Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday December 11, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Respect Month
“We live in a diverse society - in fact, a diverse world - and we must learn to live in peace and with respect for each other.”  Stan Lee

Toys 4 Teens – Until Dec 12
Two more days to donate to our Toys 4 Teens Donation Drive. Please donate $10 gift cards for Teens in Need in your Block 1 class. A few ideas include gift cards for: music, books, coffee shops, movies, clothing, sporting goods, cosmetics, etc. There are lots of good ideas out there! The winning class will attend the wrap-up event at Mayfair Mall on Dec. 14.  This event is in collaboration with the Zone's Annual Toy Drive. Thank you for your support of this great cause and for sharing the Spartan Spirit.

It's a Wonderful Life – Final Week
Claremont Year-Long Drama’s presentation of the classic story, “It’s A Wonderful Life” continues this week in the Ridge Playhouse, Dec 12-15 nightly at 7:30pm.  All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. If you bring a non-perishable food item to donate, you can have your ticket price reduced by 50 cents for each item.  (Maximum discount $5). This play is appropriate for all ages, and this is a wonderful way to launch into the holiday season. Please come support Claremont Fine Arts!

Dropping a Semester 1 Class?
The last day for students to drop a semester 1 course is FRIDAY December 21st.  Forms are available in the Career Centre. After Dec. 21, students will not be allowed to drop a Semester 1 class and their marks will be on their report cards.

Beef Jerkey Fundraiser
Come support the Claremont Senior Boys “travel” team as they sell all different kinds of beef jerky at a discounted price TODAY at lunch in the lounge. ALL inventory must go!!!!

It's Cold Season
Please be mindful that during cold season it is important to get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, and wash your hands often. Situated throughout the school are hand sanitizer stations; please take advantage of these stations and keep your hands clean. It is a key component to staying healthy.

Photos, Student I.D. Cards and Bus Passes
There are still many school photos, student I.D. cards, and bus passes in the office.  Please come by to pick them up. 

CLUBS
Science Club
For all those Biology/Science Club members planning to go to UVic tonight for the Astronomy Tour with Mr. Vucko, please come to a brief meeting TODAY at the beginning of lunch in Room 200.

Key Club – Locker Wrapping
If you would like your locker (or your friend's locker) decorated in festive wrapping paper, this is the final week to place your order.  TODAY and WEDNESDAY,  head over to the Key Club table outside the large gym. Lockers are $2.

ATHLETICS
Field Hockey
Field Hockey Team: Reminder of our Ice Cream Sundae Lunch this WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12th in room 276.  Bring a favourite topping or two to share. Bowls, spoons and vanilla ice cream provided. See Ms. Taylor if you have any questions.

Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to the following students on being named "November's Athletes of the Month". You can read more about their accomplishments in the display cases outside the Gyms.
Junior Male:  Carter Munro
Junior Female:  Mya Sheridan
Senior Male:  Jack Walkey
Senior Female:  Victoria Vogel

CAREER CENTRE
Global Volunteering
Lattitude Global Volunteering offers amazing GAP Year volunteer opportunities all around the world, lasting from 3 to 12 months!  Young adults from 17-25 years of age volunteer and learn through cultural immersion.  Volunteer as a teaching assistant, medical assistant, teacher, outdoor educator and more. Find out more from the Career Centre or from the Lattitude website.

Job Opportunity
Island Health is looking for for student Test Shoppers for their Tobacco and Vapour Prevention and Control Program. Students aged between 14 and 18 conduct compliance checks on retail outlets in the Southern Vancouver Island area.  This is a paid (part-time) position of approx, $14.00 per hour.  More information and application details available in the Career Centre.

High Tech U
Applications for UVic's High Tech U Program are available from the Career Centre. HighTech U is an initiative of the UVic Computer Science Dept. This 3-step program includes a an 8-week paid summer internship working in the the high-tech industry. Once completed, graduates of the internship will be eligible for a post-secondary award towards their first-year tuition at UVic.  Application submissions are due December 31st.  Visit the Career Centre or see Mr. Beeston for more information.

University of Alberta - Gr. 11 Opportunity
The University of Alberta is offering interested Grade 11 students a chance for an all expenses paid trip to visit the University of Alberta during the weekend of May 24-26, 2019!  This trip only has 20 seats available, so don't delay! Apply by February 10, 2019, at UAB.CA/BOARDING.
Visit the Career Centre for more info.

GRAD 2019
Grad 2019 Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolate
Come support the Claremont Class of 2019.  $2 Purdys Santa Lollies & Chocolate Bars will be on sale TODAY and WEDNESDAY at lunch (12:00-12:30) in front of the Ridge Theatre.  Bring your sweet tooth and your toonies & loonies.

Grad Photo Retakes – Jan. 21 & 22
Lifetouch will be back at Claremont for two days only, January 21 & 22 to do Grad Photo Retakes and take photos of students that missed the original date.  The Lifetouch website is ready for grads to go online and book their appointments.  Please go to www.lifetouch.ca/victoria  or call 250-744-4100 if you require assistance.
If you are having retakes, please bring your original package and if you are having photos taken for the first time please bring the sitting fee of $25

Grad Transition
They're comin' in slow, but it's good to know, some students had fun and got their GT done! Don't delay; get your forms today! Complete it all soon so you can graduate in June! Pick up your GT forms from the Career Centre.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Travel Applications
Are you planning to travel during the holidays?  Day trip travel applications for the holidays are due this FRIDAY Dec 14th. 

International Winter Dance
For all International students:  the International Winter Dance is THIS THURSDAY December 13, 5:30–8:00pm @ Stelly’s Secondary School.  Make sure you sign up with Brenda for this fun social event!

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.*