Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday November 30, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Toys 4 Teens
The 5th annual Toys 4 Teens Donation Drive is underway, running every day until December 12. Please donate $10 gift cards for Teens in Need in your Block 2 class. A few ideas include gift cards for: music, books, coffee shops, movies, clothing, sporting goods, cosmetics, etc.  There are lots of good ideas out there! The winning class will attend the wrap-up event at Mayfair Mall on Dec. 15. Our school goal is 1000 gift cards. This event is in collaboration with the Zone's Annual Toy Drive.  Go Spartans!

Locker Wrapping
If you would like your locker (or your friend's locker) Xmas wrapped, head over to the Key Club table this week to place your order: TODAY &  FRIDAY at lunch outside the large gym.  Lockers are $2.

School Bus Passes
If you are registered to ride the school bus, the bus passes have arrived.  Please come to the office to pick yours up.  New scan units have been installed on all buses by the front doors; it will be the bus riders’ responsibility to scan on and off the bus.  This scanning process will be mandatory for all registered riders.

Lost & Found Table
There is a lost & found table set up in the front entrance until Friday, full of hoodies, shirts, jackets, shoes, water bottles, etc.  Please check to see if any items belong in your home.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Pyjama Day
TOMORROW (Friday) is Pyjama Day!  Let's kick off December wearing cozy jammies and fluffy slippers to school!

CLUBS
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ATHLETICS
Senior Boys Soccer
Reminder to all Senior Boys Soccer players: there will be a pizza lunch TODAY in the small gym. Please bring your jerseys and a toonie!

Senior Girls 'B' Basketball
All Senior Girls 'B' Basketball players: there is an important meeting TODAY at lunch in the small gym.

Field Hockey
Would the following field hockey players please see Ms. Taylor on FRIDAY at the start of lunch by the P.E. office door.  Please bring your uniform if you have one:  Sophia BRASSET, Bianca PERIN, Carolin LAMBRECHT, Lucienne MEY, and Marea BUIJERT.

CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity
The BC Aviation Museum Kids Fest needs volunteers to help out at this popular annual event! December 28 & 29, from 11:00 - 3:00 pm. Choose from two 2-hour shifts or stay the whole day!  Volunteers help with flight simulators, games and craft area.  Please visit the Career Centre for more information.

GRAD 2018
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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.*