Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Monday October 30, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ScreamFest
ScreamFest 2017 was an amazing success! The engagement of our students, staff, parents and community partners was outstanding! We welcomed more than 1050 guests to the event over the course of the 2 nights.
A heartfelt 'thank you' to the 150 student volunteers, the 40+ parent volunteers and the staff that volunteered or supported ScreamFest by bringing their families.  It couldn't have happened without you!

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 TODAY 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.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Halloweek at Claremont
Student Government is hosting Halloweek!
TODAY we will have pumpkin carving in the lounge at lunch, with the most creative pumpkins being displayed at the front of the school.
Come dressed in costume on TUESDAY and be part of the Costume Parade in the big gym at lunch! Winners will be chosen by the audience! More prizes will be awarded!
Happy Halloweek Claremont!

CLUBS
Vex Robotics Club
There is a Vex Robotics meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 133.

YCI
Youth for Change and Inclusion meets TODAY at lunch in room 302.

Math Club
There is a Math Club meeting TODAY at lunch in room 137.  We will practice for this Thursday's contest (the COMC).  Everyone welcome.

ATHLETICS
Girls Basketball
There is an Open Gym TONIGHT for Girls Bball from 7-8:45.  Tryouts are next week.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
The Children's Place at Uptown is looking for females 16 or older for part-time work after school and on weekends.  Come to the Career Centre for more information!

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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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.*