Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday November 21, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
OSEF Student Exchanges
Students and parents who are interested in finding out more about OSEF Individual Reciprocal Student Exchanges to France, Belgium and Spain are invited to attend a regional General Information Meeting at Claremont TONIGHT from 6:30 - 8:00 pm! The meeting will be upstairs in room 302. Application forms and information booklets will be available. Merci! Gracias!

Friday Night Lights
Claremont's annual tradition of Friday Night Lights is this FRIDAY Nov 24th.  Come before the 7:30 game start and cheer on our Sr. Lacrosse team under the lights at UVic and help us raise funds for KidSport.  Tickets will be available in advance from Lacrosse players for $3, or $5 at the gates. This annual tradition is a lot of fun.  Let's show up in our red to cheer on our team.  Play intros, a halftime dance presentation, the Claremont mascot and a concession all add up to a fun night for all.  Come show your Spartan spirit!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

CLUBS
VEX Robotics
There is a VEX Robotics Club meeting on WEDNESDAY at lunch in the Robot Room.  All members must attend.

ATHLETICS
Athletes of the Month
Congratulation to the following students on being names Spartan Athletes of the Month for October. You can read more about their accomplishments in the display cases outside the gyms.
Senior Male - Gareth Sandner (soccer)
Senior Female - Maddi Holmes (rowing)
Junior Male - Shaun Schonert (volleyball)
Junior Female - Clare Cunningham (rowing)

CAREER CENTRE
Grads/Parents Info Night for Post-Secondary Opportunities
There will be a UVic and Camosun information night  for grads/parents this THURSDAY, November 23rd, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Ridge Theatre.  In addition to presentations by UVic and Camosun, representatives from Lattitude Global Volunteering, S.A.L.T.S., and the Canadian Armed Forces will be in attendance to provide information about their post secondary options.

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. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Pizza Lunch
All International students: please come to the pizza lunch TODAY in the big gym.

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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.*