THE CHRONICLE
Monday January 15, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Found
A tablet was found in the school on Friday. Please come to the office to claim it.
Timetables for Semester 2
If you missed homeroom on Friday, timetables for semester 2 can be picked up in the office. Students can book counselling appointments this week if there is a reason for a course change (appointments are booked through the Career Centre).
Night of Dance
The Night of Dance is this week on TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY nights at 7pm. Tickets are on sale at lunch in the dance studio. Only $5 for Claremont students.
Bus Passes Have Arrived
There are still many school bus passes waiting to be picked up from the office.
Exam Week: January 22 - 26.
The exam schedule is posted on the front page of the Claremont website. Please make sure you are aware of where and when your exams are. If you have a scheduling conflict, please see your teachers to make alternate arrangements as soon as possible.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.
CLUBS
Math Club - Math Contests
Math Club meets TODAY at lunch in room 137.
Grade 9 Math Challengers team -- please meet if you can on TUESDAY and THURSDAY after school this week in room 130.
All students -- sign up sheets are on the contest board outside room 133 for two February math contests. The first one is called the AMC and is more challenging, but the second one is called the Pascal/Cayley/Fermat, and it is easier. This is the best one to try if you have never tried a math contest before. See Mr. Skanks or talk to your math teacher if you have any questions.
ATHLETICS
No news today.
CAREER CENTRE
Find Your Fit Tour – A Career Exploration Event
The WorkBC “Find Your Fit Tour” is a career exploration event taking place at Parkland Secondary (gymnasium) TODAY. Students are invited to attend between 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and then the event is open to students, parents, and the public from 3:30 to 7:00 pm. Drop in and explore the program and discover how to 'find your fit' for a career! More information available in the Career Centre and on the Career web-site.
Reminder to Ms. Van Leeuwen's and Mr. Beeston's block 3 classes to meet at the front of the school at 12:15pm TODAY for the field trip to Parklands. Eat your lunch first please.
Job Opportunities
Swell Social is a Social Media Based Marketing Agency who is looking for students interested in photography and/or writing, advertising, Facebook and Instagram. Any students looking to complete their work experience hours, and possibly a paid position with this company, please come to the Career Centre for more information!
The Old Spaghetti Factory, downtown on Douglas Street, has an open position for a part-time dishwasher. No experience necessary. Flexible schedule 10-20 hours per week. Starts at $12 per hour + tips! Lots of great staff incentives. Please apply in person with your resume, or find out more from the Career Centre.
GRAD 2018
Grad Portrait Retakes
If you missed getting your grad portraits taken, or if you need retake grad photos taken, Lifetouch is returning to Claremont with their portable photo studio for two days only: January 22 & 23. You can book your appointment online now by going to www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.
FunDrive Dry Grad Fundraiser
The Dry Grad is seeking donations of used clothing, shoes, bedding & accessories. Donations are being accepted: Saturday January 27th, 10am - 2pm, at Claremont Secondary.
Want to get a jump up on the FunDrive? During our MiniDrive, donations can be dropped off on Thursday January 18th, from 6:30-8pm, at Claremont during the Claremont Boys Basketball game!
Dry Grad: Year-Long Fundraisers
Thrifty Smile Cards are available in the office for families (all grades) who would like to support Claremont's Dry Grad 2018.
Return It Bottle Depot - Dropping off bottles? Why not donate to the Claremont Dry Grad 2018 account? How? AT THE BEGINNING of the transaction please state that funds are to be donated to "Claremont Grad 2018." Families of all grades are welcome to participate.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Pizza Lunch
The next Pizza Lunch for International students TOMORROW (Tuesday) in the Big gym. Come and say good bye to our semester one leaving students!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Youth Clinics – Update
Unfortunately, the Peninsula Youth Clinic will not be open in January. Organizers want to reassure any patients who have used the clinic over the last several months (and do not currently have a family doctor) that follow-up appointments can be made with Dr. Evans at Ocean Pier Medical Centre during regular office hours (please call 250-656-4114 to book follow-up appointments). Dr. Vogt will also continue to follow any youth who saw her in Psychiatric consultation, if needed.
The main Victoria Youth Clinic is still open to all youth and is located at 818 Douglas Street on the 3rd floor. It is open Monday to Thursday 11-5 and Friday 11-4.
*If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*