Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday February 20, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost
A silver necklace, with a swan charm on the clip, has been lost in the school. If you have found this necklace, please help out your fellow student and bring it to the office.

Spartan Store Breakfast
The Spartan Store is now open MONDAY  to THURSDAY mornings from 8:15 to 8:45 serving hot breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and warm drinks.

Cancer Research – Summer Internship Program (Grad 11’s)
Are you interested in post-secondary cancer research? There will be a short meeting TODAY at lunch today in room 203 for any interested grade 11 students who want to apply for a summer internship program at the Trev & Joyce Deeley Cancer Research Centre.

Musical Theatre Presents “The Addams Family”
Claremont's Musical Theatre program presents “The Addams Family .” Tickets are now on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672. 7pm shows run March 7-9 and  March 13-16. Additional 1pm matinees on March 9 & 16. Tickets are $15 Adults, or $12 for Students/Seniors. Open seating. Plan early; this show is sure to sell out!!

FoodSafe Certificates
If you were in Ms Yager’s foods class last semester, your FoodSafe certificate is now in the foods office. Please come pick it up.

CLUBS
YCI - Warm Clothes for Cold People Clothing Drive
Thank you to all who supported the book drive. It was a huge success!
Members of YCI are now sponsoring a warm clothing drive for downtown Victoria shelters. Please bring in gently used or new coats, scarves, gloves, hoodies, footwear etc to the bin outside the front of the office.

ATHLETICS
Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to the January Athletes of the Month
Sr Male: Ryan Sheridan
Sr Female: Eve Collombin
Jr Male: Dawson Sears
Jr Female: Janet Enge
Read more about their accomplishments in the display cases outside the gyms.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
Interested in dairy farm work? Brackenhurst Farm is a family dairy farm located on the Saanich Peninsula for over 85 years. They are looking for help with feeding calves, cleaning pens, and maintaining a clean work environment. You will be working with and around large animals and heavy machinery. Starts at 8 hrs per week (1-5 pm on weekends), $12.65 per hour. Apply by sending your resume to cows.milk@shaw.ca, or call Mickey Aylard at 250-413-7067.

University of Alberta - March 13
Are you considering attending the University of Alberta after grad?  U of A representatives will be hosting a Registration 101 Workshop in downtown Victoria on WEDNESDAY, March 13 at 7 pm at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa - 623 Courtney St. Learn about the online registrations process, build a draft schedule, get advice on first-year course selection and meet fellow first-year students!

Class Afloat 2019-2020
Are you considering a study abroad or gap year after graduation? Class Afloat offers both study and travel opportunities, on board their majestic tall ship, and have just released their 2019-2020 Voyage details.  This amazing journey starts off from Amsterdam, sailing around the Mediterranean, down the West African coast, across to Brazil, Central America, and final stop in Canada. Inquire at ajoblinghey@classafloat.com, or visit the Career Centre for more information.

GRAD 2019
Grad Portrait Retakes
Grads: if you had grad re-takes done in January, the proofs have arrived!!  Please come to the office to pick them up.

RE/MAX Quest For Excellence Bursaries
This year RE/MAX is once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students. This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Only online entries will be accepted; students enter online at www.remax.ca.  Deadline for submissions for the 2019 Quest for Excellence program is midnight March 11th..

Magic Wand Project
The Magic Wand Project is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive alternative to grad outfits for both girls and boys. This is a chance to borrow, rather than buy, a dress, suit or tux,  (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge).  All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included.  Any student is eligible. To book an appointment to view the selection of available clothes,  email: esurerus@telus.net

Grad Transition
Reminder to Grads to get your Grad Transition forms and interview completed while you still have time to choose your own person to interview you!  GT forms are available from the Career Centre.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Mt. Washington Ski Trip
If you are interested in going on the Mt Washington trip in March, please pick up your packages from Brenda.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Financial Independence Talk - Feb. 21
Andrew Hallam, author of ‘Millionaire Teacher,’ will be speaking about his methods for personal financial planning and financial independence on THURSDAY Feb. 21, 7:30 pm at Claremont’s Ridge Theatre.  Tickets are available at andrewhallam.com or www.eventbrite.com.   $15 advance; $20 at the door. All proceeds from this talk go towards the Island Fire Football Assn 2005 boys soccer team, as they raise money to travel to Sweden to represent Canada at the world’s largest youth soccer tournament, the Gothia Cup.

Vancouver Island Parent Conference – March 2
The Vancouver Island Parent Conference has been putting on world-class parenting conferences for over 10 years, bringing together attendees from across BC. This year’s conference theme is “Change: It’s Here to Stay” and features keynotes by Alyson Schafer and Ann Douglas. Come enjoy a day of connecting with other parents over important, of-the-moment issues. Learn useful tools and hear fresh perspectives from leading experts.  March 2, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Belmont Secondary School.  Childcare is available at $35/child through Westshore Parks & Recreation.  For more information & registration:  vipc.ca

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.*