THE CHRONICLE
Monday May 15, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spartan Day – Friday May 19
Spartan Day is this FRIDAY! Get ready for some fun! Please wear RED for our school photo and bring $2 for BC Children's Hospital. Lunch time will have games and food and is all about showing some school spirit! The bell schedule will be adjusted as follows:
Block 1 9:00-10:05
Block 2 10:10-11:15
*Collect donations/School photo outside
Lunch 11:30-12:35
Block 3 12:35-1:40
Block 4 1:45-2:48
Morning Coffee - IGS 12 Fundraiser
The IGS 12 class “Global Cafe” will not be brewing coffee this week while they are on their trip to Haida Gwaii. Coffee is back on starting Tuesday May 23.
Musical Theatre Presents “Cinderella”
“Cinderella” continues this week: 7pm shows run May 17-20 plus a 2pm matinee on May 20. Tickets are on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672. $15 Adults / $12.50 for Students/Seniors / $10 for Children 12 and under. Open seating. This show is FUN and FUNNY!
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
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ATHLETICS
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CLUBS
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CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity
Brentwood Festival, Pioneer Park Saturday June 3rd 9:00-3:00. If you are you crafty or looking to work with children in the future, The Brentwood Festival needs you! We will be face painting and “crafting” with kids. 4 Volunteers needed. Visit the Career Centre for more info!
Job Opportunities
A local resident (Searidge Drive) is looking for gardening help a couple of hours per week. Will pay $20.00 per hour, to a reliable student, for a Summer work commitment. Visit the Career Centre for contact info.
There are many different short and long-term job opportunities in the Sidney /North Saanich communities. Choose from light housework, to yard and garden help. Wages range from 12 - $15.00 per hour. Come check it out in the Career Centre!
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 Visit This Wednesday
Students planning to attend UVic this Fall: there will be a Registration 101 presentation next week this 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
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