Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Monday June 25,  2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Math Contest Writers
Congratulations to all the students who wrote math contests this year. This year, certificates, medals and awards for Math contests will be available for pick-up at a table outside the theatre just before and after the Awards Ceremony this WEDNESDAY afternoon.  Please watch your emails for a list of what awards you have won.

Report Cards
Students or parents can pick up report cards at the school on FRIDAY June 29, 9:30-1:30.  Report cards will not be mailed out.

B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant
Parents and guardians of eligible children are reminded that a deadline is fast approaching to sign up for the $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant .  Children born in 2006 or later are eligible for the grant. The deadline for those born in 2007 to 2009 is Aug. 14, 2018, or the day before the child’s ninth birthday — whichever is later. At the time of application, the child and at least one parent or guardian must be a resident of British Columbia.
The grant may be used toward full-time and part-time studies in a wide range of programs, including vocational schools, apprenticeships, trades training, college or university. There are no additional fees or financial contributions needed to receive the $1,200 grant, so parents and families who cannot afford to put aside savings at this time can still start a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Even the smallest investment can grow over time, making it easier to pursue a post-secondary education.
Signing up is as easy as stopping in at a local bank or financial institution to complete a simple application for an RESP. If approved, the $1,200 grant will be deposited directly into the RESP. Once deposited, the investment grows tax free.
For further information about the BCTESG, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/BCTESG
For further information about additional Government of Canada RESP incentive programs, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/student-financial-aid/education-savings.html

Free Family Passes for Western Speedway for June 29/30
Claremont has received a large number of free Family passes (2 adults/2 youths) for this weekend’s  events at Western Speedway (Wing Sprints, Stocks, Minis, Otra, Dwarfs) for June 29/30.  Start time 5:30, FanFest 6:00, Racing 6:30.  Come to the office to pick some up for you and your family!!

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
Please visit the Career Centre for more information.
The Pacific Cat Clinic is looking for help for the summer! Perfect for a student returning to school in September, we have an opening for a full time staff member for July & August, with a part time position available after the September school start. The position includes a wide variety of jobs that assist the vets and technicians: stocking, cleaning, preparing, and many other tasks.   More details in the Career Centre or submit a resume and cover letter to: pacificcatclinic@icloud.com.
Housekeeping positions available at Saanich Peninsula Hospital! Starting at $16.25 per hour, various full time, part time and casual on-call shifts available.
Local horse stable requires part time help! Must enjoy working with and around horses.  Flexible days and hours. Experience with horses preferred. $12.75 per hour. P
Care Point Medical Centre, in Broadmead Village, is looking for a grade 12 student for Saturday office assistance. Great work experience for a student looking to pursue a career in the medical field!

GRAD 2018
Grad Clothing Drop-Off
All details are also on the Claremont website – Dry Grad page
Grads & Guests must drop off casual clothing (including shoes) that will be worn for the Dry Grad Celebration, at the main foyer at Claremont school during these times:
Monday June 25: 11am - 5pm
Tuesday June 26: 11am - 5pm
Wednesday June 27: 11am - 5pm

Clothing must be in a zippered garment bag (not plastic) on a sturdy hanger. Please make sure the bag is labelled with your full name. Separate bags for grad and guest are required. All bags will be inspected for banned substances. Clothing will be kept in a locked room at all times.

What To Pack
Shorts/t-shirt, undergarments, shoes/socks/sandals, hairbrush/toothbrush/deodorant, envelope or bag for jewellery

Questions About Dry Grad?
Please check the Claremont Dry Grad page of the Claremont website for all information related to the Dry Grad event!  Or contact: claremontdrygrad@gmail.com

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic –  OPEN ALL SUMMER
The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at Peninsula Medical, 2a-2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney and is open every THURSDAY from 5:30 - 7:30pm with both a doctor and mental health clinician on hand. The clinic will be open these same hours all summer.

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.