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Friday October 5 News

 
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Friday October 5 News
by Andrea Martin - Friday, 5 October 2018, 10:26 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday October 4, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spartan Day – Toonies for Terry

Spartan Day is TODAY and there is a sea of RED in the hallways!  We have 3 Spartan Days a year to celebrate being a Spartan and give back to our community. Today we support the Terry Fox Foundation. Our campaign is called "Toonies for Terry.” We hope that each student and staff member donate 1 (or more) toonies to this wonderful cause.  Please bring your toonies to your block 2 class.

Today’s revised class schedule:
Block 1  9:00-10:05
Block 2   10:10-11:15
Terry Fox Walk/Run  11:15-11:50
Lunch  11:50-12:33
Block 3  12:33-1:38
Block 4   1:43-2:48

Found
A single dangly earring was found on Thursday.  Please come to the office to claim it.
A girl’s change purse was found on Tuesday. Please come to the office to claim it.

Grade 9 Immunization Forms
Immunization forms from Island Health have been handed out to grade 9 students this morning.  Please be sure to get them signed by a parent or guardian and return them to the school office next week.

Dual Credit Courses for Second Semester
All students who registered for Dual Credit courses for second semester (Psychology, Criminology or Business): there will be meetings next week on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY at lunch in computer lab 225 to complete the necessary paperwork.

School Photos & Student I.D. Cards
There are lots of school photos and student I.D. cards that have not been picked up yet. Please come to the office to get yours!!

Beef Jerkey - Fundraiser
The Senior Boys Basketball ‘Travel Team’ will be selling Beef Jerky products again TODAY at lunch in the lounge. Come to the ‘Feed Your Wildside Lounge’ to help support the boys and grab a light snack from a variety of options and flavours, ranging from $2 - $3.50.

CLUBS
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to our September "Spartan Athletes of the Month."  You can read more about their accomplishments in the display cases outside the gyms.
Sr Boy- Crash Wergeland (volleyball)
Sr Girl- Kendall Thompson (field hockey)
Jr Girl- Olivia Boulding (volleyball)
Jr Boy- Liam Kirkendale (cross country)

Field Hockey
Field Hockey players:  next week we have a practice on TUESDAY at 3:40 and a game on THURSDAY at GNS (you need to be excused from class at 2:35).  We need parent drivers for the game!
Field hockey players who going to camp Qwanoes: please give your uniforms to Ms. Taylor so we have enough for the game.

CAREER CENTRE
Training Opportunity

Alert First Aid with CPR "C" & AED.  There are seats still available for this first aid training session on Saturday, Oct. 20th at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney.  Cost is $50. Visit the Career Centre for registration information.

Upcoming Job Fair
WorkBC Victoria Job Fair: Thursday, October 18, from 1- 4 pm at the Central Baptist Church in Victoria!Come prepared with copies of your resume and ready for interviews with featured employers including Wal-Mart, Fairway Markets, Canadian Tire, Lowe's, Slegg Lumber and more!

Job Opportunities
Visit the Career Centre for more information.

On-call weekend server is needed at SHOAL Centre in Sidney. $16.58/ hour. Come work in the dining room where residents and customers enjoy meals together. The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service duties, and may assist Cooks in food preparation. Must be minimum 16 years of age, have FOODSAFE certification and First Aid.
SCP Cafe at Saanich Commonwealth Place is hiring for help on weekdays and weekends. Shifts are 4-6 hours in length at $12.65/ hour.
Canadian Tire @ Broadmead is getting ready to gear up for the Xmas season and is looking to hire for 6-8 cashier positions!  Part-time employees are expected to be available at least one weekend day and either one of Thursday or Friday nights, with more shifts available if desired.

Volunteer Opportunities
Please visit the Career Centre for more information.

Oktoberfest at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney - Saturday, October 17th.  2 volunteers needed 4:45pm to 8:00 pm, showing guests the coat rack and to their tables, ensuring water and coffee are available and helping to clear tables. Dinner is free for volunteers.

Trade Program Seats at Camosun
Camosun College still has seats available for 2019 intakes of SIP (South Island Partnership) Programs in: Carpentry Foundation; Cook Foundation; Electrical Foundation; Fine Furniture; Joinery; Piping Foundation; Refrigeration; Sheet Metal Foundation; and Welding Foundation. Get more information about receiving both high school and college credits and free tuition with these programs from Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre.

GRAD 2019
Grad Portraits

Grads, have you booked your appointment yet for your portraits?  Lifetouch will have their portable photo studio here starting next week!  Be sure to book your appointment right away.  All details are on the Claremont Grad Page.

Grad 2019 Pinnies – Orders Due TODAY
If you wish to order a Grad 2019 Pinnie, order forms are online on the Grad 2019 Page of the Claremont website; there are also some paper copies available in the office.  Pinnies are $35. Deadline to order is TODAY.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Whistler Ski Trip

Whistler packages are ready for pick up from Brenda's office now.  Limited space!

COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic

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.

*If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*