THE CHRONICLE
Friday October 27, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Found
A pair of earrings were found in the change room this week. Please come to the office to claim them. There is also still a cell phone in the office that was found at the end of last week.
Win Money!! Contests For Cash!!
Win money for creating a poster, video, short essay or poetry! Come hear about 2 contests where between $100-$3000 in prize money is available. Meet with Ms G-C on Monday October 30th at lunch in room 320.
UNICEF Boxes
The Key Club has teamed up with UNICEF to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus - a deadly disease that steals the lives of 34,000 innocent babies and women each year. Please donate any change you may have into the small orange box sitting on your teacher's desk until Nov. 1st. Thank you.
ScreamFest Tickets on Sale
Last night's ScreamFest was a big success: very exciting, scary and fun! The last chance for Screamfest is TONIGHT (6:30-10:00pm) !!! Tickets are $10 and are on sale at lunch in the lounge and theatre ticket booth. See Mr. Reisig if you have any questions. For everyone attending ScreamFest tonight, there will be a mandatory bag & coat check for students entering the school. Please leave your bags at home if possible. Screamfest is an amazing Halloween event featuring a scary haunted walk, the famous Vortex Tunnel, lots of games and activities, music, food and prizes! Boooo!
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Halloweek at Claremont
Student Government is hosting Halloweek!
TODAY is "Black-out" day; looking around, there are lots of students and staff wearing all black! Come watch a Halloween movie in the theatre at lunch time.
On MONDAY we will have pumpkin carving in the lounge at lunch, with the most creative pumpkins being displayed at the front of the school.
Finally, TUESDAY will showcase all the costumes in a Costume Parade in the big gym at lunch! Winners will be chosen by the audience! More prizes will be awarded!
Happy Halloweek Claremont!
CLUBS
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ATHLETICS
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CAREER CENTRE
Apprenticeships and Trades Training
If you are interested in registering in an Apprenticeship program or for Trades Training at Camosun College, please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre.
House of Commons Page Program
Are you interested in studying in Ottawa? Working on Parliament Hill? Making lasting friendships? Consider applying for the House of Commons Page Program! Pages are first-year undergraduate students who work in the House of Commons for one year. Pages are paid $16,088 in 26 equal payments over a 12 month period + an additional $1200 at the end of the employment period. The annual recruitment runs now through December. Find out more from the Career Centre.
Exploration in Technology (TEAC 105)
It's TEAC 105 (Explorations in Technology) registration time for the Feb -May 2018 course! This dual-credit course, runs on Fridays from 3-6 pm, and provides current high school students with an introduction to careers and basic skills in 4 technology areas:
1) Computer Science,
2) Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology,
3) Civil Engineering Technology, and
4) Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Students will complete a hands-on project in each of the 4 areas as they explore potential career and post-secondary options. Please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre for application packages.
GRAD 2018
Grad Transition
A reminder to Grade 12s that Grad Transition completion is a grad requirement, and it is not too early to get it done! Pick up your GT forms from the Career Centre and complete your GT before formal exit interviews have to be organized for you.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Check Brenda's board every day for news.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Health Clinic – New Hours
Important: Hours have changed - The Peninsula Youth Health Clinic is now open every Thursday from 5-7pm. Walk in's are welcome, but if you are interested in booking an appointment or would like more info, call the clinic at 250-656-4114. Location: at the Ocean Pier Medical Clinic, (#207-2537 Beacon Avenue in Sidney) This clinic offers completely free and confidential service in the areas of physical, sexual, and mental health for youth. This Youth Clinic offers a judgement-free zone for all youth and is an LGBTQ safe space.
*If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*
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Friday October 27 News
Friday October 27 News