
All Night Dry Grad
Reminder that the Dry Grad tickets ($75) need to be purchased online by going to Eventbrite.ca and searching for Claremont Dry Grad 2017. We have an amazing all-night event planned for our Grads! Information about the event can be found on the school website by clicking 'Parents' and then 'All Night Dry Grad'. Details were in your Grad Package as well. If you have any questions, please email claremontdrygrad@gmail.com
Scholarships
Attention grade 12's.... there are a number of new scholarships listed on the school website's "Scholarship Page". These include our own PAC awards, as well as a number of others. Many are closing in the next 2 weeks. Grade 12's are encouraged to take a look. Only those who apply will be eligible!
UVic Registration 101 Visit
Students planning to attend UVic this Fall: there will be a Registration 101 presentation next week on Wednesday May 17 after school in the Learning Commons. This is open to all students who are already registered, as well as those who have yet to apply.
Parent/Guardian Volunteers needed at Dry Grad
Many hands are needed to make Dry Grad 2017 a fun and memorable night for our Grads! There are many different jobs to sign up for; Decorating, Security, Casino, Clothing Collection, Clothing Transfer, Coat Check, Supervision, Carnival Game Set-up (muscles!), Carnival Game Assistants, Prize Table, and lots for Clean Up. Sign up online by going to Claremont's website, click on 'Parents', then 'All Night Dry Grad', then 'Volunteers', then 'Volunteer Sign Up'. It's lots of fun! Feel free to sign up for more than 1 job if the times don't overlap and encourage a friend to sign up with you!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
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