THE CHRONICLE
Thursday February 1, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
No news today.
CLUBS
Math Contests
Grade 9 Math Challengers team: please meet if you can after school TODAY in room 130 to pick up permission forms and to practice.
All math club students are invited to sign up for two math contests this month. There are spots available for grade 12 students to write the AMC next week on Feb 7th. Also, sign up is open for students in grade 9, 10 and 11 to sign up for the Pascal/Cayley/Fermat contests. These contests are the easiest of all the contests we offer, and writing contests looks great on scholarship applications. Sign-up sheets are outside room 133.
ATHLETICS
Senior Girls Soccer
For those interested in playing Senior Girls Soccer this year, there will be a brief meeting this FRIDAY at lunch in the small gym.
Tennis
Anyone interested in playing on the school tennis team this year, please see Mr Gardner on FRIDAY at lunch in room 327. Practices start next week.
Rugby
Are you interested in playing rugby this spring? There are important start-up meetings for all interested students:
Grade 9-12 Boys TODAY at lunch in the big gym. No experience required. Both junior and senior boys teams need LOTS of new players.
Grade 9-12 Girls will have a meeting next week. Stay tuned for date and location.
Basketball Spirit Games TONIGHT
Spartan Nation shows Spartan pride TONIGHT!!!
Our Jr Boys kickoff the evening with a game at 4:15 vs Lambrick that will determine the league champs - winner comes first in league.
Next up are our provincially ranked top 10 Sr Girls facing a very good SMU team at 5:45.
The night finishes with our Sr Boys taking on Belmont in a game that will likely determine 2nd place in league and a very important seed heading into playoffs. It will also be the last HOME league game for our graduating seniors.
Come out and cheer on the home teams and show Spartan Nation pride!! Prizes will be on hand, pizza, our mascot and VIP seating for lucky winners of Student Government's Karaoke Competition (held in the theatre TODAY at lunch). Make it a sea of RED that night and all wear RED!!!
CAREER CENTRE
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
Grade 9 -12 girls interested in attending the Trade and Technology Exploration Day at Camosun College, on Wednesday, Feb 21st., please sign up in the Career Centre and pick up information and permission forms asap, as space is limited. Bus transportation and lunch will be provided on this day! This is a chance to 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.
Science at Sea Opportunity for Girls
FREE hands-on experience event for girls (14+) and women!!! Operation: This Is You! SAR & Science at Sea on SATURDAY Feb 3 in Sidney, BC - Come experience Canadian Coast Guard. AWESOME!!! Space still available if you hurry up and apply now!! Hands-on activities will include elements from Coast Guard Search & Rescue, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Marine Communications & Traffic Services, Electronics, Marine Engineering, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science and a tour of CCGS Tanu. Please visit the Career Centre for more information.
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 Careen 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.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
New International Students - Passports
For all International students starting in semester 2: please come and pick up your passports from Brenda in her office.
Mt. Washington Trip
The Mt. Washington trip for International Students is Feb 28 - March 1st. Ask Brenda for the consent package and details. DON'T delay....the packages & payment are due by Friday February 9th.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.*