Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday November 9, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost
A long navy blue denim jacket (mechanics-style) has been lost in the school.  It has a SEMA badge on it.  If you have come across this jacket, please help out your fellow student and bring it to the office.  The owner is offering a reward to whoever finds it.

Remembrance Day Assemblies
This FRIDAY, Claremont will dedicate blocks 1 and 2 for our Remembrance Day assemblies, to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country, and those who continue to serve, in order to preserve our Canadian values and freedoms.  Thank you to the men and women of our Canadian military: the soldiers, medics, equipment technicians, pilots, support staff and peacekeepers. 

Photo Retakes Are in the Office
There are still many student photo packages and I.D. cards in the office, waiting to be picked up.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

CLUBS
No news today

ATHLETICS
Girls Lacrosse Class
For all girls in the Semester 2 Girls Lacrosse class: there is a meeting TODAY at lunch in room 276 (textiles room) with Ms Taylor.

Sr. Boys Volleyball
Congrats to the Sr. Boys Volleyball team who pulled off an upset and defeated the #8 BC ranked Royal Bay in the Lower Island Semifinal. The 7-man Spartan team won in three sets 22-25, 25-21, 15-04. Claremont were silver medalists, losing to the #3 BC ranked Oak Bay in the final.  It was a competitive final but missing four players made it difficult to over come some positional voids. The Spartans advance to the Island Championships on Nov. 17/18 at Oak Bay.  Congrats to: Carter Cooper, Trevor Copp, Gerry Peng, Josh Phillips, Ayden Ryan, Reed Smith, and Pablo Villegas.

Rowing Team
This past weekend, the Claremont Rowing Team (a combination of the after school team and CSI rowers - 75 athletes) joined forces for the City Championships in freezing cold conditions. Racing took place all day Saturday and Sunday, and once again the Claremont Rowing team was well represented. Top results include 12 first place finishes (more than any other school) - the Senior Men and Women matched each other with wins in the 8+, 4x (quad), 2x (double) and 1x (single) in addition to victories in the Jr Men 8+/4x and Jr Women's Novice 8+. Congratulations on a great season Spartan Rowers!

CAREER CENTRE
University Visits
Queen's University - Bader International Study Centre - will have a representative at Claremont this FRIDAY, November 10th at 2:48 pm  in the Student Lounge.  Stop by after school Friday to learn more.
University of Victoria will have a representative here on TUESDAY, Nov. 14th at lunch in the Learning Commons.  Stop by to find out more about UVic programs and admissions!.  This is the day right after the long weekend, so you may want to put a reminder into your calendars!
Ryerson University will have a rep at Claremont on THURSDAY, Nov. 16th at 8:30 a.m., in the Student Lounge.  Be sure to stop by for more information about Ryerson!
University of British Columbia will have a rep giving a presentation on THURSDAY, Nov. 16th at 2:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons.  This is an early closure day; be sure to stop by the Learning Commons for information about UBC after school.

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.

GRAD 2018
Winter Gala Tickets
Grad class of 2018: tickets for your Winter Gala are on sale every day at lunch in the Student Lounge. The Winter Gala is a beautiful evening with a fully catered dinner and dancing to follow on Wednesday Dec. 6, 6:30-10:00 pm.  Tickets are $50.  Don't delay in getting your tickets; this event sold out last year.

All Night Dry Grad Committee
Parents of the 2018 grad class: the next Dry Grad Committee meeting is TUESDAY Nov. 14th at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons. 

The 2018 Dry Grad Committee urgently needs to fill the following positions:
*Donations and Prizes Coordinator
*Security Coordinator
If interested, please contact Paula Skilton at pskilton13@gmail.com or Jennie Williams at jenniew88@msn.com

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
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.*