Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday January 17, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Night of Dance
The second show of Night of Dance is TONIGHT at 7pm. Get your tickets at lunch outside the theatre. Only $5 for Claremont students ($10 for everyone else).

Spain / France Trip: Spring Break!!
The countdown is on...if you are travelling to Spain and France this Spring Break, please attend a brief meeting on THURSDAY at the start of lunch in room 303.

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).

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
VEX Robotics
There is a meeting for all VEX Robotics Club members TODAY at lunch.

Math Club - Math Contests
Grade 9 Math Challengers team -- please meet if you can on THURSDAY after school this week in room 130.
All Math Club 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
Junior Girls B Basketball
For all Junior Girls B Basketball team members: there is a meeting TODAY at lunch in the small gym, to check our numbers for our HOME game at 5:45 pm .

Jr Boys Basketball
Congrats to the Jr Boys B Bball team who continued their winning ways last night with a big win vs SMU. That win pushed them to 3-2 in league play.

Upcoming Basketball
Jr Boys B team host GNS TODAY after school.
Jr Girls A team host Stelly's on THURSDAY at 5:45.
Sr Boys team host Oak Bay on THURSDAY at 7:30 pm in a BIG league match (Oak Bay is currently ranked #1 in the province).  
Go Spartans!!

CAREER CENTRE
Inspiring Girls Expeditions – Wilderness Explorations
Deadline to apply: January 19th!!!
Inspiring Girls Expeditions is currently accepting applications for this summer's FREE wilderness expedition science programs.  This summer, the organization is running six expeditions (9-12 days) exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and the alpine landscape through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists, ecologists, mountain guides, and artists.
Alaska: exploring Gulkana Glacier and the surrounding alpine landscape.
Washington State: exploring Mount Baker.
Swiss Alps: exploring Findelen glacier.
Alaskan fjords: exploring (by kayak) Bear Glacier and its surrounding marine environment.
Colorado: exploring the Gore Range.
Canada:  exploring Glacier National Park.

The program is offered in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks; it is free of cost and open to girls 16-17 years old as of June 1, 2018.   Find out more online   http://www.inspiringgirls.org  or from the Career Centre! 

Training Opportunity
Free course: Basics of Finance - Credits & Loans.  Learn all about the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and pre-paid cards. Investigate loans, what to look for, and how to calculate the “real” cost.  Saturday January 27th 10:00 - 11:30am, at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney.  Visit the Career Centre for more information.

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
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.

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.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Cordova Bay – Local Area Plan
The local area plan for Cordova Bay is being updated.  Applications are being received, until January 21st,  from interested individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee.  Learn more at saanich.ca/cordova.

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.*