Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Monday January 29, 2018
 
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Students in Semester 2
If you are a student starting at Claremont for semester 2, please come to the office to get an important form to allow you to open a Google Student Account for your school work.

Claremont Improv Team
Congrats to the Claremont Improv Team for qualifying for the Islands of the Canadian Improv Games this coming weekend at Vic High.  The team competed at the South Island competition on Jan 20th at Esquimalt.  If you want to come cheer them on, they are competing again this FRIDAY at Vic High at 7:30pm.   If they win, they qualify for the Nationals in Ottawa!

Found
A Swell bottle was found in the school.  Please come to the office to claim it.

Musical Theatre Presents “Annie”
Claremont's Musical Theatre program presents “Annie.”  Tickets are now on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672.  7pm shows run Feb 28 - March 3, and March 7- 10. Additional 1pm matinees on March 3 & 10 . Tickets are $15 Adults / $12.50 for Students/Seniors/Children 12 and under  (groups of 10 or more, $12 each).   Open seating. Plan early; this show is sure to sell out!!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
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CLUBS
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ATHLETICS
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CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
Adrienne's Tea Garden, at Mattick's Farm on Cordova Bay Rd, is hiring for front end cashier help and a dishwasher!  Please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre for contact information.

Job Fair – Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens is hosting a Job Fair on TUESDAY, February 20th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm., in the Coffee Shop. They are recruiting for spring and summer jobs in most departments, with wages starting at $15.00 per hour.  Visit the Career Centre for more information.

Women in Trades and Technology
A Women in Trades and Technology Exploration Day is taking place at Camosun College on Wednesday, February 21st, from 9:30-2:00. Check out important and well paying careers in the following:
Trades - Electrical, Auto Service, Sheet Metal/Metal Fab, and Carpentry.
Technology- Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering.
For more information or to sign up, please come to the Career Centre.

Training Opportunity
Food Safe Level 1: training session will be held Monday, March 5th (Pro-D Day), from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, at the Shoal Centre in Sidney.  Cost is $50.00.  Please visit the Career Centre for more information.

GRAD 2018
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. F

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Lacrosse Associations Registration
The Peninsula Lacrosse Associations will be hosting a “Try Lacrosse” session TODAY at the Tsawout Gym at 5:20pm.  Feel free to come and see what it’s all about. For those returning players, please get your registration in by February 2nd at 6:00pm.  A wait list may be formed after this date. PLA registration information web link:  http://www.penlax.com/clubs/2628/pages/74861

Student Casting Call: Season 4 of “The Wealthy Life”
Here is a chance to feel like a movie star, get expert advice on your financial situation and help fellow Canadians. The Wealthy Life is looking for applicants to sit in the well-known white chair to have a casual and informative chat with financial guru, Sybil Verch, in front of the camera. As a guest on The Wealthy Life, you will first have a one-on-one call with Sybil to discuss your situation and big questions before filming. Then, for a few hours during the week of May 14-18, you will be invited to The Wealthy Life's set (in Victoria) for the filming of your segment.  Once all the "hard" work is over, you get to sit back, relax, and see your face on our social media channels and, of course, on TV!  The best benefit of all is knowing that your participation in The Wealthy Life will help Canadians across the country be better equipped to make smart money decisions and achieve their financial goals and dreams!
Apply below before February 16th.  Learn more at www.thewealthylife.com

Parenting Conference
2018 Vancouver Island Parent Conference: Parenting Now for the Future. Saturday March 3, 8:30-4:00 @ Royal Bay Secondary School. Workshops and education on Social Media, Internet Safety, The Creative Mind, Beyond the Talk, Self-Regulation, Connected Parenting, Bullying, Anxiety.  Featured speakers: Barbara Coloroso and Jennifer Kolari.  Visit www.vipc.ca for info or to register. Registration deadline is Feb 16.

Youth Clinic
The main Victoria Youth Clinic is 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.*