Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday May 24, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost
A man's brown leather wallet, full of I.D.,  has been lost in the school.  If you know its whereabouts, please help out your fellow student and bring it to the office.

Spring Music Cafe
Anyone interested in playing in the Spring Music Cafe: please contact Mrs. English by TOMORROW, Thursday May 25th.  The Spring Cafe will be Thursday June 8th, 5-7pm in the lounge.

“Just Go With It”
The re-emerged Claremont Improv Team has been rehearsing and competing in Canadian Improv Games all year and are excited to put on one final show for you. The showcase will include students from Esquimalt High and Mount Douglas Secondary and will feature comedic characters and skits on stage created from scratch based on audience suggestion. If you want those last laughs before exams hit, come see the final improv show this FRIDAY at 7pm here at Claremont! Tickets by donation.

Studio 63 Visit to Claremont
This TUESDAY, May 30th, FREE hair styling is being offered by our school district's very own Studio 63 Hairdressing Program!   Students and instructors will be set up in the student lounge at lunch to smooth, curl or even braid your hair in style for FREE!!!  Please stop by to support and find out more about Studio 63!

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.

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
Beach Bash DANCE
Yes, you heard right!  Student govt is hosting a dance on THURSDAY,  June 1st in the student lounge with a professional dj from 7:00-9:30pm and we want YOU to come and dance the night away with your friends!  Tickets are now on sale, every day at lunch at the theatre box office and are $5 for early birds. Then they will be $7 for the last two days of sales.

ATHLETICS
No news today.

CLUBS
Key Club Fundraiser
Do you want a chance to win a cash prize of $1500? Then come support Key Club in the lounge this week TODAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY to buy raffle tickets. Tickets are $5 each and proceeds go to the Kiwanis Children's Cancer Program (including BC Children's Hospital). The winner will be announced on August 15 and will be contacted.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
Magic Booth at the Sidney Market is looking for help from May 25 to Sept 3, 4:30 to 8:30 pm.  Demonstrate toys such as bubble blowers, magic worm & fidget spinners!  4 hours per week, $15.00 per hour.  Get more information from the Career Centre.

Training
Free professional face painting workshop. Saturday May 27 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. Last chance to sign up!!
Free retail training.  There are openings at both locations.  Brentwood Bay: June 4th to June 25th. Sidney: July 9 to July 30. This certificate program prepares you for first time work experiences in retail and many other work environments.  Get more information from the Career Centre.

Volunteer Opportunities
Beacon Community Services - Access Awareness, an initiative to minimize mobility barriers, inspired by Rick Hansen, Man In Motion:  Saturday, June 3, from 10:45- 2:00, at the SHOAL Centre.
Beacon Community Services - Sidney Market - May 25, 5:30-8:30 pm. 
Get more information from 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

Parent/Guardian Volunteers needed at Dry Grad
We are in need of a family member with First Aid experience or Nurses/Doctors who would be willing to be at our event from 11pm - 5am, or possibly 2 people to split that shift in half.  If you are willing and able, please email claremontdrygrad@gmail.com.  Thank you!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Year-End Events
There are two year-end events coming up in June for International students.  See Brenda's board for more information.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.